How much should parents actually be involved in their daughter’s volleyball recruiting process? In Part 2 of Susan’s conversation with three dads of 2028 Division I commits, the conversation shifts from what happened during recruiting to what it was really like to navigate the process as a parent. The dads share the roles they took on behind the scenes, from managing spreadsheets, emails, film, travel, and school research to helping their daughters think through what they actually wanted in a...

For the third time this season, the Lady Raiders try to crack the code against undefeated South Brunswick, who is one of only nine unbeaten New Jersey teams.

Non-conference play has officially pushed college volleyball into pure chaos! Despite fighting lingering travel bugs, Tiff and Lindsay reunite to break down a wild week on the court—headlined by an electric in-state rivalry showdown where offensive depth, defensive grit, and an unexpected cheering section stole the show.The co-hosts dive into the brewing debate between the nation's top two undefeated heavyweights: does an unforgiving gauntlet beat pure defensive efficiency on paper? Plus, Tiff and

Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to discuss success at the Stacey Clark Classic, the beginning of the Big Ten season and why it is vital for fans to come support the Boilermakers Sunday in Mackey Arena. #BoilerUp

What should you say on the ride home after your athlete barely played, made a mistake, or had a disappointing game? Maybe nothing. In this episode, Sara and Michelle talk about the complicated role parents play in youth sport—and how quickly our own opinions about coaches, playing time and what’s “fair” can shape an athlete’s experience. They explore why fair doesn’t always mean equal, why playing time is influenced by far more than parents see from the stands, and how sitting on the bench

After Week 1, people made all kinds of proclamations about the state of the NFL. The Bears are the best offense in the NFL after scoring 59 points. The Browns offense is incapable of moving the football. The Patriots are suddenly bad after reaching the Super Bowl last year. Of course, by the end of Week 2, all of those takes looked silly. Yet overreactions are commonplace during the long and grueling football season.Plus, Sean and Joey each had some adventures at various stadiums (football and

The Lady Raiders head to Edison for a regular season rematch with the Lady Eagles. We are live from the Frank Cangelosi Gymnasium in Edison, New Jersey.

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss teams that are on an upswing and those that look to be struggling as we begin conference play. We also throw out some early end of conference ranking predictions based on what we've seen so far.Cuba and Brazil have officially qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, joining Japan and USA as the only teams to have qualified so far on the men's side.If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk

In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with Forever Titan Izzy Coon to revisit a journey that began with a last-minute tryout and ended with 2,000 career assists and a national championship. 🏆🖤💛 From decommitting from a Division II program and questioning whether she would continue playing volleyball to becoming a trusted setter and deeply influential leader at Oshkosh, Izzy shares how persistence, presence, family, and leading with love shaped her expe...

Every parent knows Lego instructions are so clear a five-year-old can build the set on the box without help. What if you taught your athletes the same way? In this episode, I break down the exact method I use to teach skills so clearly that any athlete on your team, at any level, can pick them up faster, using passing as the live example so you can apply it in your gym this week.Why most coaches unintentionally slow down their own athletes' skill acquisition without realizing it The 3-part

The first weekend of conference play delivered plenty to talk about. Hosts Amie Just and Erin Sorensen react to the latest top 25, Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless announcing their return to Pitt for 2027, Longwood adding women’s volleyball and more from the week that was. Plus, they follow up on last week’s libero conversation: What exactly is the difference between a libero and a defensive specialist?ESPN’s Madison Fitzpatrick then joins the show to talk about her path from Florida State

Carla and Leanne take a deep dive into the world of BUCS netball, with interviews from players, coaches and university sport professionals who reveal just how competitive, varied and important university netball has become. From elite players balancing degrees with high-performance programmes to social players simply looking for somewhere to belong, this episode explores pathways, recruitment, facilities, coaching and the future of university netball. One thing comes through loud and clear

Summit League play is underway! We recap South Dakota State’s rivalry sweep at South Dakota, Omaha’s 2–0 start, and an opening win for Kansas City.Then we look at the updated computer rankings and the week ahead. USD and SDSU both travel to Omaha and St. Thomas on Thursday and Saturday. Nothing easy about that trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank explain NCAA volleyball’s Rating Percentage Index (RPI) and how it drives scheduling, tournament selection, and recruiting. They define RPI as 25% team winning percentage, 50% opponents’ winning percentage, and 25% opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage, noting that 75% is largely outside a team’s control once the season starts, making scheduling crucial. They discuss non-conference preseason tournaments, return obligations, guarantees/pay game...

KP Sits Down with Adam Beck of the Chicago Point Series/member of 3 Step and Washington & Jefferson Head Coach Dan Follett to discuss the KP Showcase in Lancaster, PA on Nov 13th at 5 pm. Also, we talk about the tournament that will take place the 14th and 15th, the Chicago Point Series and Washington & Jefferson volleyball. Websites to checkout: www.middlehitter.com www.kevinprattefoundation.com https://www.ontocollege.com/ https://gopresidents.com/sports/mens-volleyball https:...

Any feedback? Send me a message In this episode of The Heritage Show, Luke sits down with Glynn Archibald for a wide-ranging conversation about volleyball, refereeing, mentorship and a life shaped by the sport. Glynn takes us right back to the beginning, growing up in St Lucia, the culture around volleyball there, and how his journey later took him to St Kitts, where coaching became another part of his story. He reflects on moving to the UK, his playing days with a local club in Watford, and...

In this premiere episode of "On the Luce with South Vermillion Volleyball," you will hear from Coach Ryan Luce a season recap up to this point in the schedule, as well as details from this week's victories over North Vermillion and Parke Heritage. We will also introduce you to SV standout players Jordan Luce and Lyndlee Cox.  South Vermillion High Volleyball!

Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to talk about the Paradise Invitational Championship that saw the Boilermakers defeat Houston and #8 SMU without dropping a set. The also preview the Stacey Clark Classic. #BoilerUp

In this episode, we welcome U.S. Beach A2 National Team athletes Gage Basey and Thomas Hurst to the show (0:51 - 49:36). Gage and Thomas chat about how they were first introduced to the game. Gage talks about finding the beach in Colorado and Thomas talks about how he found the beach in Texas. They share about how the NTDP pipeline helped shape their game and how their Colorado Cupcakes brand brings a fun spin to their partnership. Learn about what makes this team work, and so much more! Text...