In the second episode of Beach Secrets Podcast, host DJ Klasnic sits down with American beach volleyball legend Theo Brunner to uncover his journey from indoor star to one of the most respected players — and now coaches — in the sport.Theo shares how he first discovered volleyball, his rise as a standout in college indoor volleyball, and his professional indoor career overseas before making the bold transition to beach volleyball. The conversation dives into the grind of life on the World Tour,

In this episode, I sat back and thought about how the greatest coaches in the world got to where they are. Did they do anything similar? Where did they spend a lot of their time? Where did they invest their time and money to get to where they are? I noticed there were patterns that were the same across all high level coaches and I wanted to bring those to the podcast. This is a great episode if you're ready to grow right now as a coach and jump to the next level. Click here to join Digital

In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik discusses the importance of finding elite coaches in volleyball, the financial challenges faced by coaches, and the significance of community in the sport. He emphasizes the qualities that make a great coach, the need for efficient practice sessions, and strategies for finding and hiring coaches. Mark also highlights the role of mentorship in coaching and the variability of techniques among players. The episode concludes with

How do you follow up an episode where we talked to the coach of a 7-time State Champion program? Bring on another 7-time State Champion coach...and her daughter...who is now her boss. We are excited for the opportunity to talk with Kathy Gillen-Melville and McKenna Melville of the Eagan Wildcats!

As the GMC Tournament looms ariound the corner, the North Brunswick Lady Raiders have their first crossover game of the season, when they host the Lady Chiefs of Piscataway.

Another dominant weekend from Husker Volleyball - October 14th, 2025

Recently, LeBron James teased a "Decision, Part 2." To people in the marketing field like Joey, this setup felt like the basis of an ad. Even to sports people such as Sean, the immediate response was not, "Oh, let me buy some expensive basketball tickets."That WAS the response for at least one dumb fan, and now he's suing LeBron for intentionally deceiving the public. Our tax dollars are going to this court case. We hope the judge laughs in his face and makes him pay his own way

Send us a text The hosts of the 'Triple Block Heads' podcast dive deep into the integration and importance of back row attacks in volleyball, with a particular focus on the differences between the men's and women's games. They discuss the evolution of the back row attack, its prevalent use in men's volleyball, and its growing adoption in the women's game. Frank shares insights from his collegiate experience on setting back row players, emphasizing the trust and practice required. The team tal...

In this chapter of Volleyball'd we cover tournament scheduling, lost and found shoes and jerseys that constantly have holes in the elbows.  It's a big one yo.

We recap a whirlwind women’s volleyball weekend, break down Stanford vs Louisville with real tactical detail, and lay out a case for mandatory mid-major conference tournaments. We also explain how Bay to Bay chartered flights to save families money and why “grow the game” needs to retire. • Stanford vs Louisville as a gritty benchmark for the 4–10 tier • Louisville setter as the match’s key differentiator • Stanford stronger in the middle, Louisville deeper at the pins • Santa Clara–Pepperdi...

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Every athlete worries about competition, but what if the biggest obstacle in the recruiting process isn’t another player across the net? In this week’s episode of the NXTVB Podcast, Susan breaks down one of the most overlooked truths in college recruiting: your daughter’s real competition is time and herself. From the unique culture of privacy in volleyball recruiting to why families often misjudge who their athlete is “up against,” Susan reframes what athletes and parents should actually be ...

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through the Power 4 conferences and talk about our contenders for conference championships based on what we saw during the preseason and early conference play.Listener questions were really good this week, and there were several interesting matches that were worth a closer examination.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram:

Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to discuss a HUGE west coast road trip where the Boilermakers earned ranked wins over UCLA and USC, while also discussing Kenna Wollard earning AVCA National Player of the Week honors.  #BoilerUp

North Brunswick goes for its third straight Senior Night win as they host South Brunswick from the gym at NBTHS.Congratulations to the North Brunswick senior class:Ritika VyasSaiya PatelKaydence GreenMoana KrainyakJulia CannonJiya PatelAbigail WaszajBrianna ClarkErika Medrano

In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner discuss their favorite fitness equipment, training techniques, and recovery tools essential for beach volleyball players. They explore the benefits of kettlebells, the importance of wearable technology for performance monitoring, and share their favorite brands for apparel and gear. The conversation emphasizes the significance of recovery and proper hydration, along with practical tips for enhancing performance on

The parents of Volleyball'd introduce themselves and stuff happens from there.  It's really quite stirring and intense.

Any feedback? Send me a message In this episode of Digging Deeper, I’m joined by Nick Heckford, a man whose passion for volleyball and refereeing has carried him on an incredible journey from local courts in Poole, Dorset, all the way to the biggest stages in the sport. At the time of recording, Nick was speaking to me from the Philippines at three o’clock in the morning, where he was working as a Challenge Referee at the Men’s World Championships — a true sign of his dedication to the game....

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features an absolute legend in Charlie Brande, who shares his extensive experience in volleyball, discussing the evolution of both beach and indoor volleyball, the impact of Title IX, and the importance of community and coaching philosophy in developing young athletes. He reflects on the camaraderie within the sport, the transition from player to coach, and the balance between competition and enjoyment in youth sports

Recognize the perfectionist trap and reframe the inner dialogue. We are here to learn, not to be perfect or be the same as others, we are all on our own path. Keep it in perspective, it’s a game and it is supposed to be fun. Utilize strategies: pre-performance plan, post-game reflection and journal with a focus on gratitude.