In this episode, we dive into a popular discussion regarding volleyball IQ. How can we, as coaches, improve our players volleyball IQ. In this episode we dive into 5 main strategies and a few others to help your players increase their volleyball IQ. We talk about:Volleyball IQ is game understanding + perception + decision making + anticipation Block Training vs Game Training Video Decision Making & Cues Types of drills Problem Solving And a few more key concepts Click here to join

Serve & Volley w/ Nebraska Volleyball AC Jaylen Reyes - October 7th, 2025

After last week, Sara is taking a break but before leaving Michelle guides her on a few of the important questions behind why we coach.Key Takeaways: 1. Seeing challenges as working for you2.Coach for the relationships, with players, other coaches and the community3. Growth and Life lessons from sport.

Welcome back to Beach Access, presented by SHIELD, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down all things Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. This week, he's chatting the recent Rio Elite, where:- Carol established herself as Brazil's new resident queen - Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan won a career-high third gold medal in a final dubbed "a win for the people" - Cuba's dismantling of Norway's Anders Mol and Christian Sorum - The problems plaguing Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, and Chaim Schalk and James

This week, we’re diving into a massive week for women’s volleyball — both on the court and in the stands. Tiff shares her firsthand experience at the Nebraska–Penn State matchup and what it was like meeting Andi Jackson, plus both hosts recap the incredible energy at Nebraska–Rutgers in New Jersey.We talk about the growth of the sport we witnessed firsthand, the eight Top 25 upsets that shook up the rankings, and what those results could mean heading into next week. Then we jump to the pros for the

Texas and Penn State were the preseason #1 and #2 teams before the college football season began. It's now Week 7 and both of those teams are completely out of the Top 25. It's almost like we're just wildly guessing at the quality of teams, and maybe we should play some games before arbitrarily assigning rankings!This was also one of the wildest NFL weeks in recent memory, so we're breaking down the chaos of games like Niners/Rams (which included a crazy pre-game moment with Mac

In this episode, Sevrin is flying solo while Stephen recoups from covering Men's Worlds in the Philippines. We welcome U.S. Beach National Team athlete Terese Cannon (1:48 - 1:01:53) to the show. Terese talks about her excitement for next week's 2025 Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Newport Beach. She shares about how she got started in volleyball and beach volleyball. She also shares advice about how to look for a beach partner, competing professionally and so much more. Text us!

KP sits down with with Coach Patrick Gibson and Coach Jay Kudilka out of Oregon to discuss sanctioning boys' high school volleyball. On October 6th Coach Patrick Gibson is presenting to the state of Oregon to try to get boys' volleyball sanctioned. Websites to checkout: www.middlehitter.com www.kevinprattefoundation.com https://www.ontocollege.com/ https://volleyballmag.com/ Instagram: @kprecruiter @kevinprattefoundation @ontocollege @firstpointvolleyball @jvavolleyball @coachtodd @ro...

Every athlete dreams of going D1, but what does it actually take, and what does life really look like once you get there? In this episode of the NXTVB Podcast, Susan breaks down the realities of playing Division I volleyball, from the five-month grind of the season to the hidden time commitments no one talks about. She also explains the differences between Power 4 programs, Top 50 schools, and mid-majors, and why understanding these categories is crucial when building your recruit...

In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the men's world championship playoffs, in particular the semifinals and medal matches. Italy put on a serving clinic against Poland and Bulgaria on their way to repeating as world champions in dominant fashion.Poland defeated Czechia for bronze with a very strong performance by Wilfredo Leon, although the result definitely falls short of their expectations.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or

Check out our Unstoppable Athlete 12 week program for your team! www.unstoppableathlete.caSara shares about needing to listen to her own advice. Allowing life and expectations to build up, she is humbled that she was unable to show up as the coach she desires to be this past weekend. The conversation with Michelle and reflections around the process start to open big possibilities for showing up better for herself and her players in the future. Key takeaways: 1. Start with Gratitude and its

Head coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to talk about splitting a pair of matches in Mackey Arena last week and this week's important trip to L.A.  #BoilerUp

In this episode, Jerritt Elliott, head coach of the Texas Longhorns volleyball team, discusses his journey in coaching, the transition from the Big 12 to the SEC, and the importance of building a successful program through marketing and community engagement. He emphasizes the critical role of mental health in sports, the need for a positive team culture, and the significance of failure as a learning opportunity. Elliott also shares insights on adapting offensive strategies and the importance ...

Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter which doubles as a Beach Access episode this week, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down all things Brazil: A full recap from the Joao Pessoa Elite, and brief look-ahead to the Rio Elite this week. He chats:- Kelly Cheng and Molly Shaw's dominant run through the entire Brazilian federation for their first gold medal as a team - The home field advantage enjoyed by Evandro and Arthur, who won their third gold medal as a

This episode is a little different. Yes, you'll still get some value out of it as a coach for a variety of reasons but I walk you through my entire process for starting my ProAm Volleyball league. We dive into: My Vision Step By Step Process to Start Draft Combine Unique Rules Tickets Staff Coaching Etc. Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram

We return with a pop-up episode to track the surge in women’s volleyball—national TV windows, marquee kickoff events, and a top tier led by Nebraska and Texas—while naming sleepers that no one wants in a Sweet 16 draw. We also break down Milan’s move to UCLA and grade USA men’s first season of a youth-forward reset. • AVCA First Serve impact, ESPN and Fox spotlight • Nebraska and Texas separating, context on early undefeateds • UCLA’s transfer haul and the Penn State win • Texas practice ins...

It was an exciting week in women’s college volleyball! We’re down to just two undefeated teams — Nebraska and Texas — but the weekend was full of upsets and statement wins. We dive into Penn State’s rollercoaster weekend against USC and UCLA, Illinois’ surprise win over Purdue, and Baylor’s five-set stunner over TCU.Then we shift to the pro side: AU Pro Volleyball announced its Week One captains — Brittany Abercrombie, Bethania De La Cruz-Mejía, Madi Kingdon Rishel, and Morgan Hentz — and we share

Welcome back to the SandyNoles Podcast, where sophomore standout Bailey Higgins sits down with assistant coach Travis Mewhirter, discussing:- Her insatiable curiosity, and the importance of asking questions - The imposter syndrome she experienced throughout her freshman season - How she was able to overcome that imposter syndrome and accept her role on the team - What she's expecting from the upcoming 2025-26 season And a whole lot more. GO NOLES!

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the current state of boys volleyball, particularly focusing on the growth of the sport in North Carolina. They welcome Coach Sarah Conklin, who shares her journey in coaching and her efforts to promote boys volleyball. The discussion highlights the challenges faced in promoting the sport, the importance of networking among coaches, and the potential for growth at the college level. The conversation emphasizes the need for exposure and support for boys v...

In this very first episode of Beach Secrets, host DJ Klasnic sits down with Olympic beach volleyball star Miles Partain as he shares his secrets to success — from growing up on the local courts of Hermosa Beach to making the bold decision to leave UCLA’s indoor team to pursue his Olympic journey. A big part of the conversation dives into the Olympics, the mindset shifts that helped him rise to the world stage, his unique approach to training and focus, and his plans for the future as he continues to