Browse through the scores of most college football games during Week 1 and...well, you'd see a lot of blowouts. Joey attended a Texas A&M game as a reporter, and the final score was 50-0. Sean's Texas Longhorns won by 52 points. Other big schools beat up on low-end FBS or FCS universities in games that were pretty much decided before halftime.Of course, we did have a few marquee matchups, including the Ole Miss/Louisville thriller, and some entertaining games between schools that will

From a small town to professional volleyball, Maya Sands’ journey has been built on adaptability, confidence and a willingness to keep betting on herself.In this episode, Maya shares how she found volleyball, navigated her college career at UNLV and Mizzou, entered the professional draft process and experienced her first season in Houston.She opens up about the transition from college to professional volleyball, learning to contribute in a different role, developing confidence and experiencing the

4TheGirlsClub w/Mandy Monson & Shawn Garza (Project Pink'd) - September 15th, 2026

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two Continental final matchups- Thailand vs China and Italy vs Turkiye. We now have 5 teams qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games on the women's side, including the US!There weren't a ton of super exciting matchups in the NCAA this week, but there were a few that caught our eyes, including the much-anticipated but highly disappointing matches at Wrigley Field in Chicago.If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at

We are all at different points in our volleyball coaching journey. If you are further down the path, you might look back at your early years and wish you could have done things a little different. Listen in as Becky Wilfarht (New Ulm Cathedral) shares some perspective she has gained over nearly three decades of coaching HS volleyball.

Jason Leppo built one of the most respected programs in Pennsylvania high school volleyball at Delone Catholic, capturing the 2013 PIAA Class 2A state title, five District 3 championships, four York-Adams League playoff titles, and nine division crowns over roughly a decade. Then, in his mid 30s and at the peak of his field, he stepped away to find better balance between work, family, and the game he loves. Now he is back on the bench, taking the reins at Dallastown. In this episode, we talk ...

Week 1 of Western PA volleyball delivered plenty to talk about! We recap the biggest results, surprises and performances from opening week before Ken joins us to break down the changes in the Top 5 rankings. Then, we turn the page to Week 2 and highlight the section and non-section matchups you need to have on your radar.The season is rolling — and we’re just getting started.

Amie Just and Erin Sorensen return for another episode, this time to discuss volleyball's non-conference schedules and the overreaction that may take place with them. Creighton head coach Brian Rosen also joins the show, offering a look at the Bluejays' approach to non-conference play and more. Our hosts dive into the latest AVCA top 15, listener questions and plenty more as conference gets closer and closer.Six Zone Duo is a national women's volleyball podcast hosted by award-winning

Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of The VolleyTalk Podcast. Thank you so much for being here. We recorded this episode earlier in the year, after Ana and Tina made history in winning Latvia's first-ever World Championship title! We chat about many things including, the amount of award ceremonies she has had to attend since winning, how a week in her life looks like, the importance of building a strong team around you, how a team prepares for an Olympic quad, how she takes care of her

In this episode, I share my journey from knowing very little about volleyball to building a career coaching at the high school, club, and college as well as eventually working alongside some of the best coaches and athletes in the game.Along the way, I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about becoming a better coach and building a successful volleyball program. In this episode, we discuss: How I went from basketball player to volleyball coach The biggest mistakes I made early in my

Carla is joined by guest co-host Lucy Goodman for a special episode recorded around the EMMNA Nationals at Loughborough. Across a packed weekend, they speak to players, coaches, officials and organisers about the rapid growth of men's and mixed netball, the incredible standard of competition and what makes Nationals such a unique event. From international stars and emerging talent to the challenges of officiating mixed netball, the importance of volunteers and creating opportunities for the

Week 3 saw the Jacks go 2-2 and on quite the rollercoaster ride from match to match. There were highs against UT-Arlington and a good portion of the Sam Houston matches, but that match against North Texas was one that we'd like to forget. Listen in as we ask questions concerning Week 4 and hit the highlights and recap reasons for confidence going forward.

Where does Summit League volleyball stand heading into the final stretch of non-conference play?We take a full look at the league through the numbers: 🏐 Current Massey & FigStats RPI rankings 🏐 Summit League Top 100 wins 🏐 South Dakota’s rise to #13 among Non-Power 4 programs 🏐 The race for a winning non-conference record 🏐 Remaining non-conference schedule & Massey projections 🏐 Huge opportunities for South Dakota & South Dakota State against Minnesota and Washington in Sioux Falls 🏐 Top

In this truly informative entry, SFA Associate Head Coach Madi Hicks discusses the training of serving including teaching players to listen to what their bodies are doing while serving from a biomechanical standpoint. We also get into analyzing serving efficiency and scouting defenders for the purpose of serving protocols in preparing for matches and making adjustments during them.

Buckeye Central at Willard - 09 03 2026

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Set 6 goes inside MLV NorCal’s first Fan Fest in San Jose! Sevrin is joined by Jenna Rosenthal to recap the excitement surrounding the league’s newest market before hearing from Kerri Walsh Jennings and inaugural NorCal players Pia Timmer, Allie Szcech, Naya Gros and Izzi Strand. They discuss the vision for professional volleyball in Northern California, the community’s immediate support and the culture the team hopes to build during its debut season. Plus, Sevrin and Jenna react to the latest NCAA

What makes a great volleyball coach? What can coaches learn from working in different volleyball cultures? And what separates an elite athlete from everyone else?On this episode of Bump Set Chat, I sit down with Brian Singh, a competitive volleyball coach with more than 20 years of experience, nearly a decade coaching at the largest college in Canada, and the founder of Digital Volleyball Academy and Nemesis Sports.Brian and I take a deep dive into his volleyball journey, from playing and coaching

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ACC going 6-10 across the 2nd installation of the ACC/SEC ChallengeAmanda Poole dives into the biggest takeaways from the week of action including NC State's statement win over LSU and California's strong start to the season, plus learn about five matches you won't want to miss this weekend in #ACCVolleyball action!