What does an SEC head coach really look for when evaluating recruits? In this episode, Susan sits down with University of Missouri head coach Dawn Sullivan to talk about recruiting, culture, and what she’s building at Mizzou. Dawn shares why talent is only one piece of the evaluation process and what she notices about an athlete’s competitiveness, resilience, communication, coachability, and how they respond when things don’t go their way. They also dive into how Dawn rebuilt Mizzou’s roster,...

In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the first two weeks of NCAA women's volleyball season. Some teams are looking better than expected, and some are looking.... rough. We revisit our Top 5 teams and discuss who will improve most by season's end.Thailand and Canada have earned berths to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA and Iran won their first gold medal at the U17 Boys' World Championships!If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at

Torrey Van Winden joins GRIT to share her unconventional path back to professional beach volleyball. After stepping away from the sport and spending five years in the corporate world, Torrey is back on the sand and making her name known on the World Tour as a USA Volleyball athlete. Torrey talks about how her time in the corporate world gave her a completely new perspective on being a professional athlete, the realities of competing and making a living on the World Tour, and what life actua...

Kerri Walsh Jennings Podcast Recap and Doc and GMP go behind the scenes in Dallas to break down everything from Spikes Under the Lights at AT&T Stadium match to key pro volleyball roster moves across Major League Volleyball (MLV) and LOVB Pro.We cover the full DC Flight team identity rollout, Vegas Thrill free agency moves, and the growing rivalry between MLV and League One Volleyball (LOVB). Plus, a look at how Voli is changing fan engagement for professional women’s volleyball!Subscribe to

The 2026 college volleyball season is in full swing, and the opening slate did not hold back! Riding solo while Lindsay rests up, Tiff breaks down a wild week across the country, from early statement sweeps and brutal top-tier scheduling gauntlets to the rollercoaster rotations shaking up perennial powerhouses.Plus, Tiff reacts to the latest AVCA rankings movement, looks ahead to history at Wrigley Field and Paradise in the Bahamas, and drops an exclusive regular-season challenge to see which fan

Nebraska Volleyball Starts the Season 2-0! - September 1st, 2026

Coach Mehdi played volleyball for 25 years in Iran, including years in the Iranian national-team system. Now he's coaching in the United States and passing everything he learned on to the next generation, including his own daughter, Asal. In this episode of the Coach Chijo Podcast, Mehdi takes us inside the life of an elite volleyball player. He talks about training three hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon, living in national-team camps, playing professionally, traveling in...

These two events are not related, but they're the big moments of the past few days. Sean relives a rough moment at work when his parked car got sliced by an 18-wheeler truck. Meanwhile, the college football season has kicked off. And for some reason, we keep playing games in wet and rainy Ireland. Sean gives us his best Irish accent to celebrate.Referenced in this episode:New Found Glory - "Head On Collision"New Found Glory - Hidden track from Sticks and StonesTyrone Prothro's

Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to discuss the season-opening heartbreaker against #10 Creighton and preview this week's HUGE matches against #12 Texas A&M, Georgia and #18 TCU.  #BoilerUp

4TheGirlsClub w/Mandy Monson & Michaella Kumke (Food Bank of Lincoln) - September 6th, 2026

Sam Houston State head coach Brenda Gray has been in charge of Bearkat Volleyball for 43 seasons. As a rival and yet a mentor, it was a pleasure to sit and chat with Coach Gray before the SFA/SHSU match on September 8, 2026.

Another busy day around Summit League volleyball! 🏐On today’s show: 🏆 Peak Performers of the Week — Sylvie Zgonc and Sierra Pokharel earn Summit League honors. 🔥 Sylvie Zgonc is on an incredible run — among the national leaders in kills, kills/set, points and points/set. 👏 Milestone Watch — St. Thomas setter Morgan Kealy reaches 3,000 career assists, while South Dakota’s Avery Van Hook joins the 1,000 career digs club. 👥 Fans are showing up — a look at the Top 5 Summit League home crowds

In this episode, I share part of a presentation from Canadian National Team and professional volleyball player Daenan Gyimah, as he gives coaches an inside look at what happens at the highest levels of the game. We discuss: Building strong team pillars and mental performance Helping athletes reset and “snap back” after mistakes Developing leadership and accountability within your team Creating stronger team culture and chemistry Why elite teams need clear systems and expectations How

Episode 7 heads to Beaver Area! Head Coach Suze Pollins joins Bayli Bartley, Annsley Baker, Malaya Oster and Kaylee Kisling to look back at a tremendous 2025 season, preview what’s ahead in 2026, and discuss the special experience of hosting a college match that brought a former Beaver player back home as a college athlete.

The tryouts are over, the rosters are locked, and the clock is ticking down to Game 1. In Episode 15 of Block & Talk, Parker and Clayton dive into the chaotic, high-stakes 48 hours immediately following team selection.Before getting into the high-school coaching trenches, the guys open with a massive week in volleyball news: analyzing the early-season chaos in the NCAA Division I ranks (including Nebraska statement-win over Texas and Stanford's gauntlet schedule) and celebrating a historic

Kerri Walsh Jennings drops massive updates on MLV NorCal, $1M matches, and NIL's impact on Major League Volleyball! We break down the official MLV NorCal venue, fantasy strategy on Voli, and team building with Doc and GMP.Subscribe to Major League Minute for high-energy MLV breakdowns, tactical analysis, and pro insights!Join Our Fantasy League!http://Playvoli.com/mlmFollow Us on Social

We often think that there are fewer opportunities for players in a smaller/rural community. However, if we change our perspective, we see that it might be the exact opposite. Listen to the conversation with Stacy Dahl of the Badger-Greenbush/Middle River Gators as she describes how coaching in a very small and remote location actually has provided some of the best experiences for her players.

Erin Sorensen and Amie Just check in from Wrigley Field, where history was made but not without a little heartbreak. While Kentucky and Penn State were able to complete their match, Nebraska and Missouri weren't so lucky. Plus, our hosts discuss their own experiences at the Friendly Confines, the future of outdoor volleyball, and a lot more.Six Zone Duo is a national women's volleyball podcast hosted by award-winning journalists Amie Just and Erin Sorensen. Subscribe on YouTube and find us