In this special episode, one of my players Josie Arezina sits down to interview me about our unforgettable 2024 Girls AAA State Championship run. We cover my own volleyball journey, the proud history of Pope John Paul II volleyball, and the beloved culture that has become the heartbeat of our program. It’s a candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about what makes this team—and this championship—so special. Click Here to visit our website

The NFL is BACK, baby! And neither one of us are ready for it. Sean, being the football sicko that he is, has made a classic "Top 5" list of what he's not looking forward to this NFL season, from gambling ads everywhere to instant replay reviews for the dumbest things.Plus, we're exploring the reboot of King of the Hill, a classic arcade game with heavy product placement, and whether Tom Brady's career would have turned out the way it did if not for the Tuck Rule.Support this

WE HAVE A SEASON THREEThe first week of August has bestowed upon us leaks of a “merger”, official announcements from the league, and free agency news galore. We put forth our perspective on the MLV name change (and the logo…) and what we think happened with Omaha’s return to the league, we review the changes to the salary structure, and talk reactions to day one of the free agency period.It looks like we’re an MLV podcast now.Let us know your questions, reactions to these changes, and things you

If you want your team to stay strong inNCAA sports, you've got to stay up-to-date with the competitiveworldof coaching and recruiting in collegiate athletics. Utah Head Coach Beth Launiere is an expert at what it takes to stay in the fight for championships,season to season. Beth and Janice discuss the importance of making personal connections with today's athletes, the role of mentorship, and the balance between personal life and coaching responsibilities. Beth shares her ideas on building a strong

We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Becca Rue, the head coach of the Delano Tigers. The Tigers have been consistently one of the top programs in the state for the past two decades. In this episode, we get to learn a little of the history behind Coach Rue's journey in the volleyball world. We also get to hear a couple of the ingredients that go into the Tiger recipe for success.

In this episode Sevrin is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day in Chicago with guest host Victoria Dennis. They sit down with Penn State head coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley, Penn State setter Izzy Starck, Rutgers head coach Caitlin Schweihofer and Nebraska’s new head coach Dani Busboom Kelly (3:08 - 35:08). They share insights into their upcoming seasons and so much more! Text us!

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Rotelli, head coach of Pittsburgh Elite, to break down their incredible run to the 2025 AAU Boys National Championship. From building a winning culture to navigating the ups and downs of a high-level club season, Coach Rotelli shares insights into what made this team special and how they reached the top. Whether you're a coach, player, or volleyball fan, this is one you won’t want to miss. Click Here to visit our website

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss effective coaching strategies for teaching volleyball, particularly focusing on passing techniques and player development. They emphasize the importance of movement patterns, platform awareness, and the need for flexibility in training. The conversation also covers the sensitive topic of making cuts in teams, highlighting the need for empathy and clarity in the process. Teach movement patterns to enhance player skills.Focus on platform

Michael Henchy is an Assistant Coach for Penn State Women’s Volleyball, entering his second season after helping lead the team to a national championship in 2024. He previously served as Associate Head Coach at James Madison, guiding them to NCAA Tournament appearances and a Sun Belt title. Henchy has also coached at American University and Springfield College, where he won AVCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year in 2019.As a player, he was a standout at Ohio State University, a two-year

It’s not your skills, your stats, or your schedule. It’s the thought you keep believing. In this episode, Susan reveals the real reason athletes stay stuck, spiral into self-doubt, and lose momentum during the recruiting process, and it has nothing to do with talent. She breaks down the mindset model that changed her life and now helps her clients build lasting confidence, recover from rejection, and show up like the next-level version of themselves. You’ll hear how one single thought can imp...

Head Coach Dave Shondell joins host Cory Palm to discuss the opening week of Fall Camp, how his roster is coming together, the B1G Media Day experience and the non-conference schedule in the Season 7 premier!

This episode of SANDCAST is a Gstaad special! Shot from the Beach Pro Tour Gstaad Elite, Travis Mewhirter and Kyle Friend sit down with Kristen Nuss and Taryn Brasher to chat all things beach volleyball, from their journey to veterans of the sport and number one in the world to the Olympic Games. We cover:- How they have become veterans on the Beach Pro Tour now - What they have done to maintain the youthful joy for which they are so known - Their experience at the Paris Olympic Games, and its

In this episode, we’re diving deep into why static stretching isn’t the magic bullet for injury prevention, soreness, or recovery that so many still believe it is. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or parent, you’ve seen the classic quad stretch or shoulder pull before every practice. But what does the research actually say? Want more? Free volleyball resources...CLICK HERE Find me on Instagram @andersonperformancerehab

August 4 2025 Academy Newsletter

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Men's VNL Final 8. Poland was absolutely dominant, winning all 3 matches 3-0 and relying on different players throughout the week. Brazil and France didn't look as sharp as was expected, and surprisingly, not one match went to 5 sets.We have a lot of listener questions again this week, and this time they're (mostly) all about the men's game.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram

Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they discuss their highlights from this year's MNVBCA Coaches Clinic. It was another great year to attend the clinic. If you missed out, maybe you can get a taste of what everyone else experienced by listening to this episode.

KP Sits Down With Tracy Stevens And Lucas Waller To Discuss Tennessee Volleyball And A Camp In Tennessee August 9th and 10th! All high school boys' are welcome to sign up for the camp that features schools from Lewis, Juniata, Wentworth, Rockhurst and Maryville. Sign up on www.middlehitter.com. Websites to checkout: www.middlehitter.com www.kevinprattefoundation.com https://www.ontocollege.com/ https://volleyballmag.com/ Instagram: @kprecruiter @kevinprattefoundation @ontocolle...