In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss teams that are on an upswing and those that look to be struggling as we begin conference play. We also throw out some early end of conference ranking predictions based on what we've seen so far.Cuba and Brazil have officially qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, joining Japan and USA as the only teams to have qualified so far on the men's side.If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk

In this heartfelt and reflective episode of Outside the Pins, we sit down with Forever Titan Izzy Coon to revisit a journey that began with a last-minute tryout and ended with 2,000 career assists and a national championship. 🏆🖤💛 From decommitting from a Division II program and questioning whether she would continue playing volleyball to becoming a trusted setter and deeply influential leader at Oshkosh, Izzy shares how persistence, presence, family, and leading with love shaped her expe...

Every parent knows Lego instructions are so clear a five-year-old can build the set on the box without help. What if you taught your athletes the same way? In this episode, I break down the exact method I use to teach skills so clearly that any athlete on your team, at any level, can pick them up faster, using passing as the live example so you can apply it in your gym this week.Why most coaches unintentionally slow down their own athletes' skill acquisition without realizing it The 3-part

The first weekend of conference play delivered plenty to talk about. Hosts Amie Just and Erin Sorensen react to the latest top 25, Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless announcing their return to Pitt for 2027, Longwood adding women’s volleyball and more from the week that was. Plus, they follow up on last week’s libero conversation: What exactly is the difference between a libero and a defensive specialist?ESPN’s Madison Fitzpatrick then joins the show to talk about her path from Florida State

Welcome to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we are on site in Laguna Beach recapping the 2026 AVP Laguna Beach Open:Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb completed the California sweep, winning Huntington, Manhattan, Hermosa, and Laguna in the same year Maddie Anderson and Alaina Chacon planted their FSU spears, winning their first AVP and the first FSU Seminoles to win an AVP since Jace Pardon in 2019 Another big finish for Devon Newberry and Savvy Cory, and a biggie

Carla and Leanne take a deep dive into the world of BUCS netball, with interviews from players, coaches and university sport professionals who reveal just how competitive, varied and important university netball has become. From elite players balancing degrees with high-performance programmes to social players simply looking for somewhere to belong, this episode explores pathways, recruitment, facilities, coaching and the future of university netball. One thing comes through loud and clear

Week 3 brought nine matches with first place on the line, and John and Scott are breaking down the games and their impact on the section races. Then it’s time to look ahead to Week 4, where several teams are battling for second place. Plus, Week 2 Jim Shorkey Queens Player of the Week Emily Muir joins us for a short interview.

Summit League play is underway! We recap South Dakota State’s rivalry sweep at South Dakota, Omaha’s 2–0 start, and an opening win for Kansas City.Then we look at the updated computer rankings and the week ahead. USD and SDSU both travel to Omaha and St. Thomas on Thursday and Saturday. Nothing easy about that trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SFA got their first two 2026 Southland Conference wins last week by defeating SLU and LSU-New Orleans in straight sets. Jordan Henderson etched her name in the record books hitting .917 against the Lions and Kat Holtman had a dominating third set against the Privateers. We review these and other great performances from last week as we get ready for the first Southland road trip of the year this week to McNeese and Nicholls.

Send us Fan Mail Hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank explain NCAA volleyball’s Rating Percentage Index (RPI) and how it drives scheduling, tournament selection, and recruiting. They define RPI as 25% team winning percentage, 50% opponents’ winning percentage, and 25% opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage, noting that 75% is largely outside a team’s control once the season starts, making scheduling crucial. They discuss non-conference preseason tournaments, return obligations, guarantees/pay game...

Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter where, SURPRISE! We are in town again, as Miles Partain has subbed Mewhirter in for the injured Jacob LaBouliere for this week's AVP Laguna Beach Open. We're previewing the final AVP of the year, chatting: Can Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft win again after storming through the Hermosa Open? Will Andy Benesh and Taylor Crabb complete the California sweep after winning AVP Huntington Beach, AVP Manhattan Beach, and the

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KP Sits Down with Adam Beck of the Chicago Point Series/member of 3 Step and Washington & Jefferson Head Coach Dan Follett to discuss the KP Showcase in Lancaster, PA on Nov 13th at 5 pm. Also, we talk about the tournament that will take place the 14th and 15th, the Chicago Point Series and Washington & Jefferson volleyball. Websites to checkout: www.middlehitter.com www.kevinprattefoundation.com https://www.ontocollege.com/ https://gopresidents.com/sports/mens-volleyball https:...

Three Western PA programs hit the road for the Endless Summer Volleyball Tournament in Virginia Beach! Players and coaches from Avonworth, Thomas Jefferson and Frazier join us to talk about the competition, road trip, team bonding and everything that made the weekend one to remember.

Tori Dilfer Stringer is officially back.The MLV OG joins Sevrin Lavenstein and Jenna Rosenthal to discuss her return to professional volleyball with MLV NorCal, coming home to the Northern California volleyball community and preparing for her first season as both a player and a mom.Tori opens up about the loss of the high school coach who first trained her as a setter, how motherhood reignited her competitive fire and why this chapter is about playing for something bigger than herself. She also

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Any feedback? Send me a message In this episode of The Heritage Show, Luke sits down with Glynn Archibald for a wide-ranging conversation about volleyball, refereeing, mentorship and a life shaped by the sport. Glynn takes us right back to the beginning, growing up in St Lucia, the culture around volleyball there, and how his journey later took him to St Kitts, where coaching became another part of his story. He reflects on moving to the UK, his playing days with a local club in Watford, and...

In this premiere episode of "On the Luce with South Vermillion Volleyball," you will hear from Coach Ryan Luce a season recap up to this point in the schedule, as well as details from this week's victories over North Vermillion and Parke Heritage. We will also introduce you to SV standout players Jordan Luce and Lyndlee Cox.  South Vermillion High Volleyball!

Was Nebraska Volleyball’s slippery, ice-rink match at Wrigley Field a brilliant marketing masterclass or a complete bust for women’s sports? In this episode of Major League Minute, Doc and GMP debate the chaotic rain/humidity delay, the post-match mosh pits, GMP’s new Director of Volleyball Operations (DOVO) role with the Omaha Supernovas, and the complete Vegas Thrill roster breakdown!👇 Join the MLM Community & Stay Updated:Join Our Fantasy League!http://Playvoli.com/mlmFollow Us on Social