The USA Volleyball Show Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:05:12 -0400 https://usavolleyball.org/ en-us © 2026 The USA Volleyball Show yes fc125f37-652b-56fe-aa26-37ac645a0d6a curtis.ward@usav.org USA Volleyball episodic false  Welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball! Join hosts Stephen Munson and Sevrin Lavenstein as they take you in depth and behind the scenes of all things USA Volleyball. From your favorite athletes across all our disciplines to our biggest events hosted across the country, The USA Volleyball Show aims to create a unique connection between our amazing fanbase and our talented athletes. Subscribe and follow along on your favorite podcast platform or watch the show on our YouTube channel. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) volleyball, USA Volleyball, Olympics, Paralympics, sitting volleyball, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, junior volleyball, youth sports, Team USA, Interview, sports USA Volleyball curtis.ward@usav.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0qwrudxkh0p3dbzqo9jvty6qx2d4?.jpg The USA Volleyball Show https://usavolleyball.org/ Sevrin Lavenstein Stephen Munson Episode 142: Doing What I Love featuring Chaim Schalk Episode 142: Doing What I Love featuring Chaim Schalk In this episode, we welcome Beach Olympian and U.S. Beach National Team athlete Chaim Schalk to the show (3:02 - 1:06:49). We take a beach volleyball deep dive and explore Chaim's insane career. Chaim talks about his continued beach partnership with James Shaw and their goal to qualify for LA2028, as well as his recent engagement to Toni Rodriguez. Chaim takes us through his upbringing and how he was constantly competing with his brothers to building his own home beach volleyball court. Chaim talks about his dual-citizenship with Canada-USA, his Rio Olympic Games experience and so much more! 


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]]> In this episode, we welcome Beach Olympian and U.S. Beach National Team athlete Chaim Schalk to the show (3:02 - 1:06:49). We take a beach volleyball deep dive and explore Chaim's insane career. Chaim talks about his continued beach partnership with James Shaw and their goal to qualify for LA2028, as well as his recent engagement to Toni Rodriguez. Chaim takes us through his upbringing and how he was constantly competing with his brothers to building his own home beach volleyball court. Chaim talks about his dual-citizenship with Canada-USA, his Rio Olympic Games experience and so much more! 


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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18838222 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600 4194 full false Episode 141: Gold Medals and Puppies featuring Kaleo Kanahele Maclay Episode 141: Gold Medals and Puppies featuring Kaleo Kanahele Maclay In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention December and welcomed back three-time Paralympic gold medalist, friend of the pod and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team setter Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (2:40 - 43:19). Kaleo catches us up on her life since she was last on the show in one of our first episodes. She shares about the success, growth and depth of the Women's Sitting National Team, she shares about her continued partnership with Mizuno, talks about winning GOLD in Paris, and we learn more about her family. 

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]]> In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention December and welcomed back three-time Paralympic gold medalist, friend of the pod and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team setter Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (2:40 - 43:19). Kaleo catches us up on her life since she was last on the show in one of our first episodes. She shares about the success, growth and depth of the Women's Sitting National Team, she shares about her continued partnership with Mizuno, talks about winning GOLD in Paris, and we learn more about her family. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18742316 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2848 141 full false Episode 140: Igniting the Volleyball Community featuring Azhani Tealer & Elena Scott Episode 140: Igniting the Volleyball Community featuring Azhani Tealer & Elena Scott In this episode we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City and we had the pleasure of sitting down with MLV Indy Ignite opposite Azhani Tealer and libero Elena Scott  (3:17 - 31:49). They talk about their journeys in volleyball and transitioning from the college game to pro. They share about some of the passions, stories from competing, and so much more. 

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]]> In this episode we were LIVE(ish) from the 2025 AVCA Convention in Kansas City and we had the pleasure of sitting down with MLV Indy Ignite opposite Azhani Tealer and libero Elena Scott  (3:17 - 31:49). They talk about their journeys in volleyball and transitioning from the college game to pro. They share about some of the passions, stories from competing, and so much more. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18659775 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2015 140 full false Episode 139: LIVE(ish) from MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day Episode 139: LIVE(ish) from MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day We are LIVE(ish) from the MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day. We welcome Pepperdine libero Jacob Reilly; BYU outside hitter Trent Moser, Stanford setter Theoren Brouillette and USC outside hitter Dillon Klein to the show (1:38 - 24:47). We take a deep dive into the 2026 NCAA Men's Volleyball season. You won't want to miss this one. 

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]]> We are LIVE(ish) from the MPSF Men's Volleyball Media Day. We welcome Pepperdine libero Jacob Reilly; BYU outside hitter Trent Moser, Stanford setter Theoren Brouillette and USC outside hitter Dillon Klein to the show (1:38 - 24:47). We take a deep dive into the 2026 NCAA Men's Volleyball season. You won't want to miss this one. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18574423 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0700 1549 139 full false Episode 138: Bleeding Black & Gold featuring Nick MacRae Episode 138: Bleeding Black & Gold featuring Nick MacRae In this episode, we welcome USA Volleyball NTDP Coach and new Long Beach State Men's Volleyball head coach Nick MacRae to the show (1:30 - 39:45). Nick takes a deep dive into the upcoming 2026 Men's NCAA season. Nick shares his gratitude for his new role, as well as how this is a full circle moment for him, as he once played for LBSU. He also looks back on the lessons former head coach Alan Knipe instilled, and so much more.

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]]> In this episode, we welcome USA Volleyball NTDP Coach and new Long Beach State Men's Volleyball head coach Nick MacRae to the show (1:30 - 39:45). Nick takes a deep dive into the upcoming 2026 Men's NCAA season. Nick shares his gratitude for his new role, as well as how this is a full circle moment for him, as he once played for LBSU. He also looks back on the lessons former head coach Alan Knipe instilled, and so much more.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18505733 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0700 2412 138 full false Episode 137: BONUS EPISODE NCAA Women's DI Championship Preview featuring Katie George Episode 137: BONUS EPISODE NCAA Women's DI Championship Preview featuring Katie George In this SPECIAL BONUS episode 137, Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They chat with volleyball commentator and sideline reporter for ESPN Katie George (2:45 - 14:40). Katie talks about her background and how she got her start in commentating. She shares her thoughts on Thursday’s final four lineups, and gives advice to anyone looking to get into commentating, and so much more!

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]]> In this SPECIAL BONUS episode 137, Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They chat with volleyball commentator and sideline reporter for ESPN Katie George (2:45 - 14:40). Katie talks about her background and how she got her start in commentating. She shares her thoughts on Thursday’s final four lineups, and gives advice to anyone looking to get into commentating, and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18377715 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 02:00:00 -0700 921 137 full false Episode 136: 2025 NCAA Women's DI National Championship Preview Episode 136: 2025 NCAA Women's DI National Championship Preview In this episode,  Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They speak with athletes from each of the four competing teams: Morgan Perkins of Texas A&M, Abbey Emch from Pitt,  Natalie Wardlow from Wisconsin and Molly Tuozzo from Kentucky (7:18 - 37:07). They share so many great insights and tidbits heading into the semifinals. You won’t want to miss this!

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]]> In this episode,  Stephen and Sevrin are LIVE(ish) in Kansas City at the 2025 NCAA Women’s DI National Championship. They speak with athletes from each of the four competing teams: Morgan Perkins of Texas A&M, Abbey Emch from Pitt,  Natalie Wardlow from Wisconsin and Molly Tuozzo from Kentucky (7:18 - 37:07). They share so many great insights and tidbits heading into the semifinals. You won’t want to miss this!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18377566 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0700 2538 136 full false Episode 135: Not Done with Her Journey featuring Tayyiba Haneef-Park Episode 135: Not Done with Her Journey featuring Tayyiba Haneef-Park In this episode, after a long time apart, Stephen and Sevrin are back together after a busy season. They catch up and then welcome 2-time Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park to the show (7:16 - 1:11:20). Tayyiba shares about her background competing and coaching on the U.S. Women's National Team. She talks about the professional leagues in the U.S. and coaching for LOVB Austin. She talks about her time coaching in the U.S. pipeline, including the recent historic Girls U17 National Team gold medal win at the 2025 NORCECA Continental Championship and so much more!


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]]> In this episode, after a long time apart, Stephen and Sevrin are back together after a busy season. They catch up and then welcome 2-time Olympic silver medalist and U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach Tayyiba Haneef-Park to the show (7:16 - 1:11:20). Tayyiba shares about her background competing and coaching on the U.S. Women's National Team. She talks about the professional leagues in the U.S. and coaching for LOVB Austin. She talks about her time coaching in the U.S. pipeline, including the recent historic Girls U17 National Team gold medal win at the 2025 NORCECA Continental Championship and so much more!


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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18294946 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0700 4346 135 full false Episode 134: Get Your Reps In featuring Sterling Foley Episode 134: Get Your Reps In featuring Sterling Foley In this episode, we take a deep-dive into the men's collegiate game by welcoming Men's U21 National Team and USC men's volleyball outside hitter Sterling Foley (02:50 - 40:47) to the show. Sterling talks all about his upcoming season at USC, why he chose to be a Trojan and being coached by head coach Jeff Nygaard. He also chats about his time making history with the U21 team, how he was introduced to the game and so much more.


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]]> In this episode, we take a deep-dive into the men's collegiate game by welcoming Men's U21 National Team and USC men's volleyball outside hitter Sterling Foley (02:50 - 40:47) to the show. Sterling talks all about his upcoming season at USC, why he chose to be a Trojan and being coached by head coach Jeff Nygaard. He also chats about his time making history with the U21 team, how he was introduced to the game and so much more.


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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18178492 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0700 2504 134 full false Episode 133: Trust in Your Gut featuring John Hawks Episode 133: Trust in Your Gut featuring John Hawks In this episode, Sevrin takes a deep dive into men's volleyball by welcoming UCLA men's head coach and U21 U.S. Men's National Team head coach John Hawks to the show (00:48 - 53:59). John talks about his coaching journey, taking the reins from former UCLA head coach John Speraw, and he looks ahead to the upcoming college season, Then, he shares insights into his time coaching in the U.S. pipeline, including leading the U.S. Men's U21 National Team to an historic World bronze medal this year.

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]]> In this episode, Sevrin takes a deep dive into men's volleyball by welcoming UCLA men's head coach and U21 U.S. Men's National Team head coach John Hawks to the show (00:48 - 53:59). John talks about his coaching journey, taking the reins from former UCLA head coach John Speraw, and he looks ahead to the upcoming college season, Then, he shares insights into his time coaching in the U.S. pipeline, including leading the U.S. Men's U21 National Team to an historic World bronze medal this year.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18094259 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0600 3309 133 full false Episode 132: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 WPV Sitting World Cup featuring Nicholas Dadgostar Episode 132: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 WPV Sitting World Cup featuring Nicholas Dadgostar In this episode, Producer Curtis is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting World Cup in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We welcome U.S. Men's Sitting National Team libero Nicholas Dadgostar (00:58- 28:49) to the show. Nick shares his thoughts on competing in Fort Wayne. He looks back on his time in the U.S. Air Force, talks about how he was introduced to the game, some of his passions and so much more.

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]]> In this episode, Producer Curtis is LIVE(ish) from the 2025 World ParaVolley Sitting World Cup in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We welcome U.S. Men's Sitting National Team libero Nicholas Dadgostar (00:58- 28:49) to the show. Nick shares his thoughts on competing in Fort Wayne. He looks back on his time in the U.S. Air Force, talks about how he was introduced to the game, some of his passions and so much more.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-18013673 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0600 1760 132 full false Episode 131: We've Got the Beach Pro Tour In California featuring Terese Cannon Episode 131: We've Got the Beach Pro Tour In California featuring Terese Cannon 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17947830 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0600 3786 131 full false Episode 130: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship featuring Merrick McHenry Episode 130: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship featuring Merrick McHenry In this episode, Stephen is solo coming to you LIVE(ish) from the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s National Team middle blocker Merrick McHenry to the show (1:16 - 44:52). Merrick talks about the season and competing with the men's team at Worlds, his time at UCLA being coached by John Speraw, how he was first introduced to volleyball, growing up in Texas and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Stephen is solo coming to you LIVE(ish) from the Philippines at the 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s National Team middle blocker Merrick McHenry to the show (1:16 - 44:52). Merrick talks about the season and competing with the men's team at Worlds, his time at UCLA being coached by John Speraw, how he was first introduced to volleyball, growing up in Texas and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17872134 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0600 2725 130 full false Episode 129: Kicking Field Goals to Serving Aces featuring Jason Roberts Episode 129: Kicking Field Goals to Serving Aces featuring Jason Roberts In this episode, Stephen is solo as Sevrin is still in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team outside hitter Jason Roberts to the show (1:59 - 51:23). Jason talks about the season, his training, and competing with the men's team, Jason also shares how he was first introduced to volleyball, the upcoming Sitting Volleyball World Cup on home soil in October and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Stephen is solo as Sevrin is still in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship. He welcomes U.S. Men’s Sitting National Team outside hitter Jason Roberts to the show (1:59 - 51:23). Jason talks about the season, his training, and competing with the men's team, Jason also shares how he was first introduced to volleyball, the upcoming Sitting Volleyball World Cup on home soil in October and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17775990 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0600 3118 129 full false Episode 128: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship featuring Tia Jimerson Episode 128: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 FIVB Women’s World Championship featuring Tia Jimerson In this episode, Sevrin is LIVE(ish) in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship and welcomes U.S. Women’s National Team middle blocker Tia Jimerson (0:51 - 48:26) to the show. Tia shares about what it’s like being at World Championship, her experience during VNL, competing alongside with USA veterans, how she was introduced to the game, her college recruiting process and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Sevrin is LIVE(ish) in Thailand for the 2025 FIVB World Championship and welcomes U.S. Women’s National Team middle blocker Tia Jimerson (0:51 - 48:26) to the show. Tia shares about what it’s like being at World Championship, her experience during VNL, competing alongside with USA veterans, how she was introduced to the game, her college recruiting process and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17713614 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0600 2932 128 full false Episode 127: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day Episode 127: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Big Ten Volleyball Media Day 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! 

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]]> 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! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17632011 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0600 2275 127 full false Episode 126: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Beach National Championship featuring Taryn Brasher & Kristen Nuss Episode 126: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Beach National Championship featuring Taryn Brasher & Kristen Nuss In this episode we welcome back Paris Beach Olympians and U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss (00:40 - 36:50) to the show! They talk about their success this season on the Beach Pro Tour including bringing their trophy from Gstaad through the airport. They share about starting a new quad, their motivation to keep going strong, and their renewed partnership with Zenni Optical. They also talk about the upcoming Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 stop here in the U.S. and what it means to play in front of a home crowd and so much more!

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]]> In this episode we welcome back Paris Beach Olympians and U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taryn Brasher and Kristen Nuss (00:40 - 36:50) to the show! They talk about their success this season on the Beach Pro Tour including bringing their trophy from Gstaad through the airport. They share about starting a new quad, their motivation to keep going strong, and their renewed partnership with Zenni Optical. They also talk about the upcoming Beach Pro Tour Elite 16 stop here in the U.S. and what it means to play in front of a home crowd and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17549164 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600 2210 126 full false Episode 125: LIVE(ish) from the Women’s VNL Week 3 featuring Sarah Franklin Episode 125: LIVE(ish) from the Women’s VNL Week 3 featuring Sarah Franklin In this episode we welcome U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Sarah Franklin (00:27 - 39:55) to the show! Sarah shares how this year's VNL has been going for her. She talks about her favorite travel destinations volleyball has brought her and playing in front of a home crowd in Arlington, Texas. She also mentions how she was introduced to the game, the relationships she has with her teammates and so much more!

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]]> In this episode we welcome U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Sarah Franklin (00:27 - 39:55) to the show! Sarah shares how this year's VNL has been going for her. She talks about her favorite travel destinations volleyball has brought her and playing in front of a home crowd in Arlington, Texas. She also mentions how she was introduced to the game, the relationships she has with her teammates and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17483533 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0600 2414 125 full false Episode 124: LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 featuring Kyle Dagostino Episode 124: LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 featuring Kyle Dagostino In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) from the Men’s VNL Week 2 in Chicago. We welcome U.S. Men’s National Team libero Kyle Dagostino to the show (00:55 - 41:15)! Kyle shares about how he was introduced to the game, Volleyball Nations League, leadership, his recent marriage and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-17394397 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0600 2463 124 full false Episode 123: Out of System Coming to 2025 BJNC Featuring Joe and Gage Worsley Episode 123: Out of System Coming to 2025 BJNC Featuring Joe and Gage Worsley In episode 123, we welcome the Out of System founders, Joe and Gage Worsley (14:15- 1:11:05) to the show! They chat about their backgrounds in volleyball, competing together through their careers, their business Out of System and the current tour they're on, OOS at this year's USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship in Minneapolis and so much more! 

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]]> In episode 123, we welcome the Out of System founders, Joe and Gage Worsley (14:15- 1:11:05) to the show! They chat about their backgrounds in volleyball, competing together through their careers, their business Out of System and the current tour they're on, OOS at this year's USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship in Minneapolis and so much more! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-17333857 Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0600 4742 123 full false Episode 122: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Open National Championship Episode 122: LIVE(ish) from the 2025 Open National Championship In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) in Denver at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. We are talking all things Opens and how volleyball is a lifelong sport. We sit down with 3 great guests: men’s 60+ division athlete Steve Vrebalovich, New England Region Commissioner Dave Peixoto and women’s A division athlete Carter Kennedy. They share about their experiences at Opens and so much more! If you’re interested in competing at Opens, this is the episode for you. 

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]]> In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) in Denver at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. We are talking all things Opens and how volleyball is a lifelong sport. We sit down with 3 great guests: men’s 60+ division athlete Steve Vrebalovich, New England Region Commissioner Dave Peixoto and women’s A division athlete Carter Kennedy. They share about their experiences at Opens and so much more! If you’re interested in competing at Opens, this is the episode for you. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-17238482 Wed, 28 May 2025 01:00:00 -0600 3070 122 full false Episode 121: Back from Retirement featuring Kari Ortiz Episode 121: Back from Retirement featuring Kari Ortiz In episode 121, we have another legendary guest joining us. We're excited to welcome three-time Paralympic medalist Kari Ortiz to the show (15:09 - 1:09:52). Kari talks about coming back from retirement and her the love of the game. She also shares how she was introduced to the game, her career, a few Paralympic memories and so much more!

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]]> In episode 121, we have another legendary guest joining us. We're excited to welcome three-time Paralympic medalist Kari Ortiz to the show (15:09 - 1:09:52). Kari talks about coming back from retirement and her the love of the game. She also shares how she was introduced to the game, her career, a few Paralympic memories and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-17155211 Wed, 14 May 2025 01:00:00 -0600 4622 121 full false Episode 120: From the Tropics to the Great White North featuring Lindsey Berg Episode 120: From the Tropics to the Great White North featuring Lindsey Berg In this episode, we're "reunited and it feels so good!" Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin are back and catching up on everything they've been doing. Then, we have welcome three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Lindsey Berg (26:17 - 1:17:21) to the show. We congratulate her on her upcoming induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, and she shares what that honor means to her and talks about her volleyball career. Lindsey also shares how she found her love for volleyball again while playing overseas in Italy and so much more!


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]]> In this episode, we're "reunited and it feels so good!" Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin are back and catching up on everything they've been doing. Then, we have welcome three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Lindsey Berg (26:17 - 1:17:21) to the show. We congratulate her on her upcoming induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, and she shares what that honor means to her and talks about her volleyball career. Lindsey also shares how she found her love for volleyball again while playing overseas in Italy and so much more!


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]]> Buzzsprout-17068169 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0600 5036 volleyball, legend, hall of fame, Lindsey Berg, Olympian, Olympic medalist, Olympic Volleyball, professional volleyball, 120 full false Episode 119: The Most Beautiful Dance with Kerri Walsh Jennings Episode 119: The Most Beautiful Dance with Kerri Walsh Jennings In this episode, Clarence is out traveling, so Stephen and Sevrin catch up on what’s new including the latest podium finishes from our Beach National Team pairs. A volleyball GOAT has entered the chat… five-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings joins (15:39 - 53:21) the pod to reflect on recently being named a finalist for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame and her induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame later in May. She also talks about growing the sport, watching her kids fall in love with volleyball, the pro volleyball boom in the U.S., including her involvements with the newly announced, Major League Volleyball, and so much more! 


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]]> Buzzsprout-16985635 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0600 3646 119 full false Episode 118: Just be Cockroaches featuring Evan Cory Episode 118: Just be Cockroaches featuring Evan Cory In episode 118, we're excited to welcome Beach National Team member Evan Cory to the pod (12:43 - 53:31). Evan shares his volleyball journey, including finally being named to the U.S. Beach National Team this year. He also talks about the partners he's played with, including Tri Bourne and Alison Cerutti aka the Mammoth from Brazil, what he's learned from all his partnerships and so much more!


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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16906721 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0600 3653 118 full false Episode 117: Bayou Region Volleyball featuring Angelle Simms Episode 117: Bayou Region Volleyball featuring Angelle Simms In episode 117, Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin talk about what's new, including the Beach Pro Tour in full swing. In the final backlog conversation from the AVCA Convention, newly appointed Bayou Region Commissioner Angelle Simms joined the podcast crew to share her volleyball journey including her time as an official (14:30 - 42:10). She also talks about her first year as Region Commissioner, successes she's seen so far and more.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16823606 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0600 2904 117 full false Episode 116: Great Lakes Region Volleyball featuring Dan Ames Episode 116: Great Lakes Region Volleyball featuring Dan Ames In episode 116, the hosts are back at full strength and Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin all catch up from the events they've been at including: U.S. Women's National Team Open Program, Sunshine Classic Girls National Qualifier and Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series. Back in December at the AVCA Convention, Great Lakes Region CEO and Commissioner Dan Ames (23:03 - 1:04:54) joined the podcast to talk with Clarence and Stephen about his volleyball background, how to got into his current role, successes he's seen in his Region and much more. 

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]]> In episode 116, the hosts are back at full strength and Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin all catch up from the events they've been at including: U.S. Women's National Team Open Program, Sunshine Classic Girls National Qualifier and Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series. Back in December at the AVCA Convention, Great Lakes Region CEO and Commissioner Dan Ames (23:03 - 1:04:54) joined the podcast to talk with Clarence and Stephen about his volleyball background, how to got into his current role, successes he's seen in his Region and much more. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16743538 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0700 4207 116 full false Episode 115: Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Weekend featuring Merritt Beason Episode 115: Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Weekend featuring Merritt Beason In episode 115, Stephen is flying solo. He welcomes PVF Atlanta Vibe opposite Merritt Beason (6:17 - 34:52). Merritt talks about what it's like playing professionally in the United States and making the All-Star roster in her first season. She also shares about her time on the U21 and U.S. Women's National Team. Merritt has great stories about her volleyball journey and talks about what she learned as a player at Nebraska. This is a great conversation leading into this PVF All-Star Weekend! 

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]]> In episode 115, Stephen is flying solo. He welcomes PVF Atlanta Vibe opposite Merritt Beason (6:17 - 34:52). Merritt talks about what it's like playing professionally in the United States and making the All-Star roster in her first season. She also shares about her time on the U21 and U.S. Women's National Team. Merritt has great stories about her volleyball journey and talks about what she learned as a player at Nebraska. This is a great conversation leading into this PVF All-Star Weekend! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16651599 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0700 2226 115 full false Episode 114: The Heart-to-Heart Connection featuring Danielle Scott Episode 114: The Heart-to-Heart Connection featuring Danielle Scott In episode 114, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention and welcomed 2-time Olympic medalist and 5-time Olympian Danielle Scott (14:21 - 51:09). Danielle talks about the inaugural League One Volleyball season and also shares her Olympic experiences and how she was introduced to the game. Finally, what's the Heart-to-Heart Connection? Danielle explains it to us, just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, we've got another men's college roundup to share.

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]]> In episode 114, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention and welcomed 2-time Olympic medalist and 5-time Olympian Danielle Scott (14:21 - 51:09). Danielle talks about the inaugural League One Volleyball season and also shares her Olympic experiences and how she was introduced to the game. Finally, what's the Heart-to-Heart Connection? Danielle explains it to us, just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, we've got another men's college roundup to share.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16566668 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0700 3646 114 full false Episode 113: Can We Just Start It? The Growth of Boys Volleyball featuring Sarah Conklin Episode 113: Can We Just Start It? The Growth of Boys Volleyball featuring Sarah Conklin In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention and welcome boys volleyball advocate Sarah Conklin (12:50 - 39:28). Sarah is on the board of directors for the First Point Volleyball Foundation and is the director of North Carolina Boys High School Volleyball. We talk about her background in volleyball, her work in the boys volleyball space including the First Point Volleyball Foundation, coaching boys, how the boys volleyball landscape is growing and more. Also, don't miss our first roundup of the men's collegiate season.

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]]> In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention and welcome boys volleyball advocate Sarah Conklin (12:50 - 39:28). Sarah is on the board of directors for the First Point Volleyball Foundation and is the director of North Carolina Boys High School Volleyball. We talk about her background in volleyball, her work in the boys volleyball space including the First Point Volleyball Foundation, coaching boys, how the boys volleyball landscape is growing and more. Also, don't miss our first roundup of the men's collegiate season.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16483871 Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0700 2614 113 full false Episode 112: The Next Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team featuring Erik Sullivan Episode 112: The Next Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team featuring Erik Sullivan In a USA Volleyball Show exclusive, Erik Sullivan joins us for his first interview since his announcement as the new U.S. Women's National Team head coach (8:42 - 42:59). Erik shares with us his coaching philosophy, what he's learned from other head coaches he has worked with, and what expectations he has for himself and the program. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about Erik and what's in store for the next season.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16397763 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0700 3062 112 full false Episode 111: All Roads Lead Back to Gumbo featuring Haleigh Washington Episode 111: All Roads Lead Back to Gumbo featuring Haleigh Washington In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA  Convention in Louisville. They welcome back 2-time Olympic medalist and U.S. Women’s National Team middle blocker, Haleigh Washington (2:15 - 46:58). They chat about the team's time at the Paris Olympics and winning silver. Haleigh also talks about being home for the holidays, her favorite hobbies, competing for League One Volleyball and so much more. This is a super fun episode you don't want to miss! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16336031 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 2844 111 full false To-Go Episode 110: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention featuring Greg Walker To-Go Episode 110: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention featuring Greg Walker In this To-Go episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention in Louisville. They welcome back Smith College head coach and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team head coach, Greg Walker (3:25 - 17:08) to the show. They chat about the college season, the U.S. Men's Sitting National Team's goals heading into the new LA28 quad and more!

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]]> In this To-Go episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention in Louisville. They welcome back Smith College head coach and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team head coach, Greg Walker (3:25 - 17:08) to the show. They chat about the college season, the U.S. Men's Sitting National Team's goals heading into the new LA28 quad and more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16322492 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 1054 110 full false To-Go Episode 109: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention featuring Bill Hamiter To-Go Episode 109: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention featuring Bill Hamiter In this To-Go episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention in Louisville. They welcome back U.S. Women's Sitting National Team head coach, Bill Hamiter (0:59 - 11:46) to the show. They chat about the team's time at the Paris Paralympics and more!

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]]> In this To-Go episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention in Louisville. They welcome back U.S. Women's Sitting National Team head coach, Bill Hamiter (0:59 - 11:46) to the show. They chat about the team's time at the Paris Paralympics and more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16318942 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 734 109 full false To-Go Episode 108: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Championship featuring Holly McPeak To-Go Episode 108: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Championship featuring Holly McPeak In the debut episode of The USA Volleyball Show To-Go, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) from the 2024 NCAA DI Women’s Volleyball Championship in Louisville. They welcome back Olympic bronze medalist and ESPN broadcaster Holly McPeak (5:07 - 9:51). Holly gives some great insights into the National Championship! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16304886 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 651 108 full false Episode 107: 2024 NCAA DI Women's Volleyball National Championship featuring Michella Chester Episode 107: 2024 NCAA DI Women's Volleyball National Championship featuring Michella Chester In episode 107, NCAA Digital Host and Reporter Michella Chester (14:48 - 1:13:15) joins the show to chat all things NCAA DI Women's Volleyball Championship! She also shares her background including how she got into sports reporting. We also dive deep into our brackets with her. If you're at all interested in getting into sports reporting or a fan of college volleyball, this is the episode for you!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16258437 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0700 5179 107 full false Episode 106: Beach Pro Tour on U.S. Soil featuring Kim Hildreth and Tim Brewster Episode 106: Beach Pro Tour on U.S. Soil featuring Kim Hildreth and Tim Brewster In episode 106, we focus on the Beach Pro Tour Futures event December 5-8 in Pompano Beach, Florida, by talking to two of the competing USA athletes. First, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Beach National Team athlete Kim Hildreth (11:50 - 44:36). Kim is living and training in Florida and shares her excitement about the event and talks about her career. Then, Clarence and Sevrin Lavenstein sit down with Tim Brewster (47:11 - 1:14:57). He talks about his competitive year with several partner, looks ahead to the future, and shares his thoughts on the BPT Futures event. Don't miss them talking all about it!

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]]> In episode 106, we focus on the Beach Pro Tour Futures event December 5-8 in Pompano Beach, Florida, by talking to two of the competing USA athletes. First, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Beach National Team athlete Kim Hildreth (11:50 - 44:36). Kim is living and training in Florida and shares her excitement about the event and talks about her career. Then, Clarence and Sevrin Lavenstein sit down with Tim Brewster (47:11 - 1:14:57). He talks about his competitive year with several partner, looks ahead to the future, and shares his thoughts on the BPT Futures event. Don't miss them talking all about it!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16180047 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0700 5016 106 full false Episode 105: GOAT Coaching Men featuring Karch Kiraly Episode 105: GOAT Coaching Men featuring Karch Kiraly In this episode, Stephen is joined by USA Volleyball's Digital Media & Content Coordinator Sevrin Lavenstein. They welcome none other than new U.S. Men's National Team head coach Karch Kiraly (11:06 - 1:05:46). Karch shares insight into his new role, and he also looks back on his career coaching the U.S. Women's National Team. Don't miss this episode with the legend!

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]]> In this episode, Stephen is joined by USA Volleyball's Digital Media & Content Coordinator Sevrin Lavenstein. They welcome none other than new U.S. Men's National Team head coach Karch Kiraly (11:06 - 1:05:46). Karch shares insight into his new role, and he also looks back on his career coaching the U.S. Women's National Team. Don't miss this episode with the legend!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-16100588 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0700 4677 105 full false Episode 104: Once, Twice, Three-times a Gold Medalist featuring Lora Webster Episode 104: Once, Twice, Three-times a Gold Medalist featuring Lora Webster In this episode, Clarence is joined by guest host, and USA Volleyball's Senior Manager of Digital Media & Content Strategy, Laura Fawcett. After they catch up, they welcome back six-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team middle blocker, Lora Webster (15:38 - 1:24:05). Lora chats about her Paralympic experience in Paris and winning back-to-back-to-back gold medals. She talks about how she was introduced to the game, shares what motherhood as an athlete is like, and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-16015258 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5678 104 full false Episode 103: Silver Medaling in Style featuring Chiaka Ogbogu Episode 103: Silver Medaling in Style featuring Chiaka Ogbogu In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up and then sit down with two-time Olympic medalist and U.S. Women's National Team middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu (11:47 - 1:09:44). Chiaka chats with us about her Olympic experience in Paris and about winning the silver medal. She talks about how she was introduced to the game, her modeling career, the upcoming LOVB season and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up and then sit down with two-time Olympic medalist and U.S. Women's National Team middle blocker Chiaka Ogbogu (11:47 - 1:09:44). Chiaka chats with us about her Olympic experience in Paris and about winning the silver medal. She talks about how she was introduced to the game, her modeling career, the upcoming LOVB season and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-15933792 Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5173 103 full false Episode 102: 2024 U19 Beach World Champions featuring Lily Davis and Myriah Massey Episode 102: 2024 U19 Beach World Champions featuring Lily Davis and Myriah Massey In this episode, Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin catch up with each other, then Stephen and Sevrin sit down with 2024 U19 Beach World Champions Lily Davis and Myriah Massey (9:15 - 45:02). Lily and Myriah share what it was like playing against some of the best young beach athletes while overseas in China. They also chat about school and their upcoming collegiate seasons. Learn about how they were introduced to the game, why they play beach volleyball and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-15853439 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600 3406 102 full false Episode 101: Meat Left on the Bone featuring Matt Anderson Episode 101: Meat Left on the Bone featuring Matt Anderson

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with each other ahead of sitting down with four-time Olympian and two-time medalist Matt Anderson (13:44 - 1:01:02). Matt shares about his time in Paris along with his media tour of NYC. Matt chats about working toward LA 2028 and his upcoming season overseas. He also talks about his family, his recent tattoos and so much more! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-15770920 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0600 4380 101 full false Episode 100: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Paris Paralympics featuring Monique Matthews and Tia Edwards Episode 100: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Paris Paralympics featuring Monique Matthews and Tia Edwards In this episode, we are celebrating 100 EPISODES of The USA Volleyball Show! We welcome members of our podcast crew, Sevrin Lavenstein and Bri Jacox, then we reminisce on our favorite podcast moments. Our very own Laura Fawcett is on the ground in Paris. She sits down with U.S. Women's Sitting Team members Monique Matthews and Tia Edwards (44:15 - 52:01) on their day off. The two share their impressions of the Paris Paralympics, including what it's like to have access to Team USA's High Performance Center. They talk about Paris sightseeing, one souvenir they want to leave with, and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-15691326 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0600 3903 100 full false Episode 99: Celebrate Your Journey featuring Sydney Satchell Episode 99: Celebrate Your Journey featuring Sydney Satchell In episode 99, we welcome first-time guest U.S. Women's Sitting Team libero Sydney Satchell (10:04 - 1:15:56). We sat down (pun intended) with Sydney ahead of her leaving for her FIRST Paralympic Games in Paris! We learn about the injury that qualified her for the U.S. team, her introduction to volleyball, her faith and her work as a minister when she's not competing. Of course, we catch up on all things Paralympic. We learn what making the roster meant to her, her excitement to compete in her first Games and so much more!

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]]> In episode 99, we welcome first-time guest U.S. Women's Sitting Team libero Sydney Satchell (10:04 - 1:15:56). We sat down (pun intended) with Sydney ahead of her leaving for her FIRST Paralympic Games in Paris! We learn about the injury that qualified her for the U.S. team, her introduction to volleyball, her faith and her work as a minister when she's not competing. Of course, we catch up on all things Paralympic. We learn what making the roster meant to her, her excitement to compete in her first Games and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15613790 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5210 99 full false Episode 98: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Paris Olympics featuring Taylor Averill, Aaron Russell, Miles Partain & Andy Benesh Episode 98: LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Paris Olympics featuring Taylor Averill, Aaron Russell, Miles Partain & Andy Benesh In this SPECIAL episode, Stephen and Sevrin are in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. First, Sevrin sits down with U.S. Beach Olympians Miles Partain and Andy Benesh ahead of their Round of 16 match (5:36 - 10:58). Then, Stephen and Sevrin sit down with U.S. Men's Olympians Aaron Russell and Taylor Averill (13:02 - 25:03) ahead of their quarterfinal match. It was so fun to catch up with our Olympians in Paris!

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]]> In this SPECIAL episode, Stephen and Sevrin are in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. First, Sevrin sits down with U.S. Beach Olympians Miles Partain and Andy Benesh ahead of their Round of 16 match (5:36 - 10:58). Then, Stephen and Sevrin sit down with U.S. Men's Olympians Aaron Russell and Taylor Averill (13:02 - 25:03) ahead of their quarterfinal match. It was so fun to catch up with our Olympians in Paris!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15531260 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0600 1694 98 full false Episode 97: Next Stop the Paris Olympic Games featuring Kelsey Robinson Cook Episode 97: Next Stop the Paris Olympic Games featuring Kelsey Robinson Cook In this episode, Clarence is out of town, so Sevrin is filling in for him before he and Stephen leave for Paris. After chatting about the Olympics, they welcome three-time Olympian and U.S. Women’s National Team outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook (11:18 - 42:24) to the show before she leaves for Paris! Kelsey talks a little about the USA Volleyball Cup, how she was introduced to the game, and of course the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also chat about her playing in League One Volleyball, learn about Kelsey’s creative side and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence is out of town, so Sevrin is filling in for him before he and Stephen leave for Paris. After chatting about the Olympics, they welcome three-time Olympian and U.S. Women’s National Team outside hitter Kelsey Robinson Cook (11:18 - 42:24) to the show before she leaves for Paris! Kelsey talks a little about the USA Volleyball Cup, how she was introduced to the game, and of course the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also chat about her playing in League One Volleyball, learn about Kelsey’s creative side and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-15463629 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600 3075 97 full false Episode 96: Punching Their Ticket to Paris featuring Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss Episode 96: Punching Their Ticket to Paris featuring Taryn Kloth & Kristen Nuss In this special episode, we welcome back U.S. Beach National Team members, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (21:21 - 1:16:50)! We catch up with TKN since we last spoke with them and congratulate them on officially punching their tickets to represent USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also talk about what they're doing now to prepare for the Olympics, we learn about their annual charity event, they share why they love their partnership with Zenni Optical and so much more!   

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]]> In this special episode, we welcome back U.S. Beach National Team members, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (21:21 - 1:16:50)! We catch up with TKN since we last spoke with them and congratulate them on officially punching their tickets to represent USA at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We also talk about what they're doing now to prepare for the Olympics, we learn about their annual charity event, they share why they love their partnership with Zenni Optical and so much more!   

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-15389257 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0600 5134 96 full false Episode 95: Creating Beach Champions featuring Scott Davenport Episode 95: Creating Beach Champions featuring Scott Davenport In episode 95, we sit down with USA Volleyball's Beach Development National Team Head Coach Scott Davenport (11:30 - 1:01:40). Scott talks about his background as a player and coach, shares his coaching philosophy, and reflects on the goals he has working with the U.S. A2 beach teams. He also gives us a sneak peak into the beach competition at the Paris Olympic Games. Scott shares a lot of great insights. Enjoy!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15313166 Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600 4306 95 full false Episode 94: Broadcasting in Volleyball featuring Emily Ehman Episode 94: Broadcasting in Volleyball featuring Emily Ehman In episode 94, we talk volleyball and broadcasting with host, analyst and sports broadcaster Emily Ehman (10:12 - 1:18:49)! She is all over the volleyball scene: Athletes Unlimited, Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pro Volleyball Federation to name a few. She is currently calling matches for Volleyball World at Volleyball Nations League. She shares her thoughts on the U.S. Women's roster for Paris and highlights what's been happening at VNL. She dives into her background including why she wanted to go into broadcasting. She also gives some great advice to the next generation of women who want a career in sports. It's such a fun look behind the scenes from Emily's point of view. Enjoy! 


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]]> In episode 94, we talk volleyball and broadcasting with host, analyst and sports broadcaster Emily Ehman (10:12 - 1:18:49)! She is all over the volleyball scene: Athletes Unlimited, Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pro Volleyball Federation to name a few. She is currently calling matches for Volleyball World at Volleyball Nations League. She shares her thoughts on the U.S. Women's roster for Paris and highlights what's been happening at VNL. She dives into her background including why she wanted to go into broadcasting. She also gives some great advice to the next generation of women who want a career in sports. It's such a fun look behind the scenes from Emily's point of view. Enjoy! 


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]]> Buzzsprout-15234459 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5257 94 full false Episode 93: The Making of the Ultimate Beach Partner featuring Theo Brunner Episode 93: The Making of the Ultimate Beach Partner featuring Theo Brunner In this episode of The USA Volleyball Show, Stephen is flying solo as Clarence is in Columbus for Open National Championship. Stephen and guest host Sevrin Lavenstein then talked to U.S. Beach National Team athlete Theo Brunner (7:49 - 56:08). Theo shares all about his background from how he got into volleyball and how he was introduced to the national team. He talks about past partners and what goes into being a great beach partner. Finally, we get into the current Olympic race and so much more.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15153596 Wed, 29 May 2024 01:00:00 -0600 3804 93 full false Episode 92: The Unwritten Rule: Giving it All You've Got, featuring Heather Erickson Episode 92: The Unwritten Rule: Giving it All You've Got, featuring Heather Erickson In episode 92 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up ahead of the USA Volleyball Open National Championship. Then, they sit down with four-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team opposite Heather Erickson (15:52 - 1:31:49). Heather shares stories her introduction to the game and to the sitting national team. She talks about her Paralympic experiences, including her first when she was 15 years old. She also lets us know what it would mean to her to become a five-time Paralympian this year in Paris and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-15069149 Wed, 15 May 2024 01:00:00 -0600 6271 Paralympian, Heather Erickson, opposite, U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Paris Paralympics, 92 full false Episode 91: Rob on the Mic, on the Pod featuring Rob Espero Episode 91: Rob on the Mic, on the Pod featuring Rob Espero In episode 91 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up after their trip to Baltimore for Girls 18s Junior National Championship. Then, they sit down with volleyball emcee Rob Espero, aka Rob on the Mic (13:56 - 1:19:31). Rob is the announcer for several USA Volleyball national team and beach events as well as AVP and NCAA men's events. He's also the host of The Viral Volley Podcast. Rob talks about his background in volleyball and beach volleyball, and shares his announcing experiences. Plus, he previews the NCAA Men's Volleyball and Beach National Championships. 

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]]> In episode 91 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up after their trip to Baltimore for Girls 18s Junior National Championship. Then, they sit down with volleyball emcee Rob Espero, aka Rob on the Mic (13:56 - 1:19:31). Rob is the announcer for several USA Volleyball national team and beach events as well as AVP and NCAA men's events. He's also the host of The Viral Volley Podcast. Rob talks about his background in volleyball and beach volleyball, and shares his announcing experiences. Plus, he previews the NCAA Men's Volleyball and Beach National Championships. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14986408 Wed, 01 May 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5311 Rob Espero, NCAA, NCAA Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Professional Volleyball, Volleyball Emcee, Volleyball MC, 91 full false Episode 90: Time for Middles to Take Over featuring Jeff Jendryk Episode 90: Time for Middles to Take Over featuring Jeff Jendryk In episode 90, we are celebrating three years of The USA Volleyball Show! Stephen is BACK and reunited with Clarence after being out on parental leave. They catch up and welcome on the Jungle Cat, U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker, Jeff Jendryk (16:25 - 1:16:39). Jeff shares his journey in volleyball from starting out to the National Team. He also chats about giving back to the next generation of volleyball players through his platform, "Middle Beast Academy" and so much more. You'll want to rise and listen to this great conversation.

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]]> In episode 90, we are celebrating three years of The USA Volleyball Show! Stephen is BACK and reunited with Clarence after being out on parental leave. They catch up and welcome on the Jungle Cat, U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker, Jeff Jendryk (16:25 - 1:16:39). Jeff shares his journey in volleyball from starting out to the National Team. He also chats about giving back to the next generation of volleyball players through his platform, "Middle Beast Academy" and so much more. You'll want to rise and listen to this great conversation.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14901131 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0600 5119 90 full false Episode 89: Try, Try Everything featuring James Stuck Episode 89: Try, Try Everything featuring James Stuck In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Curtis Ward while Stephen is out on family leave. They sit down with Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting Team member James Stuck (7:44 - 1:07:25). Stuck and the team are in China this week at the final qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. James talks about serving in the Army, how he was introduce to sitting volleyball and his Paralympic experience in Rio. James also shares what it will take to earn a spot to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and so much more! James is great and so is our conversation!  

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]]> In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Curtis Ward while Stephen is out on family leave. They sit down with Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting Team member James Stuck (7:44 - 1:07:25). Stuck and the team are in China this week at the final qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. James talks about serving in the Army, how he was introduce to sitting volleyball and his Paralympic experience in Rio. James also shares what it will take to earn a spot to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and so much more! James is great and so is our conversation!  

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14816337 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:00:00 -0600 4679 89 full false Episode 88: Reunited and It Feels SO Good featuring Sara Hughes Episode 88: Reunited and It Feels SO Good featuring Sara Hughes In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Sevrin Lavenstein while Stephen is out on Family Leave. They sit down with beach volleyball world champion and U.S. Beach National Team athlete, Sara Hughes (9:50 - 47:18). Sara talks about her beach volleyball journey including her early partnership with Justine Wong-Orantes, her reunion with Kelly Cheng and her hopes for the Olympic season. Sara shares what it would mean to her to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. We also hear about peppering with Snoop Dogg and so much more! This is a great episode that you won't want to miss! 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Sevrin Lavenstein while Stephen is out on Family Leave. They sit down with beach volleyball world champion and U.S. Beach National Team athlete, Sara Hughes (9:50 - 47:18). Sara talks about her beach volleyball journey including her early partnership with Justine Wong-Orantes, her reunion with Kelly Cheng and her hopes for the Olympic season. Sara shares what it would mean to her to qualify for the 2024 Olympic Games. We also hear about peppering with Snoop Dogg and so much more! This is a great episode that you won't want to miss! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14721982 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0600 3301 88 full false Episode 87: Going 4 Gold, Again featuring Justine Wong-Orantes Episode 87: Going 4 Gold, Again featuring Justine Wong-Orantes In this episode, Clarence welcomes back USA Volleyball Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans as guest host. They sit down with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team libero Justine Wong-Orantes (7:11 - 40:57). Justine shares how she was introduced to the game and about how her experience with disappointment drove her to be a better player. Other topics including playing Germany, and how excited she is to play for League One Volleyball (LOVB) Omaha team starting in November 2024. This is such an awesome conversation with Justine, enjoy!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14633852 Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:00:00 -0700 2751 87 full false Episode 86: LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Women's National Team Open Program featuring Jordan Larson Episode 86: LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Women's National Team Open Program featuring Jordan Larson In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are BACK together LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Women's National Team Open Program from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They welcome back our first three-peat podcast guest, three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (6:43 - 16:13). Jordan talks about preparing for the 2024 season, visiting the Women's National Team Open Program, some goals for this season and more. Enjoy this special episode!

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]]> In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are BACK together LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Women's National Team Open Program from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They welcome back our first three-peat podcast guest, three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (6:43 - 16:13). Jordan talks about preparing for the 2024 season, visiting the Women's National Team Open Program, some goals for this season and more. Enjoy this special episode!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14587271 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0700 1255 86 full false Episode 85: Climbing the Sand Hill featuring Andy Benesh and Miles Partain Episode 85: Climbing the Sand Hill featuring Andy Benesh and Miles Partain In this episode, we have guest host Sevrin Lavenstein joining Clarence and they sit down with the current top U.S. Beach National Team men's pair, Andy Benesh and Miles Partain (11:27 - 1:04:32). We get an in-depth look at this awesome beach team. We learn about how Andy and Miles became a team, how they were introduced to the National Team and what they do and are eating on a cheat day. They chat about the 2023 season, their goals for 2024, what it would mean to qualify for the Olympics and so much more! It was a treat to sit down with these two and learn more about them. We can't wait to see them back out on the sand this season! Enjoy!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14540352 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0700 4399 85 full false Episode 84: For the LOVB of the Game featuring Courtney Thompson Episode 84: For the LOVB of the Game featuring Courtney Thompson In this episode, we put the lid on the 2023 AVCA in Tampa with two-time Olympic medalist and former U.S. Women's National Team setter Courtney Thompson. (6:39 - 38:36). Courtney talks about her role at AVCA and shares some of her interests off-court. She looks back on her Olympic experience and talks about her involvement with League One Volleyball, or LOVB (pronounced "love"), emphasizing the importance of U.S. athletes competing professionally on home soil. Courtney is awesome and FULL of energy. Sit back and enjoy this episode. You're going to LOVB it (see what we did there?)!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14455287 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0700 2661 84 full false Episode 83: Sailing Off into the Sunset featuring Hazel Goldstein Episode 83: Sailing Off into the Sunset featuring Hazel Goldstein In this episode, we continue our conversations from 2023 AVCA in Tampa with a chat with Hazel Goldstein, Excelsior Empire Region Commissioner and former director of Whoosh Volleyball Club. (7:57 - 42:55). Hazel shares about her vast background in volleyball and in the region, as well as her current role as commissioner. She talks about the recent change to the region name, some of the region's successes, and her retirement plans. This is such a fun look behind the scenes in volleyball that you won't want to miss. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-14364896 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0700 2933 83 full false Episode 82: "Cause I'm a Punkrocker, Yes I Am," featuring Jordyn Poulter Episode 82: "Cause I'm a Punkrocker, Yes I Am," featuring Jordyn Poulter In this episode, we share our conversation from our USA Volleyball booth at the 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa. Clarence and Stephen welcome Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter, Jordyn Poulter. (8:18 - 57:44). Jordyn shares some of her personal interests including music; talks about recovery from her knee injury; looks ahead to the Paris Games; discusses being a part of League One Volleyball and so much more! Enjoy this conversation with Jordyn, it's a good one! 

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]]> In this episode, we share our conversation from our USA Volleyball booth at the 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa. Clarence and Stephen welcome Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter, Jordyn Poulter. (8:18 - 57:44). Jordyn shares some of her personal interests including music; talks about recovery from her knee injury; looks ahead to the Paris Games; discusses being a part of League One Volleyball and so much more! Enjoy this conversation with Jordyn, it's a good one! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14281765 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0700 3830 82 full false Episode 81: Born in the Fire featuring Nickie Sanlin Episode 81: Born in the Fire featuring Nickie Sanlin In this episode, we're coming to you LIVE(ish) from Tampa at the 2023 AVCA Convention Podcast Theater. Clarence and Stephen welcome Nickie Sanlin, who is the head men's coach, former women's head coach and assistant athletic director and director of volleyball at McKendree University. (1:19 - 59:16). Nickie talks about her background in volleyball from playing to coaching. Then, she shares the difficulties she had breaking into the men's volleyball coaching game, how she persevered, and so much more! We could have chatted with Nickie for another few hours. This was such an awesome conversation, enjoy! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14189481 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0700 3587 81 full false Episode 80: My Unusual Life featuring Laurie Lewis Havel Episode 80: My Unusual Life featuring Laurie Lewis Havel In this episode, we have a volleyball pioneer on the show! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1968 Olympian, former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, and author Laurie Lewis Havel (13:20 - 1:15:58). We learn about Laurie's background including what it was like growing up in California and the early days of the beach volleyball boom. She also talks about her new book, "My Unusual Life," which is available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon, an autobiography that chronicles a determined spirit with twists and turns. In her book, she goes into her experience at the Olympic Games, working for Architectural Digest magazine, meeting many celebrities, her time of healing after an abusive marriage, then finding love again in a decades-long marriage filled with humor and happiness, and so much more! Grab your popcorn because this pioneer has some stories to share.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14135803 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0700 5006 80 full false Episode 79: The Songbird of Our Generation featuring Alfee Reft Episode 79: The Songbird of Our Generation featuring Alfee Reft In this episode, after Clarence and Stephen share their picks for the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, they welcome U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach and UCLA women's head coach Alfee Reft (16:37 - 1:16:53). Alfee takes us through his volleyball journey from his time playing on the U.S. Men's National Team to how he got into coaching. He also talks about his first season as head coach at UCLA, excitement looking ahead to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, his go-to karaoke songs and so much more! Don't miss this. Alfee is awesome and so is his episode!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-14053905 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0700 5396 79 full false Episode 78: Listen...You Won't featuring Taylor Averill Episode 78: Listen...You Won't featuring Taylor Averill Worth every minute! In our longest episode yet, Clarence and Stephen welcome on U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker Taylor Averill (11:07 - 1:52:22). Taylor shares his often-difficult volleyball journey and how he's matured as a person. While talking about his own podcast, "The Tallest Podcast on Earth," he discusses the importance of mental health and honest conversations. He also reflects on his summer with Team USA, helping earn the U.S. a berth to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and so much more! This is a deep dive into Taylor's personal and professional path, and you don't want to miss it!

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]]> Buzzsprout-13974146 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:00:00 -0700 7296 78 full false Episode 77: From Heart Surgery to Natty Champ featuring Asjia O'Neal Episode 77: From Heart Surgery to Natty Champ featuring Asjia O'Neal In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back in studio together. After catching up with each other they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team and University of Texas middle blocker, Asjia O'Neal (12:29 - 1:03:42). We learn about Asjia's background, her journey through two heart surgeries, winning the NCAA National Championship last year with Texas, her summer with the U.S. Women's National Team, and so much more! You'll want to tune in for this one!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13882149 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4404 77 full false Episode 76: The Turning Point for Sitting Volleyball featuring Bill Hamiter Episode 76: The Turning Point for Sitting Volleyball featuring Bill Hamiter In this episode, Stephen flying solo as Clarence is busy in meetings prepping for the upcoming volleyball season. Stephen sits down with USA Volleyball's Sitting Volleyball Director and the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team head coach, Bill Hamiter (5:40 - 1:21:48). Bill talks about his vast background in volleyball, sitting volleyball, coaching and the impact he's made in volleyball in Oklahoma, Bill talks about the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team ahead of the World Cup, his Paralympic experiences, his hobbies and so much more! You're not going to want to miss this one!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13803108 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0600 5173 76 full false Episode 75: Elevate Yourself featuring Coach Donny Hui Episode 75: Elevate Yourself featuring Coach Donny Hui In this episode, Stephen makes his return from parental leave. He and Clarence catch up with each other, and Stephen shares stories about being a new dad, including already watching the Men's National Team with his son. Then, they sit down with volleyball coach, strength trainer, jump trainer, YouTuber, motivational speaker and Elevate Yourself founder, Donny Hui aka Coach Donny (12:58 - 1:23:55). Coach Donny talks about his background and shares some of the hurdles he's overcome that have shaped him and helped get him to where he is today. He also focuses on his company, Elevate Yourself, and what it means to inspire and teach young people. Grab your favorite beverage and snack, and settle in for this episode, because it's a good one!

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]]> In this episode, Stephen makes his return from parental leave. He and Clarence catch up with each other, and Stephen shares stories about being a new dad, including already watching the Men's National Team with his son. Then, they sit down with volleyball coach, strength trainer, jump trainer, YouTuber, motivational speaker and Elevate Yourself founder, Donny Hui aka Coach Donny (12:58 - 1:23:55). Coach Donny talks about his background and shares some of the hurdles he's overcome that have shaped him and helped get him to where he is today. He also focuses on his company, Elevate Yourself, and what it means to inspire and teach young people. Grab your favorite beverage and snack, and settle in for this episode, because it's a good one!

Am I Too Short To Play Volleyball? - USA Volleyball

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13711577 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0600 5689 75 full false Episode 74: Team TKN featuring Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss Episode 74: Team TKN featuring Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Digital Media and Content Coordinator, Sevrin Lavenstein to the show. Then, they sit down with U.S. Beach National Team pair TKN, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (8:54 - 59:32). They share their experiences on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour and the AVP Tour, and talk about everything that went into transitioning from indoor to beach. They also go into their friendship and sisterhood, talk about what goes into a good beach partner and so much more. This is such a great conversation and one you won't want to miss!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13622980 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4223 74 full false Episode 73: A Healthy Obsession with Volleyball featuring Reid Priddy Episode 73: A Healthy Obsession with Volleyball featuring Reid Priddy In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans to the show. Then, they sit down with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Reid Priddy (8:21 - 1:16:55). Reid shares stories from his Olympic experiences as well as chats about his time on the indoor and beach national teams, and he talks about his newest venture, In Sand. If you're a longtime volleyball fan, you don't want to miss some of the stories he has to share!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13536229 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4973 73 full false Episode 72: Volleyball Takes a Dancer featuring Micha Hancock Episode 72: Volleyball Takes a Dancer featuring Micha Hancock In this episode, Clarence is flying solo for this episode as Stephen is out for a few weeks while on parental leave. Listen to our chat with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter Micha Hancock (6:34 - 52:05). Micha gets into some of her memories from her USA Volleyball club days, chats about her time at the Tokyo Olympics, and fills us in on living overseas in Italy. 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence is flying solo for this episode as Stephen is out for a few weeks while on parental leave. Listen to our chat with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter Micha Hancock (6:34 - 52:05). Micha gets into some of her memories from her USA Volleyball club days, chats about her time at the Tokyo Olympics, and fills us in on living overseas in Italy. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13450727 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0600 3728 72 full false Episode 71: Get on the Motorcycle and Ride: An All-Star Champs Episode featuring Steve Bishop Episode 71: Get on the Motorcycle and Ride: An All-Star Champs Episode featuring Steve Bishop In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up for Stephen's last full episode of the podcast for a few weeks while he's out on parental leave. Then, we're getting back on the region side of things. They welcome Florida Region Executive Director and President Steve Bishop (10:40 - 1:00:33) to the show. They chat about his background in volleyball, his upcoming motorcycle trip and learn more about volleyball in the Florida Region. Then, they take a deep dive into the history and success of the All-Star Championship. 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13373201 Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4157 71 full false Episode 70: U19 National Team Training LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Episode 70: U19 National Team Training LIVE(ish) from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are together IN PERSON and catch up. Then, for this special LIVE(ish) episode from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, they welcome Girls U19 National Team head coach Jamie Morrison, Girls U19 National Team athlete Abby Vander Wal, Boys U19 National Team head coach Charlie Sullivan, and Boys U19 National Team athlete Sean Kelly (7:48 - 1:10:08). They get to know them, chat with them about the teams, what they're looking forward to as they train for the 2023 FIVB World Championships next week and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-13289755 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4499 70 full false Episode 69: It All Comes Back to Rollerblading featuring Liane Sato Episode 69: It All Comes Back to Rollerblading featuring Liane Sato In this episode, we recap our time at the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s and the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship. Then we welcome 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and USA Volleyball Hall of Famer, Liane Sato (10:52 - 52:32). Liane is a former U.S. Women's National Team athlete who competed in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Liane chats about her background in volleyball, growing up in and around the game, competing for Team USA, her current role as a teacher and coach and much more!

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]]> In this episode, we recap our time at the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s and the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship. Then we welcome 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and USA Volleyball Hall of Famer, Liane Sato (10:52 - 52:32). Liane is a former U.S. Women's National Team athlete who competed in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Liane chats about her background in volleyball, growing up in and around the game, competing for Team USA, her current role as a teacher and coach and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13206596 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0600 3394 69 full false Episode 68: Getting an Edge featuring Cody Kessel Episode 68: Getting an Edge featuring Cody Kessel In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s in Minneapolis, including seeing Stephen's doppelgänger and how they'll both be heading to Chicago for the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s. Then they welcome on Olympic City, Colorado Springs native and U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter Cody Kessel (12:06 - 55:02). Cody talks about his background and how he got started in volleyball, he chats about his book, his recent engagement to his fiancé, what it means to put on a USA jersey, how the team is doing currently while in VNL and so much more!

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Cody's link page: https://linkr.bio/codykessel

Cody's Book 11 Ways to Get an Edge ($23): 

https://codykessel11.gumroad.com/l/codykessel11 

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 Cody's Thesis: (free) https://codykessel11.gumroad.com/l/volleyballhistory?layout=profile

Cody's Newsletter/Blog: https://codykessel.substack.com/ 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s in Minneapolis, including seeing Stephen's doppelgänger and how they'll both be heading to Chicago for the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s. Then they welcome on Olympic City, Colorado Springs native and U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter Cody Kessel (12:06 - 55:02). Cody talks about his background and how he got started in volleyball, he chats about his book, his recent engagement to his fiancé, what it means to put on a USA jersey, how the team is doing currently while in VNL and so much more!

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Cody's link page: https://linkr.bio/codykessel

Cody's Book 11 Ways to Get an Edge ($23): 

https://codykessel11.gumroad.com/l/codykessel11 

Use Discount Code: champions for 33% off

 Cody's Thesis: (free) https://codykessel11.gumroad.com/l/volleyballhistory?layout=profile

Cody's Newsletter/Blog: https://codykessel.substack.com/ 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13118327 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0600 3903 68 full false Episode 67: The Governor is Back featuring Jordan Larson Episode 67: The Governor is Back featuring Jordan Larson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympic experiences from Tokyo and winning gold, and discuss this year's Volleyball Nations League.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympic experiences from Tokyo and winning gold, and discuss this year's Volleyball Nations League.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-13035204 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4650 67 full false Episode 66: The 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Scott Fortune Episode 66: The 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Scott Fortune In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He chats about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team along with many stories from his past Olympic Games, how he's stayed involved in the volleyball world after retiring and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He chats about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team along with many stories from his past Olympic Games, how he's stayed involved in the volleyball world after retiring and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12907045 Wed, 17 May 2023 01:00:00 -0600 5145 66 full false Episode 65: All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete featuring Ryan Millar Episode 65: All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete featuring Ryan Millar  In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He talks about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team including some stories from his past Olympic Games, what he's been doing since he retired and so much more! 

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]]>  In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He talks about his time on the U.S. Men's National Team including some stories from his past Olympic Games, what he's been doing since he retired and so much more! 

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]]> Buzzsprout-12863446 Wed, 17 May 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4793 65 full false Episode 64: Dancing to Gold featuring Whitney Dosty Episode 64: Dancing to Gold featuring Whitney Dosty In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleyball game, the team winning gold in Tokyo, being inducted into the University of Arizona "Ring of Honor" and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleyball game, the team winning gold in Tokyo, being inducted into the University of Arizona "Ring of Honor" and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12772004 Wed, 03 May 2023 01:00:00 -0600 5236 64 full false Episode 63: Two-Year Show Anniversary featuring Trevor Crabb Episode 63: Two-Year Show Anniversary featuring Trevor Crabb In this episode, we're celebrating TWO YEARS of The USA Volleyball Show! Clarence and Stephen reminisce about everything over the last year and what has been accomplished. Then, U.S. Beach National Team athlete and three-time Manhattan Beach Open champion Trevor Crabb (16:37 - 57:19) joins us ahead of a couple FIVB Beach Pro Tour stops. Trevor talks about his background and the many different connections to the game he has in Hawaii, and he shares thoughts on what makes a good beach partner, his hobbies outside of volleyball, some of his goals for this season and much, much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12678384 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4201 63 full false Episode 62: Prosthetic Leg Held for Ransom featuring Chris Seilkop Episode 62: Prosthetic Leg Held for Ransom featuring Chris Seilkop In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with the YMCA, he talks about when he had to pay a ransom to get his prosthetic leg back at the Paralympics and so much more! 

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with the YMCA, he talks about when he had to pay a ransom to get his prosthetic leg back at the Paralympics and so much more! 

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12589403 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 01:00:00 -0600 4895 62 full false Episode 61: Pursuing Professional Volleyball featuring Morgan Hentz Episode 61: Pursuing Professional Volleyball featuring Morgan Hentz In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Unlimited, she talks about her college expereince at Stanford, her family and much, much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Unlimited, she talks about her college expereince at Stanford, her family and much, much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12489545 Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0600 3348 61 full false Episode 60: This Sport is for Everyone: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Volleyball featuring Brooke Rundle and Marie Zidek Episode 60: This Sport is for Everyone: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Volleyball featuring Brooke Rundle and Marie Zidek In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset LLC founder Brooke Rundle as well as DePaul University women's head coach, Marie Zidek (8:36 - 1:06:15). They discuss their involvement in the Equality Coaching Alliance, the important work they're doing to support the LGBTQ+ volleyball community, and how everyone can create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ athletes and coaches.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset LLC founder Brooke Rundle as well as DePaul University women's head coach, Marie Zidek (8:36 - 1:06:15). They discuss their involvement in the Equality Coaching Alliance, the important work they're doing to support the LGBTQ+ volleyball community, and how everyone can create a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ athletes and coaches.

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]]> https://usavolleyball.org/dei/ USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12395999 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0700 4570 60 full false Episode 59: Tales from Gateway Region Volleyball featuring Steve Mueth Episode 59: Tales from Gateway Region Volleyball featuring Steve Mueth In this episode, we're wrapping up region commissioner month with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Gateway Region Volleyball Commissioner Steve Mueth (6:26 - 38:58) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Steve's background in volleyball and as a coach, what Steve does as Gateway Region Commissioner, what the Gateway Region is doing to grow the game and the officials pool, how to register to play volleyball in the Gateway Region, and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12304261 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700 2881 59 full false Episode 58: Tales from the Badger Region Volleyball Association featuring Jen Armson-Dyer Episode 58: Tales from the Badger Region Volleyball Association featuring Jen Armson-Dyer In this episode, region month continues with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Badger Region Volleyball Association Region Commissioner, Jen Armson-Dyer (8:02 - 41:54) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Jen's background in volleyball and as the former SID at Penn State, what Jen does as Badger Region Commissioner, how to get involved with volleyball off the court and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12251686 Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0700 3168 58 full false Episode 57: Tales from the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association featuring Cody March Episode 57: Tales from the Columbia Empire Volleyball Association featuring Cody March In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with Columbia Empire Volleyball Association Region Commissioner Cody March (13:35 - 35:26). They talk about Cody's background, what Cody does as a commissioner, grassroots volleyball, how CEVA is growing the game in their region, getting more officials and much, much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12211187 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0700 2779 57 full false Episode 56: The Woman Behind U.S. Beach ParaVolley featuring Michelle Goodall Episode 56: The Woman Behind U.S. Beach ParaVolley featuring Michelle Goodall In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team assistant coach and Beach ParaVolley program administrator, Michelle Goodall (6:39 - 44:07). They talk about Michelle's background in volleyball and coaching, talk about why Michelle is in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and their 2023 season and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12112639 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0700 3363 56 full false Episode 55: The New World of NIL featuring Michelle Meyer Episode 55: The New World of NIL featuring Michelle Meyer In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention in Omaha at the USA Volleyball booth. They sit down with NIL Network founder, San Diego State NIL coordinator and former USA Volleyball Beach High Performance coordinator, Michelle Meyer (16:58 - 44:52). They talk about all things NIL, from what is NIL to how college athletes are affected by it. They also chat about Michelle's background in volleyball and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention in Omaha at the USA Volleyball booth. They sit down with NIL Network founder, San Diego State NIL coordinator and former USA Volleyball Beach High Performance coordinator, Michelle Meyer (16:58 - 44:52). They talk about all things NIL, from what is NIL to how college athletes are affected by it. They also chat about Michelle's background in volleyball and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-12021158 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:00:00 -0700 3459 55 full false Episode 54: LIVE from the AVCA Convention Podcast Center featuring Tama Miyashiro Episode 54: LIVE from the AVCA Convention Podcast Center featuring Tama Miyashiro In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention Podcast Center in  Omaha . They sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Tama Miyashiro (1:40 - 46:30). They talk about what Tama was doing at the AVCA Convention, the Tokyo Games and the historic gold medal win, how Tama got introduced to the game, how she got into coaching, goals for the U.S. Women’s National Team looking toward Paris and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention Podcast Center in  Omaha . They sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Tama Miyashiro (1:40 - 46:30). They talk about what Tama was doing at the AVCA Convention, the Tokyo Games and the historic gold medal win, how Tama got introduced to the game, how she got into coaching, goals for the U.S. Women’s National Team looking toward Paris and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-11941776 Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700 2927 54 full false Episode 53: A Kid from Arcadia featuring John Speraw Episode 53: A Kid from Arcadia featuring John Speraw In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE in Omaha at the 2022 AVCA Convention. They chat about their journey to Omaha and their plans for the week at the convention and the NCAA Championships. Then, they sit down with U.S. Men's National Team and UCLA men's head coach, John Speraw (00:00 - 00:00). They discuss John's introduction to the game, fatherhood and the 2022 National Team season before looking ahead to 2023, the UCLA season, First Point Volleyball Foundation, growing the men's game and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE in Omaha at the 2022 AVCA Convention. They chat about their journey to Omaha and their plans for the week at the convention and the NCAA Championships. Then, they sit down with U.S. Men's National Team and UCLA men's head coach, John Speraw (00:00 - 00:00). They discuss John's introduction to the game, fatherhood and the 2022 National Team season before looking ahead to 2023, the UCLA season, First Point Volleyball Foundation, growing the men's game and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11875754 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0700 4993 53 full false Episode 52: A Community within a Community Part 2 featuring Shawn Davis Episode 52: A Community within a Community Part 2 featuring Shawn Davis Finishing off the two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball official and USA Volleyball announcer, Shawn Davis (10:55 - 1:21:23). They talk about Shawn's background in volleyball, how he got into officiating, a great lesson he learned early on, the benefits of becoming an official, and much more!

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]]> Finishing off the two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball official and USA Volleyball announcer, Shawn Davis (10:55 - 1:21:23). They talk about Shawn's background in volleyball, how he got into officiating, a great lesson he learned early on, the benefits of becoming an official, and much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-11799200 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:00:00 -0700 6134 52 full false Episode 51: A Community within a Community Part 1 featuring Jenn Kay Vander Meer Episode 51: A Community within a Community Part 1 featuring Jenn Kay Vander Meer In part one of this special two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former collegiate and professional volleyball player and USAV official Jenn Kay Vander Meer (3:45 - 39:57). They chat about her background in volleyball, officiating, the benefits of becoming an official, how working as an official has helped her see the game from a different perspective, and so much more!

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]]> In part one of this special two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former collegiate and professional volleyball player and USAV official Jenn Kay Vander Meer (3:45 - 39:57). They chat about her background in volleyball, officiating, the benefits of becoming an official, how working as an official has helped her see the game from a different perspective, and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11786153 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0700 2786 51 full false Episode 50: Retirement, Breakfast and the 50th Episode featuring Kawika Shoji Episode 50: Retirement, Breakfast and the 50th Episode featuring Kawika Shoji In this MILESTONE 50th episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate 50 episodes of hosting the show, they catch up a little and talk about their Thanksgiving meal traditions. Then they sit down with two-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, Kawika Shoji (11:49 - 1:23:59)! They talk about Kawika's recent retirement, his incredible career, playing on the same team as his brother and much, much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11704658 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0700 6078 50 full false Episode 49: 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview featuring Eric Duda and Lexi Shifflett-Patterson Episode 49: 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview featuring Eric Duda and Lexi Shifflett-Patterson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are going off schedule to release this special 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview episode. Two-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team athlete Eric Dude (12:02 - 43:34) joins to discuss the men's team goals for World Championship, talks about his current internship with Deloitte, coaching club again, and more. Then two-time Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter/libero Lexi Shifflett-Patterson (46:10 - 1:16:36) joins and talks about the goals for the women's team goals for the World Championship, winning back-to-back Paralympic gold medals, getting married and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are going off schedule to release this special 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview episode. Two-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team athlete Eric Dude (12:02 - 43:34) joins to discuss the men's team goals for World Championship, talks about his current internship with Deloitte, coaching club again, and more. Then two-time Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter/libero Lexi Shifflett-Patterson (46:10 - 1:16:36) joins and talks about the goals for the women's team goals for the World Championship, winning back-to-back Paralympic gold medals, getting married and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11613119 Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:00:00 -0600 5073 49 full false Episode 48: Coaching Coaches and Coaching Philosophy featuring John Kessel Episode 48: Coaching Coaches and Coaching Philosophy featuring John Kessel In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up, talk growth with the podcast, how time moves so fast, and getting into the fall festivities with their Halloween plans. Then they sit down with former USA Volleyball director of sport development, the one and only John Kessel (9:02 - 1:30:22). John talks about his coaching philosophy, gives some real life example coaching tips, shares his ideas about the growth of the game, how he "coaches coaches" and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up, talk growth with the podcast, how time moves so fast, and getting into the fall festivities with their Halloween plans. Then they sit down with former USA Volleyball director of sport development, the one and only John Kessel (9:02 - 1:30:22). John talks about his coaching philosophy, gives some real life example coaching tips, shares his ideas about the growth of the game, how he "coaches coaches" and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-11568826 Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0600 5982 48 full false Episode 47: If Gold is Our Destiny featuring Sean Murray, Doug Beal and Chris Marlowe Episode 47: If Gold is Our Destiny featuring Sean Murray, Doug Beal and Chris Marlowe In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are recording LIVE from the Tattered Book Store in Denver. They are "crashing" founder and president of RealTime Performance and author Sean P. Murray's book signing event for "If Gold is Our Destiny." (6:22 - 1:28:27). Sean is joined by 1984 U.S. Men's National Team head coach and former USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal and 1984 U.S. Men's National Team captain and current play-by-play commentator for the Denver Nuggets Chris Marlowe. They talk about the challenges leading up to the 1984 Olympic gold medal win and dig deep into some of the stories from the book.

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]]> In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are recording LIVE from the Tattered Book Store in Denver. They are "crashing" founder and president of RealTime Performance and author Sean P. Murray's book signing event for "If Gold is Our Destiny." (6:22 - 1:28:27). Sean is joined by 1984 U.S. Men's National Team head coach and former USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal and 1984 U.S. Men's National Team captain and current play-by-play commentator for the Denver Nuggets Chris Marlowe. They talk about the challenges leading up to the 1984 Olympic gold medal win and dig deep into some of the stories from the book.

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]]> Buzzsprout-11482014 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 01:00:00 -0600 5847 47 full false Episode 46: You Can't Spell Team without "WE" featuring Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles Episode 46: You Can't Spell Team without "WE" featuring Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are finally back to their regular interview schedule together! They catch up, talk about the weather, and being an adult. Then, they  sit down with U.S. Beach Collegiate Team athletes and gold medalists at the 2022 FISU World University Championship, Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles (2022 NCAA Beach National Champions with USC) (9:19 - 1:01:04). They chat about their recent win in Maceio, Brazil, their interests off the court, their education, what makes a great beach partner and much, much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11396446 Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0600 4340 46 full false Episode 45: As Seen on Gatorade Bottles featuring Lauren Carlini Episode 45: As Seen on Gatorade Bottles featuring Lauren Carlini In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another. Then, they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team setter Lauren Carlini (8:03 - 1:01:37) ahead of the 2022 FIVB Women's World Championship. They chat about the Lauren's time at Wisconsin, video games, growing the game, Worlds, her time overseas and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11318541 Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0600 4369 45 full false Episode 44: Family and World Championship Preparation featuring David Smith Episode 44: Family and World Championship Preparation featuring David Smith In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker David Smith (7:42 - 40:52) in Poland ahead of 2022 FIVB World Championship. They chat about the Tokyo Games, family, Worlds, growing the game and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker David Smith (7:42 - 40:52) in Poland ahead of 2022 FIVB World Championship. They chat about the Tokyo Games, family, Worlds, growing the game and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11234859 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 3048 44 full false Episode 43: Making an Impact On and Off the Sand featuring Tri Bourne Episode 43: Making an Impact On and Off the Sand featuring Tri Bourne In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up on their lives after a busy summer. In the News with Hughes, Clarence shares that Stephen's mustache is thriving and now accompanied by a (hockey playoff) moving beard. Then they sit down with Olympian and SANDCAST Podcast Co-host Tri Bourne (8:50 - 48:10). They discuss how Tri got started in volleyball, how and why he got into podcasting, and life after Tokyo. Tri also shares some advice with junior beach and indoor athletes, and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up on their lives after a busy summer. In the News with Hughes, Clarence shares that Stephen's mustache is thriving and now accompanied by a (hockey playoff) moving beard. Then they sit down with Olympian and SANDCAST Podcast Co-host Tri Bourne (8:50 - 48:10). They discuss how Tri got started in volleyball, how and why he got into podcasting, and life after Tokyo. Tri also shares some advice with junior beach and indoor athletes, and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11151210 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0600 3718 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, Tri Bourne, U.S. Beach National Team, 43 full false Episode 42: Vaughan's Block Back Pledge featuring Vaughan Anoa'i Episode 42: Vaughan's Block Back Pledge featuring Vaughan Anoa'i In this episode, Clarence and Stephen reunite after a busy events season. They catch up with each other, share some USA Volleyball news and then sit down with Georgetown University freshman middle blocker Vaughan Anoa'i (10:27 - 37:02). They discuss Vaughan's busy summer competing in USA Volleyball national championships, Vaughan's Block Back Pledge, how Vaughan was introduced to the game and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-11073621 Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2646 42 full false Episode 41: Leaving it All On the Court has a New Meaning featuring Zach Upp Episode 41: Leaving it All On the Court has a New Meaning featuring Zach Upp In this episode, Stephen is back home from GJNC and Clarence is still on the road in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2022 USA Volleyball All-Star Championship. They catch up with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team Opposite, Zach Upp (6:45 - 39:42). They chat about how Zach was introduced to sitting volleyball, being one of the youngest athletes on the team, flying prosthetic arms and much more!

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]]> In this episode, Stephen is back home from GJNC and Clarence is still on the road in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2022 USA Volleyball All-Star Championship. They catch up with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team Opposite, Zach Upp (6:45 - 39:42). They chat about how Zach was introduced to sitting volleyball, being one of the youngest athletes on the team, flying prosthetic arms and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10988804 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2831 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, Zach Upp, adaptive sports, U.S. Men's Sitting National Team, opposite, usa, 41 full false Episode 40: LIVE(ish) from the 2022 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship featuring Kelsey Dolphin, Michael Cuccinello and Julian Frey Episode 40: LIVE(ish) from the 2022 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship featuring Kelsey Dolphin, Michael Cuccinello and Julian Frey In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are wrapping up at GJNC in Indianapolis while our very own show producer, Curtis Ward, is LIVE(ish) on the ground in Las Vegas covering the 2022 Boys Junior National Championship. Curtis sits down with USA Volleyball Events Manager and 2022 BJNC Tournament Director Kelsey Dolphin (4:31 - 8:33) to chat about all things BJNC. Then, he sits down with Long Island Fury Club President and Head Coach Michael Cuccinello and Long Island Fury middle Julian Frey (8:44 - 27:56). They chat about their newly formed boys club, making it to nationals their first year as a club, what their path to nationals was like, and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are wrapping up at GJNC in Indianapolis while our very own show producer, Curtis Ward, is LIVE(ish) on the ground in Las Vegas covering the 2022 Boys Junior National Championship. Curtis sits down with USA Volleyball Events Manager and 2022 BJNC Tournament Director Kelsey Dolphin (4:31 - 8:33) to chat about all things BJNC. Then, he sits down with Long Island Fury Club President and Head Coach Michael Cuccinello and Long Island Fury middle Julian Frey (8:44 - 27:56). They chat about their newly formed boys club, making it to nationals their first year as a club, what their path to nationals was like, and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-10911289 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0600 1899 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, BJNC, Boys Junior National Championship, Las Vegas, 40 full false Episode 39: LIVE(ish) from the 2022 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship featuring Megan Ward, Joann Dosztal and Katie Brediger Episode 39: LIVE(ish) from the 2022 USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship featuring Megan Ward, Joann Dosztal and Katie Brediger In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) in Indianapolis for the 2022 Girls Junior National Championship. They sit down with USA Volleyball events manager and 2022 GJNC tournament director Megan Ward (5:10 - 10:59). They chat all about GJNC, including record attendance stats. Then they sit down with club owners, directors and coaches of BossCLE, Joann Dosztal and Katie Brediger (12:18 - 27:17). They chat about starting the club in 2020, lessons and values they teach their girls, making it to nationals and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) in Indianapolis for the 2022 Girls Junior National Championship. They sit down with USA Volleyball events manager and 2022 GJNC tournament director Megan Ward (5:10 - 10:59). They chat all about GJNC, including record attendance stats. Then they sit down with club owners, directors and coaches of BossCLE, Joann Dosztal and Katie Brediger (12:18 - 27:17). They chat about starting the club in 2020, lessons and values they teach their girls, making it to nationals and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10865101 Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0600 1861 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, GJNC, Girls Junior National Championship, 39 full false Episode 38: Finding Your Niche in Division III Volleyball featuring Kim Donaldson Episode 38: Finding Your Niche in Division III Volleyball featuring Kim Donaldson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen continue the collegiate volleyball talks! They sit down with former Colby College middle blocker and discus thrower, Kim Donaldson (6:12 - 49:17). They discuss Kim's vast athletic career from playing collegiate volleyball and making her own path to play in college, dominating the competition as a collegiate discus thrower in track and field, trying out for the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team, interning at USA Volleyball, getting inducted into her high school's hall of fame and much, much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen continue the collegiate volleyball talks! They sit down with former Colby College middle blocker and discus thrower, Kim Donaldson (6:12 - 49:17). They discuss Kim's vast athletic career from playing collegiate volleyball and making her own path to play in college, dominating the competition as a collegiate discus thrower in track and field, trying out for the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team, interning at USA Volleyball, getting inducted into her high school's hall of fame and much, much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10799975 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0600 3511 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, Kim Donaldson, U.S. Women's Bobsled Team, collegiate volleyball, DIII, NCAA, NCAA Volleyball, 38 full false Episode 37: College Recruiting featuring Sue Webber Episode 37: College Recruiting featuring Sue Webber In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back together! After catching up on Opens and WVNL they sit down with Next College Student Athlete's Event Partnership Director, Sue Webber (10:31 - 46:02) to discuss all things college recruiting. They chat about what NCSA can do for you as an athlete, the importance of having an online presence, tips on writing an intro letter to coaches and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back together! After catching up on Opens and WVNL they sit down with Next College Student Athlete's Event Partnership Director, Sue Webber (10:31 - 46:02) to discuss all things college recruiting. They chat about what NCSA can do for you as an athlete, the importance of having an online presence, tips on writing an intro letter to coaches and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10799045 Wed, 15 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0600 3437 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, recruiting, college recruiting, how to get recruited, Sue Webber, NCSA, Next College Student Athlete, 37 full false Episode 36: LIVE(ish) from 2022 Open National Championship and 2022 FIVB Women's VNL featuring Jack Flora and Annie Drews Episode 36: LIVE(ish) from 2022 Open National Championship and 2022 FIVB Women's VNL featuring Jack Flora and Annie Drews In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are both on the road. Clarence is in Orlando running the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, and Stephen is in Shreveport-Bossier City, La., with the U.S. Women's National Team for Week 1 of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Clarence sits down with former 1992 Open Nationals tournament director and current opposite for Men's 70-and-over team Kings Mountain Fog (4:18 - 36:40). They chat about the history of the tournament and what brings Jack back to Opens every year. Then, Stephen talks with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist and opposite for the U.S. Women's National Team, Annie Drews (38:16 - 1:02:50). They talk about the USWNT returning to Shreveport - Bossier City for the first week of VNL, winning gold in Tokyo and much, much more! These are two conversations you won't want to miss!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are both on the road. Clarence is in Orlando running the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, and Stephen is in Shreveport-Bossier City, La., with the U.S. Women's National Team for Week 1 of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Clarence sits down with former 1992 Open Nationals tournament director and current opposite for Men's 70-and-over team Kings Mountain Fog (4:18 - 36:40). They chat about the history of the tournament and what brings Jack back to Opens every year. Then, Stephen talks with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist and opposite for the U.S. Women's National Team, Annie Drews (38:16 - 1:02:50). They talk about the USWNT returning to Shreveport - Bossier City for the first week of VNL, winning gold in Tokyo and much, much more! These are two conversations you won't want to miss!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10714729 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 01:00:00 -0600 3945 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, U.S. Women's National Team, gold medalist, Tokyo Olympics, Annie Drews, USA Volleyball Open National Championship, Jack Flora, 36 full false Episode 35: The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Marv Dunphy Episode 35: The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Marv Dunphy In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are celebrating the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame by welcoming USA Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2022 inductee Marv Dunphy. Marv is this year's Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and was recently named Pepperdine University men's volleyball head coach emeritus. (8:53 - 1:00:10) They talk about Marv's vast career in volleyball including how he was introduced to the game, his time coaching the U.S. Men's National Team when they won gold at the 1988 Olympic Games, his tenure coaching for Pepperdine University and much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are celebrating the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame by welcoming USA Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2022 inductee Marv Dunphy. Marv is this year's Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and was recently named Pepperdine University men's volleyball head coach emeritus. (8:53 - 1:00:10) They talk about Marv's vast career in volleyball including how he was introduced to the game, his time coaching the U.S. Men's National Team when they won gold at the 1988 Olympic Games, his tenure coaching for Pepperdine University and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10635978 Wed, 18 May 2022 01:00:00 -0600 4104 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, Hall of Famer, Marv Dunphy, U.S. Men's National Team, Head coach, Pepperdine University, 35 full false Episode 34: 2022 NCAA Men's Championship Show featuring Nate Ngo Episode 34: 2022 NCAA Men's Championship Show featuring Nate Ngo In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team Technical Coordinator, Nate Ngo (4:04 - 46:44) ahead of the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship. They discuss the tournament, teams to watch, how Nate was introduced to the game, his analytical side and more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team Technical Coordinator, Nate Ngo (4:04 - 46:44) ahead of the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship. They discuss the tournament, teams to watch, how Nate was introduced to the game, his analytical side and more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10553998 Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 3663 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, NCAA Volleyball, Nate Ngo, NCAA, NCAA Championship, Technical Coordinator, 34 full false Episode 33: 2022 NCAA Beach Championship Show featuring Holly McPeak Episode 33: 2022 NCAA Beach Championship Show featuring Holly McPeak In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about some current events as well as they get the weather report from USA Volleyball's own weather expert, Coral Arroyo-Baez ahead of the NCAA Beach Championship in Gulf Shores, AL. Then sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and now sports broadcaster Holly McPeak (13:34 - 46:27)! They discuss how Holly got into broadcasting, beach volleyball and all things NCAA Beach Championship from sleepers to the team to beat and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about some current events as well as they get the weather report from USA Volleyball's own weather expert, Coral Arroyo-Baez ahead of the NCAA Beach Championship in Gulf Shores, AL. Then sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and now sports broadcaster Holly McPeak (13:34 - 46:27)! They discuss how Holly got into broadcasting, beach volleyball and all things NCAA Beach Championship from sleepers to the team to beat and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10553362 Wed, 04 May 2022 01:00:00 -0600 3388 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Beach Volleyball, Holly McPeak, NCAA, NCAA Beach Volleyball, NCAA Beach Championship, 33 full false Episode 32: One Year of The USA Volleyball Show featuring Matt Anderson Episode 32: One Year of The USA Volleyball Show featuring Matt Anderson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate ONE YEAR of the podcast! They talk about the past year and looking forward to even more great guests and episodes down the road. Then they'll chat about 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes' and where he's going next. Lastly, they sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and U.S. Men's National Team Opposite, Matt Anderson (12:42 - 1:02:16). They talk about the birth of his second child, the USA Volleyball Dads, his experiences in volleyball, tattoos and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate ONE YEAR of the podcast! They talk about the past year and looking forward to even more great guests and episodes down the road. Then they'll chat about 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes' and where he's going next. Lastly, they sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and U.S. Men's National Team Opposite, Matt Anderson (12:42 - 1:02:16). They talk about the birth of his second child, the USA Volleyball Dads, his experiences in volleyball, tattoos and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10468572 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0600 4499 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Matt Anderson, tattoos, U.S. Men's National Team, 32 full false Episode 31: Envisioning Gold featuring Jordan Thompson Episode 31: Envisioning Gold featuring Jordan Thompson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with each other and figure out 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes?' Then, Stephen caught up with U.S. Women's National Team opposite and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Thompson (12:23 - 25:25) at the 2022 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program. They chat about Jordan's injury and recovery, winning gold, influential people in her life and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with each other and figure out 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes?' Then, Stephen caught up with U.S. Women's National Team opposite and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Thompson (12:23 - 25:25) at the 2022 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program. They chat about Jordan's injury and recovery, winning gold, influential people in her life and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10383123 Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0600 2384 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Jordan Thompson, gold medal, gold medalist, Olympian, 31 full false Episode 30: Bond to Battle featuring Penny Lucas-White Episode 30: Bond to Battle featuring Penny Lucas-White In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, current Alabama State University women's volleyball head coach, and member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors Penny Lucas-White (8:33 - 1:01:44)! They chat about Penny's playing career on the national team and professionally. They also discuss Penny's VAST coaching career, coaching philosophy and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, current Alabama State University women's volleyball head coach, and member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors Penny Lucas-White (8:33 - 1:01:44)! They chat about Penny's playing career on the national team and professionally. They also discuss Penny's VAST coaching career, coaching philosophy and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10296896 Wed, 23 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0600 4687 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, Alabama State University, head coach, USA Volleyball Board of Directors, Penny Lucas-White 30 full false Episode 29: Athletes Unlimited is BACK featuring Cassidy Lichtman Episode 29: Athletes Unlimited is BACK featuring Cassidy Lichtman In this episode, we’re celebrating the second season of Athletes Unlimited. Clarence and Stephen talk with Cassidy Lichtman, former U.S. Women's National Team member, current member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors and – of course – playing in her second season of Athletes Unlimited(8:48 - 44:41)! The trio discuss her experiences with the U.S. National Team and playing professional volleyball internationally, excitement for the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, her nonprofit P/ATH Sports and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, we’re celebrating the second season of Athletes Unlimited. Clarence and Stephen talk with Cassidy Lichtman, former U.S. Women's National Team member, current member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors and – of course – playing in her second season of Athletes Unlimited(8:48 - 44:41)! The trio discuss her experiences with the U.S. National Team and playing professional volleyball internationally, excitement for the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, her nonprofit P/ATH Sports and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10214376 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:00:00 -0700 3346 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Indoor Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited, Cassidy Lichtman, 29 full false Episode 28: HBCU Kentucky State University Volleyball featuring Katrina English and Jamal Singleton Episode 28: HBCU Kentucky State University Volleyball featuring Katrina English and Jamal Singleton In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Kentucky State University men's and women's head coach Katrina English (9:35 - 35:01) to the show. Katrina talks about what it's like coaching a new program, coaching both teams, and ways on growing the game. Kentucky State University was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program in 2019, and the Thorobreds men's volleyball program is now in its inaugural season. Then, they sit down with Thorobred middle blocker Jamal Singleton (39:56 - 1:04:28). Jamal talks about his volleyball background and his experience as part of of the historic men's inaugural season, and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Kentucky State University men's and women's head coach Katrina English (9:35 - 35:01) to the show. Katrina talks about what it's like coaching a new program, coaching both teams, and ways on growing the game. Kentucky State University was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program in 2019, and the Thorobreds men's volleyball program is now in its inaugural season. Then, they sit down with Thorobred middle blocker Jamal Singleton (39:56 - 1:04:28). Jamal talks about his volleyball background and his experience as part of of the historic men's inaugural season, and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10125758 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0700 4752 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, HBCU, Kentucky State University, Katrina English, Jamal Singleton, Black History Month, 28 full false Episode 27: Learning from a Trailblazer featuring Rita Buck-Crockett Episode 27: Learning from a Trailblazer featuring Rita Buck-Crockett In this episode, we have a USA Volleyball legend! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1984 Olympic silver medalist, Florida International University assistant athletic director, and beach volleyball head coach Rita Buck-Crockett (5:31 - 39:39). Rita talks all about her volleyball background, her experience when the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Games, winning a silver medal in 1984, and how to increase diversity in the game. #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> In this episode, we have a USA Volleyball legend! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1984 Olympic silver medalist, Florida International University assistant athletic director, and beach volleyball head coach Rita Buck-Crockett (5:31 - 39:39). Rita talks all about her volleyball background, her experience when the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Games, winning a silver medal in 1984, and how to increase diversity in the game. #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-10082239 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 01:00:00 -0700 3307 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Beach Volleyball, Rita Buck-Crockett, Olympian, Silver medalist, Black History Month, Florida International University, 27 full false Episode 26: Volleyball at HBCU Central State University featuring Ray Lewis and Jazmyne Walker Episode 26: Volleyball at HBCU Central State University featuring Ray Lewis and Jazmyne Walker In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Central State University men's and women's head coach Ray Lewis (11:50 - 33:50). In 2019, Central State was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program, and the Marauders are now in their first season. Listen to Ray talk about the challenges with a new program, growing the game and coaching two teams. Then, they chat with Marauder outside hitter Jazmyne Walker (40:22 - 53:47) from the women's team about her volleyball background, her experience as part of the Central State squad and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Central State University men's and women's head coach Ray Lewis (11:50 - 33:50). In 2019, Central State was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program, and the Marauders are now in their first season. Listen to Ray talk about the challenges with a new program, growing the game and coaching two teams. Then, they chat with Marauder outside hitter Jazmyne Walker (40:22 - 53:47) from the women's team about her volleyball background, her experience as part of the Central State squad and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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]]> Buzzsprout-10038996 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0700 3982 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, HBCU, Black History Month, Central State University, Ray Lewis, Jazmyne Walker, 26 full false Episode 25: The National Team Development Program featuring Dr. Peter Vint Episode 25: The National Team Development Program featuring Dr. Peter Vint In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the 25th episode of The USA Volleyball Show by welcoming USAV’s Chief of Sport, Dr. Peter Vint (8:53 - 53:50) onto the show. Dr. Vint talks about his background in developing athletes from the Olympic movement to Premier League soccer, everything you could possibly want to know about the National Team Development Program including how to get scouted, and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9955377 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0700 4069 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, NTDP, National Team Development Program, Dr. Peter Vint, 25 full false Episode 24: A GOAT is in the Building featuring Karch Kiraly Episode 24: A GOAT is in the Building featuring Karch Kiraly Happy New Year! We're starting the year off with a BANG! In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome the one and only three-time Olympic gold medalist (two indoor, one beach) and head coach of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist U.S. Women's National Team, Karch Kiraly (8:08 - 42:50) to the show. Karch brings them back to the Tokyo Olympics and talks about the momentous and historic gold medal win. The guys also catch up with Karch and talk about his holiday season, the upcoming Women's National Team Open Program (formerly the Women's National Team Open Tryouts) and so much more!

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]]> Happy New Year! We're starting the year off with a BANG! In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome the one and only three-time Olympic gold medalist (two indoor, one beach) and head coach of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist U.S. Women's National Team, Karch Kiraly (8:08 - 42:50) to the show. Karch brings them back to the Tokyo Olympics and talks about the momentous and historic gold medal win. The guys also catch up with Karch and talk about his holiday season, the upcoming Women's National Team Open Program (formerly the Women's National Team Open Tryouts) and so much more!

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]]> Buzzsprout-9869895 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:00:00 -0700 3261 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, U.S. Women's National Team, Karch Kiraly, gold medalist, Olympian, head coach, goat, 24 full false Episode 23: Playing Professionally Overseas featuring TJ DeFalco and Madison Lilley Episode 23: Playing Professionally Overseas featuring TJ DeFalco and Madison Lilley In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss playing professional volleyball overseas with U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter TJ DeFalco (4:39 - 29:30), who is competing in his third pro season. They also chat with former University of Kentucky setter, NCAA national champion and 2020-21 AVCA Player of the Year Madison Lilley (32:29 - 59:59), who's in her first professional season overseas. They also update everyone with how the show's NCAA tournament bracket. Tune to find out if our bracket is busted or not!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss playing professional volleyball overseas with U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter TJ DeFalco (4:39 - 29:30), who is competing in his third pro season. They also chat with former University of Kentucky setter, NCAA national champion and 2020-21 AVCA Player of the Year Madison Lilley (32:29 - 59:59), who's in her first professional season overseas. They also update everyone with how the show's NCAA tournament bracket. Tune to find out if our bracket is busted or not!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9722617 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0700 4465 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Indoor Volleyball, TJ DeFalco, Madison Lilley, professional volleyball, overseas league, 23 full false Episode 22: 2021 NCAA Tournament Bracket Extravaganza featuring Hugh McCutcheon Episode 22: 2021 NCAA Tournament Bracket Extravaganza featuring Hugh McCutcheon In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome University of Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach, Hugh McCutcheon (5:11 - 27:54). They discuss prepping for the NCAA tournament, Hugh's coaching philosophy and much more! Then, Clarence and Stephen make their own tournament selections. You won't want to miss their bracket predictions!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome University of Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach, Hugh McCutcheon (5:11 - 27:54). They discuss prepping for the NCAA tournament, Hugh's coaching philosophy and much more! Then, Clarence and Stephen make their own tournament selections. You won't want to miss their bracket predictions!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9640075 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:00:00 -0700 4552 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, NCAA Volleyball, Hugh McCutcheon, head coach, University of Minnesota, NCAA, NCAA Tournament 22 full false Episode 21: NTDP and College featuring Megan Kraft and Jacob Pasteur Episode 21: NTDP and College featuring Megan Kraft and Jacob Pasteur In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program and USC Beach Volleyball athlete Megan Kraft (6:33 - 27:37) and Indoor NTDP/Ohio State Men’s Volleyball athlete Jacob Pasteur (29:38 - 1:02:47). Both sophomores, Megan and Jacob discuss their college experiences and what they've learned so far, what it means to be an NTDP athlete and much more.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program and USC Beach Volleyball athlete Megan Kraft (6:33 - 27:37) and Indoor NTDP/Ohio State Men’s Volleyball athlete Jacob Pasteur (29:38 - 1:02:47). Both sophomores, Megan and Jacob discuss their college experiences and what they've learned so far, what it means to be an NTDP athlete and much more.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9560056 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0700 4278 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, NCAA Volleyball, Megan Kraft, Jacob Pasteur, USC, Ohio State University, NCAA, NTDP, 21 full false Episode 20: When Life Comes Full Circle featuring Luka Slabe Episode 20: When Life Comes Full Circle featuring Luka Slabe In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome NC State women's volleyball head coach, Luka Slabe (5:33 - 40:24) on the show. They chat about Luka coaching & winning gold at the Tokyo Games, coaching at the collegiate, developing as a player and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome NC State women's volleyball head coach, Luka Slabe (5:33 - 40:24) on the show. They chat about Luka coaching & winning gold at the Tokyo Games, coaching at the collegiate, developing as a player and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9477978 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3088 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, gold medal, Luka Slabe, U.S. Women's National Team, 20 full false Episode 19: Love, Kindness, Officiating and the Big Show featuring Pati Rolf Episode 19: Love, Kindness, Officiating and the Big Show featuring Pati Rolf In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome USA Volleyball's Director of Officials Development and retired international official Pati Rolf (5:00 - 59:10) to the show. They discuss Pati's illustrious multi-faceted career in volleyball, from playing to coaching to officiating. Pati tells stories from her officiating travels, outlines the future of officiating, answer some fan questions and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome USA Volleyball's Director of Officials Development and retired international official Pati Rolf (5:00 - 59:10) to the show. They discuss Pati's illustrious multi-faceted career in volleyball, from playing to coaching to officiating. Pati tells stories from her officiating travels, outlines the future of officiating, answer some fan questions and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9395976 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3861 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, official, ref, referee, Pati Rolf, 19 full false Episode 18: The International Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Todd Rogers Episode 18: The International Volleyball Hall of Fame featuring Todd Rogers In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome International Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2021 inductee and Beijing 2008 gold medalist, Todd Rogers (5:03 - 17:38, 19:20 - 42:15) on the show. They discuss Todd's vast career in volleyball, Todd meeting the President of the United States, the future of beach volleyball and much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome International Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2021 inductee and Beijing 2008 gold medalist, Todd Rogers (5:03 - 17:38, 19:20 - 42:15) on the show. They discuss Todd's vast career in volleyball, Todd meeting the President of the United States, the future of beach volleyball and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9315131 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3130 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Beach Volleyball, Todd Rogers, International Volleyball Hall of Fame, Hall of Famer, Olympian, 18 full false Episode 17: Beach NTDP featuring Dr. Gabby Garbato and Cody Liner Episode 17: Beach NTDP featuring Dr. Gabby Garbato and Cody Liner In this episode, Clarence welcomes Beach NTDP Manager Dr. Gabby Garbato and Beach NTDP Coordinator Cody Liner, (6:28 - 41:54) on the show. They discuss their backgrounds in volleyball, introduce the Beach National Team Development Program, preview the upcoming fall training series and more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence welcomes Beach NTDP Manager Dr. Gabby Garbato and Beach NTDP Coordinator Cody Liner, (6:28 - 41:54) on the show. They discuss their backgrounds in volleyball, introduce the Beach National Team Development Program, preview the upcoming fall training series and more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9236648 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2877 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Beach Volleyball, Dr. Gabby Garbato, Cody Liner, NTDP, Beach NTDP, 17 full false Episode 16: Bringing Home the Gold featuring Bethany Zummo Episode 16: Bringing Home the Gold featuring Bethany Zummo In this episode, Clarence and Stephen wrap-up the Tokyo Paralympic Games by chatting with two-time Paralympic gold medalist and libero for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Bethany Zummo (5:22 - 56:17)! Bethany talks about dealing with mental health, some of her off-court interests, living that pin life in Tokyo, winning GOLD and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen wrap-up the Tokyo Paralympic Games by chatting with two-time Paralympic gold medalist and libero for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Bethany Zummo (5:22 - 56:17)! Bethany talks about dealing with mental health, some of her off-court interests, living that pin life in Tokyo, winning GOLD and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9172534 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0600 4112 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, adaptive sports, Tokyo Paralympics, gold medal, gold medalists, Bethany Zummo, 16 full false Episode 15: LIVE(ish) from the Tokyo Paralympic Games featuring Lora Webster Episode 15: LIVE(ish) from the Tokyo Paralympic Games featuring Lora Webster In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Then they catch up with FIVE-TIME Paralympian, gold medalist and middle blocker for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Lora Webster, (2:50 - 23:43) from Tokyo! Lora talks about the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the food in Tokyo, some of Lora's favorite past Paralympic moments and so much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Then they catch up with FIVE-TIME Paralympian, gold medalist and middle blocker for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Lora Webster, (2:50 - 23:43) from Tokyo! Lora talks about the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the food in Tokyo, some of Lora's favorite past Paralympic moments and so much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9120752 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2014 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, adaptive sports, Tokyo Paralympics, Lora Webster, 15 full false Episode 14: Heading to the Tokyo Paralympic Games featuring Emma Schieck Episode 14: Heading to the Tokyo Paralympic Games featuring Emma Schieck In this episode, Clarence welcomes back co-host Stephen after helping cover the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Stephen talks about his Olympic Games experience. Then they catch up with first-time Paralympian and outside hitter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Emma Schieck, (14:00 - 54:26) hours before her Tokyo flight takes off. They discuss the Tokyo Paralympic Games, how Emma got introduced to volleyball and much more!

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]]> In this episode, Clarence welcomes back co-host Stephen after helping cover the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Stephen talks about his Olympic Games experience. Then they catch up with first-time Paralympian and outside hitter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Emma Schieck, (14:00 - 54:26) hours before her Tokyo flight takes off. They discuss the Tokyo Paralympic Games, how Emma got introduced to volleyball and much more!

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9081924 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3925 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, adaptive sports, Emma Schieck, Tokyo Paralympics, 14 full false Episode 13: Tokyo Paralympic Games Preview featuring Katie Holloway and Nicky Nieves Episode 13: Tokyo Paralympic Games Preview featuring Katie Holloway and Nicky Nieves In this episode, Clarence is joined by producer Curtis Ward as Stephen and Kyle are en route from Tokyo. Clarence and Curtis update us on everything with the conclusion of the Olympic Games. They sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team members and Paralympic gold medalists Katie Holloway (outside hitter) and Nicky Nieves (middle blocker) and talk with them about gearing up to defend their gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games (9:16 - 46:43).

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]]> In this episode, Clarence is joined by producer Curtis Ward as Stephen and Kyle are en route from Tokyo. Clarence and Curtis update us on everything with the conclusion of the Olympic Games. They sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team members and Paralympic gold medalists Katie Holloway (outside hitter) and Nicky Nieves (middle blocker) and talk with them about gearing up to defend their gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games (9:16 - 46:43).

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-9013051 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600 3116 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, Tokyo Paralympics, adaptive sports, Nicky Nieves, Katie Holloway 13 full false Episode 12: Special Episode from the Tokyo Olympic Games featuring Haleigh Washington Episode 12: Special Episode from the Tokyo Olympic Games featuring Haleigh Washington In this special episode, Stephen and our Content Producer Kyle Scholzen are still in Tokyo at the Olympic Games. They update us on all of the action from pool play. Stephen has a nice chat with Haleigh Washington (27:25 - 39:52), Middle Blocker, U.S. Women's National Team and talks about being an Olympian. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules, upcoming matches and updates us on a few recent matches and injuries.

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]]> In this special episode, Stephen and our Content Producer Kyle Scholzen are still in Tokyo at the Olympic Games. They update us on all of the action from pool play. Stephen has a nice chat with Haleigh Washington (27:25 - 39:52), Middle Blocker, U.S. Women's National Team and talks about being an Olympian. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules, upcoming matches and updates us on a few recent matches and injuries.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8975923 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0600 3074 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Haleigh Washington, 12 full false Episode 11: LIVE(ish) at the Tokyo Olympic Games featuring Taylor Sander Episode 11: LIVE(ish) at the Tokyo Olympic Games featuring Taylor Sander In this episode, Stephen is out in Tokyo for the Olympic Games with our content producer, Kyle Scholzen. They talk about their Olympic experiences and how Tokyo is going so far. They also chat with Taylor Sander (18:14 - 22:08), outside hitter for the U.S. Men's National Team and discover some breaking news from him. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules and upcoming events.

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]]> In this episode, Stephen is out in Tokyo for the Olympic Games with our content producer, Kyle Scholzen. They talk about their Olympic experiences and how Tokyo is going so far. They also chat with Taylor Sander (18:14 - 22:08), outside hitter for the U.S. Men's National Team and discover some breaking news from him. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules and upcoming events.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8934493 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0600 2255 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Taylor Sander, 11 full false Episode 10: Olympic Preview – Beach featuring Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil Episode 10: Olympic Preview – Beach featuring Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson begin a series of Olympic previews by sitting down with beach volleyball Olympic nominees Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil (6:36 - 39:00), who earned a berth to Tokyo in early June. They discuss Kelly and Sarah’s excitement of qualifying for their first Olympic Games, preparation on and off the court for Tokyo, and check in with Kelly’s attempts to get Sarah into video games. Clarence and Stephen also shoutout the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team, which recently won gold at the Golden Nations League in the Netherlands and announced the roster for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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]]> Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson begin a series of Olympic previews by sitting down with beach volleyball Olympic nominees Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil (6:36 - 39:00), who earned a berth to Tokyo in early June. They discuss Kelly and Sarah’s excitement of qualifying for their first Olympic Games, preparation on and off the court for Tokyo, and check in with Kelly’s attempts to get Sarah into video games. Clarence and Stephen also shoutout the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team, which recently won gold at the Golden Nations League in the Netherlands and announced the roster for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8839596 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3275 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Beach Volleyball, Kelly Claes, Sarah Sponcil, 10 full false Episode 9: LIVE(ish) from the 2021 Girls Junior National Championship! Episode 9: LIVE(ish) from the 2021 Girls Junior National Championship! In this episode, Clarence and Stephen record direct from the 2021 Girls Junior National Championship in Las Vegas. They sit down with Competition Director and USA Volleyball's Director of Events Kristy Cox (4:09 - 10:44), who discusses the atmosphere in Las Vegas, a new attendance record and much more. They also have post-match chats with Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club 14's libero, Natronai Anana (10:44 - 13:34) and head coach Monica Bustos from Club Solano (13:34 - 17:45).

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen record direct from the 2021 Girls Junior National Championship in Las Vegas. They sit down with Competition Director and USA Volleyball's Director of Events Kristy Cox (4:09 - 10:44), who discusses the atmosphere in Las Vegas, a new attendance record and much more. They also have post-match chats with Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club 14's libero, Natronai Anana (10:44 - 13:34) and head coach Monica Bustos from Club Solano (13:34 - 17:45).

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8785677 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0600 1587 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, GJNC, Girls Junior National Championship, 9 full false Episode 8: The Winds of the Beach featuring Coral Arroyo-Baez Episode 8: The Winds of the Beach featuring Coral Arroyo-Baez In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss beach weather, the National Beach Tour, the National Beach Tour Junior Championship with USA Volleyball's Events Coordinator and meteorology specialist Coral Arroyo-Baez (5:02 - 40:35).

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8712492 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0600 3291 beach volleyball, beach, sand, ocean, weather, Coral Arroyo-Baez, 8 full false Episode 7: VNL and Tournament Prep featuring Erin Virtue and Micah Christenson Episode 7: VNL and Tournament Prep featuring Erin Virtue and Micah Christenson In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the ongoing Volleyball Nations League, how the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams prepared for it, and how it’ll help both squads during the Olympic Games later this summer. First, U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach/ Director, National Team Development Program Erin Virtue (5:15 - 31:30) discusses the women’s national team, the atmosphere in the training gym heading up to this summer’s competitions and about the redeveloped National Team Development Program. Next, the guys chat with U.S. Men’s National Team setter and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Micah Christenson (36:48 - 1:02:47) about returning to the national team’s practice gym and about his expanding family.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the ongoing Volleyball Nations League, how the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams prepared for it, and how it’ll help both squads during the Olympic Games later this summer. First, U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach/ Director, National Team Development Program Erin Virtue (5:15 - 31:30) discusses the women’s national team, the atmosphere in the training gym heading up to this summer’s competitions and about the redeveloped National Team Development Program. Next, the guys chat with U.S. Men’s National Team setter and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Micah Christenson (36:48 - 1:02:47) about returning to the national team’s practice gym and about his expanding family.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8627770 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0600 4456 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, VNL, Erin Virtue, Micah Christenson, 7 full false Episode 6: The U.S. Men's Sitting National Team featuring Greg Walker and Roderick Green Episode 6: The U.S. Men's Sitting National Team featuring Greg Walker and Roderick Green In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team and its upcoming World ParaVolley Paralympic Qualifier in Germany May 31-June 4. They sit down with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team head coach, Greg Walker (3:42 – 27:51), and Roderick Green (31:47 – 51:38), a three-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team middle. Hear about the team’s recent training camp, how the team is looking and their upcoming trip to Duisburg, Germany for the last chance to qualify for Tokyo.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team and its upcoming World ParaVolley Paralympic Qualifier in Germany May 31-June 4. They sit down with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team head coach, Greg Walker (3:42 – 27:51), and Roderick Green (31:47 – 51:38), a three-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team middle. Hear about the team’s recent training camp, how the team is looking and their upcoming trip to Duisburg, Germany for the last chance to qualify for Tokyo.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8545077 Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0600 3547 sitting volleyball, volleyball, usa volleyball, team usa, sports, Roderick Green, Greg Walker, adaptive sports, 6 full false Episode 5: Off the Court featuring Kaleo Kanahele Maclay and Ben Patch Episode 5: Off the Court featuring Kaleo Kanahele Maclay and Ben Patch In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the fifth episode of the podcast. They sit down with Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (3:29 – 15:17), two-time Paralympic medalist and setter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and Ben Patch (21:35 – 52:01), opposite for the U.S. Men's National Team. They will chat about their playing careers, but you’ll soon learn that both have several passions, hobbies and ventures outside of volleyball.

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]]> In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the fifth episode of the podcast. They sit down with Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (3:29 – 15:17), two-time Paralympic medalist and setter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and Ben Patch (21:35 – 52:01), opposite for the U.S. Men's National Team. They will chat about their playing careers, but you’ll soon learn that both have several passions, hobbies and ventures outside of volleyball.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8459747 Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 -0600 3858 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Sitting volleyball, Kaleo Maclay, Ben Patch, 5 full false Episode 4: NCAA Volleyball Special featuring Dana Rettke, Alisha Glass Childress and Daniel Matheney Episode 4: NCAA Volleyball Special featuring Dana Rettke, Alisha Glass Childress and Daniel Matheney In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament with this college volleyball special. Hear from Dana Rettke (4:18 – 16:53), middle for University of Wisconsin-Madison, Alisha Glass Childress (24:29 – 48:14) Olympic medalist and former setter with the U.S. Women's National Team and (at the time of the interview recording) assistant coach for Stanford University's women’s volleyball, and Daniel Matheney (56:11 – 1:20:35) team captain and middle for UCLA men’s volleyball. They will discuss what this season looks like due to COVID protocols, the transition from an athlete to coach, and how to navigate the recruiting process.

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]]> In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament with this college volleyball special. Hear from Dana Rettke (4:18 – 16:53), middle for University of Wisconsin-Madison, Alisha Glass Childress (24:29 – 48:14) Olympic medalist and former setter with the U.S. Women's National Team and (at the time of the interview recording) assistant coach for Stanford University's women’s volleyball, and Daniel Matheney (56:11 – 1:20:35) team captain and middle for UCLA men’s volleyball. They will discuss what this season looks like due to COVID protocols, the transition from an athlete to coach, and how to navigate the recruiting process.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8371512 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0600 5681 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, the usa volleyball show, Dana Rettke, Alisha Glass Childress, Daniel Matheney, NCAA Volleyball, NCAA, 4 full false Episode 3: Beach Race to Tokyo featuring Sean Scott and Kelly Claes Episode 3: Beach Race to Tokyo featuring Sean Scott and Kelly Claes In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson hit the beach while continuing the 100 Days Out celebration. Hear from Sean Scott (3:16 - 23:22) Director, National Beach Programs and Kelly Claes (30:45 - 1:02:50) of the U.S. Beach National Team about how teams qualify for the Olympic beach tournament, how it feels being in the middle of a tight battle for an Olympic berth, and the many ways Kelly Claes spends her free time.

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]]> In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson hit the beach while continuing the 100 Days Out celebration. Hear from Sean Scott (3:16 - 23:22) Director, National Beach Programs and Kelly Claes (30:45 - 1:02:50) of the U.S. Beach National Team about how teams qualify for the Olympic beach tournament, how it feels being in the middle of a tight battle for an Olympic berth, and the many ways Kelly Claes spends her free time.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8328594 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0600 4614 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Beach Volleyball, Kelly Claes, Sean Scott, 3 full false Episode 2: Tokyo Olympics Preview Part 2 featuring Tori Dixon and Erik Shoji Episode 2: Tokyo Olympics Preview Part 2 featuring Tori Dixon and Erik Shoji In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson continue celebrating 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to Tori Dixon (2:38 - 13:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team and Olympic medalist Erik Shoji (20:15 - 36:44) of the Men’s National Team. Hear from Tori as she discusses efforts to fight back from injury multiple times to hopefully make the Tokyo roster, while Erik reminisces about the Men’s National Team’s bronze medal run in Brazil and a night of karaoke with Stephen and the rest of the squad.

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]]> In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson continue celebrating 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to Tori Dixon (2:38 - 13:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team and Olympic medalist Erik Shoji (20:15 - 36:44) of the Men’s National Team. Hear from Tori as she discusses efforts to fight back from injury multiple times to hopefully make the Tokyo roster, while Erik reminisces about the Men’s National Team’s bronze medal run in Brazil and a night of karaoke with Stephen and the rest of the squad.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8328535 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0600 2879 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Tokyo Olympics, Indoor Volleyball, Erik Shoji, Tori Dixon, 2 full false Episode 1: Tokyo Olympics Preview Part 1 featuring Jordan Larson, April Ross and Katie Holloway Episode 1: Tokyo Olympics Preview Part 1 featuring Jordan Larson, April Ross and Katie Holloway Welcome to the very first episode of The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball. Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson (7:58 - 26:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, two-time Olympic medalist April Ross (41:03 - 52:01) of the Beach National Team and three-time Paralympic medalist Katie Holloway (57:23 - 1:13:30) of the Women’s Sitting National Team. Listen along if you want to hear what it takes to make an Olympic roster, win a Paralympic medal or even qualify for the Olympic Games.

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]]> Welcome to the very first episode of The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball. Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson (7:58 - 26:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, two-time Olympic medalist April Ross (41:03 - 52:01) of the Beach National Team and three-time Paralympic medalist Katie Holloway (57:23 - 1:13:30) of the Women’s Sitting National Team. Listen along if you want to hear what it takes to make an Olympic roster, win a Paralympic medal or even qualify for the Olympic Games.

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]]> USA Volleyball Buzzsprout-8328249 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0600 5008 usa volleyball, volleyball, usa, team usa, Katie Holloway, Jordan Larson, April Ross, Tokyo Olympics, Beach Volleyball, Sitting Volleyball, Indoor Volleyball, 1 full false Welcome to The USA Volleyball Show Welcome to The USA Volleyball Show Hello everyone and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball! Come along with hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson as they go behind the scenes with some of the biggest names and go to the biggest events in the sport of volleyball. Tune in starting Wednesday, April 14 with new episodes dropping every other week. Subscribe now and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball.

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]]> Hello everyone and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball! Come along with hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson as they go behind the scenes with some of the biggest names and go to the biggest events in the sport of volleyball. Tune in starting Wednesday, April 14 with new episodes dropping every other week. Subscribe now and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball.

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