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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Episode 116: Great Lakes Region Volleyball featuring Dan Ames
Thu, 06 Mar 2025In 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!
Episode 114: The Heart-to-Heart Connection featuring Danielle Scott
Wed, 05 Feb 2025In 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.
Episode 113: Can We Just Start It? The Growth of Boys Volleyball featuring Sarah Conklin
Wed, 22 Jan 2025In 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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Episode 112: The Next Head Coach of the U.S. Women's National Team featuring Erik Sullivan
Tue, 07 Jan 2025In 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.
