The USA Volleyball Show

In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) again from Hangzhou, China at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting World Championship. We welcomed U.S. Men's Sitting National Team libero Travis Ricks to the show (1:00 - 38:30). We caught up with Travis following competition at Worlds, and he talks about the results of the Men's team and the team qualifying for LA28, as well as shares about his experience competing in China. Travis talks about his journey in volleyball, starting out as a multisport athlete, finding sitting volleyball and coming back to competition after retiring and so much more! 

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In this episode, we were LIVE(ish) from Hangzhou, China, at the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting World Championship. We welcomed Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting Team athlete Jillian Coffee to the show (1:00 - 42:28). We caught up with Jillian before competition started at Worlds, and she shares what it would take for her and the team to win this event, as well as shares about competing in China. She talks about her journey in volleyball, being a mother and National Team athlete, and coming back to competition after having a child. She also talks about her foundation, hunting...

In this episode, we welcome 2-time Olympic gold medalist Dave Saunders to the show (2:16 - 1:05:35). Dive into Dave's career. We start off chatting about Dave's recent induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando. Dave then chats all about his career, including winning the historic, first-ever gold medal for USA Volleyball and the U.S. Men's National Team and so much more! 

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In this episode, we welcome U.S. Beach Olympic silver medalist Jen Kessy to the show (2:03 - 1:00:17). We take a deep dive into Jen's career. First we chat about Jen's recent induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Ceremony in Orlando. Jen chats all about her career, including the all USA Beach finals match at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Jen talks about coaching former teammate April Ross and her partner Alix Klineman ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games and so much more! 

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In this episode, we welcome Olympic gold medalist and two-time Olympian Riley Salmon to the show (3:43 - 1:11:37). We take a deep dive into Riley's career. We start off by celebrating Riley and his upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Riley shares all about his career, including his incredible journey at the Beijing Olympic Games. Riley shares about how important your team is and the importance of "we." Riley talks about his coaching background and what he's been doing since retirement. We have a special guest that crashes the interview and so much more! 

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In this episode, we welcome 3-time Olympic medalist Foluke Akinradewo to the show (3:16 - 59:19). We're diving into Foluke's illustrious career, starting with celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Foluke then shares stories from her career and memories from all of her Olympic experiences. She catches us up on her family, what she's been doing since retirement, her upcoming start in nursing school and so much more!

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In this episode, we welcome 4-time Paralympic medalist Nichole Millage-Faust to the show (2:20 - 1:09:37). We take a deep dive into Nichole's career. We start by celebrating her upcoming induction into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame. Nichole then shares about some stories from her career and memories from all of her Paralympic experiences. She catches up on what she's been doing since retirement, we have a surprise guest crash the interview and so much more! 

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In this episode, we welcome University of Maryland Eastern Shore Men's head coach Dr. Anitra Brockman and 'Why Not Us' director Victor Vitarelli to the show (2:40 - 1:21:16). We go behind the scenes into the creation of the ESPN Original documentary focusing on the creation of the UMES Men's volleyball program. Anitra talks about what drew her to UMES and some of the goals she has. Victor talks about why he got involved in this project and gave some insights in the creation of the documentary and so much more! Stream 'Why Not Us' on ESPN+ and the ESPN App...

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! 

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 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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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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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 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 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, 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...

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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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) 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 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!

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 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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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 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 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 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, 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 t...

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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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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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 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 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 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 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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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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