Out of Rotation Volleyball Podcast

Another episode of the in season Dan Meske Radio Show. Meske talks about Louisville Volleyball and the AVCA Match Point Event, ACC Play, and the Road Ahead. Dan also breaks down Louisville volleyball’s selection for the inaugural AVCA Match Point event, the realities of conference play, and how the team is managing a demanding stretch of the season. He also touches on analytics, player development, and what it takes to stay sharp through a packed ACC schedule

00:00 – AVCA Match Point announcement and why Louisville is a natural fit
01:57 – How the event fits into L...

A look into the last week of non-conference play for the 2026 Louisville Cardinals Volleyball team! The Cards open ACC play this weekend on the road against Syracuse and Boston College!!

As Louisville Volleyball heads to the 2025 NCAA tournament, Jody and Dan discuss the final week of the season and the upcoming 1st and potential 2nd round at L&N Arena. ALSO, Jody sits down with Payton Petersen and Nayelis Cabello to get their thoughts as they head into their 2nd NCAA Tournament run with the Cardinals!

Another week of Louisville Volleyball is recapped with Jody Demling and Dan Meske. The crew recaps wins over Florida State and Miami, senior day lessons, and previews a tough road trip to Georgia Tech and Clemson! Later, THE Todd Chamberlain (Louisville's recruiting coordinator) comes on the show to talk about the his journey back home and the 2026 recruiting class!

A pivot away from our traditional format, this special bonus episode is "The Dan Meske Radio Show" which airs live weekly here in Louisville and covers all things Louisville Volleyball!

This episode was recorded LIVE at Roosters in Fern Creek and features a wrap up of our Wake Forest/ NC State matches, a preview of our Florida State/ Miami matches, as well as listener questions!!!

The 'Out of Rotation Volleyball Podcast' will return in January 2026, but until then enjoy these weekly bonus episodes for a look into all things Louisville Volleyball!!!

Hear from 6 certified Louisville Legends on their journey before, during and after their volleyball careers!

Chapters

00:00 - Elena Scott

11:21 - Emily Scott

22:58 - Charitie Luper

34:37 - Jamie Vasilou

44:33 - Aiko Jones

57:39 - Anna DeBeer

Ever wonder how A.I. is evolving in volleyball? Tony Ker has the answers!!! One of the founders of Balltime A.I. (now owned by Hudl), Tony joins the show to share his insights on transitioning from a player to coach to entrepreneur and how A.I. will continue to change how we play and coach volleyball!

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Chapters

00:00 Tony Ker "The UCLA Guy"

03:13 Playing Libero

06:13 The Mental Shift in Volleyball Roles

09:13 From Coaching to Real Estate: A...

Dan and Joe connect for the first time to explore Joe's journey in volleyball, from his early experiences to his current role with Smarter Volley. They discuss the importance of analytics in coaching, the transition from player to coach, and the significance of grit and courage in young athletes. Joe shares insights on setting techniques, the dynamics of confidence versus courage, and the impact of peer pressure in sports. The conversation finishes in practical advice for coaches working with youth athletes, emphasizing the need for clear communication and focused training.

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Dan welcomes Kristen Kelsay, the new head volleyball coach at Michigan State, to discuss her journey from player to coach. Kristen shares her experiences in the recruiting process, the importance of mentorship, and the challenges she faced along the way. She touches on the significance of effective communication and conflict resolution in coaching, as well as the impact of strong female role models in her life. The discussion highlights Kristen's coaching philosophy and her commitment to creating a culture of care and concern within her program. Kristen Kelsay and Dan then discuss the nuances of coaching, focusing on the...

Dr. Jamie Gordon, the CEO of the AVCA, shares his unique journey from being a volleyball coach to an athletic director and now leading the AVCA. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of establishing a beach volleyball program at Moorhead State, the impact of beach volleyball on indoor performance, and the intricacies of navigating the athletic director role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Gordon also addresses the current state of volleyball amidst NCAA changes and the future of men's volleyball. Later, Jaime and Dan discuss the evolving landscape of college sports, particularly volleyball, touching on funding challenges, innovations in...

Dan and John are back together to talk about all things Louisville and Purdue Volleyball!!! Get an inside peak into the inner workings of two top teams from two top conferences as Dan and John go into pre season scheduling, understanding rankings, match prep, and in match stories!!!

03:14 Preseason Insights and Tournament Formats

06:14 Analyzing Rankings and RPI Dynamics

09:17 Blocking Strategies and Player Development

12:07 Coaching Preparation and Game Strategy

18:05 Yellow Card Experiences for Dan and John

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The CEO of the Pro Volleyball Federation, Jen Spicher, stops by the podcast to chat about the success of the PVFs first year, goals for year 2, and insights into the world of a college athlete turned CEO!!!

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02:52 Jen Spicher's Volleyball Journey

05:12 Transitioning from Athlete to CEO

08:17 Building Relationships in Volleyball

10:31 The Need for a Pro League

12:20 Recruiting Players for the PVF

16:25 Overcoming Skepticism in the Volleyball Community

20:18 Recruiting Strategies and Player Relations

NFL Super Bowl Champ and current UAB football head coach Trent Dilfer stops by the podcast to discuss his experiences raising three D1 college volleyball setters! Trent’s journey as a parent is chock full of life lessons and fantastic suggestions for parents of youth athletes!!!!

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00:00 Transitioning to Club Volleyball and Lessons Learned

06:19 Lessons from Failures and the Importance of Controllable Factors

08:36 The Continued Relevance of the EEAF Approach

09:00 Navigating th...

Lipscomb University Head Volleyball Coach Brandon Rosenthal joins the podcast just before the start of the 2024 NCAA Volleyball season!!! Brandon's journey is as unique as it is entertaining as we touch on Lipscomb's build over the last 23+ years both on and off the court!!!

00:00 Introduction and AVCA Showcase

02:49 The Impact of Technology on Volleyball

05:08 Brandon's Journey Hollywood Auditions to Volleyball Coach

08:09 Coaching Attire and the COVID-19 Pandemic

11:58 The Art of Hiring Coaches

19:31 The Power of Networking in Coaching

27:58 Coaching Transparency and Collaboration<...

Dan and John are recording LIVE today on their lunch break of the LOVB coaches clinic. We start with a recap of the greatest drill ever demo'ed at a coaches clinic and finish with our thoughts on Olympic Volleyball heading into the medal rounds!

00:20- The greatest drill ever

02:00- Men's Indoor Olympic recap

12:00- Women's Indoor Olympic recap

19:00- Listener questions

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Dan and John discuss how their camp seasons went, the impact of new NCAA rules mandating roster limits, and everything Olympic Volleyball!!!

00:00 Introduction and Partnership with Balltime

02:00 Recap of Camp Season

09:00 Changes in Roster Limits and Scholarships in NCAA

18:00 Ranking Volleyball Olympic Events Based on Entertainment Value

25:00 Men's Olympic Preview

40:00 Women's Olympic Preview

51:00 Final Olympic Thoughts

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June 15th is the OFFICIAL start of recruiting for players heading into their Junior year. With that in mind, John and Dan opened up the instagram page for your questions on all things recruiting!!! We cover initial phone calls, what coaches look for, coaches pet peeves, and so much more!!!

2x NCAA All-American Anna Hall joins us to talk about her journey from humble beginnings in Laurens, South Carolina to a shot with Team USA!!!

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3-Time Conference USA Setter of the Year and 2-Time AVCA Honorable mention All-American Carly Graham joins us to talk about being "under-recruited", memories from her stellar college career, and the inner thoughts of elite setters in big moments! As an added BONUS, co-host (and former coach of Carly's) John Klanac is back!!!

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Grand Canyon men's volleyball Assistant Coach Matt August joins us to chat about Super Point, his unique journey as a player, and GCU's rise to the number 1 ranking in D1 Men's Volleyball!

Four-time National Champion and current University of Utah Associate Head Coach Alyssa D'Errico joins us to talk about what it was like to play for Russ Rose at Penn State, her assistant coaching stops at Dayton and Louisville, what attracted her to Utah, and how she developed her recruiting eye!

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Coach Sullivan is back with thoughts on culture, belief, and competing at the highest level! We wrap up our chat with conversation on Charlie's experience as a keynote speaker and his book on coaching youth sports!

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11-Time National Championship coach Charlie Sullivan kicks off season 2 of the podcast!!! Charlie is the head coach at Springfield College and owns a 93% win percentage against D-III competition since 2012 as well as a Bronze Medal with the USA Men's national team at the Rio Olympics in 2016.

In Part 1, Charlie shares is unique origin story as well as some memorable moments from his 25+ years at Springfield College.

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Johnny and Dan are back!!! This time we are live from the AVCA Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida! In this MEGA POD we welcome John Baylor (Nebraska Volleyball Radio), Morgan Thomas (TCU Assistant Coach), Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Head Coach of the San Diego Mojo), Russell Corbelli (Vanderbelt Assistant Coach), Alexa Hendricks (fmr. Louisville Cardinal and current "NIL Queen"), and Parker Mikesch (UNC Assistant Coach). Listen till the end for an Easter Egg from voice of our intro, John Baylor!

The fall 2023 volleyball season is upon us!!! Dan and John take us through a wide range of preseason topics including: how to deal with "tough" coaches, skills their programs are focused on, structuring two-a-ways, fun activities to add to preseason, thoughts on scheduling and prep, and so much more!!!

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2x All- American Tori (Dilfer) Stringer is back to discuss all things RealPRO / Pro Volleyball Federation. As one of the first 4 players to be "all in", Tori has had a unique experience on the player and management side of the PVF/RealPRO. From growing the player pool to landing top coaches, Tori and I discuss it all as we delve into what needs to happen for the Pro Volleyball Federation to succeed.

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Two-Time All-American and ACC Setter of the Year Tori (Dilfer) Stringer joins us to give us an update on what she's been up to since her last match at Louisville in the 2021 Final Four. Tori Speaks about volunteer coaching at Louisville, signing her first pro contract, getting involved in the USA gym, and finding out in her pro career that everything happens for a reason!

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The Louisville Cardinals and Rice Owls have their 2023 Brazil tour in the books! With so many NCAA women's volleyball teams taking foreign trips this summer, we bring on NEW "Out of Rotation" co-host John Klanac of Rice Volleyball to discuss all things Brazil! We share insights and stories from two separate tours through Brazil and wrap up the episode with an update on the conference realignment Rice is going through in 2023! If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠Out of Rotation on iTunes ⁠ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: ⁠@outofrotation⁠ / ⁠@Dan.Meske⁠ Tha...

We are live from Brazil with an update on Louisville Volleyball's foreign tour and answers to listener questions covering: recruiting and June 15th, studying international volleyball, advice for young coaches, and eye work for outta system blocking. We wrap up the episode with some overdue THANK YOUs to all those that have made this podcast what it is today! If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠Out of Rotation on iTunes ⁠ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: ⁠@outofrotation⁠ / ⁠@Dan.Meske⁠ Thanks to John Baylor for our intro/outro. Support him @ ⁠www.ontocollege.co...

2022 First Team All-American and 2021 ACC Player of the Year Julia Bergmann chats with us from her "home" in Brazil. Julia walks us through her move from Germany to Brazil in the 4th grade and how she defines "home" while being a wold traveler. Later, we dive into what Brazil is doing right in the junior volleyball scene, the lack of female coaches internationally, memories from Georgia Tech, and what she dreams about for her pro career! If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠Out of Rotation on iTunes ⁠ STAY CONNECTED WITH...

Falyn Fonoimoana of AU Pro joins us to talk about her journey through volleyball, motherhood, and life. The #1 recruit in the country in 2010 and a gold medalist for Team USA in the 2015 Pan AM cup, Falyn has enjoyed success on the beach and indoor while most recently competing with AU Pro in 2022 and 2023. In this episode we dive into the challenges of juniors volleyball, her growth as a teammate, parenting/coaching our next generation, and how we can grow the game! If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠Out of Ro...

Ryan is back to help everyone with contracts, compensation, and agents. Through his many stops in coaching, Ryan has learned a great deal of lessons when it comes to dealing with administration and being an agent for yourself. Whether you are in coaching or not, this episode touches on something for everyone in every profession! If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠Out of Rotation on iTunes ⁠⁠ STAY CONNECTED WITH US: Instagram: ⁠⁠@outofrotation⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠@Dan.Meske⁠⁠ Thanks to John Baylor for our intro/outro. Support him @ ⁠⁠www.ontocollege.com⁠⁠ Thanks to Tiff Emery for our cover art. Su...

Fresh off a Sweet 16, former Big East and MAC Coach of the Year Ryan Theis humbly walks us through the grind of working his way up in NCAA Division 1 women's volleyball coaching. Ryan talks us through the hiring, interviewing, and transition phases of multiple assistant jobs leading up to his first heading coaching job at Ohio. Finally, Ryan talks about the massive changes the Marquette Golden Eagles unwent before their fantistic 29-4 season.

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2022 ACC Setter of the Year Raquel Lázaro joins us after her first professional volleyball season to talk about the unseen challenges of life as a pro player; early volleyball memories in Malaga, Spain; finding NCAA volleyball; her experience in the portal being recruited by Dani Busboom Kelly; and her magical 2022 season with the Louisville Cardinals!

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Our first "Quick Hitter" episode covers 3 keys about feedback. In just 5 minutes, we cover the initial reaction to feedback, why tone matters, and the Platinum Rule!

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