Around The Block

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The Around The Block podcast offers an inside look at PrepVolleyball.com’s content, offering addition context, commentary, and a deeper look at all things club and high school volleyball. Co-hosted by our experts Jimmy Pompeo and Sam Haimann, the country’s leading online community for girls’ volleyball now has a voice as well!

Goodbye 2024
#24
01/16/2025

Sam and Jimmy say goodbye to 2024 with some big predictions, big news, and big goodbyes.


Portals and Prognostications
#23
12/19/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss the most recent exciting additions to the Transfer Portal, its impact on
the sport, the future of paid college athletes, and the professional game in the United States.


The Coaching Life
#22
12/12/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss what it's like trying to forge a career in coaching volleyball. 


Award Season
#21
12/05/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss the upcoming Awards for the Holiday season including Fall Stars, All-Region, All-Americans, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and snacks!


Thankful For The Game
#20
12/02/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss what they’re thankful for and why they are so grateful for the game of volleyball, how it shaped their personal and professional lives, and the future of volleyball!


What Type of Player Are You?
#19
11/21/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss fun and descriptive player types, the meaning of milestones, and more! 


Goodbye to The NLI
#18
11/14/2024

Sam and Jimmy speculate on how the NCAA plans to replace the National Letter of Intent, and
what the future may hold for athletes due to aid negotiations, revenue contract, roster caps, and more!


Volleyball Trivia
#17
11/07/2024

Jimmy surprises Sam with a round of Volleyball Trivia, revolving around the numbers, history,
Olympic performances, junior regions, and college knowledge of the game. Play along and see
how much you know!


DIY Recruiting
#16
10/31/2024

Jimmy and Sam discuss the relevance of recruiting services, Do-It-Yourself Recruiting tips for
student athletes who wish to play volleyball at the college level, the removal of the National
Letter of Intent, the influence of Name, Image, Likeness, and more.


TOC Southwest Wrap
#15
10/24/2024

Jimmy and Sam call it a wrap on Tournament season with a recap of the Nike TOC Southwest.


Indiana’s ‘Rule of 3’ with Travis Fuller
#14
10/17/2024

Sam and Jimmy welcome guest Travis Fuller, the Director of Volleyball Operations at The
Academy Volleyball Club.


Road Dawgs Redux: The Dawgs of Durango
#13
10/10/2024

Sam and Jimmy continue their discussion about the talented players they saw out on the road, specifically at the Durango Fall Classic, and highlight trending topics amongst the youth volleyball landscape.


Road Dawgs
#12
10/03/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss some of the top-tier and up-and-coming talent we saw on the road this
tournament season, and preview what we could see at the Durango Fall Classic!


California: Queens of The Court
#11
09/26/2024

Jimmy and Sam discuss California’s major significance in the volleyball world, what makes players from the Golden State so good, the state’s role in growing the game and more!


Wild West Volleyball with Durango Fall Classic’s Bob Kelly
#10
09/16/2024

Sam and Jimmy interview Durango Fall Classic founder and director Bob Kelly about the rich
history and significant impact of the DFC on the high school volleyball landscape.


Getting Our Hands Dirty With The New NCAA Rules
#9
09/12/2024

Jimmy and Sam get their hands dirty in a heated debate over the season’s New NCAA Rules and their potential impact on the game at all levels.


Recruiting Is Not One Size Fits All
#8
09/05/2024

Jimmy and Sam Discuss how diverse the college recruiting process has become via our Recruiting Routes series, and tips for parents and players looking to play at the next level but don’t know where to start.


Florida Gems of Wisdom with Coach Doug Chinchar
#7
08/29/2024

Jimmy and Sam interview Carrollwood Day head coach and No Name VBC Director Doug Chinchar about The Florida Gem High School Tournament and All Things Volleyball.


Lone Star Superiority?
#6
08/22/2024

The stronghold of The Republic of Texas has deep roots within the game.


What Kind Of Coach Are You??
#5
08/15/2024

Sam and Jimmy discuss high school volleyball dynasties, building programs, different types of coaches, and more. 


Seeing Stars and Shifting Gears
#4
08/08/2024

Jimmy and Sam talk about the new star ratings at PrepVolleyball, our upcoming high school event coverage, and chat about other odds and ends within the game.


Quality Qualifiers
#3
08/01/2024

Jimmy and Sam discuss USAV Nationals Qualifiers, what makes a great tournament, favorite locations, upward trending events, and more. 


The Process
#2
08/01/2024

Jimmy and Sam discuss the process of curating ‘Award Season,’ including player and team rankings, All-Americans, blocking out the haters, and more. 


Post-Nationals Thoughts
#1
07/23/2024

Jimmy and Sam reflect on the National Championship Circuit. Discussion includes outstanding players and teams, tournament formats, and the growing trend of early enrollment to college.