Out of Rotation
Welcome to Out of Rotation—the only podcast where volleyball takes center stage... and bad takes are immediately challenged.Every episode, we dive into the biggest stories, the biggest matches, and the biggest personalities in Pittsburgh volleyball.From Western PA headlines and college recruiting to unforgettable moments, spirited debates, and maybe the occasional complaint call... nothing is off limits.So whether you're a player, coach, parent, official, or someone who still thinks a libero should be allowed to attack above the net... you're in the right place.
Episode 11
Week 3 brought nine matches with first place on the line, and John and Scott are breaking down the games and their impact on the section races. Then it’s time to look ahead to Week 4, where several teams are battling for second place. Plus, Week 2 Jim Shorkey Queens Player of the Week Emily Muir joins us for a short interview.
Episode 10
Three Western PA programs hit the road for the Endless Summer Volleyball Tournament in Virginia Beach! Players and coaches from Avonworth, Thomas Jefferson and Frazier join us to talk about the competition, road trip, team bonding and everything that made the weekend one to remember.
Episode 9
Episode 9 of Out of Rotation recaps the biggest results and standout performances from Week 2 before looking ahead to a loaded Week 3, featuring nine matchups with first place in the section on the line. Plus, we crown our first-ever Jim Shorkey Queens Player of the Week, Thomas Jefferson’s Viola MacNeil!
Episode 8
Week 1 of Western PA volleyball delivered plenty to talk about! We recap the biggest results, surprises and performances from opening week before Ken joins us to break down the changes in the Top 5 rankings. Then, we turn the page to Week 2 and highlight the section and non-section matchups you need to have on your radar.
The season is rolling — and we’re just getting started.
Episode 7
Episode 7 heads to Beaver Area! Head Coach Suze Pollins joins Bayli Bartley, Annsley Baker, Malaya Oster and Kaylee Kisling to look back at a tremendous 2025 season, preview what’s ahead in 2026, and discuss the special experience of hosting a college match that brought a former Beaver player back home as a college athlete.
Episode 6
Episode 6 of Out of Rotation takes us inside one of Western Pennsylvania’s most decorated programs: North Allegheny. Head coach Russ Hoburg joins seniors Keira Duffy, Alicia Mokube, Molly Robertson, and Luana Tripon to preview the Tigers’ 2026 season. Plus, we break down the new-look Class 6A, the teams and players to watch, and the Top 5 rankings as the season gets underway.
Episode 5
Episode 5 of Out of Rotation is all about new chapters and community. We sit down with new Norwin head coach Mike Palaschak and Kiski Area head coach Joel Miller, along with Cavaliers Alayna Bordogna, Olivia Plowman, and Jess Slaugenhaupt, to preview the 2026 season. Plus, Tim Toy and Jim Joyce join us to talk about the We Serve First Foundation and Pack the Park—one of Western PA volleyball’s most unique events.
Episode 4
Episode 4 heads north for a full look at District 10 volleyball! Corry Area head coach and PIAA District 10 representative Kelly Goodsell joins Scott Lockwood of DeeJ Experience Productions as we break down all six D10 classifications, preview Corry’s 2026 season, and get you ready for the first-ever D7 vs. D10 Showdown at Slippery Rock University.
Two districts. Four teams. One huge opening weekend.
Episode 3
Episode 3: Class 1A & 5A Preview — Eden Christian & Peters Township
Two defending WPIAL champions. Two classifications. One big season preview.
Episode 3 of Out of Rotation breaks down Class 1A and Class 5A with two programs coming off historic 2025 seasons.
🏆 Eden Christian Academy — Head Coach Jillian Zentko joins Nina Oliver, Erin Hull, and Emily Muir after capturing the program’s first WPIAL championship and reaching the PIAA semifinals.
🏆 Peters Township — Head Coach Chris Kelly joins Eva Drake and Raia Lamping after winning the program’s first WPIAL...
Episode 2
This week, John is joined by South Fayette head coach Scott Sundgren as they sit down with Michael “Mac” McDonald, WPIAL Volleyball Chair and head coach at OLSH.
We talk with Mac about 40 years of coaching, the state of Pittsburgh volleyball, and the move to six WPIAL classifications.
Then we welcome OLSH seniors Frankie Schlatterer and Carmella Rippole for the first of many season previews as we get ready for another great season of Pittsburgh volleyball.
Episode 1
In our debut episode, host John Skarupa is joined by Kyra Schmidt, Brooke Kessler, and Delaney Concannon of the IUP Women's Volleyball program. We discuss their volleyball journeys, life as college athletes and get an inside look at IUP's Program through their eyes.
The Out of Rotation Podcast was created to celebrate and grow the game of volleyball in Western Pennsylvania by bringing you conversations with the players, coaches, and personalities who make our volleyball community special.
