Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!

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Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities! episodes

February 02, 2025 All BIG EAST Team! This is Erin Jones' volleyball story!
All-BIG EAST Team!
Meet Erin Jones from St. John's University.
As a Sophomore (2023): Played in 128 sets and started in all 35 of the Red Storm’s matches... Unanimous All-BIG EAST Team selection… named to the AVCA East Coast All-Region Team… tabbed as the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 16… selected to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll three times… led the Red Storm with 508 points, 3.97 points per set, 446 kills and 3.48 kills per set… ranked second on the team with 273 assists, 259 digs and 29 aces… compiled 56 total blocks… recorded the first triple double in program history with a career-high 22 kills and 26 points against Marquette (Oct.14)… totaled 13 double-doubles throughout the season… earned a season-high 25 assists in the team’s opening game against Ole Miss (Aug. 25).
As a Freshman (2022): Appeared in 63 sets across 27 matches... notched her first career double-double with 23 assists and 11 kills on Oct. 28 against Xavier... tallied two double-doubles on the season... led the team in assists (27) against Seton Hall on Nov. 2... tabbed to BIG EAST All-Academic Team... served multiple roles on the team recording double-digit totals in digs, kills and assists 11 times in nine different contests.
Prior to St. John’s: Two-time captain of the La Cueva High School Varsity Volleyball Team… won three consecutive state championships with the team… named to the AVCA All-American watch list… finalist for Gatorade Player of the Year… tabbed the best player in New Mexico by MaxPreps… two-time All-State First Team member… named District II Player of the Year
Off The Court: Daughter of Jamie and Derrick Jones… siblings are Natalie and Allison Jones… expected major is biology.
46 min
January 23, 2025 Inside the Northeast Volleyball Club with one of the founders, Cat Dailey Minyard
Girls 15.1 Head Coach, NEVBC FounderAfter a decorated playing career, co-founder and director Cat Dailey Minyard is passing along her volleyball expertise to the next generation of athletes in the Northeast. Cat has previously been an assistant coach for her alma mater, Yale University, as well as Amherst College. She is now the ESPN+ broadcast analyst for the Yale women's volleyball home matches. She is also a Lead Coach for Gold Medal Squared, the leaders in volleyball coaches' education and training, and has presented at the AVCA Convention on the topics of college recruiting and club management. Before founding Northeast Volleyball Club with her husband Garrett, Cat played professional volleyball in the Italian Serie A league for Volley Millenium Brescia, leading her team to a 25-7 record and winning the 2018 Italian A2 Championship. Before Italy, Cat completed her master’s degree in Entrepreneurship at Durham University in the U.K., while also leading Durham to two national championships and capturing league MVP honors.Originally from Southern California, Cat was a Top 20 college recruit nationally after competing at the highest level of club volleyball with Laguna Beach Volleyball Club. She played for Cal Berkeley for two years, including an NCAA Final Four appearance in 2007, before transferring to Yale. At Yale, Cat was the unanimous selection for the 2008 Ivy League MVP and an AVCA All-Region honoree, and she led the team to an NCAA tournament postseason win over Ohio.As a coach, Cat specializes in developing athletes with a high “volleyball IQ” who understand how the game works at the highest levels. At Northeast, Cat guides the NEVBC Directors and has served as Head Coach at the U12, U14, U15, U16, and U17 Girls levels, as well as assistant coaching in the Boys Club program. Cat is also the NEVBC Director of College Recruiting, where her goal is to find the right fit for all Northeast athletes who want to play after high school. In that role, Cat has helped over 60 NEVBC athletes go on to play in college since 2018 at all levels, from the ACC to the Patriot League to the NESCAC.
1 hr 22 min
January 14, 2025 Inside the Northeast Volleyball Club with one of the founders, Garrett Minyard
Meet Garrett Minyard, co-founder and club director, of the Northeast Volleyball Club, in Connecticut. Before starting Northeast Volleyball Club, Coach Garrett spent a year in Italy as a coach in the Italian Serie A2 league. During that time, Garrett helped Volley Millenium Brescia capture a national championship and learned the ins and outs of professional team management. Before Italy, he earned his master’s degree in Human Resource Management at Durham University in the U.K., while also acting as the head coach for Team Durham Men's Volleyball. Garrett also assisted Team Durham Women's Volleyball who secured both the University and National league titles that season.
Garrett is originally from Long Island and played Division I men's volleyball for Sacred Heart University, where he was named Team Captain for both the 2012 and 2013 seasons. He never stopped coaching during his college career, working at local clubs and high schools. After graduation, Garrett began coaching full time for CPAC Volleyball Club under his mentor Danny Goncalves, the now Head Coach at Division I NJIT. Garrett then took the reins as Club Director, leading the club for two very successful seasons before moving overseas.
In addition to his on-court achievements, Garrett has earned significant recognition in the volleyball community. In 2019, he was named to the prestigious AVCA 30-Under-30 list, an honor awarded to rising stars in the coaching world. A year later, in 2020, he received the AVCA Innovation Award, acknowledging his forward-thinking contributions to the sport.

As a coach, Garrett focuses on developing young athletes into leaders on and off the court and teaching athletes how to compete at the highest levels. Always a student of the game, his technical knowledge and ability to help athletes get better is unparalleled. Garrett leads NEVBC's coaches training and curriculum development, and he also leads all practice planning for our club teams.
In addition to his roles at NEVBC, Garrett is also a Head Coach for Gold Medal Squared (the leaders in volleyball coaches' education and training), and the Volunteer Assistant Coach for NJIT Men's Volleyball in Newark, NJ.
1 hr 17 min
January 03, 2025 Meet the man behind the Art of Jumping - Tyler Ray
Meet Tyler Ray, The Jump Guy,! He is a Jump Technique Specialist, former Professional Dunker, and the man behind the Art of Jumping. He dives into jumping as it relates to volleyball and and his journey as an athlete and trainer.

Tyler Ray aka. The Jump Guy is an esteemed professional with an extensive background in physical education and a specialization in dynamic movement, which includes the intricate art of jumping. With two decades of experience coaching athletes and students of all ages and a background as a professional dunker and track and field athlete with a 48-inch vertical, Tyler has honed his expertise in biomechanics, strength training, and kinetic performance. His innovative techniques and commitment to understanding the physics of human movement have helped countless individuals enhance their jumping abilities and overall athletic performance.

1 hr 9 min
December 23, 2024 Elevating Women’s Volleyball: Team Canada coach Shannon Winzer’s Inspirational Story
Meet Shannon Winzer, the head coach of Team Canada’s women’s volleyball team and a trailblazer in the sport. As the only female head coach at the elite international level, Shannon’s journey is one of perseverance, passion, and breaking barriers. In this video, Shannon shares her inspiring story—from her roots as a player to leading Canada on the world stage. Discover her vision for the team, her approach to building a competitive squad, and what it takes to pave the way for future generations of female leaders in sports. Don’t miss this look at one of volleyball’s most influential figures!
1 hr 23 min
December 12, 2024 2 time Olympian TEAM USA Volleyball Setter Kawika Shoji
Meet Kawika Shoji - national champion and player of the year honors, two-time Olympian earning him a bronze medal and captainship, a position on the board of USA Volleyball, 12-year professional volleyball career, and more. Kawika talks about his days playing for USA and pro along with life after being a pro.
Kawika shares some great advice and some great stories from his playing days
59 min
December 05, 2024 Meet WNBA sensation, 5th pick in the 2024 draft and OHIO STATE alum, Jacy Sheldon
Meet Jacy Sheldon a professional basketball player who gained recognition for her exceptional skills and contributions to the sport during her college career at Ohio State University.
College Career
Sheldon played for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where she became a standout guard known for her scoring, leadership, and defensive prowess.
She consistently ranked among the top players on her team, contributing significantly to their success in the Big Ten Conference.
Sheldon’s playing style is characterized by her quickness, court vision, and ability to score in clutch moments.
Achievements
She has been recognized with various honors throughout her collegiate career, including All-Big Ten selections.
Her performances in key games helped elevate Ohio State’s status in national women’s basketball rankings.
Transition to Professional Basketball
After completing her college career, Sheldon pursued opportunities in professional basketball, including entering the WNBA draft.
Playing Style
Jacy is known for her two-way game, excelling both offensively and defensively.
Her versatility allows her to contribute as a scorer, playmaker, and defender.
Off the Court
Sheldon is often praised for her leadership and work ethic, making her a role model for young athletes.
35 min
November 20, 2024 Meet Team Canada's Men's Volleyball Libero, Justin Lui
Canadian Olympian, Professional Volleyball Player, Developmental Coach, this is Justin Lui!
He is an Olympic athlete, competing with the Canadian Men's National Indoor Volleyball team and playing professionally in Czechia.
He started volleyball when he was 12 years old and immediately fell in love with the sport. It was all he ever wanted to do. Throughout his club volleyball career, he played with Durham Attack Volleyball Club, before going to continue to his education and his volleyball career at Stanford University, graduating in the spring of 2023. Now, for the past three years, he has been competing with the Canadian Men's National Indoor Volleyball team, for which he recently competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
1 hr 8 min
November 14, 2024 1st Canadian in the LOVB volleyball league and part of Team Canada - Vicky Savard!
Vicky is an outside hitter from Jonquière, Quebec, Canada, who earned her spot on the Canadian Women’s National Team at age 28. She helped Canada win two bronze medals at the NORCECA Championships and competed in three VNL tournaments. During her eight-year club career, she’s won five domestic titles, three of which came with Minis Arluy VB Logroño in 2019 when she led the squad to Spanish Cup, Supercup and Liga Iberdrola championships. She was also named Best Outside Hitter of the Liga Iberdrola that season.
1 hr 15 min
November 14, 2024 The Rise of Kelly Hunter: A Husker Legend’s Volleyball Journey
Kelly Hunter, a three-time Husker All-American and two-time national champion, was promoted to assistant coach on Dec. 22, 2021. Hunter previously spent three seasons on the Husker staff as a graduate assistant (2019) and a volunteer coach (2020-21). She also served as an interim assistant coach from January to August of 2020. Overall, Hunter has spent 10 of the last 11 seasons with the Husker program as either a player (2013-17) or coach (2019-23). In those 10 seasons, Nebraska has posted a top-10 finish every year, winning two national championships, playing in four NCAA Finals and making five trips to the final four.Primarily working with Nebraska’s setters, Hunter helped freshman Bergen Reilly earn Big Ten Setter of the Year and AVCA All-America Second Team honors in 2023 as the Huskers won the Big Ten title and reached the NCAA Championship match. Reilly was the first freshman to win Big Ten Setter of the Year since the award originated in 2012, and she led all Big Ten setters with 10.51 assists per set.As a volunteer coach in 2021, Hunter helped Nebraska finish as the national runner-up. The Huskers finished with a No. 2 final ranking after a memorable run to the National Championship match as the No. 10 seed. In her first season as a volunteer coach in 2020, Hunter and the Huskers had their season disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic postponed the season until the spring and despite a limited Big Ten-only schedule, the Huskers made an NCAA Regional Final. Hunter was a graduate assistant coach for the Huskers in the 2019 season following a professional playing career overseas.Hunter was named a first-team AVCA All-American, the Big Ten Setter of the Year and an All-Big Ten selection for the second time in her career following her 2017 senior season. She received numerous honors from volleyball publications, including National Player of the Year and All-America first-team honors from PrepVolleyball.com and VolleyMob.com. Hunter was also named co-Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Championship with teammate Mikaela Foecke after the Huskers beat Florida in the national title match in 2017.The Papillion, Neb., native earned CoSIDA Academic All-District first-team accolades and was named a semifinalist for the Senior CLASS Award. She ended her career with 4,125 assists, the second-most in Husker history, and she totaled 699 career postseason assists, the highest total in school history. Hunter finished her career with a 16-1 record in the NCAA Tournament as Nebraska’s starting setter, posting the most wins and highest postseason winning percentage by a starting setter in Husker history.Hunter earned her bachelor’s degree in management and marketing in May 2017. She graduated with her master’s degree in the arts of business administration from Nebraska in December 2019.
56 min