Welcome back! This week on Court Captains we’re talking about the week three PVF matches - five of the league teams played two matches. And, we got to see Vegas Thrill for their first two matches of the year.

We dive right into match analysis, talking through serve efficiency % (thanks PVF for updating your website!), a deep dive on legendary setter Alisha Glass Childress of the Thrill, why a team might switch out their setter, and front row pre-serve lineups.

Notable Timestamps

1:51 Match analysis starts

34:40 Player of the week predictions

36:10 Listener Q&A

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Welcome back! This week on Court Captains we’re talking about the week two PVF matches. We got to check out San Diego Mojo twice, against Atlanta Vibe and Omaha Supernovas.

In our Stats Corner this week, we chat through how the teams are measuring serve receive performance as well as what breakpoint means in volleyball terms. We still do not know what serve efficiency % is or how to calculate it, so don't ask us! 

Then we discuss the two matches from the week. Nikki establishes herself as a Mojo apologist/hopeful, Ian doubles down as a de la Cruz stan, and Kelly gives her recs on mid-game blocking adjustments.

Notable Timestamps

Stats Corner: 3:05

PVF Announcements: 14:50

Match Discussions: 19:00

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Welcome back! For our second episode we’re talking about opening Pro Volleyball Federation week observations - we saw two thrillers and a sweep!

5 out of the 7 teams played their first matches this week. First we chat through what we’re seeing in these arenas and some of the rules and regulations the league is implementing. We give a breakdown of some common stats you’ll want to know, and then talk about each of the three matches that took place during the ~inaugural~ week of the season.

And yes, the pun was intended.

Timestamps:

Volleyball Stats Explanation: 12:14

Match Discussions: 28:00

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Welcome to Court Captains: A Volleyball Podcast! For our first episode we’re telling you: what is the PVF and who the hell are we? TLDL: the PVF is the Pro Volleyball Federation - a new women’s professional volleyball league in the US. With this podcast we are planning to bring you weekly episodes reviewing the action of the PVF. We’ll bring our takes (they’ll be various temperatures), our opinions (we typically have many), and our feelings (also many).

This week we go through some history of women’s professional volleyball and how we got here, followed by some detail on how the PVF was created and who’s behind it. We’ll also do a bit of a preview of the teams and what you can expect!

We’re so excited for this season! Hope you come along with us.

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