Hoos Hittin' It: The UVa. Volleyball Podcast

The Hoos are preparing to start the ACC season with a bang, going up against conference co-champion and nationally ranked Pitt. While the coaches are finalizing lineups after non-conference play, a couple of Hoo hitters are finding themselves more on defense than offense. And they say that's perfectly fine if it's what the team needs. Guests this week: Milla Ciprian, Tine Jarman, Alex Spencer and birthday girl Kelsey Miller.

The Wahoos are working to shake off two years of losing seasons as they start 2018 play. But even after a trio of tough matches on the road that left them winless in the opening tournament, the squad is encouraged by how far they've come.

After a grueling pre-season, the re-energized and reinvigorated Wahoo squad shows spark and promise in an exhibition match against James Madison University. But they face an early test in Iowa for a three-match tournament to open the fall season.

The Hoos are back in Mem Gym with an exhibition match against James Madison University. It's the culmination of months of grueling conditioning, think sessions on winning ways, and a deep committment to each other.

The Wahoos are trickling back to town, getting ready for the first official practice Aug. 7. Four new Hoos are on grounds early, taking some classes, working out in the gym, and teaching young players at the Cavalier Camps. We check in with the new players who reveal the excitement -- and the challenges -- of big transitions.

Dana and Mike catch up with the four new players planning moves to Charlottesville over the summer, including three first-years and a transfer student. Assistant Coach Nikki Dailey explains the recruiting process and the sales pitch she uses to get promising players to visit Virginia. And each of the new players share what they want their future teammates to know about them.

The spring season comes to a close as more Hoos endure injuries. For the players who stayed healthy, they got to break out of their traditional positions and try new things. All say they're better for it.

Halfway through the four-tournament spring season, the Hoos roster is thinned by injuries. But hurt or healthy, the Hoos say they've never been closer as a team. The grueling, boot-camp style spring conditioning has brought them together, because they need each other to get through it.

The 'Hoos are back in the gym and back on the court with a four-tournament spring season. They've been focusing on getting stronger both physically and mentally. But there's been some surprising developments behind the scenes. Three Hoos won't return to the squad.

After a challenging season comes to a close, the players hear from their most dedicated fans ... their parents. Grab a tissue for this one.