Hoos Hittin' It: The UVa. Volleyball Podcast

The Blue and Orange scrimmage revealed some crazy surprises but also some concerns the 'Hoos still need to work on as the season opens this weekend. Dana and Mike break down the scrimmage and talk to players Alex Spencer and Haley Fauntleroy.

With just a week before the anticipated season opener, Coach Aaron Smith, setter Jennifer Wineholt, and defensive specialists Jane Horner and Olivia Wolodkewitsch talk about the work they're doing -- and what work still needs to be done -- as the pre-season practices come to a close.

Dana and Mike each reveal three keys to success the Cavaliers will need to put a winning record in the books, and have a shot at a playoff spot. Time is running short to get the young squad ready for the pressure of a season-opening home tournament.

Six new players join the Wahoos in Mem Gym this season. Four are first-years and two are transfers. What kind of game do they bring to the Cavaliers, a team looking to greatly improve from last year's disappointing season? They've got just a few short weeks to mesh with the returning players before the season opens with high expectations.

The University of Virginia Volleyball Team has a new head coach, a new assistant coach, and six new players. Will it be what's needed to move past last year's disappointing season? Get the Cavaliers to the conference playoffs? This first podcast looks at the gains and losses, and what the Wahoos need to do to reclaim the winning edge.