On this week’s episode of The Kelly Sheffield Show, Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield breaks down the Badgers’ 1-3 start to the season and what needs to change as the team looks to get back on track. He shares what he’s seeing from his team through the first four matches and where the biggest improvements need to come.

Plus, 16-year-old freshman Decelise Champion officially joins the Badgers this week. Coach Sheffield gives us a look at what her first few days with the program will be like, and it’s a schedule you might not expect for one of the youngest players in college volleyball.

We also open it up to Badger fans with a wide range of questions for Coach Sheffield about the team, the season and what lies ahead.

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On this week’s podcast, I share my thoughts on Wisconsin volleyball’s 1-3 start and what I’ve seen from the Badgers through the opening stretch of the season. I also look at the addition of 16-year-old Decelise Champion and what her arrival could mean for Wisconsin, both now and in the long run.

You’ll also hear a clip from this week’s Kelly Sheffield Show as Coach Sheffield gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what Champion’s first few days on campus and with the team will be like as she begins her college career.

Plus, I bring you interviews with Charlie Fuerbringer, Kristen Simon and Isabelle Hoppe as we hear directly from the Badgers during the early part of the 2026 season.

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On this week’s episode of The Kelly Sheffield Show, Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield breaks down the in-game adjustments some of the Badgers’ new players were asked to make and how they responded when put to the test.

We also look ahead to a huge stretch for Wisconsin with two Top-5 opponents in Stanford and Pitt. Coach Sheffield previews the challenges those teams present and what he wants to see from the Badgers against some of the best competition in the country.

Plus, we dive into the numbers behind Wisconsin’s serving as Kelly explains which serving metrics his coaching staff values most and what those numbers tell them beyond simply counting aces and errors.

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On this edition of The Kelly Sheffield Show, Wisconsin volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield recaps the Badgers’ exhibition match against Butler and shares what he liked most from his team’s performance as they get ready for the start of the 2026 season.

We also preview a huge opening weekend for #6 Wisconsin, including an early-season showdown with #3 Kentucky. Coach Sheffield breaks down what the Badgers can expect from the Wildcats and what he’ll be looking for when two of the nation’s top teams meet.

Plus, this week’s fan questions come with a twist as Coach Sheffield answers questions from a Nebraska announcer and a Division I college head coach.

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On this edition of The Kelly Sheffield Show, Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield recaps the Alumni Match as the 2026 Badgers got their first taste of competition this season. Coach Sheffield shares what stood out to him, what he learned about his team, and where the Badgers go from here as they continue preparing for the season opener.

We also dive into the standout performance from freshman Audrey Flanagan and what Kelly saw from her in the first exhibition of the 2026 season.

Plus, we recap the experience at Big Ten Volleyball Media Day and some of the conversations surrounding Wisconsin and the conference heading into 2026.

The episode wraps up with questions from Badger fans!

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On this week's episode of The Kelly Sheffield Show, Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield previews the upcoming Alumni Match, where former Badger stars return to face the 2026 team. He discusses what makes the event special for the program and why it's an important part of building the team's culture.

We also talk about what Coach Sheffield is looking for from the Badgers during preseason practices and exhibition matches as they prepare for the season opener. From evaluating lineups to developing chemistry, he shares what matters most before the matches start counting.

The episode wraps up with fan questions covering a variety of topics as Coach Sheffield offers more insight into the team's preparation and expectations heading into the 2026 season.

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This conversation is part of ESPN Wisconsin’s Beyond the Game live panel series, recorded June 16 at One Social in Madison. The event featured an in-depth discussion with Wisconsin women’s basketball head coach Robin Pingeton and Milwaukee baseball coach Shaun Wegner about the challenges and opportunities facing college athletics today.

Coach Pingeton reflects on what it’s like being a coach in 2026 and how the profession has evolved since she first entered coaching. She shares her perspective on leadership, player relationships, and navigating the rapidly changing landscape of college sports.

Coach Wegner discusses leading Milwaukee through NCAA Tournament success, the realities of building and maintaining a roster in the Horizon League, and the lessons he’s learned as a head coach. Together, the two coaches provide a fascinating look at the modern college athletics environment.

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Wisconsin volleyball head coach Kelly Sheffield joins me for an offseason conversation as we discuss the Badgers’ spring season and what stood out to him as the team continues to prepare for the future.

We also talk about highly touted freshman Decelise Champion reclassifying and becoming eligible to play in 2026, what her addition could mean for the program, and how the coaching staff approaches integrating young talent into the roster.

Plus, Coach Sheffield breaks down Wisconsin’s challenging 2026 schedule, the opportunities that come with playing top competition, and what the NCAA’s proposed 5-in-5 rule could mean for roster construction and the future of college volleyball.

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This special podcast comes from Wisconsin volleyball’s end-of-season celebration for ESPN Madison, featuring a live Q&A with head coach Kelly Sheffield, Charlie Fuerbringer, Jaela Auguste, and Kristen Simon. Together, we look ahead to the 2026 season and take questions from the live audience.

Coach Sheffield shares his thoughts on when the Big Ten may start having a conference tournament, while Charlie Fuerbringer opens up about how lonely it felt returning from her shoulder injury. Kristen Simon discusses what it’s like being the only defensive specialist currently on the roster, and Jaela Auguste talks about her journey to Wisconsin after transferring from Florida.

Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield joins me to look ahead to the 2025 season, reflect on the loss to Kentucky, and break down the chaos that followed in the transfer portal.

He shares which transfer decisions surprised him including why Una Vajagić’s move caught him off guard and which ones he saw coming.

We also dive into Coach Sheffield’s thoughts on the transfer portal process as a whole, how it’s changing roster management across college volleyball, and what it means to re-recruit players already in your program.

It’s an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the modern landscape of the sport and what comes next for Wisconsin.

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