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By Dan Meske
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The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.
Dr. Jamie Gordon, the CEO of the AVCA, shares his unique journey from being a volleyball coach to an athletic director and now leading the AVCA. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of establishing a beach volleyball program at Moorhead State, the impact of beach volleyball on indoor performance, and the intricacies of navigating the athletic director role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Gordon also addresses the current state of volleyball amidst NCAA changes and the future of men's volleyball. Later, Jaime and Dan discuss the evolving landscape of college sports, particularly volleyball, touching on funding challenges, innovations in gameplay and broadcasting, and the importance of recognizing high school talent. They explore the implications of Title IX, the need for standardizing different aspects of the gam, and the potential for rule changes to enhance the game. The conversation also highlights the AVCA's initiatives to elevate high school volleyball and improve the overall experience for players and fans alike.
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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jamie Gordon
02:08 Journey into Volleyball Coaching
05:01 Navigating Self-Representation in Coaching Negotiations / Lessons as an A.D.
39:29 Transitioning to Leadership: Jaime's Journey to CEO
42:36 The Impact of NCAA Changes on Volleyball
49:27 Innovations in Volleyball: The First Serve Showcase
56:06 The Ball Dilemma: Standardization in Volleyball
59:48 Enhancing Game Flow and Pace of Play
01:01:11 Improving Broadcast Experience and Viewer Engagement
01:06:13 Innovations in High School Volleyball
01:15:14 Elevating the Game: AVCA's Role and Future Directions
Thanks to our Sponsor BALLTIME!!!
Dan and John are back together to talk about all things Louisville and Purdue Volleyball!!! Get an inside peak into the inner workings of two top teams from two top conferences as Dan and John go into pre season scheduling, understanding rankings, match prep, and in match stories!!!
03:14 Preseason Insights and Tournament Formats
06:14 Analyzing Rankings and RPI Dynamics
09:17 Blocking Strategies and Player Development
12:07 Coaching Preparation and Game Strategy
18:05 Yellow Card Experiences for Dan and John
Thanks to our sponsor BALLTIME!!!
The CEO of the Pro Volleyball Federation, Jen Spicher, stops by the podcast to chat about the success of the PVFs first year, goals for year 2, and insights into the world of a college athlete turned CEO!!!
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02:52 Jen Spicher's Volleyball Journey
05:12 Transitioning from Athlete to CEO
08:17 Building Relationships in Volleyball
10:31 The Need for a Pro League
12:20 Recruiting Players for the PVF
16:25 Overcoming Skepticism in the Volleyball Community
20:18 Recruiting Strategies and Player Relations
23:33 Importance of Medical Care for Athletes
26:15 Enhancing the Game Experience
28:25 Innovations in Officiating and Game Flow
29:48 The Thrill of Competition and Challenges in Volleyball
32:58 Innovations in Pro Volleyball: The Draft and Player Trades
41:56 Goals and Aspirations for Year Two of the League
46:13 A Day in the Life of a CEO in Sports
50:00 Leadership Insights and Closing Thoughts
Big thanks to our presenting sponsor BALLTIME!!!
NFL Super Bowl Champ and current UAB football head coach Trent Dilfer stops by the podcast to discuss his experiences raising three D1 college volleyball setters! Trent’s journey as a parent is chock full of life lessons and fantastic suggestions for parents of youth athletes!!!!
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00:00 Transitioning to Club Volleyball and Lessons Learned
06:19 Lessons from Failures and the Importance of Controllable Factors
08:36 The Continued Relevance of the EEAF Approach
09:00 Navigating the Youth Athletics Decision-Making Process
16:24 The Importance of Communication and Trust in Recruiting
24:32 The 'Coach's Hat': Balancing Support and Coaching
33:02 The Value of Resilience and Grit in Sports
37:24 The Importance of Transparency and Honesty in Recruiting
41:23 The Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process
44:46 The Significance of Intrinsic Motivation and Grit in Athletes
57:08 Focusing on What You're Already Great At
Thanks to our sponsor BALLTIME!
Lipscomb University Head Volleyball Coach Brandon Rosenthal joins the podcast just before the start of the 2024 NCAA Volleyball season!!! Brandon's journey is as unique as it is entertaining as we touch on Lipscomb's build over the last 23+ years both on and off the court!!!
00:00 Introduction and AVCA Showcase
02:49 The Impact of Technology on Volleyball
05:08 Brandon's Journey Hollywood Auditions to Volleyball Coach
08:09 Coaching Attire and the COVID-19 Pandemic
11:58 The Art of Hiring Coaches
19:31 The Power of Networking in Coaching
27:58 Coaching Transparency and Collaboration
30:07 The Changing Landscape of Coaching
35:58 Potential for Increased Parity
41:48 Making Women's Volleyball More Marketable for TV
57:36 Challenges of Attracting Casual Fans
01:07:11 Success of Lipscomb University's Volleyball Program
01:10:31 Unique Strategies for Player Development
01:14:02 The Role of Social Media in Promoting Volleyball
Thanks to our sponsor Balltime!!!
Dan and John are recording LIVE today on their lunch break of the LOVB coaches clinic. We start with a recap of the greatest drill ever demo'ed at a coaches clinic and finish with our thoughts on Olympic Volleyball heading into the medal rounds!
00:20- The greatest drill ever
02:00- Men's Indoor Olympic recap
12:00- Women's Indoor Olympic recap
19:00- Listener questions
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Dan and John discuss how their camp seasons went, the impact of new NCAA rules mandating roster limits, and everything Olympic Volleyball!!!
00:00 Introduction and Partnership with Balltime
02:00 Recap of Camp Season
09:00 Changes in Roster Limits and Scholarships in NCAA
18:00 Ranking Volleyball Olympic Events Based on Entertainment Value
25:00 Men's Olympic Preview
40:00 Women's Olympic Preview
51:00 Final Olympic Thoughts
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June 15th is the OFFICIAL start of recruiting for players heading into their Junior year. With that in mind, John and Dan opened up the instagram page for your questions on all things recruiting!!! We cover initial phone calls, what coaches look for, coaches pet peeves, and so much more!!!
2x NCAA All-American Anna Hall joins us to talk about her journey from humble beginnings in Laurens, South Carolina to a shot with Team USA!!!
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Thanks to John Baylor for our intro/outro. Support him @ www.ontocollege.com
Thanks to Tiff Emery for our cover art. Support her @ www.artisanempire.com
Thanks to our presenting sponsor The American Volleyball Network (@avb_network)
3-Time Conference USA Setter of the Year and 2-Time AVCA Honorable mention All-American Carly Graham joins us to talk about being "under-recruited", memories from her stellar college career, and the inner thoughts of elite setters in big moments! As an added BONUS, co-host (and former coach of Carly's) John Klanac is back!!!
If you enjoy the show, please shoot us some feedback and a 5-STAR review on Apple Podcasts:
STAY CONNECTED WITH US:
Thanks to John Baylor for our intro/outro. Support him @ www.ontocollege.com
Thanks to Tiff Emery for our cover art. Support her @ www.artisanempire.com
Thanks to our presenting sponsor The American Volleyball Network (@avb_network)
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