The Deep Corner

New York Legion (@teamlvc_vla) captain/team rep and VLA director of league development Chris Hosley (@c_hosley) joins the show to talk about three-peating collegiate national championships back in the day, Team LVC's origins, the birth of their iconic flamingo symbolism, and a lot more about the history and culture of the volleyball scene. Great chat with an awesome league figure.

Phoenix Ascension opposite Bryan Lewis (@bryan_lewisvb3) joins the show to talk hitting, serving, and high level volleyball mindset, plus his career and experiences from the college club level all the way to the VLA. Awesome interview.

VLA Director of Business and Event Operations Coley Pawlikowski (@coleypaw) joins the show to give crucial updates on the VLA schedule amidst the worldwide postponements/cancellations due to the coronavirus. We also chat about her Danish coaching experience, the VLA board's goals for this season and beyond, and why having a volleyball league run by volleyball people is such a great thing. Great episode at a critical time, don't miss it.

Chicago Icemen outside hitter Dan Starkey (@starkeyvolleyball) joins the show to talk about his unique journey to the professional volleyball level, including his path through college, time spent in the UK playing volleyball and getting a graduate degree, and his last second call to fly to Denmark to join a professional team this season. A really cool look into a rising star for the league.

Phoenix Ascension outside hitter/setter Joe Kauliakamoa (@joekauliakamoa) joins the show to talk about his unique and fascinating volleyball career. He's played with and against some big names, has a crazy setting resume, and decided to be a top caliber outside hitter in the VLA just for fun. Make sure to check out this look into one of the more interesting players in the league.

Also, go check out our instagram @vlavolleyball to see how you can get involved in the #VLAQuarantineChallenge!

SoCal Rising Tide middle blocker Matt August (@mattaugust_) joins the show amidst the worldwide coronavirus cancellations to talk about his volleyball career, his first professional season in the Czech Republic, his time with the US National Team, his nasty float serve, and more. Don't miss this great chat with a rising VLA star.

Chicago Icemen (@chicago_icemen_vla) captain/team rep and VLA Director of Player Relations Tim Falknor joins the show to chat about his unique volleyball background, what it takes to play at a high level, the Chicago volleyball scene, his Icemen squad and its origins, and much more. Don't miss this one.

Team Pineapple setter Pasquale Fiduccia (@squalefiduccia) joins the show to talk about joining a brand new collegiate program, his growth as a setter, learning under Lloy Ball, and much more. Great interview with a guy with a ton of personality.

Phoenix Ascension captain/team rep and VLA director of digital operations Vince Zanzucchi (@vzanzucchi10) joins the show from his Hawaiian vacation to talk about his team, our new Mikasa volleyball, preseason scrimmages, live streaming, and the league's digital strategy. Awesome interview.

Chicago Icemen opposite Griffin Shields (@griffin_shields) joins the show to talk about his college career, switching positions, recovering from injury, and wearing a very interesting set of jerseys while playing in Germany!