The USA Volleyball Show

In episode 123, we welcome the Out of System founders, Joe and Gage Worsley (14:15- 1:11:05) to the show! They chat about their backgrounds in volleyball, competing together through their careers, their business Out of System and the current tour they're on, OOS at this year's USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship in Minneapolis and so much more! 

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In this episode, we are LIVE(ish) in Denver at the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. We are talking all things Opens and how volleyball is a lifelong sport. We sit down with 3 great guests: men’s 60+ division athlete Steve Vrebalovich, New England Region Commissioner Dave Peixoto and women’s A division athlete Carter Kennedy. They share about their experiences at Opens and so much more! If you’re interested in competing at Opens, this is the episode for you. 

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In episode 121, we have another legendary guest joining us. We're excited to welcome three-time Paralympic medalist Kari Ortiz to the show (15:09 - 1:09:52). Kari talks about coming back from retirement and her the love of the game. She also shares how she was introduced to the game, her career, a few Paralympic memories and so much more!

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In this episode, we're "reunited and it feels so good!" Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin are back and catching up on everything they've been doing. Then, we have welcome three-time Olympian, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Lindsey Berg (26:17 - 1:17:21) to the show. We congratulate her on her upcoming induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame, and she shares what that honor means to her and talks about her volleyball career. Lindsey also shares how she found her love for volleyball again while playing overseas in Italy and so much more!

Don't miss your chance to be a part of a special night honoring volleyball's finest! Get your tickets to the 2025 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame May 21 in Denver: go.usav.org/HOF25

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In this episode, Clarence is out traveling, so Stephen and Sevrin catch up on what’s new including the latest podium finishes from our Beach National Team pairs. A volleyball GOAT has entered the chat… five-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings joins (15:39 - 53:21) the pod to reflect on recently being named a finalist for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame and her induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame later in May. She also talks about growing the sport, watching her kids fall in love with volleyball, the pro volleyball boom in the U.S., including her involvements with the newly announced, Major League Volleyball, and so much more! 

The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony comes to Denver on May 21st. Witness the induction of the newest legends. Secure your tickets at go.usav.org/HOF25. That's go.usav.org/HOF25

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In episode 118, we're excited to welcome Beach National Team member Evan Cory to the pod (12:43 - 53:31). Evan shares his volleyball journey, including finally being named to the U.S. Beach National Team this year. He also talks about the partners he's played with, including Tri Bourne and Alison Cerutti aka the Mammoth from Brazil, what he's learned from all his partnerships and so much more!

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In episode 117, Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin talk about what's new, including the Beach Pro Tour in full swing. In the final backlog conversation from the AVCA Convention, newly appointed Bayou Region Commissioner Angelle Simms joined the podcast crew to share her volleyball journey including her time as an official (14:30 - 42:10). She also talks about her first year as Region Commissioner, successes she's seen so far and more.

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In episode 116, the hosts are back at full strength and Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin all catch up from the events they've been at including: U.S. Women's National Team Open Program, Sunshine Classic Girls National Qualifier and Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series. Back in December at the AVCA Convention, Great Lakes Region CEO and Commissioner Dan Ames (23:03 - 1:04:54) joined the podcast to talk with Clarence and Stephen about his volleyball background, how to got into his current role, successes he's seen in his Region and much more. 

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In episode 115, Stephen is flying solo. He welcomes PVF Atlanta Vibe opposite Merritt Beason (6:17 - 34:52). Merritt talks about what it's like playing professionally in the United States and making the All-Star roster in her first season. She also shares about her time on the U21 and U.S. Women's National Team. Merritt has great stories about her volleyball journey and talks about what she learned as a player at Nebraska. This is a great conversation leading into this PVF All-Star Weekend! 

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In episode 114, we were LIVE(ish) from the 2024 AVCA Convention and welcomed 2-time Olympic medalist and 5-time Olympian Danielle Scott (14:21 - 51:09). Danielle talks about the inaugural League One Volleyball season and also shares her Olympic experiences and how she was introduced to the game. Finally, what's the Heart-to-Heart Connection? Danielle explains it to us, just in time for Valentine's Day. Also, we've got another men's college roundup to share.

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