The Monitor’s Henry Miller talks with McAllen High first-year head volleyball coach Michael Smith about growing up in Georgia, his love for volleyball and the upcoming Poundfest Tournament. They also cover the importance of having big hitters as a preview to a story coming in Sunday’s edition of The Monitor and on RGVSports.com. Finally they talk about a southeastern delicacy — boiled peanuts and a life-changing food for coach Smith.

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