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By Abby Benton
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent news in NCAA volleyball, including the end of South Dakota State's undefeated season, Utah's milestone win, and Kansas State's upset over TCU. The episode also delves into the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists, highlighting standout players and potential winners. Finally, Abby shares insights on the 2024 Signing Day, focusing on high-profile recruits joining programs outside the top 25, emphasizing the future of these teams.
NCAA volleyball, AVCA, National Player of the Year, Signing Day, volleyball news
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent volleyball news, including coaching changes, inspiring player stories, and the newly released PVF schedule. She highlights major upsets in college volleyball and delves into the topic of pace of play, comparing current game dynamics to those of the past
Chapters
00:00 Volleyball News Roundup
08:17 Inspiring Undersized Players
14:27 Major Upsets in College Volleyball
20:08 Pace of Play in Volleyball
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent NCAA volleyball matchups, highlighting key performances and teams. She also delves into the top four volleyball dynasties in NCAA history, providing insights into their achievements and impact on the sport. The episode concludes with Abby's thoughts on the future of volleyball dynasties and listener engagement.
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NCAA volleyball, matchups, volleyball dynasties, Penn State, Wisconsin, Big 12, volleyball news
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the impact of AI on volleyball, recent match highlights, and insights into the upcoming Volleyball Mag super 16 media poll. She emphasizes the impressive performances of teams like Pitt and Louisville, highlights key player returns, and shares exciting statistics from the NCAA volleyball scene. The episode concludes with an engaging interview with Amy Angelos from Ball Time, focusing on how technology is shaping the future of volleyball.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Volleyball Takes and AI Impact
01:08 Recap of Recent Volleyball Matches
04:29 Volleyball Rankings and Polling Insights
06:05 Highlighting Key Players and Teams
07:58 Interview with Amy Angelos of Ball Time
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In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the start of the college volleyball season and highlights some of the top teams and matches. She talks about the Women's College Volleyball Showcase and the impressive performances of Stanford and Minnesota. Abby also analyzes the consistency of Stanford, the struggles of Texas, the improvements of Wisconsin, and the potential of Penn State. She mentions some upsets, such as SMU defeating Nebraska and USF defeating Florida. Abby shares her thoughts on the new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting the ball over the net as an attack.
Key Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Start of the College Volleyball Season
03:30 Stanford and Minnesota's Performances
07:33 Struggles for Texas and Wisconsin
11:10 The Two Liberos Rule
17:58 Notable Upsets: SMU and USF
28:59 New Rules and Trends
college volleyball, start of season, Women's College Volleyball Showcase, top teams, upsets, Stanford, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin, Penn State, SMU, Nebraska, USF, Florida, Louisville, Pitt, Creighton, USC, Dayton, Ohio State, new rules, two liberos, setting over the net
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In this episode, Abby interviews Emily Ehman, a Big Ten volleyball analyst, about her background and volleyball hot takes. They discuss the Volleyball Nations League, the performance of the US women's national team in the Olympics, and upcoming college volleyball matchups. They also share their predictions for the first serve showcase and the women's college volleyball showcase. The conversation covered various topics related to Big Ten volleyball, including team dynamics, player rankings, and the growth of the sport. The principal themes include team analysis, player recognition, and the impact of media coverage on the sport. The conversation also highlighted the excitement surrounding new matchups in the Big Ten and the difficulty of creating player rankings. Overall, the conversation emphasized the passion and engagement of volleyball fans and the importance of conversation in growing the sport.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Volleyball Hot Takes
06:18 Recapping Emily's Busy Summer
12:51 Previewing the First Serve Showcase and Women's College Volleyball Showcase1
9:18 Predictions for the Showcase Matches
24:57 Teams to Watch This Season
30:42 Uncertainties and Talent: The Wisconsin Badgers
34:54 Exciting Matchups with Big Ten Expansion
40:23 The Challenges of Creating a Top 20 List
46:04 Conversation and Engagement in Growing the Sport
51:09 The Growing Recognition and Media Coverage of Volleyball
volleyball, analyst, Big Ten, Volleyball Nations League, Olympics, college volleyball, first serve showcase, women's college volleyball showcase, Big Ten volleyball, team analysis, player recognition, media coverage, new matchups, player rankings, passion, engagement, conversation
Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! Today we are recapping the USA volleyball teams (mainly the women's) at the 2024 Olympics! Both teams impressed by earning medals, and we saw some absolutely phenomenal volleyball!
In the second part of the episode, we'll shift our focus to college volleyball media days. This is absolutely one of my favorite parts of the college volleyball season, where we get to see a first-look at the team practices, new uniforms, and in some cases new courts.
Tune in for a great show, and stay tuned for a special guest in a future episode 👀
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Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host, Abby, and today we're diving into the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We'll be discussing everything from the women's national team to the tough competition and promising young players in this year's games. Get ready to hear about the thrill of beach volleyball with the iconic Eiffel Tower backdrop, and the medal chances for American women's beach volleyball pairs.
In the second part of the episode, we'll shift our focus to volleyball tryouts. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, I've got some valuable tips to help you make a great impression at tryouts. From arriving early and being respectful to showing your coachability, these insights will give you the edge you need to succeed.
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Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host Abby, and I'm thrilled to dive back into the world of volleyball after a short break. I share my experiences working with My Volley Box, discuss the June 15th commitments, and compare AAU Nationals
Sorry this episode is a little choppy...
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into my top 10 biggest impact freshmen going into the 2024 NCAA volleyball season.
Have a flaming volleyball hot take? Click the link below to submit your voiceover! Use the following prompt:
"My name is (first name), I'm from (hometown), and my biggest volleyball hot take is (your hot take)."
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