Best USA Volleyball Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 95: Creating Beach Champions featuring Scott Davenport 1:11:46

2d ago1:11:46

1:11:46

In episode 95, we sit down with USA Volleyball's Beach Development National Team Head Coach Scott Davenport (11:30 - 1:01:40). Scott talks about his background as a player and coach, shares his coaching philosophy, and reflects on the goals he has working with the U.S. A2 beach teams. He also gives us a sneak peak into the beach competition at the …

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The Nationals Journey: AAU Recap & USA Volleyball Nationals 41:56

8d ago41:56

41:56

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how young athletes handle the pressure of high-stakes competitions? Join us on the Nationals edition of the Cornerstone Athletics Podcast as we share our incredible experiences at the AAU Nationals in Orlando and gear up for the USAV Nationals in Dallas. Our 11s and 13s teams clinched second place in their divi…

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Kelsey Robinson Cook: The Indomitable Will of USA Volleyball's "Fireball" 1:31:38

23d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features another two-time indoor Olympian in Kelsey Robinson Cook, as well as a celeb appearance by her husband and good friend of the show, Brian Cook, who would have likely been an Olympian in his own right had he stayed healthy. This is such a fun episode, and Robin…

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Bulls Beat Saturday Special: Melanie Green Wins R&A Women's Amateur 7:19

1h ago7:19

7:19

What went down in Ireland Saturday with recently-graduated Bulls women's golfing great... well, we weren't going to wait until Wednesday to post something on it! Also news of the new Pitching Coach for Baseball, and a reported VERY interesting season opener for men's basketball.By South Florida Bulls

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Bulls Beat 6-26: Happy News for Jose, Multiple Sports; Sadly, Football Mourns Loss of Tiegan Martin 14:06

15h ago14:06

14:06

We love bringing you all the great things happening around USF athletics but sometimes life presents tragedy, and it hit the football team on Monday.By South Florida Bulls

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Race Walker Robyn Stevens Is Back On Track For Paris Olympics 27:41

16h ago27:41

27:41

Robyn Stevens walks faster than most people run and is on track to make her second Olympic Team. Stevens is the fastest female race walker in the country. Growing up in Vacaville, she said a high school track coach suggested she try race walking. Stevens did and instantly fell in love with the sport. "It's super technical it's what drew me to it," …

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Bojan Jankovic, new assistant coach for Women's Basketball, joins Darek 8:34

1d ago8:34

8:34

With 25 years of assistant coaching in college, along with national duties that include helping Serbia's women garner a Bronze medal in the Rio Olympics, the Bulls get an assistant with a reputation for helping to recruit international athletes - sounds like a perfect fit. From Wednesday's Bulls Beat.…

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Mark Paaluhi, and the revival of professional beach volleyball in Hermosa Beach 1:19:31

1d ago1:19:31

1:19:31

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Mark Paaluhi, the man who is currently keeping professional beach volleyball alive in Hermosa Beach. How? By running a city-held Hermosa Beach Open. When the city and the AVP couldn’t come to terms on an event in 2024, Paaluhi stepped up and has since taken th…

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Kelly Cheng: Beach volleyball’s mental health champion 20:42

2d ago20:42

20:42

Kelly Cheng, who has been open about her mental health challenges, started a mentorship program to help the next generation of beach volleyball players prioritize their mental health. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Kelly Cheng Jordan Cheng (Kelly’s husband and coach) Grace Hong (USC beach volleyball and Kelly’s mentee) See…

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Bulls Beat 6-21: Fernandez, Team USA roll; Schedule Sleuthing; Women's Tennis ITA Kickoff Draw 25:16

6d ago25:16

25:16

Friday's show a with some additional info at the front and back, namely women's tennis qualifying for the ITA Kickoff event for a second straight year, and some softball news. In between Darek has plenty including USF Hall of Famer Evelyne Viens being tabbed an Olympian for a second time (5-minute mark), more international news with Jose Fernandez …

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Ben O'Dea, Brad Fuller: Putting New Zealand Volleyball Back on the Map 1:31:38

9d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Ben O’Dea and Brad Fuller. They’re New Zealand’s top beach volleyball team, and will be competing in China this weekend for one last shot at an Olympic berth through the Asian Continental Cup. The O’Dea name has been synonymous with New Zealand beach volleybal…

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Best Of Amir Abdur-Rahim First Season Part 2 (FAU, AAC Title, Postseason) 35:23

9d ago35:23

35:23

The last 10 games of the season, simply, were historic.By South Florida Bulls

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Liz Plosser Takes Olympians From Grit To Glam 23:47

10d ago23:47

23:47

From grit to glam. Women's Health is celebrating female athletes with its first-ever Olympics issue. Liz Plosser is the editor-in-chief of Women's Health magazine. The July-August issue is a global celebration of women's sports and athletes and spans 10 editions of the magazine worldwide. "We really wanted to focus on women who would share their st…

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Bull Speed Ahead w/Michael Kelly 6-18: Thoughts on new coaches, construction, conferences! 27:54

10d ago27:54

27:54

With the previous two episodes serving to introduce the new Head Coaches for Women's Golf and Baseball, this time around Michael and host Darek Sharp set up shop for a full half hour of great updates around the athletic department. Included, Michael answers listeners' questions including those about the on-campus stadium and possibility the Bulls w…

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Jordan Chiles: Brown girls can excel at gymnastics 23:19

10d ago23:19

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Olympic silver medalist Jordan Chiles explains how the landscape has changed for women of color since she first started doing gymnastics — and what she’s doing to help with Brown Girls Do Gymnastics. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Jordan Chiles Margzetta Frazier (UCLA Gymnastics) Coach Derrin Moore (Founder, Brown Girls Do…

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Road to Paris: France Goes CLUTCH Mode in Continental Cup, and the Netherlands Gets "Bizarre" 15:43

10d ago15:43

15:43

On this episode of the Road to Paris, Travis Mewhirter breaks down the European Continental Cup -- a fancy way of saying Olympic trial -- where France's Arnaud Gauthier-Rat and Teo Rotar, and Julien Lyneel and Remi Bassereau went absolute clutch mode and clinched a second Olympic spot for the French men. Meanwhile, four young Dutch women, Brecht Pi…

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Mitch Hannahs Introductory Press Conference 25:12

14d ago25:12

25:12

The new Head Baseball Coach had plenty of praise for Lelo Prado, and plenty of what Bulls fans can look for as to the qualities of his teams - and its schedule.By South Florida Bulls

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AJ Newell Introductory Press Conference 8:50

14d ago8:50

8:50

The new Bulls Women's Golf Coach met with the media right after Coach Hannahs.By South Florida Bulls

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Hiding From The Sun While Searching For Gold With Keana Hunter 15:16

14d ago15:16

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Keana Hunter spends most of her day upside down, trying to avoid getting kicked in the head while hiding from the sun. And she wouldn't have it any other way. The 20-year-old first-time Olympian will represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics this summer. Team USA hasn't qualified in the Olympic artistic team event since 2008. It last medaled in the …

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Amir Abdur-Rahim with Darek on his new deal, coaching staff promotions/additions 17:35

14d ago17:35

17:35

Here's the full version of the interview, a portion of which aired Friday on Bulls Beat. And remember Bulls Nation: Relaaaaaxxx.By South Florida Bulls

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Jolene Shepardson With Darek on contract extension, volleyball's spring/summer activity 12:53

14d ago12:53

12:53

After leading the Bulls to their first postseason victories since 2003 - when she was a player for USF - Shepardson received a contract extension.By South Florida Bulls

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Finding Balance With Diver Katrina Young 15:31

15d ago15:31

15:31

Katrina Young has unfinished business and she wants to get it done in Paris. The two-time Olympic diver will compete in the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 17-23. She'll compete in both solo and synchronized events. Katrina grew up in the Pacific Northwest, graduated from the University of Florida with a music degree i…

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Master the Spike: Matey Kaziyski's Exclusive Secrets for Powerful Attacks💥 23:15

15d ago23:15

23:15

One of volleyball's greatest players, Matey Kaziyski, will reveal his secrets for successful attacks, including his thought process, strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.By Jiri Popelka

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Bulls Beat 6-12: Football picked 3rd, Coaching news galore, Rasheed Shines, Softball/Golf transfers 29:17

15d ago29:17

29:17

A LOT happened since last Friday's show, so Wednesday Darek gave his thoughts and a round-up on Mitch Hannahs being tabbed as baseball's leader, and Jolene Shepardson's extension as volleyball coach. The show begins with preseason football predictions that shine well on Alex Golesh's squad. After having his assistant salary pool restructured, Amir …

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Best Of Amir Abdur-Rahim First Season Part 1 (leading Up To FAU) 26:02

16d ago26:02

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LOTS of incredible highlights from the first season of Amir Abdur-Rahim as men's basketball Head Coach for the Bulls, sprinkled with memorable comments from the coach himself, in honor of the contract extension he received after the historic season. Note this leads up to the famous sellout game against FAU - a Part 2 beginning with highlights of th…

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April Ross, Alix Klineman, and the Last Dance of the A-Team 1:21:33

16d ago1:21:33

1:21:33

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features April Ross and Alix Klineman, one of the most successful teams in the world of the past five years and, of course, the gold medalists of the Tokyo Olympic Games. After winning gold in Tokyo, both began seeking the next major chapter of their lives: motherhood.…

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Lydia Jacoby: My battle with post-Olympic depression 22:00

16d ago22:00

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Lydia Jacoby, who unexpectedly became an Olympic champion as a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, opens up about her battle with post-Olympic depression. Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Lydia Jacoby Missy Franklin (6-time Olympic medalist) Carol Capitani (Texas women’s swimming and diving head coach) Dr. Michael Gervais (Psyc…

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Episode 94: Broadcasting in Volleyball featuring Emily Ehman 1:27:37

17d ago1:27:37

1:27:37

In episode 94, we talk volleyball and broadcasting with host, analyst and sports broadcaster Emily Ehman (10:12 - 1:18:49)! She is all over the volleyball scene: Athletes Unlimited, Big Ten Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, Pro Volleyball Federation to name a few. She is currently calling matches for Volleyball World at Volleyball Nations League. She shar…

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The Road to Nationals: Coach Steve's Blueprint for Athletic Excellence 42:54

18d ago42:54

42:54

Send us a Text Message. Ready to unlock the secrets of peak athletic performance? Join us on the Cornerstone Athletics Podcast as Coach Steve shares insights from our action-packed journey to nationals in Orlando. Discover the rigorous preparations and the incredible growth our athletes have experienced this season. We dive deep into the essence of…

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Bull Speed Ahead 6-11 Baseball Coach Mitch Hannahs; Discussing Abdur-Rahim, Shephardson extensions 44:41

17d ago44:41

44:41

Quite the full show! Michael introduces Bulls Nation to new Baseball Head Coach Mitch Hannahs. After the nearly half-hour conversation, Darek and Michael discuss some major news from the last week with Abdul Rasheed-Saminu wrapping up the 2023-24 sports season with a First Team All-American performance at the NCAA Track & Field Championships, and b…

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Road to Paris: Olympic Histories Written, Legacies Made, Records Broken 19:26

18d ago19:26

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This episode is brought to you by Aura! Use our link to get a free trial and help the show in a big way! On this episode of the Road to Paris, Travis Mewhirter breaks down the Ostrava Elite16, the final event of the Olympic qualifying period, where dreams were made, hearts were broken, history written, legacies etched into stone. On this episode, M…

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Bulls Beat 6-7: Abdir-Rahim Contract Extension, Track&Field Recap, Charlie Bradley honored 20:03

20d ago20:03

20:03

Note - this was Friday morning's show, after which Abdul Rasheed-Saminu wrapped up the Bulls 2023-24 season with a sensational performance, within an hour of each other posting 5th place in the 100-meter run, and then 3rd in the 200 meters. Darek wrapped up the first two days of action, after beginning the show with the big news of a contract exten…

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Bulls Beat 6-5: NCAA Track&Field Preview, OCS Groundbreaking, Softball/Volleyball AAC tourney news 21:05

22d ago21:05

21:05

Darek lays out Wednesday's schedule of events for track and field which has 12 competitors at the finals in Oregon, sets the date for groundbreaking on the future on-campus stadium, gives you updates to next year's softball and volleyball tournaments (Bulls will be hosting the former!) and sprinkles in plenty of other news.…

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New Women's Golf Head Coach AJ Newell with Michael Kelly - Bull Speed Ahead (6-4-24) 25:41

24d ago25:41

25:41

On the very same day the new leader for the Bulls women's golf program was announced, Michael was able to chat with the Tampa native! Get to know her upbringing and plans for South Florida as she succeeds Erika Brennan, who was recently named head coach at Georgia.By South Florida Bulls

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Road to Paris: What every team needs to do to qualify for the Olympics 21:25

25d ago21:25

21:25

This episode is brought to you by Aura! Use our link to get a free trial and help the show in a big way! This episode of the Road to Paris, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down the race to the Paris Olympic Games, is a breakdown and analysis after the Stare Jablonki Challenge. There remains just one event left: The Ostrava Elite16, which begins next …

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Bulls Beat 5-31: Football Kick Times; Softball to host AAC Tourney, Volleyball to Have One! 17:53

27d ago17:53

17:53

A quality of assortment of notes on Friday's program.By South Florida Bulls

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Track & Field's Devontie Archer, Zayquan Lincoln, Emmanuel Dasor With Darek 14:58

28d ago14:58

14:58

Two of the 12 members of the Bulls' NCAA Championships contingent, along with an assistant coach who has a pretty special relationship with HC Erik Jenkins. From Friday's Bulls Beat program.By South Florida Bulls

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Leading With Gratitude Is A Golden Strategy For Maggie Steffens 18:14

29d ago18:14

18:14

They say good things come in threes. Maggie Steffens hopes they come in fours. Steffens is the team captain for the U.S. Olympic Women's Water Polo Team. The team has won three straight Olympic gold medals. Winning a fourth would make history as no team, men's or women's, has won four straight gold medals. We caught up with Steffens and her team at…

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The Paradigm Shift - The Athletes 49:47

1M ago49:47

49:47

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why some young athletes thrive while others flounder under pressure? Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the Cornerstone Athletics Podcast, where we unravel the intricate dynamics between athletes, parents, and coaches. We take a deep dive into the paradigm shift happening in sports today, emphasizing th…

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Erik Shoji: Life as the Best Libero in the World 1:36:32

30d ago1:36:32

1:36:32

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, is a little shift from our typical beachy episodes. We’re going indoors, with one of the greatest liberos of all-time in Erik Shoji. In Paris, Erik will make his third Olympic roster, in search of his second Olympic medal (he won a bronze in 2016). We cover quite a bit…

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Who should you root for at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? 1:19

30d ago1:19

1:19

My New Favorite Olympian will introduce you to some of Team USA's most inspiring athletes and the causes they champion. New episodes hosted by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin and NBC's Zena Keita will drop June 12. And don't miss My New Favorite Paralympian beginning August 14! Watch the video version of the trailer HERE. See Privacy Poli…

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Episode 93: The Making of the Ultimate Beach Partner featuring Theo Brunner 1:03:24

1M ago1:03:24

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In this episode of The USA Volleyball Show, Stephen is flying solo as Clarence is in Columbus for Open National Championship. Stephen and guest host Sevrin Lavenstein then talked to U.S. Beach National Team athlete Theo Brunner (7:49 - 56:08). Theo shares all about his background from how he got into volleyball and how he was introduced to the nati…

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Road to Paris: Chase Budinger, Miles Evans on Verge of Qualifying; Dutch Race Gets Even Wilder 19:13

1M ago19:13

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This episode is brought to you by Aura! Use our link to get a 2-week free trial -- and even a free trial helps the show! This episode of the Road to Paris, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down the Olympic race to the Paris Games, follows the Espinho Elite16. Big congrats, first, to Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth who made a third straight final and took…

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45-Year-Old Bill May Makes History In Artistic Swimming 16:09

1M ago16:09

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35 years is a long time to wait for a dream. But Bill May says it's worth it. Bill was 10 years old when he started artistic swimming. He fell in love with the sport and dreamed of going to the Olympics. "Every time someone would tell me no, I'd say watch me. You're going to see me at the Olympic Games. You're going to tell me no and I'm going to s…

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Bulls Beat is back! 5-22 Show begins with Brennan headed to UGA, Track & Field to NCAA prelims 15:47

1M ago15:47

15:47

After an extended vacation Darek returns with a catch-up show, starting off with plenty of great Track & Field news including another conference title. Then, women's golf leader Erika Brennan to depart after seven incredible years. Recaps of both golf teams' NCAA regional performances as well.By South Florida Bulls

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Softball, Baseball Seasons Conclude; Mohl Relieved of Duties; MBB/WSoc Schedule News 19:01

1M ago19:01

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Part Two of Wednesday's return show centers around the conclusions of the season for softball and baseball, with Billy Mohl out after seven years leading the latter, plus big scheduling notes on the openers for women's soccer and men's basketball, and a few other nuggets.By South Florida Bulls

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Taylor Crabb, Taylor Sander, and the Bigger Mission of America's Most Popular Team 1:17:40

1M ago1:17:40

1:17:40

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features America’s most popular team: Taylor Crabb and Taylor Sander. A note: We recorded this interview before their win at AVP Huntington Beach, which, to us, actually makes this all the more interesting. Aside from being two of the best volleyball players on the pla…

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Beach Volleyball Duo Theo Brunner, Trevor Crabb on How To Get Along With Anyone 21:32

1M ago21:32

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A trip to Paris would be the ultimate revenge after getting dumped for Theo Brunner and Trevor Crabb. Both are veteran beach volleyball players and both got dumped last year by their prior partners. The timing couldn't have been worse. Crabb says it often takes three to four years of playing with a partner to create the kind of chemistry it takes t…

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Evan Cory is Playing Volleyball His Own Damn Way in 2024 1:27:28

1M ago1:27:28

1:27:28

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Evan Cory, one of the brightest talents on the AVP Tour and within the USA Volleyball system. Cory had an up-and-down 2023 season, one that was still more up than it was down, but his trajectory slowed, so he felt it was a failure. It certainly wasn’t – but he…

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Episode 92: The Unwritten Rule: Giving it All You've Got, featuring Heather Erickson 1:44:31

1M ago1:44:31

1:44:31

In episode 92 of The USA Volleyball Show, Clarence and Stephen catch up ahead of the USA Volleyball Open National Championship. Then, they sit down with four-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team opposite Heather Erickson (15:52 - 1:31:49). Heather shares stories her introduction to the game and to the sitting national tea…

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