VB Adrenaline Podcast

<p><b>Welcome to the VBAdrenaline Podcast, your pulse-pounding source for all things volleyball! Hosted by Darren Tipton, we bring you the hottest topics, rising stars, and buzz in prep and college volleyball. <br><br>Tune in each week for exclusive player interviews, conversations with coaches, updates on rankings, and insights into the recruiting scene in our growing sport. Join us for a court-side experience that's fast, fun, and full of adrenaline. </b></p>

Season 2 Episode 8: Why it's OK to Share Your Schools of Interest...We Promise

Mac and Darren tackle one of the biggest myths in the recruiting world: "It's a bad thing for prospects to share schools they have interest in." We give several reasons why we believe this is completely false, why it is actually a great idea for prospects to share schools that they like, and how easy it is to do it on our site.We also address the importance of courage to use leverage in recruiting and how most volleyball athletes are afraid to do that in today's process.**We also answer a let...

11-29
01:07:22

Champions Mindset, The Gym Debate and Prospects Taking Constructive Criticism

Macs on the road so Darren takes it solo and covers a variety of topics. First, the office staff posted a friendly "Stadium List" that got messy with Big Red Kool-Aid. *Next we dive into the Creighton Debate as Selection Sunday approaches*Then we break down Champions Mindset and how Nebraska uses it better than anyone, but EVERY program could do most of the things they do every day. *Following, Darren talks about his interview with the top 2 PPV scorers in the Class of 27 and...

11-25
45:04

Such A Strange and Wonderful Time of the Year

The team breaks down a wonderful time of year in volleyball:Preview our LIVE Signing Day Show and content, which is full of interviews and much more, this Wednesday.We talk about the stress that is November on college coaches.Mac breaks down the successful first week of the Str8 Talk Recruiting Site and the comments we have received from parents and athletes.Nebraska fans were restless, thinking Big Red deserved to take over the #1 spot in the polls this week. We break down why that was...

11-09
56:29

The Wonderful Messed Up World of VB Recruiting and Welcome MAC

We welcome Mac Podraza to the team and man is there some recruiting tea to catch up on! We try and dive into the "new NCAA recruiting rules" and that gets messy. We talk about Purdue's newest 2025 flip of All-American Libero Aniya Warren and try and break down her decommitment and process behind (again this gets messy).We talk about our new staff (yes I finally have an actual TEAM:) and they are rocking it out. Mac breaks down our two newest projects at VBAdrenaline the "Str...

10-31
55:10

Season 2 Episode 4

AVCA Director Jaime Gordon is the guest and he talks First Serve Classic and so much more about the event and the teams involved. Plus we dive into the 2024 College season, what's ahead for the AVCA and we even talk a little NCAA Preseason Top 10. Great informative episode and gets you pumped for season ahead.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave...

08-16
37:01

Episode1: Charlotte Vinson Getting Better Day By Day

Here from Charlotte Vinson a Munciana volleyball star who survived a near fatal infection this Spring. She's on the road to recovery and doing well there is still much unknown about her future, but she's taking things day-by-day and she's totally OK with that #Perspective.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will...

07-15
36:53

Jason Watson: Arkansas Volleyball and Prepping for this year's recruiting cycle

Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are happening in the world of college volleyball. Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

06-13
13:44

A Coach's View on Recruiting: Dan Meske Louisville

NCAA D1 Assistant Coach of the Year Dan Meske has a candid interview on a coaches' thoughts on recruiting, what do they really think, what do they pay attention to, what are they looking for and much, much more. Plus we get side tracked and talk about some real cool off-topic vb things. Great info for athletes and parents! It's ok to talk about your experiences, recruiting should be fun:)Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on In...

05-30
54:46

Real Life Recruiting Tips from 2025s Carly Gilk and Abby Vander Wal

Hear from two of the top 2025 prospects in the USA. Carly Gilk and Abby Vander Wal sit down and tell us about their process, what they learned and how they came upon their decisions.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are happeni...

05-23
46:58

Recruiting Tips, Myths and Strategies with Flow State Volley

We take the gloves off and talk some real recruiting. Questions from athletes, parents and me when it comes to recruiting education. Like what and why are there hard timelines, how to advocate for yourself, what to prepare for. What are college coaches thinking and how to truly find "your fit". Along with some myths and old tales that just aren't true.The owners of Flow State Volley jump on and we tackle some difficult topics that often go un-talked about and it can ca...

05-15
54:09

Episode 14: The First Lady of Texas Volleyball

Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are happening in the world of college volleyball. Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

04-09
40:11

Episode 13: Gilad Doron IMG Volleyball Academy

Talked with the new Director of VB Operations, Gilad Doron, about all things IMG Volleyball. Learn about training, college prep, future projects and growth at the facility in Bradenton, FL.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are ...

04-03
40:42

Episode 12: Courtney Smith talks about NTDP

Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are happening in the world of college volleyball. Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

03-12
35:53

Episode 11: Tyler Strom Legacy VB

Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and spread the word about all the amazing things that are happening in the world of college volleyball. Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast so you don't miss a single episode.

02-28
36:14

Episode 10: Steve Aird "Building Indiana Volleyball"

Indiana Head Coach sits down to talk about his best season yet for Hoosier Volleyball, his contract extension, building a program and finding the right fit in a program. He's a volleyball lifer and definitely brought life to Hoosier Volleyball.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue to grow and...

02-03
41:29

Emily Ehman taking the volleyball world by storm and she's worked for all of it!

Emily Ehman may be THE NAME in volleyball media. The Northwestern graduate is everywhere and is crafting her brand that is synonymous excellence. We met years ago high in the rafters at the COVID Final Four in Omaha. It was her first big chance with B1G Ten Network and man has her career exploded ever since...........and newsflash it's because she works her butt off at being the best! Great catching up and talking volleyball.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the w...

01-24
41:08

Episode 8: Cursty LeRoux talks everything Texas

Cursty LeRoux just finished her first season as Recruiting Coordinator for Texas Volleyball and what a year it was. She dives deep into the Longhorn Culture, what Coach Elliot is really like behind the scenes and gives some big advice for future prospects.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and review for the show. This will help us continue...

01-23
39:28

07: Hot Prospect Talk Following NTDP

In this episode of the VB Adrenaline Podcast, Darren Tipton sits down with co-host Samantha Campion, senior All American at Cal Poly Pomona . The team highlights the top prospects showcased at the NTDP as well as spotlighting prospect profiles found on VBadrenaline.com. Stay tuned in for this comprehensive overview of key players, insightful takes on the volleyball world , and an engaging discussion of volleyball's future.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website C...

01-10
34:42

06: Lincoln Arneal: Uncovering Husker Volleyball Insights & Perspectives

In this episode Darren dives deep into the world of Husker volleyball. He is joined by Lincoln Arneal, who shares insights into Nebraska and Big Ten volleyball. In the discussion, they cover topics ranging from the passion of Nebraska players, team dynamics, transfer players, the competition within the team, and the dedication of the coaching staff. They also cover what makes the Nebraska team unique, including the significant community involvement and fans' recognizability of players. Join t...

01-03
35:36

05: Under Armor All-American Preview with Ziva Recek Blackmon

In this episode Host, Darren Tipton talk about volleyball trends, standout players and upcoming competitions, with the Under Armour All-American Match. The episode also details the process of selecting teams for the match, the envisaged excitement around it, and provides some insightful previews on participating players.Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the website Connect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could ...

12-27
38:28

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