Volley Takes

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the NCAA volleyball tournament, highlighting key matches, standout performances, and the contrasting success of SEC and Big 12 teams. She also delves into the implications of the transfer portal and the phenomenon of tampering in college sports, wrapping up with a call for listener engagement on future topics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for NCAA Tournament 04:39 Highlighting Key Matches and Performances 10:52 Comparing SEC and Big 12 Performance 15:38 Discussion on Elite Eight Matchups 27:17 Tampering in College Volleyball and Its Implications Keywords NCAA, volleyball, tournament, SEC, Big 12, transfer portal, match highlights, Elite Eight, college sports

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) AND FOLLOW AMY PAULY AND THE ORLANDO VALKS!! https://x.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/orlvalkyries Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby and Orlando Valkyries head coach Amy Pauly discuss the recent changes in the PVF scheduling, the excitement surrounding the draft, and the strategic decisions made in selecting players. They analyze each round of the draft, highlighting key picks and the potential impact of new players on the team. The conversation also touches on the emotional reactions to the draft and the upcoming season, including insights from the NCAA selection show and predictions for matchups. In this engaging conversation, Abby and Amy delve into the intricacies of NCAA Volleyball, focusing on March Madness predictions, team performances, and the implications of rankings. They analyze various matchups, discuss surprising teams, and share their insights on the tournament's potential outcomes, all while highlighting the evolving landscape of college volleyball. Keywords PVF, NCAA, volleyball, draft, scheduling, player development, match predictions, coaching strategies, sports analysis, Orlando Valkyries, March Madness, NCAA Volleyball, Tournament Predictions, Sports Analysis, Volleyball Rankings, Upsets, Team Performance, NCAA Tournament, Sports Commentary, Volleyball Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 06:29 Insights on the Draft Process 13:28 Round Two: Selecting a Middle Blocker 22:36 Round Four: Strategic Drafting Decisions 30:06 Reflections on the Draft Experience 35:12 NCAA Selection Show Recap 45:31 Penn State's Quarter: Surprises and Insights 51:35 Louisville Quarter: Potential Upsets and Predictions 57:30 Top Four Seeds: Controversies and Expectations 01:02:23 Ranking Discrepancies: The Case of Kentucky and Baylor 01:08:08 Surprising Seeding Decisions 01:14:11 Inflated RPI and Its Consequences 01:19:25 Tournament Matchups and Predictions

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) 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

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) 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

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary 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. Keywords NCAA volleyball, matchups, volleyball dynasties, Penn State, Wisconsin, Big 12, volleyball news

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) (http://instagram.com/balltime.ai) Summary 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 volleyball, AI, analytics, highlights, Ball Time, NCAA, rankings, scouting, sports technology, player performance

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary 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 The start of the college volleyball season has been filled with exciting matches and unexpected upsets. Stanford and Minnesota have been performing well, showcasing their consistency and teamwork. Texas and Wisconsin have had their struggles, particularly with serving and lineup changes. Penn State looks strong, with Izzy Stark standing out as a key player. SMU's upset win against Nebraska and USF's win against Florida were notable moments. The new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting over the net, have generated mixed reactions. 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

Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) And of course follow Emily Ehman!!! (http://instagram.com/emilyehman) 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 👀 Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes)

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. Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes)

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 with USAV Nationals. We also delve into the controversial topic of sandbagging in volleyball and offer predictions for the upcoming college Sorry this episode is a little choppy... Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and updates in the world of volleyball!

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the differences between club volleyball now vs. club volleyball back when I played (which is longer ago than I thought! 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the ever-so controversial website that is called Volley Talk. I go through some of the good, the bad, and plenty of the ugly. I had been wanting to make this episode for awhile now so I appreciate all of the support! 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the new NCAA rule getting rid of the double contact call, some SEC Volleyball news, and more! 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some PVF bombshells, LOVB's 2025 schedule, and more. Then, I bring on Charlotte Glass to discuss all things volleyball, instagram, and committing to Duke. 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some of the biggest volleyball stories of 2024 so far, including club volleyball qualifiers, the transfer portal, and of course the Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I recap my final four experience in Tampa, the championship match, the "controversial" post-game press conferences, and more! Then, I have such an amazing conversation with Creighton outside hitter Ava Martin about her sophomore season, tips for recruits, and we even go through some hot takes! 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I breakdown the final four teams and give a recap of some of the Elite 8 matches. I then discuss a little bit about the transfer portal and club volleyball before taking a deep dive into the differences between Division II and Division III volleyball and my experience playing both. 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)."

Follow me: instagram.com/numberonevolleyball tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball Follow the pod: instagram.com/volleytakes Follow Amy Pauly: instagram.com/acpauly10 Follow the Orlando Valkyries: instagram.com/orlvalkyries Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, we're joined by Orlando Valkyries Head Coach Amy Pauly. The Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural season kicks off in January and we get to learn more about the draft happening on December 11th. Then, we take turns reacting to some of the biggest hot takes sent in about the NCAA Selection Show and bracket this year! 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)."