i am volleyball podcast by I AM Volleyball
Energy shapes everything. Communication changes outcomes.
Welcome back everyone to Season 3 of the I AM Volleyball Podcast! We are excited to be back on the mic for another year of volleyball talk, stories from the court, and everything in between.
What’s up, everyone — and yes, we’re coming in hot off a championship win at Waupaca Boatride, taking home the title in the BBB Coed Division! 🏆 In this episode, we’re recapping all the action from the largest grass volleyball tournament in the world — the matches, the madness, and what makes Waupaca such a legendary event.
In this episode, we’re talking off-season training — what options are best for the training you need.
In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most important — and sometimes most stressful — parts of the game: serve receive. We’ll share tips, strategies, and why mastering serve receive can completely change your team’s performance.
Welcome!In this episode, we’re diving into two big questions: What do players really love about practice? We asked, and the answers might surprise you!
Welcome back! In this episode, we’re getting into a hot topic: sandbagging in tournaments. What is it, why does it happen, and how does it impact the competition?
In this episode, we dive into the power of B.E.T.—Believe, Encourage, and Trust—and how those values can shape stronger teams on and off the court. We also break down results from our club survey and talk about what every player should know when it comes to reffing responsibilities. And don’t miss the surprise mystery questions submitted by our very own studio audience!
In this episode, we tackle a big question: When is it actually okay to make mistakes during a game? We also switch things up with a fun chat about game day hairstyles—because looking good plays a role too! Plus, don’t miss our Poddy Training segment featuring two special guests sharing their own stories, laughs, and lessons from the court.
In this episode, we dive into how the energy of the crowd—whether electric or dead quiet—can players and coaches hear it? We also break down the thought process behind creating a starting lineup and balancing team dynamics. Plus, we give multiple player shoutouts and end with some fun mystery questions you won't want to miss!
Welcome back to another episode, where we serve up real talk on volleyball, from sidelines to center court. This week, we’re diving into club surveys — what the feedback says, what it means, and how we can all grow from it.
In this episode, we’re breaking down what makes a successful season for parents, coaches, and players. We’ll cover the keys to solid Perimeter, Rotational, and Middle Up defense, so whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned vet, there’s something here for you.
Welcome back to the show! In this episode, we’re diving into everything that happens between the whistles—from smart strategies and hype celebrations to the right way to talk to refs. We’ve got a special player shoutout, reveal the results of our weekly club survey, and of course, we’re hitting each other with some mystery questions you won’t want to miss.
In Episode 3, we break down the best techniques for diving and keeping the ball alive, give some well-deserved player shoutouts, and share our favorite drills and games to level up your practices. And, of course, we’ve got another round of mystery questions—let’s get into it!
In Episode 2, we dive into the rising trend of clipping at tournaments—what’s the hype all about? Plus, we tackle the big question: Can anyone be a coach? We also give a special shoutout to our 2025 Legacy Players and, of course, keep the fun going with our mystery questions!
We’re back for Season 2—now with video! In this episode, we give a special team shoutout, break down overnight tournament rules, and dive into setting and setter IQ. Plus, we each have a mystery question that you won’t want to miss!
Join us on this special episode dedicated to high school volleyball. We talk about high school tryouts, club vs high school differences, senior year and freshman playing on varsity! Good luck in your tryouts!
We recap the 2024 season in our season finale! Tryout waves are done and we share our thoughts on how it went and we talk about all the new programs coming for 2025!
In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the world of volleyball tryouts! Join your hosts as they welcome special guests from California, bringing their experience and unique perspectives on what it's like for them at tryouts. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, this episode is packed with valuable insights, tips, and stories that will help you stand out at your next tryout. We touch on what to do during tryouts, how offers work, and we talk about our loyalty program!
We kick the podcast off with a special shoutout and talk about our awesome grass tournament, end-of-season practices, asking for call in the game, and we have another volleyball myth to talk about.
Join us this time around while we talk about playing time, blocking and summer activities for June! Coming fresh off a tournament we have a new player shoutout!
Join us as we give our thoughts on the split step, conditioning in practices, something fun for our coaches and a new category, Myth Busting! As always, a shoutout for a special player from one of our recent tournaments.
Join us as we talk about warm-ups and shagging at tournaments, giving and receiving free balls, and summer camps! Who's getting the player shoutout this week??
Join us as we talk about when to call timeouts, serving options, and summer tryouts and our player shoutout!
Welcome to the I AM Volleyball Podcast! In this episode we will cover Coin Toss decisions making, a Player Shoutout, Hitter's Approaches, Legacy Players and More!
