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Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan

Sarah Pavan
NCAA Volleyball
Volleyball
NCAA Men's Volleyball
NCAA
Italy
Brazil
UCLA
NCAA Women's Volleyball
NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Penn State
Transfer Portal
Olympics
Texas A&M
Hawaii
Volleyball Nations League
Stanford
Pitt
Nebraska
Austin
Men's VNL

The podcast created for volleyball lovers who want to dig deep into what is going on in NCAA and international volleyball.

Hosted by Olympian, World Champion, and former Nebraska Cornhusker All-American Sarah Pavan and her husband, international volleyball coach and stats wizard Adam Schulz, Volley Talk brings you weekly highlights from the world of NCAA and international volleyball.

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the matches we tuned in for this week. The SEC is officially the most exciting conference in NCAA women's volleyball with teams beating up on each other left and right. How are the standings going to shake o... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss some big upsets from this week, including Washington beating Wisconsin in 5 in Madison, and Kentucky's back to back losses vs Tennessee and Texas A&M.

The NCAA revealed their Top 16, 2027 Women's World Cup... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what we see happening with Penn State after watching them live. Miami upsets SMU in Dallas, and does Florida beating Texas still feel like an upset?

We also do a rundown of our biggest surprises so far in N... more

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Sarah Pavan
Olympian and World Champion turned podcast host; brings elite playing experience and coaching perspective.
Adam Schulz
International volleyball coach and stats expert; co-host with extensive coaching and analytics background.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 192 ratings
  • The best volleyball show

    Love the honest takes and information. I thought I knew a lot about volleyball, turns out I don’t, thanks for sharing all your intel!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bdevires
    United States9 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Such an informative podcast. Love that the hosts share their expertise and teach listeners more about their favorite sport!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hebustch
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love All of This

    I have wanted to find a show like this for a long time. Two people who know and love the game talking and educating as they go. Top notch. I learn something new every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UTscreenwright
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    I don’t have anyone in my friend group that can talk ncaa women’s volleyball. I look forward to these episodes and hearing yalls thoughts. Both of the hosts are incredibly knowledgeable. Both hosts are passionate about volleyball. They also have a terrific relationship and I live for Sara spilling the tea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Texascreatures
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exactly What American Volleyball Fans Need!

    I recently discovered this podcast and cannot get enough! I was familiar with Sarah’s playing career, but didn’t know much about her or Adam. The honestly of this show is so refreshing! While being respectful (they are Canadian) they give us their honest perspectives on players, coaches, and matches. They acknowledge when something might be a hot take and then speak their truth. I’m really enjoying listening to their commentary throughout VNL and can’t wait for their insights during NCAA season.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RKATL14
    United Statesa year ago

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Vanderbilt Takes Down Texas and Texas A&M, Nebraska Looks Untouchable
Q: What are your top three or maybe three to five most important things to know regarding a contract?
They recommend confirming compensation and tax responsibility, housing and transportation, what happens in case of injury, any performance-related terms, which living expenses the club covers, and whether agent fees are included.
Vanderbilt Takes Down Texas and Texas A&M, Nebraska Looks Untouchable
Q: Are the top players making more money in NIL than they would make going pro, and what is the disadvantage of delaying one year and staying for their fifth year?
The hosts say a fifth college season can offer NIL earnings, a chance to pursue a championship and a familiar team environment. They note that elite athletes can earn professionally, but going pro may mean less money initially, while overseas leagues can offer stronger competition and higher earning potential.
Texas Looking Back in Form vs Texas A&M, Tennessee Goes 0-2
Q: Do countries overseas like Thailand, Japan, Italy, etc. have the infrastructure for youth volleyball that the United States does? How are they developing such great athletes at national team level from such a young age?
Adam explains that many countries develop players through professional club systems, with youth teams and academies feeding into senior teams. Their development systems prioritize preparing athletes for professional play rather than winning youth tournaments.
Texas Looking Back in Form vs Texas A&M, Tennessee Goes 0-2
Q: To what extent should a setter be held accountable for a bad set? At what point does a set become so tight or too far inside that an attacker can no longer reasonably be blamed for failing to make a successful attack?
The hosts say hitters can be expected to adjust when one aspect of a set is off, such as its distance along the net, distance from the net, or height and tempo. When multiple aspects are wrong, the attacker may have few viable options.
Kentucky Loses Back to Back, Washington Surprises Wisconsin
Q: If you could pick a couple stats to keep during a match, what would they be?
Adam recommends charting each opponent's attacks and outcomes by rotation, alongside serve-receive performance, so coaches can identify who is getting set and which players are struggling to pass. Sarah adds that serve targeting and hitters' preferred angles can inform defensive adjustments.

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A deep-dive show for volleyball enthusiasts, blending NCAA and international play with data-driven analysis, tactical breakdowns, and candid hot takes. Episodes frequently dissect rosters, setter-hitter dynamics, and strategic adjustments across top programs and national teams, while also exploring broader topics like transfers, governance, and the evolving landscape of collegiate and professional volleyball. A standout trait is the pair's extensive practical experience—one a former Olympic champion and current coach, the other a seasoned international coach—which yields highly informed commentary, lively banter, and actionable insights for teams, athletes, and fans.

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