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Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan

Sarah Pavan
NCAA Men's Volleyball
NCAA
PVF
Austin
NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship
Penn State
NCAA Volleyball
Hawaii
Stanford
Women's Champions League
NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal
Mary Wise
Louisville
Madison
Omaha
Maddy Skinner
Jordan Thompson
Love Houston
UC Irvine
Volleyball Tactics

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 break down the biggest NCAA upsets of the week. A struggling Penn State dominated Wisconsin 3-0, and Flormarie Heredia Colon put Miami on her back and recorded 38 kills on the way to getting the reverse sweep on Pit... more

In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through the Power 4 conferences and talk about our contenders for conference championships based on what we saw during the preseason and early conference play.

Listener questions were really good this week, and ... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the men's world championship playoffs, in particular the semifinals and medal matches. Italy put on a serving clinic against Poland and Bulgaria on their way to repeating as world champions in dominant fa... more

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In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the wild ride that has been the men's world championship so far. Our predictions from last episode could not have been more wrong, so it's time to go back to the drawing board and try again.

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Sarah Pavan
Olympian, World Champion, and former Nebraska Cornhusker All-American with extensive experience in volleyball.
Adam Schulz
International volleyball coach and stats expert involved in analyzing and discussing volleyball dynamics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • 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 States3 months ago
  • Must listen for Volleyball Fans

    Love listening to this podcast! It brightens my mood up every Monday. Love the ruthless critic from Sarah. I learn something new about volleyball every time I listen to her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Volleyball_enthusiast
    United States4 months ago
  • Great work!

    Love the show. Just what I needed as a new women's volleyball fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickname20858595
    United States6 months ago
  • ❤️

    love this podcast I also follow her on TikTok and instagram I love her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    codykeller
    United States8 months ago
  • Disappointing Analysis

    The analysts kept discussing what the losing teams did wrong. It felt like the national champion Penn State was mentioned sporadically. I stopped listening half way in.

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    2
    DianefromNJ
    United States9 months ago

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The in-depth analysis and statistics offered are valued by fans of volleyball.
Feedback reflects a mixture of praise for entertainment value and constructive criticism regarding the focus of discussions.
Audiences enjoy the candid and strong opinions expressed about matches and teams during episodes.
Listeners appreciate the authentic and refreshing commentary provided by the hosts.

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Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of Playoffs
Q: What are your thoughts on Kari Spears at Texas?
She's done a great job transitioning from high school to college volleyball, but her performance may need to adjust as teams start game planning against her.
Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of Playoffs
Q: What do you think has changed for better and for worse since the 2007-2008 era of volleyball?
The number of six rotation athletes has decreased, affecting long-term careers, while more strong teams across the board have emerged, adding parity to the sport.
Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of Playoffs
Q: Can you speak about the tradition of exchanging mementos before matches at VNL and Worlds?
It is typical in international sports to exchange tokens to commemorate the matches, often pins from countries or federations.
Men's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of Playoffs
Q: What are your thoughts on the men's jump float serves? Does it need to improve so reception breaks down more or should they leave it alone and rely on the block?
Men's jump float serves are generally less effective than women's but can be situationally adjusted to enhance their impact.
2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So Far
Q: What percent chance do you give UCLA to finish in the bottom third of the Big Ten?
30%. I think they will finish in the top half, but they won't finish top five.

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This podcast caters to passionate volleyball enthusiasts by offering in-depth discussions on both NCAA and international volleyball events. Weekly episodes feature analysis of match performances, team dynamics, and insightful predictions about upcoming competitions. With hosts who possess extensive backgrounds in volleyball, listeners can expect commentary enriched with personal experiences and statistical insights, making it a valuable resource for anyone keen on understanding the sport better. Notably, the hosts share candid opinions and hot takes on trends and developments within the volleyball landscape, contributing to engaging conversations that captivate both new fans and seasoned followers alike.

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Volley Talk launched a year ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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