by Sarah Pavan
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss some of the most exciting and boring (lol) matches of the week, especially the Pitt vs SMU double-header. Adam and Sarah finish the listener segment started last week and go over their picks for top NCAA middles, setters, and opposites. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. Late entries join with the average score, so it is never too late to get started! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over some results from NCAA conference play, including Florida shooting to the top of the SEC rankings with huge wins over Tennessee and Kentucky! Purdue faltered on their Western road trip, while Illinois, Washington, and Michigan State continue to add to their win columns in the Big 10. Adam and Sarah go over their picks for top NCAA liberos and outside hitters, and try to predict which current NCAA players will represent the US at the 2032 Olympics. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. Late entries join with the average score, so it is never too late to get started! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the first week of NCAA Women's conference play. The Big 12 and Big 10 were all over the place, while the SEC delivered some really fun matches to watch! Adam tests Sarah's viewer IQ, comparing her intuition to what is actually happening statistically. Tunisia and Poland qualify for LA 2028. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. Late entries join with the average score, so it is never too late to get started! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss teams that are on an upswing and those that look to be struggling as we begin conference play. We also throw out some early end of conference ranking predictions based on what we've seen so far. Cuba and Brazil have officially qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games, joining Japan and USA as the only teams to have qualified so far on the men's side. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. Late entries join with the average score, so it is never too late to get started! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the messy week we just saw in NCAA volleyball. There was a lot of inconsistency across the board with some teams following up big wins by getting upset. There is a lot of parity so far and it is so hard to predict what will happen week to week! We also take a look at some freshmen making a big impact and talk about which players we think we be the keys to victory for some of the top programs. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. Late entries join with the average score, so it is never too late to get started! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two Continental final matchups- Thailand vs China and Italy vs Turkiye. We now have 5 teams qualified for the LA 2028 Olympic Games on the women's side, including the US! There weren't a ton of super exciting matchups in the NCAA this week, but there were a few that caught our eyes, including the much-anticipated but highly disappointing matches at Wrigley Field in Chicago. If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. The league kicks off September 9th and is a ton of fun! We'd love to see you there! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the first two weeks of NCAA women's volleyball season. Some teams are looking better than expected, and some are looking.... rough. We revisit our Top 5 teams and discuss who will improve most by season's end. Thailand and Canada have earned berths to the 2028 Olympic Games in LA and Iran won their first gold medal at the U17 Boys' World Championships! If you want to participate in our NCAA Fantasy League, be sure to sign up for free at playvoli.com/volleytalk. The league kicks off September 9th and is a ton of fun! We'd love to see you there! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at the AVCA Preseason rankings and discuss our thoughts on the Top 8, including who each team lost, who they brought in, and whether or not we agree with their ranking. USA won the U17 Girls World Championship in a dominant fashion, and Canada took down the US in the USAV Cup over the weekend winning both matches 3-1. If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we are bridging the gap between VNL and the start of the NCAA season with some fun listener segments! These were really interesting to think about and some were much more straight forward than others! We are curious to hear your takes! If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
In this episode of Volley Talk, we are playing catch up on both the men's and women's VNL Final 8 tournaments. Turkiye took home the gold on the women's side, defeating Brazil in 4 sets in the final. On the men's side, Poland and USA went the distance with Poland ultimately pulling out the win in 5 sets. The American women, 1-seed going into playoffs, made an early exit with a quarterfinal loss to China, while the men's 1-seed, Japan, ended up in 4th place. If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com! Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast YouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball