Out of Rotation Volleyball Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered

BONUS - Dan Meske Radio Show 10-31-2026

Another episode of the in season Dan Meske Radio Show. Meske talks about Louisville Volleyball and the AVCA Match Point Event, ACC Play, and the Road Ahead. Dan also breaks down Louisville volleyball’s selection for the inaugural AVCA Match Point event, the realities of conference play, and how the team is managing a demanding stretch of the season. He also touches on analytics, player development, and what it takes to stay sharp through a packed ACC schedule00:00 – AVCA Match Point announcement and why Louisville is a natural fit01:57 – How the event fits into Louisville’s spring volleyball philosophy03:43 – Spring training blocks, play dates, and managing the calendar05:55 – The analytics Louisville uses to evaluate offense and serving08:17 – Why middle and back-row attack production is a key offensive priority09:58 – ACC play begins and the challenge of staying sharp every week11:25 – How scouting changes when opponents are trying to upset a top team13:57 – Returning home to L&N Arena and the energy of playing there14:56 – Syracuse recap and the reality of road matches in conference play15:53 – Louisville’s complete performance in the Syracuse sweep17:18 – Why conference rivalry stats matter less than weekly preparation18:09 – Boston College preview and how the staff prepares for travel partners19:15 – Early struggles, a quick reset, and Louisville’s response at Boston College20:13 – Chloe Chicoine steady leadership and the value of veteran captains21:06 – Addison Makun named Baird Player of the Week22:08 – Makun growth from reserve to impact middle blocker23:43 – The unusual Wednesday-Saturday rematch with Notre Dame24:54 – Using the first match to identify what can be repeated in the rematch25:25 – Why Louisville looked so sharp in the sweep over Notre Dame26:39 – Chloe Meester’s role as a first-year starter against elite opponents27:48 – Adding rest days to protect mental and physical freshness30:05 – What Louisville can tweak before facing Notre Dame again31:25 – When NCAA tournament seeding and RPI start to matter33:48 – How tough scheduling shapes Louisville’s RPI position35:04 – What has and has not surprised Meske in the ACC so far37:52 – Kalissa Blackshear’s growth and improved hitting power39:45 – Why the right side is so important in the women’s game40:13 – How Notre Dame may adjust in the second meeting41:10 – Four straight home matches and the value of routine

BONUS- Dan Meske Radio Show 9-23-2026

A look into the last week of non-conference play for the 2026 Louisville Cardinals Volleyball team! The Cards open ACC play this weekend on the road against Syracuse and Boston College!!

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#29 - Lessons from Legends with Elena Scott, Emily Scott, Charitie Luper, Jamie Vasilou, Aiko Jones, and Anna Debeer

#28 - Tony Ker on Life In and Out of Volleyball and the FUTURE of A.I. in Volleyball

#27 - Joe Trinsey on Being the Forrest Gump of Volleyball, Deep Diving Volleyball Concepts, and How to Beat Louisville