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- Mar 5, 20261h 15m
Was that a dig? Maybe? - Erika Bailey-Johnson (Bemidji Lumberjacks)
This podcast features a fun discussion on volleyball statistics, focusing on definitions, subjectivity, and best practices for tracking and interpreting stats. Greg Sayuk (New Prague Trojans) and Erika Bailey-Johnson (Bemidji Lumberjacks) talk about how to accurately record kills, digs, blocks, and more, helping coaches and players understand the nuances of volleyball analytics. This in-depth volleyball coaching discussion covers stat tracking, game scenarios, and much more. We answer a variety of questions, and ask quiet a few more!
- Nov 25, 202545 min
2025 Championship Series: Class AA - Hawley Nuggets (Kathleen Rustad and Nicole Martin)
How do you follow up a podcast with the coach of a back-to-back State Champ? You bring on another back-to-back State Champ! It is a back-to-back back-to-back. Join us as we talk with Kathleen Rustad and Nicole Martin of the 2025 Class AA State Champion Hawley Nuggets.
- Nov 20, 202558 min
2025 Championship Series: Class AAAA - Lakeville South Cougars (Stephen Willingham)
Join us in this 4 part series where we talk with the head coach of the State Championship teams from each class. In the second episode of the series, we are joined by Stephen Willingham (Lakeville South Cougars) and talked about their Back-to-Back State Titles!
- Nov 14, 202553 min
2025 Championship Series: Class AAA - Marshall Tigers (Dan Westby)
Join us in this 4 part series where we talk with the head coach of the State Championship teams from each class. In the first episode of the series, we chat with Dan Westby (Marshall Tigers) and hear about the experience of winning the school's 10th State Title!
- Oct 13, 202548 min
It Runs In The Family - Kathy Gillen-Melville & McKenna Melville (Eagan Wildcats)
How do you follow up an episode where we talked to the coach of a 7-time State Champion program? Bring on another 7-time State Champion coach...and her daughter...who is now her boss. We are excited for the opportunity to talk with Kathy Gillen-Melville and McKenna Melville of the Eagan Wildcats!
- Aug 23, 20251h 0m
I'll Try Not To Screw This Up - Franz Boelter (MNVBCA Hall of Fame)
How do you go from being the coach during the first volleyball match you ever watched, to winning 7 State Titles? Well, as this coach would say, "I try not to screw things up." In this episode, you will hear from MNVBCA Hall of Famer Franz Boelter (Medford, Bethlethem Acadamy, New Prague, Northfield) as he tells the story of his journey through Minnesota volleyball.
- Aug 9, 202547 min
The Eye of the Tigers - Becca Rue (Delano Tigers)
We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Becca Rue, the head coach of the Delano Tigers. The Tigers have been consistently one of the top programs in the state for the past two decades. In this episode, we get to learn a little of the history behind Coach Rue's journey in the volleyball world. We also get to hear a couple of the ingredients that go into the Tiger recipe for success.
- Aug 5, 202539 min
2025 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic Recap
Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they discuss their highlights from this year's MNVBCA Coaches Clinic. It was another great year to attend the clinic. If you missed out, maybe you can get a taste of what everyone else experienced by listening to this episode.
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