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In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the evolving role of media in volleyball, emphasizing the need for more dynamic and engaging coverage. She critiques the current state of volleyball journalism, highlighting the challenges faced by content creators and the importance of speculation and analysis in sports reporting. Abby compares the media relations in volleyball to those in women's basketball, advocating for a more open and supportive environment for media coverage. She encourages creators to embrace their voices and push for growth in the sport.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Volleyball Media Dynamics
03:13 The Role of Speculation in Sports Reporting
06:57 Comparative Analysis: Volleyball vs. Basketball Media
11:11 Challenges Faced by Volleyball Content Creators
15:28 The Future of Volleyball Media and Community Engagement
Keywords
volleyball media, sports journalism, college volleyball, media relations, volleyball community, sports speculation, women's sports, volleyball growth, content creators, volleyball analysis
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In this episode, Abby Benton reflects on the remarkable legacy of Mary Wise, the long-time head coach of Florida Volleyball, who recently announced her retirement. Abby discusses Mary Wise's impressive career statistics, her impact on the sport, and her role as a community leader in Gainesville. The conversation also touches on the evolution of college volleyball, the challenges faced by coaches in adapting to new dynamics in the sport, and speculations about the future of Florida Volleyball coaching. Abby shares personal anecdotes about her experiences with Florida Volleyball and concludes with an all-time Florida Volleyball team.
Chapters
00:00 Mary Wise's Legacy in Volleyball
07:21 Personal Reflections on Florida Volleyball
13:18 Mary Wise: A Community Leader
15:18 The Changing Landscape of College Volleyball
19:59 The Future of Florida Volleyball Coaching
22:11 All-Time Florida Volleyball Team
Keywords
Mary Wise, Florida Volleyball, NCAA, coaching legacy, women's sports, volleyball history, Gainesville community, college athletics, volleyball coaching, sports leadership
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the NCAA volleyball tournament, highlighting key matches, standout performances, and the contrasting success of SEC and Big 12 teams. She also delves into the implications of the transfer portal and the phenomenon of tampering in college sports, wrapping up with a call for listener engagement on future topics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for NCAA Tournament
04:39 Highlighting Key Matches and Performances
10:52 Comparing SEC and Big 12 Performance
15:38 Discussion on Elite Eight Matchups
27:17 Tampering in College Volleyball and Its Implications
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NCAA, volleyball, tournament, SEC, Big 12, transfer portal, match highlights, Elite Eight, college sports
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Summary
In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby and Orlando Valkyries head coach Amy Pauly discuss the recent changes in the PVF scheduling, the excitement surrounding the draft, and the strategic decisions made in selecting players. They analyze each round of the draft, highlighting key picks and the potential impact of new players on the team. The conversation also touches on the emotional reactions to the draft and the upcoming season, including insights from the NCAA selection show and predictions for matchups. In this engaging conversation, Abby and Amy delve into the intricacies of NCAA Volleyball, focusing on March Madness predictions, team performances, and the implications of rankings. They analyze various matchups, discuss surprising teams, and share their insights on the tournament's potential outcomes, all while highlighting the evolving landscape of college volleyball.
Keywords
PVF, NCAA, volleyball, draft, scheduling, player development, match predictions, coaching strategies, sports analysis, Orlando Valkyries, March Madness, NCAA Volleyball, Tournament Predictions, Sports Analysis, Volleyball Rankings, Upsets, Team Performance, NCAA Tournament, Sports Commentary, Volleyball
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest
06:29 Insights on the Draft Process
13:28 Round Two: Selecting a Middle Blocker
22:36 Round Four: Strategic Drafting Decisions
30:06 Reflections on the Draft Experience
35:12 NCAA Selection Show Recap
45:31 Penn State's Quarter: Surprises and Insights
51:35 Louisville Quarter: Potential Upsets and Predictions
57:30 Top Four Seeds: Controversies and Expectations
01:02:23 Ranking Discrepancies: The Case of Kentucky and Baylor
01:08:08 Surprising Seeding Decisions
01:14:11 Inflated RPI and Its Consequences
01:19:25 Tournament Matchups and Predictions
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent news in NCAA volleyball, including the end of South Dakota State's undefeated season, Utah's milestone win, and Kansas State's upset over TCU. The episode also delves into the AVCA National Player of the Year semifinalists, highlighting standout players and potential winners. Finally, Abby shares insights on the 2024 Signing Day, focusing on high-profile recruits joining programs outside the top 25, emphasizing the future of these teams.
NCAA volleyball, AVCA, National Player of the Year, Signing Day, volleyball news
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent volleyball news, including coaching changes, inspiring player stories, and the newly released PVF schedule. She highlights major upsets in college volleyball and delves into the topic of pace of play, comparing current game dynamics to those of the past
Chapters
00:00 Volleyball News Roundup
08:17 Inspiring Undersized Players
14:27 Major Upsets in College Volleyball
20:08 Pace of Play in Volleyball
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses recent NCAA volleyball matchups, highlighting key performances and teams. She also delves into the top four volleyball dynasties in NCAA history, providing insights into their achievements and impact on the sport. The episode concludes with Abby's thoughts on the future of volleyball dynasties and listener engagement.
Keywords
NCAA volleyball, matchups, volleyball dynasties, Penn State, Wisconsin, Big 12, volleyball news
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In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby discusses the impact of AI on volleyball, recent match highlights, and insights into the upcoming Volleyball Mag super 16 media poll. She emphasizes the impressive performances of teams like Pitt and Louisville, highlights key player returns, and shares exciting statistics from the NCAA volleyball scene. The episode concludes with an engaging interview with Amy Angelos from Ball Time, focusing on how technology is shaping the future of volleyball.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Volleyball Takes and AI Impact
01:08 Recap of Recent Volleyball Matches
04:29 Volleyball Rankings and Polling Insights
06:05 Highlighting Key Players and Teams
07:58 Interview with Amy Angelos of Ball Time
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In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the start of the college volleyball season and highlights some of the top teams and matches. She talks about the Women's College Volleyball Showcase and the impressive performances of Stanford and Minnesota. Abby also analyzes the consistency of Stanford, the struggles of Texas, the improvements of Wisconsin, and the potential of Penn State. She mentions some upsets, such as SMU defeating Nebraska and USF defeating Florida. Abby shares her thoughts on the new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting the ball over the net as an attack.
Key Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Start of the College Volleyball Season
03:30 Stanford and Minnesota's Performances
07:33 Struggles for Texas and Wisconsin
11:10 The Two Liberos Rule
17:58 Notable Upsets: SMU and USF
28:59 New Rules and Trends
college volleyball, start of season, Women's College Volleyball Showcase, top teams, upsets, Stanford, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin, Penn State, SMU, Nebraska, USF, Florida, Louisville, Pitt, Creighton, USC, Dayton, Ohio State, new rules, two liberos, setting over the net
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In this episode, Abby interviews Emily Ehman, a Big Ten volleyball analyst, about her background and volleyball hot takes. They discuss the Volleyball Nations League, the performance of the US women's national team in the Olympics, and upcoming college volleyball matchups. They also share their predictions for the first serve showcase and the women's college volleyball showcase. The conversation covered various topics related to Big Ten volleyball, including team dynamics, player rankings, and the growth of the sport. The principal themes include team analysis, player recognition, and the impact of media coverage on the sport. The conversation also highlighted the excitement surrounding new matchups in the Big Ten and the difficulty of creating player rankings. Overall, the conversation emphasized the passion and engagement of volleyball fans and the importance of conversation in growing the sport.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Volleyball Hot Takes
06:18 Recapping Emily's Busy Summer
12:51 Previewing the First Serve Showcase and Women's College Volleyball Showcase1
9:18 Predictions for the Showcase Matches
24:57 Teams to Watch This Season
30:42 Uncertainties and Talent: The Wisconsin Badgers
34:54 Exciting Matchups with Big Ten Expansion
40:23 The Challenges of Creating a Top 20 List
46:04 Conversation and Engagement in Growing the Sport
51:09 The Growing Recognition and Media Coverage of Volleyball
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Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! Today we are recapping the USA volleyball teams (mainly the women's) at the 2024 Olympics! Both teams impressed by earning medals, and we saw some absolutely phenomenal volleyball!
In the second part of the episode, we'll shift our focus to college volleyball media days. This is absolutely one of my favorite parts of the college volleyball season, where we get to see a first-look at the team practices, new uniforms, and in some cases new courts.
Tune in for a great show, and stay tuned for a special guest in a future episode 👀
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Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host, Abby, and today we're diving into the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympics. We'll be discussing everything from the women's national team to the tough competition and promising young players in this year's games. Get ready to hear about the thrill of beach volleyball with the iconic Eiffel Tower backdrop, and the medal chances for American women's beach volleyball pairs.
In the second part of the episode, we'll shift our focus to volleyball tryouts. Whether you're a seasoned player or a newcomer, I've got some valuable tips to help you make a great impression at tryouts. From arriving early and being respectful to showing your coachability, these insights will give you the edge you need to succeed.
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Welcome back to another episode of Volley Takes! I'm your host Abby, and I'm thrilled to dive back into the world of volleyball after a short break. I share my experiences working with My Volley Box, discuss the June 15th commitments, and compare AAU Nationals with USAV Nationals. We also delve into the controversial topic of sandbagging in volleyball and offer predictions for the upcoming college
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into my top 10 biggest impact freshmen going into the 2024 NCAA volleyball season.
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the differences between club volleyball now vs. club volleyball back when I played (which is longer ago than I thought!
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the ever-so controversial website that is called Volley Talk. I go through some of the good, the bad, and plenty of the ugly. I had been wanting to make this episode for awhile now so I appreciate all of the support!
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into the new NCAA rule getting rid of the double contact call, some SEC Volleyball news, and more!
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some PVF bombshells, LOVB's 2025 schedule, and more. Then, I bring on Charlotte Glass to discuss all things volleyball, instagram, and committing to Duke.
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I dive into some of the biggest volleyball stories of 2024 so far, including club volleyball qualifiers, the transfer portal, and of course the Pro Volleyball Federation's inaugural season.
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Welcome to Volley Takes, where we talk and give our takes on all things volleyball news and culture! Today, I recap my final four experience in Tampa, the championship match, the "controversial" post-game press conferences, and more! Then, I have such an amazing conversation with Creighton outside hitter Ava Martin about her sophomore season, tips for recruits, and we even go through some hot takes!
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