The USA Volleyball Show

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are finally back to their regular interview schedule together! They catch up, talk about the weather, and being an adult. Then, they  sit down with U.S. Beach Collegiate Team athletes and gold medalists at the 2022 FISU World University Championship, Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles (2022 NCAA Beach National Champions with USC) (9:19 - 1:01:04). They chat about their recent win in Maceio, Brazil, their interests off the court, their education, what makes a great beach partner and much, much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another. Then, they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team setter Lauren Carlini (8:03 - 1:01:37) ahead of the 2022 FIVB Women's World Championship. They chat about the Lauren's time at Wisconsin, video games, growing the game, Worlds, her time overseas and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker David Smith (7:42 - 40:52) in Poland ahead of 2022 FIVB World Championship. They chat about the Tokyo Games, family, Worlds, growing the game and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up on their lives after a busy summer. In the News with Hughes, Clarence shares that Stephen's mustache is thriving and now accompanied by a (hockey playoff) moving beard. Then they sit down with Olympian and SANDCAST Podcast Co-host Tri Bourne (8:50 - 48:10). They discuss how Tri got started in volleyball, how and why he got into podcasting, and life after Tokyo. Tri also shares some advice with junior beach and indoor athletes, and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen reunite after a busy events season. They catch up with each other, share some USA Volleyball news and then sit down with Georgetown University freshman middle blocker Vaughan Anoa'i (10:27 - 37:02). They discuss Vaughan's busy summer competing in USA Volleyball national championships, Vaughan's Block Back Pledge, how Vaughan was introduced to the game and much more!

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In this episode, Stephen is back home from GJNC and Clarence is still on the road in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the 2022 USA Volleyball All-Star Championship. They catch up with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team Opposite, Zach Upp (6:45 - 39:42). They chat about how Zach was introduced to sitting volleyball, being one of the youngest athletes on the team, flying prosthetic arms and much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are wrapping up at GJNC in Indianapolis while our very own show producer, Curtis Ward, is LIVE(ish) on the ground in Las Vegas covering the 2022 Boys Junior National Championship. Curtis sits down with USA Volleyball Events Manager and 2022 BJNC Tournament Director Kelsey Dolphin (4:31 - 8:33) to chat about all things BJNC. Then, he sits down with Long Island Fury Club President and Head Coach Michael Cuccinello and Long Island Fury middle Julian Frey (8:44 - 27:56). They chat about their newly formed boys club, making it to nationals their first year as a club, what their path to nationals was like, and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE(ish) in Indianapolis for the 2022 Girls Junior National Championship. They sit down with USA Volleyball events manager and 2022 GJNC tournament director Megan Ward (5:10 - 10:59). They chat all about GJNC, including record attendance stats. Then they sit down with club owners, directors and coaches of BossCLE, Joann Dosztal and Katie Brediger (12:18 - 27:17). They chat about starting the club in 2020, lessons and values they teach their girls, making it to nationals and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen continue the collegiate volleyball talks! They sit down with former Colby College middle blocker and discus thrower, Kim Donaldson (6:12 - 49:17). They discuss Kim's vast athletic career from playing collegiate volleyball and making her own path to play in college, dominating the competition as a collegiate discus thrower in track and field, trying out for the U.S. Women's Bobsled Team, interning at USA Volleyball, getting inducted into her high school's hall of fame and much, much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back together! After catching up on Opens and WVNL they sit down with Next College Student Athlete's Event Partnership Director, Sue Webber (10:31 - 46:02) to discuss all things college recruiting. They chat about what NCSA can do for you as an athlete, the importance of having an online presence, tips on writing an intro letter to coaches and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are both on the road. Clarence is in Orlando running the 2022 USA Volleyball Open National Championship, and Stephen is in Shreveport-Bossier City, La., with the U.S. Women's National Team for Week 1 of the 2022 FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Clarence sits down with former 1992 Open Nationals tournament director and current opposite for Men's 70-and-over team Kings Mountain Fog (4:18 - 36:40). They chat about the history of the tournament and what brings Jack back to Opens every year. Then, Stephen talks with Tokyo Olympic gold medalist and opposite for the U.S. Women's National Team, Annie Drews (38:16 - 1:02:50). They talk about the USWNT returning to Shreveport - Bossier City for the first week of VNL, winning gold in Tokyo and much, much more! These are two conversations you won't want to miss!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are celebrating the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame by welcoming USA Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2022 inductee Marv Dunphy. Marv is this year's Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, and was recently named Pepperdine University men's volleyball head coach emeritus. (8:53 - 1:00:10) They talk about Marv's vast career in volleyball including how he was introduced to the game, his time coaching the U.S. Men's National Team when they won gold at the 1988 Olympic Games, his tenure coaching for Pepperdine University and much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Men's National Team Technical Coordinator, Nate Ngo (4:04 - 46:44) ahead of the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship. They discuss the tournament, teams to watch, how Nate was introduced to the game, his analytical side and more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about some current events as well as they get the weather report from USA Volleyball's own weather expert, Coral Arroyo-Baez ahead of the NCAA Beach Championship in Gulf Shores, AL. Then sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and now sports broadcaster Holly McPeak (13:34 - 46:27)! They discuss how Holly got into broadcasting, beach volleyball and all things NCAA Beach Championship from sleepers to the team to beat and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate ONE YEAR of the podcast! They talk about the past year and looking forward to even more great guests and episodes down the road. Then they'll chat about 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes' and where he's going next. Lastly, they sit down with Olympic bronze medalist and U.S. Men's National Team Opposite, Matt Anderson (12:42 - 1:02:16). They talk about the birth of his second child, the USA Volleyball Dads, his experiences in volleyball, tattoos and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with each other and figure out 'Where in the World is Clarence Hughes?' Then, Stephen caught up with U.S. Women's National Team opposite and Olympic gold medalist Jordan Thompson (12:23 - 25:25) at the 2022 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program. They chat about Jordan's injury and recovery, winning gold, influential people in her life and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, current Alabama State University women's volleyball head coach, and member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors Penny Lucas-White (8:33 - 1:01:44)! They chat about Penny's playing career on the national team and professionally. They also discuss Penny's VAST coaching career, coaching philosophy and so much more!

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In this episode, we’re celebrating the second season of Athletes Unlimited. Clarence and Stephen talk with Cassidy Lichtman, former U.S. Women's National Team member, current member of the USA Volleyball Board of Directors and – of course – playing in her second season of Athletes Unlimited(8:48 - 44:41)! The trio discuss her experiences with the U.S. National Team and playing professional volleyball internationally, excitement for the upcoming Athletes Unlimited season, her nonprofit P/ATH Sports and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Kentucky State University men's and women's head coach Katrina English (9:35 - 35:01) to the show. Katrina talks about what it's like coaching a new program, coaching both teams, and ways on growing the game. Kentucky State University was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program in 2019, and the Thorobreds men's volleyball program is now in its inaugural season. Then, they sit down with Thorobred middle blocker Jamal Singleton (39:56 - 1:04:28). Jamal talks about his volleyball background and his experience as part of of the historic men's inaugural season, and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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In this episode, we have a USA Volleyball legend! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1984 Olympic silver medalist, Florida International University assistant athletic director, and beach volleyball head coach Rita Buck-Crockett (5:31 - 39:39). Rita talks all about her volleyball background, her experience when the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Games, winning a silver medal in 1984, and how to increase diversity in the game. #BlackHistoryMonth

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Central State University men's and women's head coach Ray Lewis (11:50 - 33:50). In 2019, Central State was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program, and the Marauders are now in their first season. Listen to Ray talk about the challenges with a new program, growing the game and coaching two teams. Then, they chat with Marauder outside hitter Jazmyne Walker (40:22 - 53:47) from the women's team about her volleyball background, her experience as part of the Central State squad and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the 25th episode of The USA Volleyball Show by welcoming USAV’s Chief of Sport, Dr. Peter Vint (8:53 - 53:50) onto the show. Dr. Vint talks about his background in developing athletes from the Olympic movement to Premier League soccer, everything you could possibly want to know about the National Team Development Program including how to get scouted, and so much more!

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Happy New Year! We're starting the year off with a BANG! In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome the one and only three-time Olympic gold medalist (two indoor, one beach) and head coach of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist U.S. Women's National Team, Karch Kiraly (8:08 - 42:50) to the show. Karch brings them back to the Tokyo Olympics and talks about the momentous and historic gold medal win. The guys also catch up with Karch and talk about his holiday season, the upcoming Women's National Team Open Program (formerly the Women's National Team Open Tryouts) and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss playing professional volleyball overseas with U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter TJ DeFalco (4:39 - 29:30), who is competing in his third pro season. They also chat with former University of Kentucky setter, NCAA national champion and 2020-21 AVCA Player of the Year Madison Lilley (32:29 - 59:59), who's in her first professional season overseas. They also update everyone with how the show's NCAA tournament bracket. Tune to find out if our bracket is busted or not!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome University of Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach, Hugh McCutcheon (5:11 - 27:54). They discuss prepping for the NCAA tournament, Hugh's coaching philosophy and much more! Then, Clarence and Stephen make their own tournament selections. You won't want to miss their bracket predictions!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball Beach National Team Development Program and USC Beach Volleyball athlete Megan Kraft (6:33 - 27:37) and Indoor NTDP/Ohio State Men’s Volleyball athlete Jacob Pasteur (29:38 - 1:02:47). Both sophomores, Megan and Jacob discuss their college experiences and what they've learned so far, what it means to be an NTDP athlete and much more.

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome NC State women's volleyball head coach, Luka Slabe (5:33 - 40:24) on the show. They chat about Luka coaching & winning gold at the Tokyo Games, coaching at the collegiate, developing as a player and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome USA Volleyball's Director of Officials Development and retired international official Pati Rolf (5:00 - 59:10) to the show. They discuss Pati's illustrious multi-faceted career in volleyball, from playing to coaching to officiating. Pati tells stories from her officiating travels, outlines the future of officiating, answer some fan questions and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome International Volleyball Hall of Fame class of 2021 inductee and Beijing 2008 gold medalist, Todd Rogers (5:03 - 17:38, 19:20 - 42:15) on the show. They discuss Todd's vast career in volleyball, Todd meeting the President of the United States, the future of beach volleyball and much more!

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In this episode, Clarence welcomes Beach NTDP Manager Dr. Gabby Garbato and Beach NTDP Coordinator Cody Liner, (6:28 - 41:54) on the show. They discuss their backgrounds in volleyball, introduce the Beach National Team Development Program, preview the upcoming fall training series and more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen wrap-up the Tokyo Paralympic Games by chatting with two-time Paralympic gold medalist and libero for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Bethany Zummo (5:22 - 56:17)! Bethany talks about dealing with mental health, some of her off-court interests, living that pin life in Tokyo, winning GOLD and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen talk about the Tokyo Paralympic Games. Then they catch up with FIVE-TIME Paralympian, gold medalist and middle blocker for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Lora Webster, (2:50 - 23:43) from Tokyo! Lora talks about the Tokyo Paralympic Games, the food in Tokyo, some of Lora's favorite past Paralympic moments and so much more!

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In this episode, Clarence welcomes back co-host Stephen after helping cover the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Stephen talks about his Olympic Games experience. Then they catch up with first-time Paralympian and outside hitter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team, Emma Schieck, (14:00 - 54:26) hours before her Tokyo flight takes off. They discuss the Tokyo Paralympic Games, how Emma got introduced to volleyball and much more!

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In this episode, Clarence is joined by producer Curtis Ward as Stephen and Kyle are en route from Tokyo. Clarence and Curtis update us on everything with the conclusion of the Olympic Games. They sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team members and Paralympic gold medalists Katie Holloway (outside hitter) and Nicky Nieves (middle blocker) and talk with them about gearing up to defend their gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games (9:16 - 46:43).

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In this special episode, Stephen and our Content Producer Kyle Scholzen are still in Tokyo at the Olympic Games. They update us on all of the action from pool play. Stephen has a nice chat with Haleigh Washington (27:25 - 39:52), Middle Blocker, U.S. Women's National Team and talks about being an Olympian. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules, upcoming matches and updates us on a few recent matches and injuries.

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In this episode, Stephen is out in Tokyo for the Olympic Games with our content producer, Kyle Scholzen. They talk about their Olympic experiences and how Tokyo is going so far. They also chat with Taylor Sander (18:14 - 22:08), outside hitter for the U.S. Men's National Team and discover some breaking news from him. Clarence wraps everything up discussing the Olympic schedules and upcoming events.

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Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson begin a series of Olympic previews by sitting down with beach volleyball Olympic nominees Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil (6:36 - 39:00), who earned a berth to Tokyo in early June. They discuss Kelly and Sarah’s excitement of qualifying for their first Olympic Games, preparation on and off the court for Tokyo, and check in with Kelly’s attempts to get Sarah into video games. Clarence and Stephen also shoutout the U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team, which recently won gold at the Golden Nations League in the Netherlands and announced the roster for the upcoming Tokyo Paralympic Games.

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen record direct from the 2021 Girls Junior National Championship in Las Vegas. They sit down with Competition Director and USA Volleyball's Director of Events Kristy Cox (4:09 - 10:44), who discusses the atmosphere in Las Vegas, a new attendance record and much more. They also have post-match chats with Hawaiian Style Volleyball Club 14's libero, Natronai Anana (10:44 - 13:34) and head coach Monica Bustos from Club Solano (13:34 - 17:45).

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss beach weather, the National Beach Tour, the National Beach Tour Junior Championship with USA Volleyball's Events Coordinator and meteorology specialist Coral Arroyo-Baez (5:02 - 40:35).

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the ongoing Volleyball Nations League, how the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Teams prepared for it, and how it’ll help both squads during the Olympic Games later this summer. First, U.S. Women’s National Team Assistant Coach/ Director, National Team Development Program Erin Virtue (5:15 - 31:30) discusses the women’s national team, the atmosphere in the training gym heading up to this summer’s competitions and about the redeveloped National Team Development Program. Next, the guys chat with U.S. Men’s National Team setter and 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Micah Christenson (36:48 - 1:02:47) about returning to the national team’s practice gym and about his expanding family.

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen discuss the U.S. Men’s National Team and its upcoming World ParaVolley Paralympic Qualifier in Germany May 31-June 4. They sit down with U.S. Men's Sitting National Team head coach, Greg Walker (3:42 – 27:51), and Roderick Green (31:47 – 51:38), a three-time Paralympic medalist and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team middle. Hear about the team’s recent training camp, how the team is looking and their upcoming trip to Duisburg, Germany for the last chance to qualify for Tokyo.

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In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the fifth episode of the podcast. They sit down with Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (3:29 – 15:17), two-time Paralympic medalist and setter for the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and Ben Patch (21:35 – 52:01), opposite for the U.S. Men's National Team. They will chat about their playing careers, but you’ll soon learn that both have several passions, hobbies and ventures outside of volleyball.

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In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Tournament with this college volleyball special. Hear from Dana Rettke (4:18 – 16:53), middle for University of Wisconsin-Madison, Alisha Glass Childress (24:29 – 48:14) Olympic medalist and former setter with the U.S. Women's National Team and (at the time of the interview recording) assistant coach for Stanford University's women’s volleyball, and Daniel Matheney (56:11 – 1:20:35) team captain and middle for UCLA men’s volleyball. They will discuss what this season looks like due to COVID protocols, the transition from an athlete to coach, and how to navigate the recruiting process.

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In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson hit the beach while continuing the 100 Days Out celebration. Hear from Sean Scott (3:16 - 23:22) Director, National Beach Programs and Kelly Claes (30:45 - 1:02:50) of the U.S. Beach National Team about how teams qualify for the Olympic beach tournament, how it feels being in the middle of a tight battle for an Olympic berth, and the many ways Kelly Claes spends her free time.

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In this episode, hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson continue celebrating 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to Tori Dixon (2:38 - 13:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team and Olympic medalist Erik Shoji (20:15 - 36:44) of the Men’s National Team. Hear from Tori as she discusses efforts to fight back from injury multiple times to hopefully make the Tokyo roster, while Erik reminisces about the Men’s National Team’s bronze medal run in Brazil and a night of karaoke with Stephen and the rest of the squad.

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Welcome to the very first episode of The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball. Hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson celebrate 100 days from the start of the Tokyo Olympic Games by talking to two-time Olympic medalist Jordan Larson (7:58 - 26:24) of the U.S. Women’s National Team, two-time Olympic medalist April Ross (41:03 - 52:01) of the Beach National Team and three-time Paralympic medalist Katie Holloway (57:23 - 1:13:30) of the Women’s Sitting National Team. Listen along if you want to hear what it takes to make an Olympic roster, win a Paralympic medal or even qualify for the Olympic Games.

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Hello everyone and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball! Come along with hosts Clarence Hughes and Stephen Munson as they go behind the scenes with some of the biggest names and go to the biggest events in the sport of volleyball. Tune in starting Wednesday, April 14 with new episodes dropping every other week. Subscribe now and welcome to The USA Volleyball Show, the official podcast of USA Volleyball.

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