Around The Block: Recent Episodes
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Around the Block is an in-depth, opinionated, and thought provoking podcast that covers the rapidly growing collegiate, club, and high school volleyball scene. Co-hosts Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski draw on their expertise to enlighten, intrigue, and entertain every volleyball enthusiast.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the Top Ten of the Decade list and which players might be included on that list in the next decade.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green recap the high school season and make their picks for the NCAA Final Four in Pittsburgh.
Kelly Surrency talks with Jess Mruzik, the 2019 PrepVolleyball.com 18s Division Player of the Year, about success, her next steps, and how she is able to stay so healthy.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about some of the updates to programs led by Interim Head Coaches. Congrats to Ellen Kimball (UConn) and Fernando Morales (Evansville) who have been elevated since our recording!
Jackson Academy (MS) Head Coach Melissa Denson wins her first (and the country's) State Championship.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green dive into the high school game. As the season begins to wind down, who will earn the title of National High School Champions?
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss in more detail the Fair Pay to Play Act and their best guess on what could change over the next few years.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green share their perspective on the new Fair Pay to Play Act signed into California state law on Monday.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the Top 100 National High School Rankings and how your team can be considered.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green share their thoughts on a high school in Colorado forfeiting a match due to vaping.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent article published on PrepVolleyball.com about balancing mom life and coaching.
With the Top 10 released this week, Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green breakdown some of the Class of 2020 Senior Aces list.
Floridians Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss recent high school tournaments, opening weekend for Division I Volleyball, and the effects Hurricane Dorian could have on the state.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent resignation of longtime Missouri State University Head Coach, Melissa Stokes.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the high number of Interim Head Coaches in college volleyball going into the 2019 season, and what effects it can have on the recruiting process.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about new PrepVolleyball.com accolades and the High Performance Championships happening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about AAU Nationals and USAV Nationals as the 2019 club season comes to a close.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent "No Camp Pledge" taken by the Power 5 Conferences. They have agreed to not hold any camps or clinics from August 1 - December 31. Listen in to hear the details.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the upcoming AAU National Championships and some of the unique events that happen at the tournament.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the decision to reclassify and forgo their senior year of high school for three student-athletes. It's tough choice to leave early and begin your college career. Could you do it?
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green learn the details behind Legacy's 18 Elite team and how they managed to start, and finish the season on top.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss some of the big events happening over the holiday weekend.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the PrepVolleyball.com Top 30 Recruiting Classes of 2019 and how the list is developed.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the new Division 1 legislation passed in April, and how it will affect recruiting.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the some of the highlights of the USAV 18s GJNC in Dallas over the past weekend.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the recent allegations brought to light against Luke Walton. After Kelli Tennant (former player at USC) published a book in which Walton had contributed, she wanted to celebrate. But her story from that point, would be much different.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the suspension of the MTSU head coach after allegations he mistreated his student-athletes. Was there a line crossed? Or are coaches just under scrutiny with a new generation of athletes who may not be able to handle a variety of motivation tactics?
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green dive into a recent event that happened at the Show Me Qualifier in Kansas City. Should a player have to sit because of an administrative error?
Qualifier season is over for the 18s division in club volleyball. Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about some of the teams that just made, and just missed the cut in the field of 48 in 18 Open.
Kelly Surrency checks in with Shannon Smolinski, Nebraska Premier Director of Player Development and Head Coach of 15 Gold. Listen in to find out what makes her team so successful.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss in detail the scandal that has dominated the news over the last 48 hours, and surprisingly, the sport of volleyball is involved.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green provide some advice on a common theme in any sport; playing time. Listen in to hear how an athlete can put themselves in the best position possible to earn time on the court.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the horrible news out of Chicago last week, and ways to help your team cope when the unthinkable happens.
Kelly Surrency talks with Nate Torvik, head coach of Team Indiana Elite 17, about the multi-sport athlete, the Triple Crown, and how the new recruiting rules benefit his players.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the official opening of the recruiting season for Division 1 coaches and the recruiting legislation being voted on in April.
Sloane Green gives us an inside look on the Frosh 59 list, and how these athletes are selected.
Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the recent resignation of a Texas high school coach due to parent pressure over playing time.
Kelly Surrency catches up with Sloane Green who attended the JVA Rock n' Rumble in Cleveland.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss changes in the Division I recruiting calendar, and how it will effect the club season.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the upcoming club season and showcases you might want to check out.
Kelly Surrency catches up with Data Volley expert Nicki Holmes to gain insight on the matchups, numbers, and eventual outcome of the NCAA Championship.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the Final Four and their predictions for the national semifinal matches in Minneapolis.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the 16 teams left standing in the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship and give their predictions for the Final Four.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about Selection Sunday and the field of 64 in the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss how to manage injuries and what college coaches look for other than skill while recruiting.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss the DIII tournament bracket, DII regional rankings and club volleyball.
Three time Olympian Lindsey Berg talks about her new project that aims to connect our Women's National Team with youth athletes.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk expected and unexpected outcomes in college volleyball leading into the 2nd half of conference play.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss the latest D1 RPI rankings, the AVCA Top 25, and the PrepVolleyball.com Top 64.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk with one of the original founders of PrepVolleyball.com, John Tawa.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about some of the athletes from the PrepVolleyball.com Senior Aces list.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the Durango Classic in Las Vegas and interview an Olympian, Stacy Sykora.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss the changes in the Top 25 poll, Senior Aces (51-100), and the benefit of being a versatile athlete.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about their international trips, college upsets, and new September 1st legislation.
Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski bring back ATB and what to expect over the next few weeks.
Back at it this week recapping the 18's GJNC in Anaheim. We'll touch base on the 17 Open Northern Lights Qualifier and let you know how many Open At-Large offers will be going out for 17s.
We're back after some time off to discuss the 18 Open National Championships in Anaheim this weekend! We will also dive into the new Recruiting Legislation that was passed and goes into effect this week.
The boys talk about the first four qualified teams for the 18 Open National Championships in Anaheim, California. They also discuss the importance of the upkeep on a club website and talk about some recruiting information for upcoming tournaments. All that and more on Around the Block!
The boys are back with an all new episode in the New Year. The Coaching Carousel continues to spin and they'll bring you up to speed on some new and familiar faces you'll see this spring. The recruiting and transfer topic is discussed and believe it or not, it's already Qualifier Season for the 18s. Subscribe to the podcast to get exclusive coverage in each episode! Follow us on Twitter @prepATB.
The boys record live at McFadden's in the Power and Light District and are joined by Eric Schulze, Club Director at vcUnited and Andy Guggisberg from Northern Lights Volleyball. Fritzy stops by to chat about the Championship Match and Lindsey Gray-Walton stops by to discuss Florida. Great content in preparation for the National Championship Match!
The boys record live at the AVCA Convention and are joined by guests Joe Jablonski from Texas Advantage Volleyball, Kara Pratt from Houston Juniors and Kathy DeBoer the Executive Director of the AVCA. They also check in with the folks from Ultra Ankle and Team Snap. They'll recap the semi-final matches and prepare for the National Championship between Nebraska and Florida!
The boys recap the weekend and make their final four predictions for your listening pleasure on your way to Kansas City! If you are making the trip be sure to join Tim and Kyle at the Power and Light District on Thursday and Saturday from 3pm-5pm at McFadden's. See you in Kansas City!
The NCAA Tournament field has progressed to the Sweet 16 and The Boys are breaking down those matchups and predicting their updated Final Four. Tim and Kyle welcome in special guests Craig Skinner from the University of Kentucky and Cathy George from Michigan State University, both have advanced to the Sweet 16 once again. They’ll discuss the previous weekend, recruiting and ask about their next matchup.
The boys breakdown the best first round matchups, breakdown the potential Elite 8 participants and predict their Final Four!
The boys have gone through their RPI rankings, selected the 32 at-large contenders that they expect to see during the Selection Show! They are also joined by Brandon Rosenthal from Lipscomb University!
This week the guys welcome the first 25 Automatic Qualifiers to the NCAA Tournament, preview the remaining conference tournaments, give insight on the Power 5 teams we may be seeing on selection Sunday and recognize the PrepVolleyball.com Top 10 High School National Rankings! They'll also provide some information on the AVCA Coaches Convention that takes place along with the Final Four in Kansas City!
Tim Keating and Kyle Walton dive right into the NCAA Tournament field predictions including discussion about the NCAA RPI, who's in, who's out and more on this week's episode of Around the Block.