CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game.
The Olympics are in the air for sure. At the time of this recording we are just a little more than 2 weeks away from the start of the Tokyo Games. After the long break and delay from Covid, the Games are finally back and ready to roll.
It will definitely be a different kind of games. There still has not been a formal announcement on whether or not there will be fans at the Games. If there are, it will be on a very limited basis. They talked about 50% capacity but that is even a stretch now.
Today's episode is a special one. I am going to do a mini deep dive into the Men's and Women's Team USA rosters in both indoor and beach volleyball. We'll talk about their preliminary pools, their chances (in my book), and my predictions for all the teams. I will predict Gold, Silver, and Bronze for all the sports. I am actually really curious how close I get. I want to hear from you all too with your predictions. Email me - ryan@crossnetgame.com. If someone picks all the winners, I will come up with some sort of prize.
This was a fun one!
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Way back on episode 32 we connected with Old Dominion University head coach - Fred Chao. Fred was embarking on a very unique experience, starting a NCAA Division 1 women's college volleyball program. Well we are back with Fred this week to talk about a lot of things that he and the team learned after their first season competing on the NCAA Division 1 stage including them getting a win in their first official match of their program. We also dig into what the season looked like coming out of Covid. The challenges of not having a ton of time to put their system in place, while doing their best to be competitive. It was also great hearing Fred's thoughts on the future of the program. Where he feels ODU can be and what it is going to take to get there. Enjoy this fun follow up conversation with a great friend of the show.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with Latvian Beach Volleyball star and soon to be Tokyo Olympian (her and her partner have already qualified for the Games 👏!) - Ana Kravčenoka
Ana and I connect during her last day in the FIVB Cancun bubble. We talk about her time in the bubble playing against some of the best in the world, how nice it was in Mexico, and her favorite tacos! She also talks about some of the challenges of trying to play 3 back to back to back tournaments in the same location with all the same teams. We dig into growing up in Latvia and what it is like training there. We also discuss the growing Latvian volleyball community. Ana and her partner have already qualified for the Tokyo Olympic Games so she shares her excitement and optimism about playing well there after a really strong showing in 2019, where her and her partner won the European Championship and then the Olympic Qualification tournament. Enjoy this fun interview!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with a 2X Team USA Olympian and long time Pro Indoor player. One of the great US Setters - Donald Suxho.
Donny and I talk about his current connection to the CROSSNET team and his incredible life journey. I knew a bit of Donald's origin story. About him growing up in communist Albania during the 80's. How to survive, what day to day life was like, and how sport pretty much shaped Donald's entire childhood. He talks about some amazingly inspirational journeys that he and his family took to eventually get them to the US and him all the way to Los Angeles and USC. He and I also talk about Donald's road to competing in 2 Olympic Games (Athens in 04 and London in 2012) for the US (a road he honestly didn't even think was possible). This is really an inspirational type of interview for one of the grittiest and hardest working teammates I ever got a chance to compete with. Enjoy his amazing story.
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This week Ryan talks about his experience at one of the funnest volleyball events out there. The Fudpuckers Fort Walton Beach Florida Tournament.
Ryan shares all his insights from this great event. From playing doubles Open against AVP pro's, to 4's coed, to 4's Men's, and highlights a massive comeback win for he and his team.
Ryan also talks about some tips on attending the tournament, what to prepare, and how a poncho is key (a.k.a it rained A LOT!! 🌧 ☔️ )
We will be back with the best volleyball interviews in podcastverse next week! 💪
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with AVP champion & MVP, FIVB Champion, 2021 Tokyo Olympic hopeful - Taylor Crabb.
Taylor and I talk about his unique childhood and the many sports he grew up playing but his overall love for the game of volleyball. We also discuss the incredible feat of someone, someday winning an Olympic Gold Medal in both indoors and on the beach in the same Olympics - a throw back to one of our first interviews with Karch who threw that gauntlet out there. Taylor shares his indoor to beach journey. What he is working on with his game right now. Playing with his brother Trevor early on, and how fired up he is about getting to Tokyo and competing with his long time partner Jake Gibb. We also take some time and dig in to the last FIVB tournament in Doha where he and Jake won the Bronze medal. So cool to have Taylor on the show.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with AVP champion, 2016 Rio Olympian, and fellow CROSSNET athlete - Chaim Schalk
Chaim and I talk about his unique childhood days. The unnecessary confusion around his citizenship. The connection he has to 90 Day Finance 😆. Chaim also shares his beach volleyball journey, what he looks for in the right partnership and why he feels like his new partnership with Theo Brunner is the perfect one for him. So cool to connect with such a great beach volleyball personality. Just a heads up, the audio in this episode was a little sketchy towards the middle. You can hear what is trying to be said and it only lasts for a few minutes. If it is too much to handle, just fast forward a few minutes. Settle in and enjoy this great conversation with a fellow CROSSNET athlete.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with AVP, FIVB Champion & US Olympic hopeful - Kelley Kolinske.
Kelley and I talk about her tips on moving to San Diego and the best Mexican food to try in the area. She shares her journey to beach volleyball after playing many years indoors at Pepperdine. She played both indoor and beach while in Malibu. She shares her perspective on a critical beach volleyball skill needed to be successful on the beach. It was also interesting to get her thoughts on what it is going to take for her and her partner Emily Stockman to qualify for Tokyo. There is a 3 tournament bubble event coming up soon in Cancun Mexico that they are really looking forward to competing in. She likes the level of volleyball they are playing right now and are excited about their chances. The problem is that Alex and April have pretty much already taken one of the spots up for grabs and they have some hefty competition looking to take that last spot. Enjoy this fun interview.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with AVP, FIVB Champion & US Olympic hopeful - Tri Bourne.
Tri and I talk about his early roots in the game growing up in Hawaii. His early days playing indoors, even playing professionally in Europe and Puerto Rico. His move to the beach and his fairly meteoric rise when he hit the sand. We discuss how close he and his then partner John Hyden were to taking one of the Olympic spots for the Rio Olympics in 2016. Tri also talks about his journey and battle with an auto immune disease that took him off the sand for nearly two full years. We talk about what he did during that time to keep himself sharp. I really liked his answers to that question because he really took that time to self reflect and try some new things that helped him be better when he did eventually get back on the sand. I really enjoyed chatting with another CROSSNET Athlete in Tri Bourne, so buckle in for this great episode.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with Pro Beach Player - Melissa Fuchs Powell.
Melissa and I talk about her growing in a very volleyball rich family. Her having dual citizenship, she has a US and Brazilian passport. We also talk about her interesting indoor playing days going from playing college ball in Michigan, then to Houston, and then to the University of Utah where she switched and played beach volleyball at the NCAA level. Melissa is currently living and playing professionally in the Brazilian pro beach league. She talks about the differences in training in the US versus Brazil. Really interesting to get an inside look at how the different countries train their beach players. Enjoy this fun interview with Melissa Fuchs Powell.
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I wanted to take a quick break from our normal show to say thank you to all the listeners out there, the entire CROSSNET Team, and all our guests.
Sometimes you need to simply pause, reflect, and give thanks. That is what I wanted to do to celebrate our 40th episode 💪 !!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with AVP, FIVB Champion & US Olympic hopeful - Emily Stockman.
Emily and I talk about a lot of things like her love for all things extreme. Growing up in Colorado Springs, CO and her love for the mountains. In fact she said that during her time off, she would rather be in the mountains over the beach. We also talk about her love for the indoor game and how much she misses playing indoor, where she excelled at Wichita State and multiple years playing professionally overseas. We go over what it is going to take for her and her long time partner to qualify for the Olympic Games in Tokyo and what that experience would mean to her. It was a blast connecting with one of the best on the beach right now - Emily Stockman. Make sure to subscribe, give us 5 stars, and leave your comments.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with 2019 AVP Manhattan Beach Open Champ and US Olympic hopeful - Trevor Crabb.
Trevor and I talk about his late start in the game growing up playing and focusing mainly on basketball but then eventually finding the love and passion for beach volleyball. We also talk about him and his partner Tri Bourne's journey to the Tokyo Olympics and their fairly unique style of play as they split block most of the time. Pretty cool to get his take on why that style of play can potentially confuse some of their opponents. Great conversation with one of the best personalities in the game of beach volleyball.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with current U of Georgia Head Women's Volleyball Coach - Tom Black.
Tom and I talk about his coaching journey and all the many places coaching has taken him. We also discuss his decision to take on dual roles while he was coaching at Loyola Marymount U to also become the Head Coach for the Canadian Women's National Team. Tom talks about how much he enjoyed working with Karch and the Women's US National Team, even helping them win a medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. We also take some time talking about his current role at Georgia and how much he is enjoying working with the team and the administration.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with Olympic Bronze Medalist, current US Men's National Team setter, and arguably the best setter in the world today - Micah Christenson.
Micah and I talk about playing professionally in a foreign country and feeling a bit out of sorts living and trying to adapt in a different culture, different rules, things you don't know but quickly have to learn. We also talk about what Micah is currently working on technically to become an even better setter. He shares his thoughts on being a part of a long line of world class American setters and how he feels about being among that company. We of course dig into the upcoming Olympics and get his thoughts on how anxious the team is to get back on the court and do their best to bring another gold medal back to the USA 🇺🇸 🔥 !! Make sure to subscribe, give us 5 stars, and leave your comments.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with current associate Head Coach for the U of San Diego women's team, former US Men's National Team, and Pro Indoor Player - Alfee Reft.
Alfee and I talk about his start in the game of volleyball, going to UC Santa Barbara, and eventually landing at the University of Hawaii. We also discuss his gravitation into coaching, which came very early to him. His coaching career up to this point has taken from from the National Team, to the U of Minnesota, to the U of Illinois, and now to U of San Diego. Alfee shares his thoughts on what it is like adjusting to his new role during Covid and when their team is going to get to actually play some matches! Enjoy this fun interview with an old teammate. 💪
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On today's show Ryan answers some of our burning listener questions.
Enjoy these great insights around the game of volleyball 🏐.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with former U of Hawaii All-American, current US Men's National Team, and Pro Indoor Player - Joe Worsley.
Joe and I talk about his start in the game of volleyball, moving all over the country, and eventually landing at the University of Hawaii. We also talk about his ability to succeed as an "undersized" player. His thoughts and advice to other "undersized" players. Joe also talks about his current life living and playing professionally in Germany. What it's like playing professionally during Covid and how he acknowledges his propensity to be messy around his apartment. This was Joe and I's first conversation so it was really cool to hear his passion for the game and his curiosity to learn from more "seasoned" players like myself. Lot's of " " in this description 😂. Enjoy this fun interview.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with long time coach and current Head Women's Coach at Old Dominion University - Fred Chao.
Fred and I talk about his start in the game of volleyball and how that took him from a path of becoming a medical doctor to coaching. We also talk about him taking over the program at Old Dominion University in it's first year of Division 1 play. That's right this will be year 1 of their program and that is very unique. I wanted to get Fred's take on what it took to start a program from the ground up. What I found what really fascinating. From managing the administration, to recruiting the first team, to even working with the architects on building their new playing facility, and doing all of this during a global pandemic.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with Gold Medal winning, Bronze Medal winning, multi NCAA National Championship winning, and current US Men's National Team Head Coach - John Speraw.
John and I talk about his volleyball journey, where he started, how that lead to coaching vs finishing med school. He also talks about the influence a few legendary coaches had on him, people like Al Scates, Carl McGown, and Hugh McCutheon. We also discuss the current Men's Olympic Team, what needs to be done for them to reach the top of the podium and what he thinks the Olympics will even look like in 2021. It is always a joy to connect with a great volleyball mind like John. Buckle in and enjoy this great conversation.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with 3X Olympian, multi Olympic Medal Winner, World Champion, and Italian setting legend - Marco Meoni.
Meo and I talk about his amazing volleyball career. One that spans decades. We had the opportunity to play together in Trento Italy a number of years ago. Meo talks about what it is like to be a young volleyball player in Italy. How they develop their young players, how they make their way to the Italian pro league and the National Team. We also discuss his new life living and coaching in Houston TX. I had such a great time connecting with one of the best. Enjoy this really fun interview. Make sure to subscribe, give us 5 stars, and leave your comments.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with 2012 Team GB Olympian, former professional player, and U of Miami standout - Ci Michel.
Ci and I discuss he late start in the sport of volleyball. Moving from the UK to the US and playing for the U of Miami. She talks about playing 10 professional seasons in Europe and what it was like representing Team Great Britain in the London Olympic Games. What it was like knowing that they had a fairly small chance to medal but doing their best to compete. We also dig into the project she has been working on on YouTube called The Volley Bubble. Enjoy this fun conversation!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with a volleyball coaching legend, Olympic Gold Medal winning coach, multi NCAA Championship winning coach - Marv Dunphy.
Marv and I relive some old times, even as far back as Marv doing his best to recruit me to play at Pepperdine while I was in high school (which almost worked!!). We also talk about some of the things that standout most to Marv during his time at Pepperdine, his time winning the Gold Medal in 1988, and all of the other Olympic Games that he was a part of. He was there with us in Beijing when we won Gold again. His volleyball insights and his volleyball knowledge are unmatched so enjoy this great conversation.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with USA Volleyball's long time Team Physician - Dr. Chris Koutures 👨⚕️
Chris and I discuss his perspective on all things staying healthy in the sport of volleyball. Chris shares the most important things you as a player need to be looking out for and taking care of. We also talk about some of the injuries that he sees in many volleyball players that might be surprising to you. Another important piece of information that Chris shares his perspective on are the many tools athletes are using to manage pain and allow them to continue to perform at the highest levels, day in and day out. Enjoy this educational conversation!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with someone that is doing an incredible amount of research on what makes high achievers achieve excellence - Dr. Ruth Gotian 👩🏫
Ruth and I dig into the 4 things that all high achievers have in common and how you can tap into those things as well. She also shares her advice to newly appointed team captains and/or head coaches. Her perspective in this area is high respected as she has worked directly with Nobel Laureates, astronauts, Olympians, and Fortune 500 CEO's. Enjoy this educational conversation!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with Team Canada Pro Beach Volleyball Player & Tokyo Olympic Games hopeful - Sam Pedlow 🇨🇦
This was such an interesting interview as it was the first meeting between Sam and I and we go pretty deep into the current game of international beach volleyball. Sam gives his perspective around how to excel in the current game. He also shares his thoughts on what it takes to sustain the level of excellence needed to thrive on the world tour. Covid has really done a number on the world calendar but Sam and his partner are staying optimistic as they look to do what is necessary to qualify for the Tokyo Games next summer. Enjoy this fun one!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with current Puerto Rican Men's National Team Head Coach, NCAA National Champion, and NCAA National Championship MVP - Ossie Antonetti 🔥
Ossie and I talk about what he is up to now-a-days living with his family in Spain. We also discuss the challenges of his newest assignment as the Puerto Rican Men's National Team Head Coach and what they need to do on the island to get a team full of younger players to the next level. I always enjoy talking to my long time friend and just one of the best guys I have ever played with.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with current US Women's National Team middle blocker - Haleigh Washington 💪
This was Haleigh and I's first opportunity to get to know one another. It is always cool to connect with a fellow middle blocker. We talk about where she is currently playing in Italy and where I played many years in Italy, which end up being VERY close to one another. We also talk about her unique blocking style! Enjoy this fun one.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with fellow 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist 🥇 - Gabe Gardner a.k.a. The Goose 🦢
Gabe and I go wayyyyyyyy back. All the way back to our high school playing days in Southern California where we played club volleyball together. It was fun to connect again and talk about the current game of volleyball and relive some great moments.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with budding a AVP superstar. 2X NCAA Beach Volleyball National Champion. I am talking about the flying squirrel 🐿 herself - Sarah Sponcil.
Enjoy this really fun interview where Sarah and I discuss a range of different topics including what she looks for in a partner, her love for creating music and unicycles, and our full proof Shark Tank idea.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with multi AVP Tour Champion & co-founder of P1440 - Casey Jennings.
Enjoy this great interview with a beach volleyball legend. Casey and I talk about his journey and the vision for P1440. All in the name of growing the love for volleyball. Enjoy this fun conversation!
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On today's show Ryan answers some of our burning listener questions.
Enjoy these great insights around the game of volleyball and make sure to listen to who Ryan puts on his All-Time Team!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with multi AVP Tour Champion, 2016 Rio Brazil beach volleyball Olympian, and beach volleyball fan favorite - Casey Patterson.
Enjoy this great interview with the human spark plug. Have you ever seen a match where Casey didn't scream something hilarious? Nope, me either haha! 🤣
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with 4-time Olympian, Olympic Gold Medalist, AVCA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee - Lloy Ball.
Enjoy this great interview with arguably the greatest setter to ever play the game.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with 3-time Olympic Team Head Coach & 1992 Bronze Medal Winning Coach - Terry Liskevych. Terry has had such a lengthy coaching career in the sport and he shares what he learned during that time. We also talk about his current project - The Art of Coaching, which is helping to grow the volleyball community.
Enjoy this interesting interview with long time Olympic Team coach - Terry Liskevych
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with a global powerhouse - Erik Qualman. Erik has written a number of best-selling books. His latest is on the critical topic of Focus. I thought everyone would enjoy his perspective on how Focus is so critical to sports and how to develop greater Focus in our lives.
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Enjoy this interesting interview with global thought leader - Equalman!
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with The Lorax - 2019 AVP Seattle Open Champion, 3X AVP Tour Best Server - Jeremy Casebeer.
This was the first time Jermey and I had met, so it was cool to hear his story, what drives him, and what he is passionate about.
Enjoy this fun interview with one of the best beach volleyball players in the world - Jeremy Casebeer.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with in my opinion the GOAT - the greatest of all time - Kerri Walsh-Jennings. Kerri is a 3X Gold Medal winner, 1X Bronze medal winner, 5X Olympian (soon to be 6 in Tokyo) and don’t count her out for 2024 for #7! That is just crazy to think about. Her impact on the sport of volleyball is unparalleled.
Enjoy this fun interview with the legend of all legends - Kerri Walsh Jennings.
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On today's show we go CROSSNET with current US Men's National up and coming star outside hitter, TJ DeFalco. TJ and I talk a bit about his early days growing up on a farm in Missouri. Not the typical place a world class volleyball player is from. We also discuss his experience playing professionally in the south of Italy and his excitement for the upcoming Tokyo Games.
Enjoy this fun interview with budding superstar, TJ DeFalco.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and current coach of one of the best beach volleyball duos (Jake Gibb & Taylor Crabb) in the world - Rich Lambourne. Rich and I dig into his roots in the game of volleyball. His illustrious Olympic journey to now shifting his focus to the joy of coaching on the beach and why Jake and Taylor are the dream partnership to work with.
Enjoy this fun interview with my long time friend, Rich Lambourne.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with newly minted head coach for the Utah State University women’s volleyball team and former USA Mens National Team assistant coach - Rob Neilson. Rob and I have a lengthy history going back to my time at BYU both as a player and as a coach. We talk about Rob’s new journey trying to create a winning culture at Utah State, a program that went 2-28 in 2019. We also talk about Rob’s mindset going from being in the gym with the Men’s National Team for a number of years, to now trying to build a college program. Rob shares some of his coaching philosophies and lessons he has learned along the way.
Enjoy this fun interview with one of the best young coaches in the game today.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with the 2019 National Champion winning Stanford University Head Coach - Kevin Hambly. Kevin and I discuss his late start in the game of volleyball and his coaching journey. We dig into his meteoric rise in the coaching world and the success that has followed him around the nation. We also talk about Kevin and I’s first meeting as he hosted me at BYU on my official recruiting visit while I was in high school. Some silliness ensued as you can probably imagine.
Enjoy this fun interview with one of the best NCAA coaches in the game today.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with 5-Time Olympian and 2-Time Olympic Silver Medalist - Danielle Scott. Danielle and I go way back in regards to the many years we played together with Team USA. We talk about her volleyball journey, trying out for the WNBA, what it takes mentally and physically to endure over 20 years of professional indoor volleyball, and her love of all things Brazilian.
Enjoy this fun interview with The Iron Woman of volleyball. She is such an amazing personality.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with current AVP beach volleyball professional and the owner of the Better At Beach YouTube Channel, Mark Burik. Mark and I discuss our experiences playing professional volleyball in Europe, different ways to compete at CROSSNET 😂, Mark’s #1 under developed beach volleyball skill, and his deep desire to help as many people as possible become better players at beach volleyball.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with current Women's National Team Middle Blocker, Tori Dixon. We dig into a number of topics including Tori's ability to overcome some significant injuries during her career, her thoughts on what it will take for the US Women to finally win that illusive Gold Medal, and how she and I are classmates in graduate school!
Buckle in for this fun interview with one of the best middle's in the world.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game - CROSSNET.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with arguably the best outside hitter in the history of USA Men's Volleyball, Reid Priddy. We will discuss Reid rise in the sport of volleyball, his days playing professionally overseas, his transition from indoor to the beach, and his current venture which includes getting people in the sand to transform their lives. Reid and I share many stories of our time playing together. A history that dates all the way back to 1999 (👴🏼👴🏼 haha).
Buckle up for this incredible conversation with one the greats of the game.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game.
On today's show we go CROSSNET with US Women's National Team right-side hitter, Jordan Thompson. Jordan is one of Team USA's newest members and what an addition. We talk about her journey to the National Team, her experience playing her first season professionally in Istanbul, Turkey, and lot's more.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game.
On today's show we sit down with US Men's Olympic Gold Medal winning, US Women's Olympic Silver Medal winning, and current University of Minnesota Women's Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon. Hugh brings is usual blend of humor, insight, and storytelling to the conversation. Hugh and Ryan go WAYYYYYYY back. It is always great to get a chance to talk to him.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game.
On today's show we have part 2 of my conversation with current Women's National Team Head Coach and arguably the GOAT - Karch Kiraly.
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Are you a volleyball fanatic? Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Ryan Millar, as he chats all things volleyball with some of the biggest names in the sport. The CROSSNET Volleyball Podcast's mission is to cover both indoor, outdoor, and the business of volleyball. Sponsored by the world’s first four-way volleyball game.
On today's show we have part 1 of my conversation with current Women's National Team Head Coach and arguably the GOAT - Karch Kiraly. We cover so many topics in this chat with Karch.
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