In episode 90, we are celebrating three years of The USA Volleyball Show! Stephen is BACK and reunited with Clarence after being out on parental leave. They catch up and welcome on the Jungle Cat, U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker, Jeff Jendryk (16:25 - 1:16:39). Jeff shares his journey in volleyball from starting out to the National Team. He…

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Curtis Ward while Stephen is out on family leave. They sit down with Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting Team member James Stuck (7:44 - 1:07:25). Stuck and the team are in China this week at the final qualification tournament for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. James talks about serving in the Arm…

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back guest host Sevrin Lavenstein while Stephen is out on Family Leave. They sit down with beach volleyball world champion and U.S. Beach National Team athlete, Sara Hughes (9:50 - 47:18). Sara talks about her beach volleyball journey including her early partnership with Justine Wong-Orantes, her reunion with Kell…

In this episode, Clarence welcomes back USA Volleyball Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans as guest host. They sit down with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team libero Justine Wong-Orantes (7:11 - 40:57). Justine shares how she was introduced to the game and about how her experience with disappointment drove her to be a bett…

In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are BACK together LIVE(ish) from the 2024 Women's National Team Open Program from the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. They welcome back our first three-peat podcast guest, three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larso…

In this episode, we have guest host Sevrin Lavenstein joining Clarence and they sit down with the current top U.S. Beach National Team men's pair, Andy Benesh and Miles Partain (11:27 - 1:04:32). We get an in-depth look at this awesome beach team. We learn about how Andy and Miles became a team, how they were introduced to the National Team and wha…

In this episode, we put the lid on the 2023 AVCA in Tampa with two-time Olympic medalist and former U.S. Women's National Team setter Courtney Thompson. (6:39 - 38:36). Courtney talks about her role at AVCA and shares some of her interests off-court. She looks back on her Olympic experience and talks about her involvement with League One Volleyball…

In this episode, we continue our conversations from 2023 AVCA in Tampa with a chat with Hazel Goldstein, Excelsior Empire Region Commissioner and former director of Whoosh Volleyball Club. (7:57 - 42:55). Hazel shares about her vast background in volleyball and in the region, as well as her current role as commissioner. She talks about the recent c…

In this episode, we share our conversation from our USA Volleyball booth at the 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa. Clarence and Stephen welcome Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter, Jordyn Poulter. (8:18 - 57:44). Jordyn shares some of her personal interests including music; talks about recovery from her knee injury; looks ahead …

In this episode, we're coming to you LIVE(ish) from Tampa at the 2023 AVCA Convention Podcast Theater. Clarence and Stephen welcome Nickie Sanlin, who is the head men's coach, former women's head coach and assistant athletic director and director of volleyball at McKendree University. (1:19 - 59:16). Nickie talks about her background in volleyball …

In this episode, we have a volleyball pioneer on the show! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1968 Olympian, former U.S. Women's National Team athlete, and author Laurie Lewis Havel (13:20 - 1:15:58). We learn about Laurie's background including what it was like growing up in California and the early days of the beach volleyball boom. She also talks abou…

In this episode, after Clarence and Stephen share their picks for the NCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, they welcome U.S. Women's National Team assistant coach and UCLA women's head coach Alfee Reft (16:37 - 1:16:53). Alfee takes us through his volleyball journey from his time playing on the U.S. Men's National Team to how he got into coachi…

Worth every minute! In our longest episode yet, Clarence and Stephen welcome on U.S. Men's National Team middle blocker Taylor Averill (11:07 - 1:52:22). Taylor shares his often-difficult volleyball journey and how he's matured as a person. While talking about his own podcast, "The Tallest Podcast on Earth," he discusses the importance of mental he…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are back in studio together. After catching up with each other they sit down with U.S. Women's National Team and University of Texas middle blocker, Asjia O'Neal (12:29 - 1:03:42). We learn about Asjia's background, her journey through two heart surgeries, winning the NCAA National Championship last year with T…

In this episode, Stephen flying solo as Clarence is busy in meetings prepping for the upcoming volleyball season. Stephen sits down with USA Volleyball's Sitting Volleyball Director and the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team head coach, Bill Hamiter (5:40 - 1:21:48). Bill talks about his vast background in volleyball, sitting volleyball, coaching a…

In this episode, Stephen makes his return from parental leave. He and Clarence catch up with each other, and Stephen shares stories about being a new dad, including already watching the Men's National Team with his son. Then, they sit down with volleyball coach, strength trainer, jump trainer, YouTuber, motivational speaker and Elevate Yourself fou…

In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Digital Media and Content Coordinator, Sevrin Lavenstein to the show. Then, they sit down with U.S. Beach National Team pair TKN, Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss (8:54 - 59:32). They share their experiences on the FIVB Beach Pro Tour and the AVP Tour, and talk about everything that wen…

In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans to the show. Then, they sit down with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Reid Priddy (8:21 - 1:16:55). Reid shares stories from his Olympic experiences as well as chats about his time on the indoor and beach national teams, an…

In this episode, Clarence is flying solo for this episode as Stephen is out for a few weeks while on parental leave. Listen to our chat with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter Micha Hancock (6:34 - 52:05). Micha gets into some of her memories from her USA Volleyball club days, chats about her time at the Tokyo Olympics, and…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up for Stephen's last full episode of the podcast for a few weeks while he's out on parental leave. Then, we're getting back on the region side of things. They welcome Florida Region Executive Director and President Steve Bishop (10:40 - 1:00:33) to the show. They chat about his background in volleyball, …

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are together IN PERSON and catch up. Then, for this special LIVE(ish) episode from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, they welcome Girls U19 National Team head coach Jamie Morrison, Girls U19 National Team athlete Abby Vander Wal, Boys U19 National Team head coach Charlie Sulliva…

In this episode, we recap our time at the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s and the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship. Then we welcome 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and USA Volleyball Hall of Famer, Liane Sato (10:52 - 52:32). Liane is a former U.S. Women's National Team athlete who competed in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games.…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s in Minneapolis, including seeing Stephen's doppelgänger and how they'll both be heading to Chicago for the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s. Then they welcome on Olympic City, Colorado Springs native and U.S. Men's National Team outside…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympi…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and w…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in …

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleybal…

In this episode, we're celebrating TWO YEARS of The USA Volleyball Show! Clarence and Stephen reminisce about everything over the last year and what has been accomplished. Then, U.S. Beach National Team athlete and three-time Manhattan Beach Open champion Trevor Crabb (16:37 - 57:19) joins us ahead of a couple FIVB Beach Pro Tour stops. Trevor talk…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with th…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Un…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset …

In this episode, we're wrapping up region commissioner month with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Gateway Region Volleyball Commissioner Steve Mueth (6:26 - 38:58) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Steve's background in volleyball and as a coach, what Steve does as Gateway Region Commissioner, what the Gateway Region is doing to grow the ga…

In this episode, region month continues with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Badger Region Volleyball Association Region Commissioner, Jen Armson-Dyer (8:02 - 41:54) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Jen's background in volleyball and as the former SID at Penn State, what Jen does as Badger Region Commissioner, how to get involved with voll…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with Columbia Empire Volleyball Association Region Commissioner Cody March (13:35 - 35:26). They talk about Cody's background, what Cody does as a commissioner, grassroots volleyball, how CEVA is growing the game in their region, getting more officials and much, much more!…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team assistant coach and Beach ParaVolley program administrator, Michelle Goodall (6:39 - 44:07). They talk about Michelle's background in volleyball and coaching, talk about why Michelle is in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and their 2023 se…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention in Omaha at the USA Volleyball booth. They sit down with NIL Network founder, San Diego State NIL coordinator and former USA Volleyball Beach High Performance coordinator, Michelle Meyer (16:58 - 44:52). They talk about all things NIL, from what is NIL to how college …

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention Podcast Center in Omaha . They sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Tama Miyashiro (1:40 - 46:30). They talk about what Tama was doing at the AVCA Convention, the Tokyo Games and the historic gold medal win, how Tama got introduced to the game, ho…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE in Omaha at the 2022 AVCA Convention. They chat about their journey to Omaha and their plans for the week at the convention and the NCAA Championships. Then, they sit down with U.S. Men's National Team and UCLA men's head coach, John Speraw (00:00 - 00:00). They discuss John's introduction to the game,…

Finishing off the two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball official and USA Volleyball announcer, Shawn Davis (10:55 - 1:21:23). They talk about Shawn's background in volleyball, how he got into officiating, a great lesson he learned early on, the benefits of becoming an official, and …

In part one of this special two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former collegiate and professional volleyball player and USAV official Jenn Kay Vander Meer (3:45 - 39:57). They chat about her background in volleyball, officiating, the benefits of becoming an official, how working as an official …

In this MILESTONE 50th episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate 50 episodes of hosting the show, they catch up a little and talk about their Thanksgiving meal traditions. Then they sit down with two-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, Kawika Shoji (11:49 - 1:23:59)! They talk about Kawika's recent retirement, his incredible career, playing on…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are going off schedule to release this special 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview episode. Two-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team athlete Eric Dude (12:02 - 43:34) joins to discuss the men's team goals for World Championship, talks about his current internship with Deloitte, coaching…

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up, talk growth with the podcast, how time moves so fast, and getting into the fall festivities with their Halloween plans. Then they sit down with former USA Volleyball director of sport development, the one and only John Kessel (9:02 - 1:30:22). John talks about his coaching philosophy, gives some real …

In this SPECIAL episode, Clarence and Stephen are recording LIVE from the Tattered Book Store in Denver. They are "crashing" founder and president of RealTime Performance and author Sean P. Murray's book signing event for "If Gold is Our Destiny." (6:22 - 1:28:27). Sean is joined by 1984 U.S. Men's National Team head coach and former USA Volleyball…

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 Cham…

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!…

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!על ידי USA Volleyball

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 volleybal…

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 Pledg…

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,…