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Against the Ignite the Rise win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Rise are 1.5 games back with 3 to play while Indy drops their 4th straight. Newcomer Holthaus provided a boost, Jensen seemed like she'd hit the ceiling of Van Andel, and seemingly all went right for the Rise as they answered the call. Plus, a big announcement!Sound off regarding your thoughts on Spotify, Instagram, Reddit, or by writing the show embersnest@gmail.com.Ember's Nest is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

We dive deep into some sensitive subjects, dealing with hot topics in our world of recruiting and helping athletes and families have the experience that is best for them.We tackle topics like athletes being unable to attend Select Camps due to club practice, overpractice, and too long a season, as well as the insane month of June for 16s.Then we dive into our yearly topic of WHY would any club ever tell prospects that they ARE NOT ALLOWED to talk about camps they are going to or schools they are looking at ? We discuss why that benefits the athlete and the reasons why the clubs may be doing ...

Now, about these clinic levels on Sunday, May 11th. It's completely understandable to feel that little bit of uncertainty when you're deciding on the right fit. She's got a year of high school league under her belt, which is fantastic, but serving is something she wants to work on. That honesty and self-awareness are the first steps to getting better, so give her props for that!

In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Brandon Joiner discuss the importance of making mistakes the right way in beach volleyball. They emphasize the significance of focusing on the process rather than just results, celebrating recent successes in the sport, and the necessity of technique and feedback in improving performance. The conversation also touches on the discomfort that comes with growth and the value of trusting the learning process. 🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://...

Welcome back to the HBCU Legends podcast with your host, Kyle T. Mosley! In this episode, we're bringing you all the top stories from the world of HBCU sports, including an in-depth look at the recent WNBA draft, standout performances by HBCU athletes, and a preview of what's to come in the NFL draft. We celebrate the historic achievements of gymnasts like Fisk University's Morgan Price and highlight the rising stars making waves on and off the court, like Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson and Zay Green from Arkansas-Pine Bluff.We’re also sitting down with Anscape’s rising journalist, Mia ...

Join us as we hit the sand with Amy Ozee — a standout pro beach volleyball player currently competing with Team Canada’s Next Gen squad! Amy previously showcased her skills at the University of Hawaii, and now she’s taking her game to the international stage. Don’t miss this exclusive look at her training, gameplay, and what it takes to compete at the elite level.Like, Comment & Subscribe for more beach volleyball content!

Gary hops on the podcast after a brief break to share some highlights and encouragement for our 18R Flame team that just finished tied for 21st in the OVR region!

Zwischen detaillierter Aufarbeitung der Halbfinalspiele und einem ersten Ausblick auf das was uns im Finale erwartet! Eine Halbfinal-Entscheidung steht noch aus: Lüneburg und Friedrichshafen brauchen sämtliche fünf Spiele um den Sieger zu bestimmen, auf den im Finale Berliner warten, die mit Giesen kurzen Prozess gemacht haben. Die große Dominanz der letzten Jahre schien zu bröckeln, nur damit Berlin mal eben in 9 Sätzen für klare Verhältnisse sorgt.Auch bei den Damen gab es zwei Halbfinal-Serien, die unterschiedlicher nicht hätten sein können: Schwerin lässt gegen Suhl nichts ...

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Alright, let's talk about these decorated clothespins! This is really interesting, and I love seeing the creativity and camaraderie amongst young volleyball players.First off, thanks for sharing this video and the transcript1. It gives us a great look into what these U15 athletes are doing. What we're seeing here with these pins, these "clips" as they call them, is a fantastic example of the positive culture that can thrive within a volleyball community. Think about it – these aren't just random decorations. They're little tokens of support, good luck charms, and a way for these young ...

We all have setbacks, but the Michigan State University Hall of Famer Kathy DeBoer's setback nearly killed her. Kathy suffered a devastating stroke while she was Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association, forcing her to learn how to talk and use parts of her body all over again. She tells Janice about the health risks she ignored, and about how positivity, persistence, and humor are helping her recover. Kathy still has a challenging time speaking, but her strong will and hilarious attitude will leave you laughing while feeling inspired.Links mentioned: For more ...

Welcome back to another SOLO EPISODE of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter provides a comprehensive overview of a wild weekend in the world of beach volleyball, breaking down the AVP League qualifier, the Saquarema Elite16, and the Cal Poly Center of Effort Challenge. Namely, he chats: - The surprise success of Corinne Quiggle and Megan Rice - The more surprising success of Hagen Smith and Logan Webber - The puzzling decision of the AVP not to give Kelly Cheng an injury sub for Sara Hughes, so she'll have to qualify via qualifiers - Anders Mol and Christian Sorum returning to the Beach Pro Tour ...

Arielle, Chad, and Matt dive into a lively discussion of recent collegiate men's volleyball action and debate the future of the game.• Hawaii splits with Long Beach State• USC battles significant injuries to key players, creating strategic challenges for upcoming matches• Conference tournament predictions across MIVA, EIVA, Big West, and MPSF• Data reveals NCAA men's volleyball is 16% international athletes• Discussion of whether international roster limits would benefit American player development• Proposal for rule changes to improve men's volleyball as a television product, ...

In this episode, Clarence is out traveling, so Stephen and Sevrin catch up on what’s new including the latest podium finishes from our Beach National Team pairs. A volleyball GOAT has entered the chat… five-time Olympian and four-time Olympic medalist Kerri Walsh Jennings joins (15:39 - 53:21) the pod to reflect on recently being named a finalist for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame and her induction into the USA Volleyball Hall of Fame later in May. She also talks about growing the sport, watching her kids fall in love with volleyball, the pro volleyball boom in the ...

In this podcast you get tips and drills for increasing vertical jump height, emphasizing the importance of daily, explosive plyometric drills to activate fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Everyone has a book in them. For some people it is a novel, but for an increasing number of professionals it is a non-fiction book. It is not just independent professional consultants, increasing numbers of in-house professionals are writing a book.Whilst the idea may sound very appealing, the reality is far from easy. The list of challenges that must be addressed before the presses start rolling is extensive.Andrea Glass is a Book Coach who aims to support first time non fiction authors to overcome those challenges.In this interesting episode of Rest and Recreation Andrea explains to host ...