Today’s guest is All Time Great Trojan Micah Christenson. Micah is the current national team captain, 3x all-American, world cup, world league, italian superego champion, an olympic bronze medalist, 2x gatorade player of the year as a basketball athlete, and self proclaimed hawaiian Dirk Nowitzki. Here him talk about coming up through the USA pipeline, becoming the national team setter, his time in italy, losing in the the semi finals of an Olympics, bouncing back, his plan's to play until 2028 ...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
Listen to all time great bruin Micah Ma'a talk about growing up on the island, the influence families such as the Mckibbin's, Shoji's, and Crabb's had on his game, winning 7 Junior National Championships, becoming a position less player in an era where specialization is praised, exploring his curiosity, playing for Speraw, and how fighting has earned him respect with his teammates. Give it a listen!
May 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 9
Listen to All Time Great Cornhusker Jordan Larson discuss her evolution as a volleyball player. From an 8 year old gym rat to current USA National Team Captain. You'll hear everything from winning championships to toxic environments to having a great time playing on team that maybe weren't the best on paper, but still incredibly memorable.
May 26, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 8
Listen to all time great wildcat Madi Kingdon talk about her evolution as an athlete and teammate. From recognizing hit the ball through the block isn't always the best idea to understanding where her teammates are coming from better, Madi takes us through it all!
May 21, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 7
Hear Micha layout her unique path in becoming a Nittany Lion, leading her team to back-to-back National Championships, becoming the AVCA Player of the Year, making it through preseasons with Russ Rose, the Italian Superlega, Polish Plusliga, and her current status with the USA National Team.
May 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 6
Listen to All Time Great Cardinal Madi Bugg discuss her progression as a setter. From a 9 year old kid trying to serve balls over the net in between sets at the local high school to 3x All-American, 3x Pac 12 Setter of Year, Bundesliga Champion, and current professional volleyball player for Champions League team ASPTT Mulhouse in France.
May 06, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 5
On this episode we will be discussing Josh meeting his beautiful new wife, his new found love for Missouri, his quick transition into coaching and how he quickly took over the helm as the head at Mizzou.
May 03, 2020•36 min•Ep. 4
Listen to Josh talk about his route into becoming a 2x All-American, 3x MPSF All-Conference, All Decade Pepperdine Wave, and Member of the National Team. In this podcast will discuss the influence Hawaii provided him in his journey to finding volleyball, playing with Taylor Crabb and the McKibbins, the junior national team, the recruiting process, and becoming an all time great wave.
May 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
Hear Rich talk about his unorthodox journey in becoming a coach at SMBC, Pierce CC, Pepperdine and now the director of volleyball operations at Mamba Academy. From not being able to touch rim, pseudo assistant coach at Pierce CC, Beau Daniels, getting cut from UCSB, learning from Pepperdine greats: David Hunt, Jonathan Winder, and Marv Dunphy, about everything from how to run an offense to dealing with egos.
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 2
Matt taking us through his journey as a volleyball athlete. A story that includes being 6-5 at 13, coach on ones, Wilfredo Leon, Pepperdine, of course Marv Dunphy, and life in the workforce as a 2 time All American.
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1
