Four to Four

Paul Russell joins in to share his journey and knowledge of volleyball. Also as you may know he is the brother of our very own Peter Russell. Paul talks about his journey through volleyball. The hardships of his career, journey to George Mason. We also got the brothers doing a little bit of family questioning at the end. Paul has alot of knowledge and talent in the game of volleyball. Here how he translates it to a successful season with Mason.

Matt August joins the boys and discusses his times in India, Czech, and his time spent with Team USA. He discusses his time coaching at Denver and explains the excitement behind the new league in India called prime. From lowering the nets to sets to 15, and super points. Listen in and hear some of most interesting stories from pro ball we have heard!  @coachmattaugust

Matt Buffum joins the pod to discuss his experience in volleyball. He comes from the midwest but many would say is an honorary east coast volleyball from his time sepnt playing at elmira, big east coast out door tournaments, and now with team freedom the powerhouse NVA team. He is one creative middle who is a true student of the game. The mans investment to learning and diving into volleyball is next level so tune in and hear buffum put down some knowledge for all you middles. Also Tune into the accounts tagged below to see buffum play, hear his middle mondays and some of the sick sponsors for his teams: @mattbuffumvb @ecvcho @teamfreedomvbc @pit_viper

Joe Worsley jumps on and talks all about out of system, his time at Hawaii, and his professional career. if you are listening to this you have probably heard of him and rightfully so. From his fame on the indoor court to his massive outdoor grass tours with OOS the man truly does it all. 

Back with another episode as we look into the top 10 rankings of NCAA Men's College Volleyball. We also review the top 3 plays of the week presented by noezy buckets and Dustin Watten. Tune in for that and more about our March!

Luke joins the boys and discusses his laundry list of accolades. Luke has coached at the highest levels in the world. From JSW in poland, Australia National Team, Berlin Recycling. He now finds himself as the head coach at the University of Charlestion in the EIVA. Luke maybe the mist expierenced coach in all of NCAA when it comes to all levels. His intensity shows in the pod so jump in and hear what look brings to the table. 

Pete, Callaway, and Brandon jump on to catch up on GCU top #10 season so far. The insane scheduling made by Erskine. They played 2 away matches in California. One at 10am another at 6pm at different away arenas. Is this maximizing scheduling or asking to much from the athletes??

LAUREN IS A FREAKING CHARACTER!! We were so lucky to get her on and she was so fun to talk too. She goes toe to toe with Micah Ma'a for best stories. On top of her being fun she also is a baller and discuss her path, goal of the olympics, and her future as a pro.

Back with another episode of The Pod. This Merry Christmas special comes from yours truly, Mike Marshman. Mike is a true grind artist and grinded his way to the D1 level. Then got overseas and grinded his way to the top league in France. If you want a true workhorse, earned everything they got, kinda story then Mike is your guy. Hear about his work ethic, gain of vertical, and finding meditation along his journey. He also recently founded his skill in writing. He has done a blog for Dustin Watten's page and has released his own blog site now. CHECK IT OUT HERE: http://www.michaelmarshman.com/

Will Craft was an outside hitter at Carthage College. He became known for the size of his vert and went on to prove the skill in 1. Bundesliga Germany. give it a listen and learn how to jump high and hit hard. Also check out Will in action now with Chicago Icemen of the VLA.

Callaway, Pete, and Brandon hop on and discuss GCU's upcoming schedule, what a volleyball recruiter looks for, and more. Give it a listen and follow for more breakdowns and interviews!

Michael played at UC Irvine, professionally in France, USA National team, and was recently featured for a dirty set on CEV volleyball. He is also a sick golfer and discuss who holds their own on the links from team USA.

Blake is a wisconsin fella that walked on at OSU and is now playing in 1. Bundesliga Germany. He gives more insight into life overseas then we have had yet. He is big swing and fun to listen to his stories so listen up!

The boys jump on themselves this week talking about what members of the indoor national team would make the best beach duo. Listen to the break down of that and who they think are elite on the beach. they also discuss the youth in sports today and the simone biles olympic situation. 

Gage comes from New York originally, then the g=big move to Cali strictly for the volleyball. Gage went on to win a NCAA Championship with Hawaii and start the big media company that is Out of System! listen to his bulgarian storys and insite on his older brother, Joes', relationship.

The start of season 2 comes with some bangers. Goodell had a hammer of a swing, proved it in Division 1 and Professionally. Also he was a well known shit talker and dives into some interesting trash talk stories.  follow us on FB: four to four Insta: @four.to.four TIk Tok: @four_to_four

Episode #20 brings in some heat with high flying Mike Fehrs. Fehrs will most likely be one of the shortest guys in a volleyball gym but will almost definitely have one of the highets verticals and hit over you. Mike Fehrs played division three at Stevenson University in Maryland. Mike now plays a whole lot of outdoor and indoor tournaments while running his very successful fitness acoount "fehrsfit" which you can find tgged on our instagram and facebook. He gives true honest tips on how to increase vertical, stay in shape, keep joints helathy, and much more. Mike Fehrs is not just a baller and weight room genius but is one of themost humble guys out there! So reach out and listen in to see what this man is all about.

Episode #19: David and Anthony join the boys following their first USA Professional event of the 2021 season. They both played NAIA in college, many indoor and outdoor tournaments, and a ton of experience in the volleyball world. They discuss their entree into volleyball, NAGVA, and the NVA. They both are proud members of the North American Gay Volleyball Association. Which they explain all the benefits of playing in NAGVA tournaments and being members. Obviously their experience speaks for itself so hit play and listen to their perspective throughout their careers. - NAGVA - https://nagva.org/ - Instagram - nagvainsta - NVA - https://www.nvausa.com/ - - Untouchables - Instagram - Untouchables_nvausa - Texas Tyrants - Instagram - txtyrants

Episode #18 We welcome on MIke Iandolo, University of Charleston West Virginia head men's volleyball coach. Mike PLayed at long beach for two years, Lewis for 3 years, 3 years professional in Europe, Graduate Assitant at Lewis, Assitant coach at Grand Canyon University. Coach Iandolo has a massive skill set and experience in the volleyball world. He discusses his journey through volleyball and the things he is doing and has done at the University of Charleston to improve their program and athletes. CHECK OUT UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON BELOW!! Instagram - @ucwv_mensvball https://ucgoldeneagles.com/sports/mens-volleyball

EPISODE #17: MICAH MA’A! Is live on apple and Spotify now! Hawaii, played at UCLA, Men’s national team, now playing in France. Micah has 2 wild stories you won’t believe!  THE STANDOFF OF A LIFETIME!  THE BEST BANANA HOLDER KNOWN TO MAN! This episode is one of the most entertaining conversations we have had with one of the best in the world. Strictly exclusive content!  French cup champions!  Check it out and look for the clips on YouTube in a few days  Go and check out “out of system” a sick content channel delivering for all those volleyball fans!  @micahmaa  @outofsystemofficial  @usavolleyball  @avb_network  @uclamvb  https://www.flowcode.com/page/outofsystemofficial Check out Out of System YouTube channel as well! 

Welcome the beach freak as we like to call him! EVAN CORY! Evan is from louisana where very few volleyball players comefrom. After getting little interest in recruitment he signed to Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee where he took off! Finishing his 4 year career twice as an all-american. Evan has always been a beach player and since graduating has committed solely to his professional beach career. Evan goes into stories from college, being an underdog, and training with Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena. EVan gives alot of good stories and a little taste of East coast West Coast volleyball bias. tune in and here all of his best stories. - - We would also like to give a shoutout to Evans sponsors! So go check them out! @southshore_pt @hustleandflowbeach @sandboxvb @vb.rags @zinkasunscreen @blacktopplus

We welcome Josh Ayzenberg 3rd year professional libero from New York. Josh has played in Israel and Finland. He also was on the USA Roster. Josh dives into his wild career of going from being ignored by Division 1 coaches to being in the national team gym digging Matt Anderson. Josh is a true beast on the court and beast off the court. If you want to get absolutely shredded/in incredible shape go check out his new fitness page! Instagram : @joshy_fitness. / Tik Tok - @joshy_ayzz . Josh goes into team managers taking swings at oppoents, playing top players in the world, digging Matt Anderson, fitness and how he is finding his way to help others!

Episode 14 brings in Dan Reilly, NJIT Men's volleyball assitant coach. NJIT, New Jersey Institute of Technology, is a program in the EIVA with a strong squad together for this 2021 season. Dan explains how he got into volleyball. He also dives into how he got into coaching such a high level with not plying that long. Dan goes on to rank the EIVA in what he believes the outcome will be at the end of 2021. Tune in to find out how he ranked them!!

They boys are back welcoming on USA National Team libero, Erik Shoji. Erik played at Stanford University and multiple years overseas in Germany, Italy, Austrisa, and is currently in Russia. Erik is one of the greatest liberos playing th egame right now and he shares his knowledge and experience with you guys. He also spills some inside storys with team USA. Guess who Erik beat in ping pong 11-0??? Tune in to find out. Also. Follow Erik on youtube as he also has an amazing youtube channel sharing reactions andbreakdown of film!

The boys breakdown the NCAA rankings listing some players they think will make an impact. they dive into EIVA rankings, Princeton and Harvard NOT PLAYING THIS YEAR!?!? Pete, Callaway, and Brandon also jump into each tema in the EIVA and why they think they will or will not see success in 2021.

Jay Hosack! The legendry coach from George Mason joins us. We dive into Jay's successful coaching career. Jay talks alot of EIVA shop with. two of his older players, Pete and Callaway. They also dive into his journey from living the surfer life to being one of the most respected coaches in the country. He lays down his expectations of his guys at George Mason and some of the names that will be making an impact for the Patriots this year. we run through some funny old stories from penn state and much more!

The boys bring it in hot and heavy with the flow god and mustache monster known as Taylor Averill. Taylor is on the USA roster, has played in France, Italy, with offers from Poland. He isa true spirited guy with knowledge in the game of volleyball, life, and fitness. hear about why chairs are illegal in Taylor casa, how he had some troubled times in college at UC Irvine and Hawaii but turns it around and became the beast he is today. HIs mindset and commitment to the betterment of the volleyball community is truly one of a kind. this man is so genuine and deserves all the love so throw him some love 4 to 4 community!

Pete, Callaway, and Brandon go rogue on episode #9 with just the three of them! They first appreciate the great holiday of thanksgiving then dive into the recruiting process from high school to college and from college to professional. Full of great insight for ballrs of all ages.

Larry was an undersized hitter that layed division 1, assitant coached at University of Charleston, and now head coach at Fort Valley State and star of his own podcast, Motiv8. Larry dives into his career, his attitude as a player....which was vicious! He also discussing punishing some players while coaching at charleston and many other interesting stories.

Episode #7 - Jason was a middle blocker from New York who played at Penn State University. Jason was a baller who had some impressive stats and was a big leader for the Nittany Lions. Jason sadly had his senior season cut short due to covid. Check out this episode to hear him discuss what it was like to lose his senior season and what he is up to now!!

Maggie and Casey join 4 to 4 with a lot of knowledge and stories. They both played high level division 1 volleyball, Maggie at NC State and Casey at Washington state. They both have played multiple years professional and have many of stories to share about it! They go into their recruiting process, being seen as a celebrity, and the tough conditions they faced overseas. Check out this episode to hear more about their experiences. Tune in through Spotify oracle podcast as well!

Episode #5 - We welcome Dustin Watten! The king of mindset, plant based living, and meditation. This guy is a volleyball wizard and shares his volleyball story as well as some amazing insight for players of all levels.

Episode #4 - We wlcome Simone Lee... We knew with the fourth episode of the four to four podcast we had to have an amazing guest and we did exactly that! Simone Lee is a member of team USA, plays professional in Japan, and played at penn state. She is one of the most dominant womens player in the game and easily one of the best people we have met. Listen in to simone lee on her experiences in the volleyball world.

Episode #3 we welcome Joe Norton! Joe played division 1 at George Mason University and he has now returned to MAson as an assitant coach and strength and conditioning coach. Joe had a great career and dives into his start to volleyball and his dicision to get a graduate degree instead of going overseas. He is also playing in the professional league in the USA for team LVC.

Episode #2 - We welcome the big man with the big paws! Matt Seifert comes to us a Pennsylvania Native. He played at Penn State University and professionally in Greece and Germany. He is an absolute monster with some wild overseas stories. He also discusses his football career that could have been! Tune in and learn some more about Matt.

Episode #1 - We welcome Jaylen Jasper! The big man out of stanford. He is an amazing player from annapolis maryland. He is currently an opposite at Stanford Universtiy! He has represented team USA in many forms and fashions and is currently one of the top players in the nation. Check out our episode for a dive into Jaylens background, life, and future.