The Option

Diego Perez is an American beach volleyball player. Michael Clark is an American beach volleyball coach. They are the founders of "Jesus Rules" volleyball - a faith-based training system for adults, pros, and juniors. As far as the heightened level of play is concerned - and who has their back - they are truly a force to be reckoned with. 02:29 - revisiting Huntington Beach and the path to the matches. Plus, how Michael Clark started coaching, and the path through faith and opportunity lead to this, as well as his time as a player. 08:21 - 2001, and the dramatic rule changes on both the beach and indoor, how a ball can be completely spineless and still be a double, the process and preparation of understanding your partner, your opponent, and even certain referees. Plus, enough me talking about me (for the moment) 20:20 - Diego Perez, and how he started playing, how his dreams are slowly becoming a reality, what coaches preach vs what coaches apply in practice 36:20 - Was there a level-up moment that made Perez think this is a career or was it a gradual build-up? Keeping the strategy straight and simple, playing with Jeff Samuels 43:29 - are championships won by blowouts or by two points, and the preparation that helps you deal with it, plus, when it comes to high-pressure moments, Jesus saves all, doing too much vs “do your job” 54:12 - Jesus is the best mental training 1:05:00 - Obeying your virtue vs obeying your passion, praying and gratitude always makes it a better day 1:44:43 - Repenting because of consequence vs repenting because of wanting to change, plus, the value of good choirs, the film “'Sound of Freedom,” 1:22:55 - religious symbolism vs activism and the value of both, books that inspire athletes 1:30:01 - the longer version of “lightning rounds” 1:42:04 - ending prayer #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #beachvolleyballworld

Rowdy Lennon is an American beach volleyball player. A former UC Santa Cruz standout - and current assistant coach for the NCAA men's and women's program - he hit the ground running on the beach scene. He most recently played 8 grueling matches that got him to the finals at Palm Beach, Florida, and in doing so, secured an automatic bid for the Manhattan Beach Open. Beloved by his peers, Rowdy is pretty easy to cheer for. 03:15 - The path to the finals at Palm Beach, Florida, being interchangeable on "partner control, how the partnership came into play 10:51 - The value of CBVA, the longevity and commitment, the "Beer Can" tournament 17:49 - Things that his partner brings to the table, the trust and communication, ball control that widens your lens 27:38 - If you are coaching and an active player, do you learn more about your own game from teaching others? Is being an active player a tool or an obstacle to coaching? 34:30 - How did he get started? Plus, Jacob Landel, Todd Hollenbeck, The coaching tree from Tom Black, 44:02 - Being around good players and getting rid of the "imposter syndrome," the process of knowing you belong, tournaments he wants to hit up before the year's end, partner juggling 54:49 - Inspired reading material for him, as well as other athletes, David Goggins, measuring motivation vs time 1:04:30 - Fun playing venues, where the AVP should go next, the nightmare of Atlantic City, plus, do you like single elimination or double elimination? Finding ways to make the volleyball path sustainable 1:14:42 - "Get after it" volleyball, and understanding what is inspiring, the level up moments of his age demographic, Miles Partain setting the bar 1:22:56 - Lightning rounds

This episode will be an interactive thing where there will be call-ins and dialogue on thoughts about the AVP beach volleyball league. Thanks to all who participated. 01:08 - I go first - my pros and cons, Volleyball announcer Dave Shaw chimes in 09:53 - the concept of expanding the league? The marketing, the turnout, and the product delivery 23:05 - Art Barron joins the show, the benefit of the league, festivals, and other tournaments, sports transcendence, a love for the "chit-chat" 50:08 - Feedback from the comment section 54:41 - Aaron Wexler calls in, engagement, what is the end game, make the team concept personal 1:02:31 - Derek Zimmerman calls in, interest-wise, it must come to the volleyball faithful and not the opposite 1:14:44 - Closing thoughts #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #beachvolleyballworld

Bryan McDermand is an American beach volleyball coach, former indoor player and is currently the program director of "Progression Beach Volleyball" - an indoor beach facility in Chicago, Illinois Aaron Wexler is an American beach volleyball coach, former AVP player and college indoor coach and player at UCLA - and is currently the program director at "West Coast Volleyball Club" in Los Angeles, California Bobby Jones is an American beach volleyball coach and active player and is currently the program director at "Project Serve" in Austin, Texas. 02:47 - Mission statements from the program directors and coaches 09:31 - Beach and indoor players, balancing the time, and the challenges that come with it 27:01 - Challenges for recruits and their families, and dismissing the myths that keep popping up 35:19 - On a general level, skills that 13's and 14's teach the easiest for them to teach, and skills that are the most challenging 46:29 - Do you teach "hands" differently on your regional scene? 55:58 - Controllables: things your players can control on or off the court that the other teams cannot control. 1:10:22 - favorite quotes, references, closing thoughts

Kristen Nuss is an American professional beach volleyball player. A perfect 36-0 her senior year at LSU, she hit the ground running on the pro scene, winning multiple regional tournaments, her first Gold Series in Atlanta, her first FIVB in Australia, the first of many titles on the domestic and international scene, capping it off with her first Olympic appearance at the Paris games. Along with her partner Taryn Brasher, they are, to date, the number one team in the world. 07:30 - Thoughts on the league qualifier from the outside looking in, the grind, the winners, the victims, plus, The New Orleans Saints 22:55 - how to become a great defender, good chemistries make good defensive duos, the “lemons to lemonade” transition drill 27:57 - Dealing with moments of doubt and conquering it, choosing competitive serves, location, constant pressure. 36:27 - What can the industry do to better for our kids, given her experience 39:11 - Fundamentals that indoor players can use the beach to hone their indoor game, plus, what was her recruiting process? 46:23 - What keeps her motivated, separating the goal from the expectations, styles make matchups 56:00 - Partner loyalty, location is everything when it comes a support system and how it creates a “zero noise” factor, plus, integrity counts for something 1:00:30 - Her love for romance novels, can we get a sky ball from her, brand, bottom line, and being true to oneself 1:07:05 - What advice would you give your younger self? 1:09:49 - how do you do psychological resets, the Olympics, the disappointments, plus, this sport does not define us as a collective whole, the gold medal game drama and “imagine” 1:17:20 - Is 100 percent sustainable? Winning the joust 1:21:11 - “Transcendent” athletes #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #beachvolleyballworld #tkn

Aaron Wexler is an American beach volleyball coach, former indoor and beach standout, and the author of "The Inspired Athlete." He is a former player and assistant women's volleyball coach at UCLA (2001 champs). He was an active player on the AVP scene and is currently the program director of West Coast Volleyball. 02:35 - Lambourne and Patterson, and the magic they put together, appreciating the appreciation 07:05 - The Huntington Heritage series, 3 things we liked and 3 things we would like to see, my "down period" and how I came back from it, plus, spouses save all, and players who came to flat out ball 18:11 - the authenticity of Evan Cory and the fans who take their journey with him, communications between the AVP and the fans and the variables many do not see, understanding technology from an enthusiast perspective 30:47 - Revenue-sharing, passion vs opportunism and how two things can be true at the same time, persistency is victory, praise to the photographers, having a pulse on regional support 41:48 - The value of having a league, the upward movement of revenue sharing, if the male elite players keep their promises, then we will keep ours, players have done well promoting themselves, Kiraly tears down the net video 57:45 - The power of the antagonist, and how it plays its part in sports, drama sells, historically, fans know if a personality comes from an authentic place 1:11:02 - Jason Olive insisted I talk to him, so we called him, also, taking comments from the live chat, the fans caring about the characters 1:32:31 - Dana White's journey with the UFC, the red to the black, do not manufacture villains, let it happen on its own, loving the AVP taking big chances, great sponsor opportunities 1:51:01 - For me to care, I have a short list, the Crabbs and the journey they allow us to take with them, Taylor Crabb's MBO journey to the finals and "the moment" 2:11:52 - Franchising the league teams, should there be a draft 2:25:10 - Top 5 domestic female players, male domestic players

Andy Fulenwider is an American NCAA beach volleyball coach at Cal State Bakersfield. Long time coming - gonna be fun. 02:39 - the positive and the drawbacks about the qualifier for the league, the qualifier, the draw, the remaining spots, the origin of “Voodoo,” 24:41 - Possible small changes in the future for the league qualifier, keeping the things we liked, Kent Steffes and the ideas on the “how,” 34:00 - Who are your top three domestic GOATS, the true grinders in beach, grass and indoor, players on different levels that are engaging, crowd-wise 51:50 - Why players lose to the same teams - do they prepare? Adjustments on the fly, time in the video room 56:50 - The journey to the head coaching job at Cal Bakersfield, the straight rule for meritocracy, the huge difference between coaching men and women, plus, how hard is it to NOT break an NCAA rule? 1:18:55 - Coaching the “mental” - if it is so important, why do so few teach it? The balance of teaching the “why” vs blind trust 1:24:49 - More on the “why” and how a coach can present a player their options, plus, can your biggest strengths be your biggest weakness at the same time? Do coaches with a winners mentality accelerate faster? 1:41:35 - Having systems to compete against more talented teams 1:55:09 - supporting players that did not make the league, the players oof today have our back as much as we have ours, if you have not struggled, there probably was not progress 2:01:30 - Playing college volleyball: if you get what you want, do you want what you get? Yes - I answered the phone in the middle of a live broadcast, winning the night will win the day 2:21:21 - The fantastic immigration population of talent, our inspiration

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals real like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Ashely Clark is an American business entrepreneur, volleyball coach and former player. She is currently with Wendy at Be Better Media and has recently joined her in a new podcast called "Undivided," a current events news show that attacks politico from a politically homeless perspective. She is learned and teaches "Human design," a method that diagnoses behavior, patterns and personalities that is instrumental in helping people coach. 01:22 - The NCAA, the tournaments, and the dropped teams 14:02 - Who is going to stand up, and at what risk to them, plus, what do the kids do? The recruits and current players? 24:55 - Men's NCAA, the tournament and the chronology, and who is going to win? 36:30 - NCAA beach, and how good coaching prevailed, The AVP and some favorite players 43:00 - Taking care of first hit, and checking the boxes, information and the coaches responsibility vs the player's responsibility, plus, one must participate in one's own salvation 1:00:30 - Finishing thoughts

Alex Amylon is an American volleyball coach and active player. A Rhode Island native, and indoor standout at Newbury College, he took his talent to the beach in the South Bay as a player and exceptional coach. He is a one-stop shop, able to coach at the junior's club, adult and professional level. 03:42 - Coaches who "call it" for practicing under heavy wind conditions(?), talking about AVP Huntington 08:42 - Coaching adults on the sand, and why there are so few in the South Bay who do it, styles of coaching that help with adults, giving up control 21:21 - The ability to diagnose things on the drills you are running, Wendy Jones story, 22:18 - Habits that adult players have that need to be changed vs things that can be left as is, getting rid of "default" plays that work vs plays that do, too much information and chauffeuring through "paralysis through analysis," fundamental challenges from the neck down 37:01 - His time at Newberry College, the Baruch College story with REP George Santos, our stories on how we got into the sport 54:05 - Was there a "level-up" moment that made you think you can do this for a living? The Journey of making a decision to do volleyball full time 1:12:38 - Where the beach can help indoor players and where it cannot, plus, just because you see where someone stands does not mean you know how you got there 1:21:22 - Realizing that one thing does not define you collectively is very liberating, keeping about the work and things will come to you, my first day with "Endless Summer" 1:35:35 - About "Human Design," Ashley Clark, things that transition seamlessly from indoor to the beach, and the things that were more tedious 1:43:43 - Are the "experts" the coaches? 1:50:07 - The not-so-lightning rounds

Torin Jeffreys is back! Torin is an American Wellness/spiritual practitioner and beach volleyball player, and. From guiding people to better lives in body and mind, to providing insight on where you are and want to go - oh yeah, and he's a pretty darn good volleyball player, too. He most recently, with competent partnership, found a way to filtrate clean drinking water through a plant. He enigmatic, highly intelligent and absolutely fun to chat up. 03:19 - a big "water" project, an alternative healing collective, the Kanaf plant, Fibers 13:33 - What we learn from ancient history through writings, artwork, etc 17:01 - The value of fasting, quantum physics, the danger of believing everything is true and believing none of it is true 31:30 - The spiritual, and understanding it from a place where we can explore more, not believing in God but fearing him 40:47 - Is the truth hidden in plain sight? If we find what we want, do we want what we find? 52:30 - circular action (absurdism), retrospective action, Silence of the Lambs," our ability to self-correct 1:02:02 - Knowing "thyself," not "being a doctor" but recognizing the symptoms 1:12:12 - Just because you play it, does not mean you are "it" on a complete scale, who are the true Spartans in this sport, and does it 100 percent define THEM? 1:22:00 - Playing the validation game and becoming what you despise, the breaking down people who keep jobs they hate, taking that leap of faith, staying stuck in place and finding ways to get back in that place once you are out 1:47:11 - Do we want to talk about Huntington Beach Open tournament? Plus, without the players picking up the phone and saying "yes," there is no Option Podcast 1:58:49 - Psychological comradery, what separates real coaches from people who know the craft 2:06:11 - Are championships won exclusively on growth mindset? 2:09:40 - The not-so-lightning rounds, taking our time with these

Matt Drago is an American actor and theatre performer. His resume is lengthy and vast, highlighting his most recent film "Somewhere in Montana," as well as "Just Go with It," "What would Jesus Do," "To the New Girl, "The Remake," and "Profits of Science." Highly trained at the most competitive schools in the country, his ability to character build and perform is pretty much second nature (though he may say "first nature"). 01:52 - College theatre, the process and technique, different styles of teaching and learning, first auditions, things you do in "real life" that help you in character development 15:16 - Was there an inciting incident that triggered the choice to do acting or was it a gradual thing, choosing schools to network vs choosing schools to hone your craft, plus, "there is no learning like doing," the distinction between BFA and BA in theatre performance, pros and cons 29:43 - What was it like to be on the set with Adam Sandler on "Just Go with It," first time he met Al Pacino, making bold moves on and off the set 40:00 - Finally! We talk about the film "Somewhere in Montana," working with Graham McTavish, Michelle Hurd 1:02:25 - The bigger distinction between film and stage, what makes me a good coach? My degree in theatre performance 1:13:13 - The value of the film "What Would Jesus Do?" 1:27:44 - Why did Pat Simon REALLY get fired? Plus, not-so-lightning rounds

Ruth Nelson is an American volleyball coach, innovator, teacher, motivator, sports marketer, fundraiser and visionary. From making an impact on the juniors scene, to accruing over 500 wins coaching at the collegiate level, all the way to the pros and USA national team, the half of a century's work in her wheelhouse is well-documented. She is the innovator of BYOP (bring your own parent) - a junior's system where the parents assist in the process and player development of the junior. She is in the hall of fame under multiple volleyball institutions, including USA volleyball, and AVCA, and is most recently the recipient of the Jim Coleman Award. 02:31 - BYOP (bring your own parents), what it means, the advantages and the challenges, parents who are former players 18:43 - sustaining an energy level vs burning out, learning and then unlearning the "deep dish" 25:25 - Making sure we are not teaching our kids many dimensions of playing 38:20 - Her first "role model," how new rules changes affect some levels in a big way but with other levels not at all, the 10u ball, What kind of impression do we leave with kids we coach? 55:41 - Who is Jim Coleman, and what he means to her, the long stint with the US team, cool story about Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth 1:14:54 - teaching all the skills so the player can understand the game collectively, loyalty in the game, teaching the "mental" 1:30:00 - players who become coaches, and how much do they actually help 1:44:42 - more process and technique, fun stories about being at the right place at the right time, consider "experience," experience, plus "tell me something that I don't know" (satire) 1:54:28 - "Studies show?" I have some rules 2:04:08 - Ask any coach how much of the game is mental? Now, ask them how much do you teach it? Can you? 2:14:45 - intelligent decision-making for OH's 2:22:22 - Good volleyball books for different levels of coaching and playing, the art of NOT feeding the trolls, plus, more examples of learning it before teaching it 2:33:30 - Caring about the sport vs how one fits into it vs the ego indentity, A Dana White story, enlisting people who are part of the solution and not the problem, if it starts from the top down, when do we start looking at the top. 2:45:17 - About John Speraw, , being both deserving AND capable, "Ruthipedia.com," what google says vs what Chat GPT says, are you easy to get along with as a coach 3:30:44 - The first vollyeball book I ever read, what the rule myths are vs what the actual rule really is, about Danielle Scott 3:10:30 - Lightning rounds, but not really

Ashley Clark is an American volleyball coach. She is currently coaching at Surfside - an elite club on the West Coast. She is also a co-founder of "bebettermedia," the one-stop shop of how to be a better version of yourself. We are ready to tackle hard-hitting volleyball subject matter today. Come ride with us. 03:57 - The grind of “Red Rock,” one of the biggest juniors tournaments of the year, you win or you learn 10:01 - Growth mindset, and the comparative to other approaches. Working with coaches at LMU with different philosophies, plus, why are we doing all the right things and still losing? 17:35 - Can studying theatre make you a better coach? 23:21 - Human design, and the application of athletics in general, and volleyball specifically. 41:01 - the transformation of kids asking and understanding the “why.” Good reading material like “chop wood , carry water.” Plus, more more Human Design dialogue 46:10 - 4 rules before applying “studies” to practice, how great coaches become great in the first place, growth mindset vs fixed mindset, and the false dichotomy of feeling you have to choose more than one. 52:50 - why a 2-hour practice is as exhausting as an 8-hour workday. Should we be practicing moves extensively that will not be used in a game as much? 57:38 - learning in practice and practicing what you learned, and the where, the concern of overloading the kid. 1:02:55 - how much of this game is mental, and how much is taught in practice, teaching 12's and 13's is "the lord's work"," how human design applies to leadership, voice, speech and touch of sound from a theatre perspective and how it helps for sports 1:28:46 - RE: the notion that momentum does not exist, human design in terms of putting it into action 1:38:40 - the old school concept of being a phone call away (we speak on the phone), Human design and how it applies to being organized or enlisting people who are organized. 1:43:33 - there is no such thing as "expert marksman", facts DO care about your feelings, how "retrospective action" makes you understand how you can move things that are in your way. 1:56:30 - she missed when it counts, then hit when it counts and the value of that journey 2:05:03 - the importance of the on-board meeting with the parents and players, plus, one more fun story 2:12:31 - the not-so-lightning rounds

Rob Ambrose is a Canadian political commentator. He is the co-host of "The Political Orphans" podcast - a hard-hitting show that focuses on current events, news and politics. 01:15 - Running a tight ship, the rise and fall of Justin Trudeau, reforming the left vs leaving the left, the good and bad of the progressive left 17:14 - Addressing race, bigotry, marginalized vs recognized 32:11 - About Rogan, the manhunt, and why he is STILL "lefty" 34:50 - How Peyton McNabb is a terrible example/argument, plus, people will not lose interest in women's sports because the men's sports are stronger or faster, Lia Thomas 42:28 - Malcolm X on "the wolf and the fox", Don Lemon, being in the military, and everyone being "green, the film "Crash," Billy Bob Thornton, identifying with being a woman if arrested 57:22 - Why progressives criticize the left more than the right, what people promise and what people deliver, the lie about eliminating student debt 1:03:53 - the journey and fail on codifying abortion, who are the DNC, what do they want, and are they listening to their voters 1:13:45 - was the media complicit in hiding Biden's decline, the ultimate reversal at the DNC 1:20:15 - 3 reasons why Harris lost, the immigration trip to Martha's Vineyard 1:35:35 - not for me, but for thee 1:39:57 - 11 demands from progressives, understanding reparations, the value of having an "authentic candidate," the assassination attempt, Newsom being recalled 1:49:11 - understanding acute narcissism, having to be the smartest person in the room, having to win, would Biden have made it to 2028 if he won, the percentage of people who were sad Trump won, but happy Harris lost 1:53:05 - is 5 percent dominating the narrative for the majority policy, livable wage, immigration, plus, why Amazon wins, the largest transfer of wealth in American history happened the last four years 2:01:01 - Explaining super delegates, does Trump go after his pre-election opposition, the transgender debate - myth vs historical fact 2:25:26 - be a person first, is sexuality who and what you are as a collective whole? Plus, litterboxes in classrooms, plus trans buyer's regret 2:32:20 - When are kids old enough to "know better," plus, no one gets censored for lying but for telling the truth 2:46:58 - Lightning rounds #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast

The two guests from Episode 1 - the very first episode - are BACK! Greg Faulkner is an American professional indoor volleyball player and coach. A standout at Cal-Northridge, he spent some time on the US team, overseas, and is currently the assistant coach for the CSUN's NCAA women's team Rob McLean is an American beach volleyball player, former indoor standout and coach. After spending some time coaching NCAA men's indoor on the East Coast, he had pursued coaching sand full-time, most notably Endless Summer Volleyball club, where 13 of the 19 girls on the roster committed to division I college programs. He is currently coaching privately - a lucrative job in the South Bay. 00:30 - favorite comeback stories as a coach, the international dynamic in college volleyball 16:35 - We (USA) stepping up our game the last few years and different challenges 25:25 - Defending against in-system indoor and beach plays, developing good habits that help in the game 41:15 - good systems beat good talent, OH tandems that are built for championships, blocking size vs blocking techniques, does Greg like blocking more, or hitting? 54:04 - Are you ready for a head coaching job? Do these things define you as a man? Plus, what rules do you set for your players on a basic level/discipline, and other. 1:12:36 - Coaching adults and old habits: when to fix them and when to leave them 1:15:35 - good books for player or coaches related or not to the sport 1:22:32 - What would you say to your younger self? 1:31:57 - Lightning rounds #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #fivb #beachvolleyballworld

Theo Brunner is an American professional beach volleyball player and former indoor volleyball standout. A top two blocker on the domestic scene - and among the best on the international stage - he continues to sustain performances where he remains in the title-capturing mix every single tournament, most recently, capturing the AVP Manhattan Beach Open crown. A Multiple-time winner with a diverse group of partners, the self-proclaimed "boring" player continues to light people up at the net on offense and defense, more than earning the nickname "Lord" Brunner. 01:39 - The Trevor break up, the fun ride, and the new partner 08:39 - The Tri and Chaim connection that led to the partnership with Trevor, and the "why" 21:39 - 2028 Gold medal threats, the league, Miles Evans on social media 31:27 - League improvements, obstacles and solutions 38:22 - Fan question: should player forma union? 52:32 - When to "whoop it up" vs flying under the radar 1:01:05 - Triggering news, Kanye West 1:02:44 - Celebrity Side Out #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #fivb #beachvolleyballworld

Gage Basey is an American professional beach volleyball player. In a three-year period, he has made quite the run, competing in the AVP Gold Series main draws, representing the USA on the international scene, and winning the Laguna Beach Open and Motherlode tournament. He has two brothers - Lars and Finn - who are also high-level players. 01:18 - Youug players, new teams, new leve of players 06:45 - The women, from 1 to 10, are very closely matched 16:36 - One are where he showed significant improvement, skill-wise, emotional waves and the "wave size" 29:13 - What moment did he think he could do this professionally, how good is Hagen Smith? 34:40 - Talking Laguna, Waupaca, Huntington, Pottstown, and the Motherlode, and the fun matches played 53:28 - The AVP, the league, the set up, and where he thinks he fits 1:00:32 - When you coach someone the right way, they will remember you for life, plus, Kwekel is big at the net 1:08:12 - Lightning rounds

Jaylyn Porras is an American beach volleyball player, coach and commentator. She is one of the pioneers of ATX Beach Volleyball - a college-style dual system which started in Texas but seems to be expanding, as we speak. A former college beach player at Marymount University and Texas A&M Corpus Christi, she is also an active participant in the competition 06:11 - ATX Beach Volleyball, the idea, the assembling, the network, the challenge, the college-style dual system 14:03 - Why I believe this has legs, the growing interest from talented cities 20:15 - Why women are better "professionals," the race to getting a volleyball IQ vs staying physically able, 29:10 - The Basey brothers, and the upside, plus, how much does coaching come into play with the ascension of the midwest 40:44 - You preach the mental, but do you teach the mental? Winning the battle in process and preparation, how to leave a winner in a "bad practice" 51:20 - Understanding "Contollable's", things our players struggle with and things that come easy to our players 1:03:40 - Training, playing and calling "hands" in her region 1:12:46 - Lightning rounds #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #avp #fivb #beachvolleyballworld

Chris Hannemann is an American Beach volleyball coach and former professional player. A South Bay product, his playing resume brings new meaning to the term "endless" and reflects well upon himself, his family of high-level players and the sport of professional beach volleyball. From the AVP, to EEVB, to a two-time Motherlode Champion, it is safe to say he has been "everywhere, man." Using his bi-coastal playing experience, he was able to jump into coaching right away, breathing life into the Dakine Club volleyball scene in Seattle, Washington. He has returned to the South Bay and is now the founder and program director of Hermosa Beach Volleyball Club. Troy Gravett is an American beach volleyball and indoor volleyball referee. Where in most instances, remembering referee's names is a bad thing, he has been sharp, fair, and may be setting a general standard in how games are called, as well as providing perspective on tough calls, mistakes and how to make sure the outcome is decided by the players with much at stake. Where many are not inclined to engage in a tough Q and A, he is more than ready to embrace it. 02:07 - Hannemann's next stop, the Troy Triathlon, 07:05 - All about those hands, what the refs are looking for, and what is taught, wrong or right ways to teach it 20:20 - Upsets as a player, upsets as a ref, and upsets as a coach 28:14 - The Troy Field, "Catch block" 31:30 - Weekend warriors rules myths, what is hard-driven, the double-fist apart dig, redirect vs carry/throw, respect for refs who are candid about missing a call 42:35 - The refs we know and respect: If you can't remember, they did their job. plus, is the "cobra" legal? Rigid hands? Sand "kicking up" the line? pointers for indicating touch/no touch calls 54:20 - Are the highest-level teams the least affected by rule changes? 58:20 - what do you tell your coaches to look for in drills 1:06:05 - Calling Dave Carson, checking up of "da man" 1:08:19 - Lightning Rounds

Bryan McDermand is an American Beach Volleyball and Indoor Coach, and a former indoor and open level sand player. He is also the founder and head coach of "Progression Beach Volleyball Club," an indoor sand volleyball club with a state-of-the-art facility in Chicago. His volleyball IQ and application has made him one of the most respected coaches and volleyball minds in his region and to some, the country. This no-frills, straight-to-the-point coach does very few things that do not have a purpose, and I always enjoy trying and failing to catch him off-guard. This episode, we take question from various volleyball groups on social media and put them up to dissect. Let's answer them together, yah? 01:04 - Serve receive, the physical and the mental, and to be better 13:07 - HS postseason interviews - what to ask and what questions to expect 21:20 - The "clutch player" can you teach this? 32:06 - Out of system sets - should someone else get it? 46:52 - Book recommendations for coaches? 56:39 - Inspiring quotes 1:04:50 - big moments, the before, the middle, the after

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals real like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Ashely Clark is an American business entrepreneur, volleyball coach and former player. She is currently with Wendy at Be Better Media and has recently joined her in a new podcast called "Undivided," a current events news show that attacks politico from a politically homeless perspective. 02:42 - We had an election, plus a message from VP Kamala Harris 08:07 - Why Harris lost, plus, do you "owe" someone your vote? Trump voters are not a monolith - and neither are Black or Latino people. 31:45 - Here comes the blame game. What are your two most important political stances when you vote? Plus, the power of AIPAC. 43:15 - What woman would you have voted for instead of Harris? 55:00 - A woman's right her body, free speech is not popular speech, are our youth being forced into extremism? Both parties are in this together, plus, abortion being a hot-button topic 1:19:44 - religion in politics - is this a moral arena, or political one? Does Christianity get a bad rap? How it can cause opposition, or can instill decency 1:32:20 - The danger of crossing personality with policy, will podcasters keep corporate media more honest? 1:42:50 - the value of serving in the military, and how many veterans reflect that, plus, a special message to men 1:54:40 - Not a lot of women I love more than my two guests, lightning rounds, and battling the algorithm

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 104 will be covering the The UFC with special guest MMA commentator Timmy B! 01:10 - Who in their prime can beat Jon Jones? 12:47 - Top 5 Favorite Heavyweight fights of all-time 21:29 - UFC 309 Pick six 38:13 - To SHAME or NOT to Shame 43:16 - Quick Question 55:30 - Before we go...

Gonna be a fun night. By the time you see this live stream, most of the predictive states will be wrapped up and I can allow my partner in crime do the mystic Mac at seeing the immediate future. Chris Shipps is the owner and founder of The American Hemp Company (Otis collective) and a former beach volleyball player. His emphasis on the health benefits of his product is well-documented, as well as a broad range of other things that can enhance and maintain a better quality of life.

Ed Keller is an American businessman, entrepreneur and volleyball aficionado. A long-time player, he has a journey of competing, coaching, and travelling on the international scene on a level that brings new meaning to the term "checking all the boxes." His passport runneth over, as does his passion, love for the sport and the highly intellectual approach to it that has a superior wide lens in breaking it down. 01:57 - Let's talk about the league, and the chronology from past to present leading up to it 09:59 - Get after it volleyball, self-marketing promotion and keeping your promises, wild crowd support with certain cities 26:35 - The Bud-Evans path, why Trevor is so good, pools are like poker tables, if you don't know who the bad player is - it is you. 32:45 - What can the AVP sell that the consumers would be interested in buy on a significant profitable basis, the value of "boots on the ground" 46:00 - Hermosa Beach Open, and the appetite for smaller budgets but large intimacy, Mark Paauluhi, Steve Obradovich, plus, big events, domestica and international partnerships 53:59 - Your brand and your bottom line, are they binary or mutually exclusive? How he got into volleyball, the price of peace of mind 1:13:12 - How championships are won, fun stories on the international scene, about Scott Ayakatubby, April Ross, talking care of your body without wrecking it 1:19:40 - incentives/compensation for national team members, plus, more about taking care of herself, positive re-enforcement vs tough love and championships, about Kevin Barnett, Patterson commentating 1:31:33 - AVP incentives for young players? Plus, juniors' clubs that expanded and clubs that stayed small 1:42:10 - Coaching styles, presenting a player their options, what would be a good AVP title sponsor? 1:55:05 - What are some things the players can do to help control their destiny in relation to the league, how will social media affect the future promotion of the sport, the AVP "shove" and how it moved the needle 2:04:15 - Player or team defining moments that make them level up or stunt their growth

Derek Zimmerman is a former American professional beach volleyball player and coach. To say that he has played with and against the best American players in the history of the sport would be an understatement. From a slew of legends on the regional scene, to multiple AVP champs to a handful of Olympic gold medalists, the hard work, love and respect he put in to make his name is well-documented. 02:25 - What we like about "the league" for the AVP (or not?) 17:55 - Going back to Evan Cory's first win, the atmosphere, and playing with attitude, the NOLA scene, night lights, and how the scene/courts came into fruition, 27:39 - About Dave Culpepper, Joe Rogan 39:03 - The power of the volleyball community, and the different cities in comparison and contrast, about Tom Davenport, Ken Kass, Steven Roschitz 46:29 - How much of the game is mental and how much do we train it? 52:20 - playing at venues not AVP, EEVB, Motherlode, the encyclopedic knowledge of some of these purists and fans, plus, an important emphasis of not defining people by their worst moments 1:05:40 - The night before some tournaments (use your imagination) 1:09:40 - Give me a few partners where you did not have to deal with your partner, about Dale Davis, Adam Roberts 1:23:20 - The NCAA double-hit rule, calling hands on the indoor, beach and grass scene 1:52:10 - We've coached all kinds of teams, a list of gratifying things about coaching. 1:57:30 - Lightning rounds

Chaim Schalk is a Canadian-American Professional beach volleyball player. Starting at age 12, he has enjoyed success at the elite level winning championship titles in College, in the AVP, FIVB, NORCECA - and even a ninth place finish in the 2016 Rio Olympics. James Shaw is an American professional beach volleyball player. And standout indoor setter at Stanford (Winning the Lloy Ball Award) and an dynamic opposite on the professional indoor scene, he wasted no time getting his feet hot in the sand, highlighting his amazing run from the qualifier at Huntington Beach to the main draw to an impressive 7th place, and then a third at Virginia Beach, and top finishes on the international scene (1st at FIVB New Zealand). 01:04 - How did this marriage happen? Plus, having a partner where you don't have to deal with your partner, motivation vs tactical, why Jake Gibb was so good. 12:44 - why they have shown improvement the last 4 months, being good at everything vs being great at one thing 29:50 - getting that "level up" monkey off your back, crossing your goals with your expectations 38:45 - Where there can be improvement in their game, plus, some of the challenges going from indoor to beach as well as things that transferred more seamlessly 42:50 - the list of "controllables," plus, more areas for improvement 57:35 - getting after it vs feeling out/strategic 1:08-12 - Thoughts on the league 1:20:56 - Lightning Rounds

02:33 - The new NCAA conferences for men's volleyball and the new teams 06:59 - The names that come to mind when we think of good coaches, plus, be a good player but be a good coach 13:30 - Do we still feel the same way about the double contact for second contact? 22:39 - His journey with cancer, surgery and recovery and the process of feeling "normal" again 39:22 - Good referees will always find work (can you do the job or not?) 43:22 - fun volleyball questions, favorite venues, comradery etc., plus, why we love Jeff Samuels, and 'controllables' Also available on iTunes and Spotify:

James (Cloudness) Cloud is an American Entrepreneur and high-end security expert. He recently appeared on a "Black Panel" - a panel of diverse Black individuals who were voting left, right, third party and undecided, with some being activists, working professionals and everyday people. Because his story is more unique in respect life's extreme ups and downs, I thought it would be podcast malpractice to not want to have a conversation. For my volleyball followers, this might be a "skip" for you (not for everyone, I get it) but I enjoyed the realness of this conversation. 00:27 - The "Black Panel" and how he wound up on it 03:39 - Malcolm X, and the wolf and the fox, playing from behind, levels of responsibility 14:21 - Do we "see color?" Obama second term and what he could have done, where you the night Obama got elected? The good parts and the disappointments 28:46 - Getting elected, getting re-elected, and keeping promises when they get elected, Codifying abortion, why politics is like WWE wrestling 35:20 - Trump and the assassination attempt (how is his protection right now?) 40:22 - Is the constant persecution of Trump getting him more votes or driving them away, Dr Stein and the Breakfast Club interview, does the political climate make people not show up to vote, Medhi Hasan has a spine that bends both ways 52:53 - Elections are lost all the time but values are important, how the "Black Panel" demonstrates that Black people are not a monolith.

Rob Espero is an American indoor and beach volleyball commentator. The man with the gift of gab has called some pretty exciting matches on the indoor and outdoor scene. From FIVB World Series, to the Big West Championships, from NCAA to p1440 to AVP, whereever you go, there he is. 02:06 - Thoughts, reactions to John Speraw becoming the new CEO of USA volleyball 12:54 - What are three things a player can control that the other team cannot? 16:55 - Who are your top 5 favorite American indoor volleyball players of all-time 23:13 - To SHAME or NOT to shame? 33:36 - Quick Question 48:09 - Before we go...

Nico Lagan is an influential entrepreneur, men's coach, political commentator, and the host of the thought-provoking podcast "The Nico Lagan Show." Nico's journey to success has been anything but ordinary. Growing up without a strong male figure in his life, he found himself idolizing the wrong role models and fell into a life of addiction and drug dealing. However, he eventually realized the need for a positive change in his life and decided to take the path of redemption. His fight for men's rights and the resurgence of traditional masculinity is vital for building a more balanced and harmonious society. He encourages everyone to be a part of this pursuit by following his content and embracing the positive impact of strong male leadership. This is a hot-topic political debate. 02:18 - Doing your own research was called "reading," why he switched from vegetarian to vegan, to carnivore, How foods can be the cure 22:25 - Candace Owens accoount suspended, censorship, hate speech, misinformation and who determines such, anti-war and free speech is "old school liberal," why I feel like Obama was my favorite president in my lifetime 40:20 - voting in 2024: a moral arena, or a political one? Is abortion the most important issue in 2024, or the economy? 59:49 - why has there been an Exodus from the democratic party? Conspiracy theories that turned out to be true, religion vs policy 1:21:36 - childrescue.org, and the work they are doing regarding human trafficking, Diddy's arrest, the border crisis 1:38:51 - the first debate: who won, and why? Voter shaming and virtue signaling DISCLAIMER: The subject matter discussed in this conversation consists of personal experience, historical context, and opinions formed that are not designed to deter individuals or the collective to veer from the guidelines of the World Health Organization or the Center for disease control. As verbally repeated and cited in this video, the guidelines of the WHO and CDC are safe and the prescriptions are also safe and effective. #optionpodcast #nyvarsitysports

Justin Frandson is an American Health/Performance Coach. A Neuro Reflex Consultant, Coordination Mentor, Olympic Lifting Coach, Speed Coach, Jump Coach, Biomechanics Expert, Being an EMP Expert is one of his more interesting wheelhouses. His reputation of enhancing the quality of life for many, as well as help elite athletes take their performance to the next level is well-documented. He is the founder and pioneer of Athleticism - one of the only Performance Coaches in the country doing hands-on nerve treatments for performance. These treatments called, Athleticism Neuro Stacking, quantifiably get your motor nerves to fire faster equating to about a 20% increased strength instantly. The Primal Reflex Release Techniques rid pain and stiffness. 01:07 - Electromagnetic fields explained, starting athleticism.com, wearing an Apple Watch(?) 17:38 - Assiting athletes; beach volleyball players, what is "fascia?" 27:10 - the benefits of choosing to play beach volleyball, plus, indoor: they teach us how to jump, but do they teach us how to land? "Ferbie, and his daughter 35:05 - America: the drugs-first culture, plus, why do we have trouble sleeping, and is there a correlation of solar/lunar associated with our sleep 41:25 - What's the deal with the "5G?" Getting it right after historically getting it wrong 59:50 - deotxing, preventative maintainence, self-diagnosis, the value of listening to people with everything to lose and nothing to gain, what inspired him to get into this 1:12:09 - Lightning Rounds YOUTUBE DISCLAIMER: The subject matter discussed in this conversation consists of personal experience, historical context, and opinions formed that are not designed to deter individuals or the collective to veer from the guidelines of the World Health Organization or the Center for disease control. As verbally repeated and cited in this video, the guidelines of the WHO and CDC are safe and the prescriptions are also safe and effective.

Mark Paaluhi is an American Beach Volleyball organizer, commentator, emcee and former standout. Hawaiian-born, California-raised, the sport of beach volleyball is in his DNA. A long-time pro, his reputation of being a straight-up baller is well-documented. His commitment to volleyball excellence in all phases, his emphasis on growing the game and inclusiveness is a credit to himself, his peers and the sport of beach volleyball. 01:24 - The upcoming Hermosa Beach Tournament, and what sparked the idea, dialogue and action 12:15 - about "hands," how it is set, and how it is called, and how the refs go about their business 24:42 - how did you get started in the sport? Was there a defining moment when you thought this would be your profession. 38:14 - who would you consider a good teammate that you played with? The first time I saw the "Hov," plus "Team Cup Volleyball," plus, at what point do we "man up?" 52:45 - is Mark the "six degrees of separation" of the sport? Plus, a list of great partners he played with, the timing of Hermosa Beach being the perfect storm 59:20 - 16 Street, and where the idea and tradition came from, thoughts on qualifiers being the day before vs regional ones, how serious are people who are playing the sport 1:15:15 - the technique of the fast release on the set, the jump set, not cutting corners in training, what rule change from old school are you glad is gone? Plus, why are women better passers? 1:20:00 - a special message for the upcoming tournament 1:24:39 - Lightning Rounds, plus more info on the Hermosa Open

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 104 will be covering the 2024 Paris Olympics and the Manhattan Beach Volleyball Open 00:40 - MBO Predictions, Dark Horses 15:23 - 2024 Olympic Volleyball 'likes' and 'dislikes' 21:52 - 2024 Paris fun moments 23:34 - Shame, shame, shame 25:39 - Before we go...

Gene Dolan is an American professional beach volleyball coach. His classic brilliance in the field of physical and mental preparation of beach volleyball's most elite players has built a brand for himself. How someone like this flies under the radar and remains the secret of the success of so many is quite enigmatic. He credits this gift from his being a career problem-solver with companies like Northrop. 02:07 - international competition vs Domestic competition, drive, coaching, and consequence for failure 16:13 - What you know vs what you are trying to learn and the clash, "north/south" 26:25 - playoff coaching: when a player needs you the most, plus, understanding the drills you implemented, presenting a player their options 50:36 - Loving/hating Daniel Newman 57:41 - Dolan's four "C's" 1:03:01 - presences and actors, exhibitioner vs competitors, preparing teams to win 2-point games 1:15:31 - Goal, obstacle, tactics, expectation (GOTE), What Bill Belichick meant by "do your job" 1:22:57 - Three favorite venues, digging tips, taking chances in practice, interrupting your own momentum, loving Karch Kiraly 1:38:05 - The hostile takeover by the new generation of players in 2019, plus, are the American women more "professional" than the men? 1:50:38 - Who wins the gold on the beach? How Nuss and Kloth brings all of the domestic regions together 2:00:45 - Miles Evans: is he ready for the biggest stage? Chase Budinger is one of the smartest players in the games 2:11:09 - Lightning rounds

Melissa Lim is a Canadian American Pharmacist and volleyball player/enthusiast. She was inspired by a previous episode with "meat militia" member Phil Escott and leader Dr Bart Kay. Her journey on completely overhauling her diet has had life changing results, from getting rid of Acne she has had since age 9, to an energy level and clarity that is shooting through the roof. 01:31 - Nutrition, what are you taught, who can you trust, what do you know, what can you research yourself 04:50 - how we met, the value of the podcast and stories to tell (in and out of the volleyball wheelhouse), the podcast of interest was not even volleyball, midline vs angle passing 11:16 - The Phil Escott story that shaped his book "How Rheumatoid Arthritis saved my life," and how the story changed her life forever, her acne, her energy, etc, plus, the Dr. Bart Kay effect 22:22 - The socioeconomic impact of medical decisions, and who is "qualified" to talk about it, which doctors are actually putting in the work RE medical knowledge vs doctors following orders, vs "write an RX, get a check" vs doctors being afraid of losing their license, also, knowing there is no profit in the cure, but the treatment 32:00 - The highly-competent scientists who were gaslighted/silenced, knowing the difference between a clinical study and a statistical study, and why it is not difficult when you know how to read one, plus, who is Ellen G White? The invention of "Kellogg." 46:01 - What I have been doing with/to my body, my weaknesses and neurological addictions, look at variables before you ride or die with a study, know the world is against you if your opinion is not popular 1:00:30 - The importance of "informed consent" 1:10:40 - The journey of "TKN" (Kloth/Nuss), the wins, the disappointments, all that led to Paris 1:22:29 - The Beach Olympics - who is going to win? 1:31:08 - What got you started with volleyball? 1:36:01 - Lightning Rounds

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals read like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Most recently, she has a show called "Undivided," a politically driven show on Binge Network. This is part 2 of 2 of the podcast. 00:11 - The enigmatic momentum behind Trump, his support group, and understanding Elon Musk 04:55 - What do you mean "free speech", the Rogan adventure, the forgotten party (progressives) 14:45 - We called it, what is to come at the end of 2024, engage, do not cancel, "what has been unburdened..." 25:55 - The censorship was an attack on progressives, disguised as an attack on the GOP, doing your own research is called "reading" 38:25 - We have to forgive each other

Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals read like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. Most recently, she has a show called "Undivided," a politically driven show on Binge Network. This is part 1 of 2 of the podcast. 01:11 - Let's talk about the Olympics, momentum is everything, the Evans and Budinger 'frog leap,' 24:45 - Foreign players on the college scene, being outcoached vs being out-talented, best coaches vs the best chemistry, 31:10 - Let's talk about the women on the world scene, the TKN journey, telling a player what they can and cannot do 41:23 - Can anyone beat the Brazilians? Timing is everything, and playing your best volleyball 54:05 - what attracted you to the Olympics, Marv Dunphy and how everyone who played for him feels about him 1:00:35 - the story of Stanford's journey of almost losing 11 teams and getting them back 1:07:27 - The WNBA and the Olympics, and reminding everyone how the WNBA was created, plus, what I mean by "keeping that same energy" 1:18:17 - How is/where is "bebetter" right now? 1:24:16 - what players who become coaches need to learn right away 1:28:09 - Lightning rounds

Dave Shaw is a professional announcer, commentator and master is ceremonies in the sport of outdoor and indoor volleyball. From regional and national events, it is no surprise to hear the familiar voice that represents the most talented voices in the sport. 01:51 - Denver AVP, and the comparison and contrast of watching it live vs watching it on TV, favorite match to watch, The power of small ballers 13:19 - How did you get started with all this? Also, hilarious announcing stories 26:50 - Pottstown Hall of fame, crazy qualifiers 32:48 - Who is the best man for the job? 42:40 - Don't try to fix what is not broken; do not mess with good chemistries, trying to avoid fitting into a mold but still getting work 53:32 - The audience decides what they like - not us, plus, dealing with a "hater creator" 1:01:15 - Night lights = electric atmosphere, an awkward post-match interview, the "NOLA" moment 1:13:51 - Lightning rounds

Gage Worsley is an American professional indoor volleyball player. Originally from Moraga, California, he has earned multiple individual and team awards at the juniors, college and professional level, including an NCAA chip at University of Hawaii. Currently playing in Germany as a libero, he is dynamic, grounded and has a skill set on a level in which most cannot come close. He is also the co-founder of "Out of System" volleyball - an inclusive mixture of touring for grass threes, as well as various volleyball clinics throughout the country, launching a product that no one has ever seen. 01:18 - Who came up with "Out of System?" Plus, the Chris Schaffer super sub 15:26 - Going on tour, and their camera person, Jake Myers 28:20 - the grind of content creation, plus, do you learn a lot about your own game from teaching? The mistake of too much information 41:44 - The time at University of Hawaii, the roller coaster 48:30 - At what point did you know this would be your career? The choice to play libero, and spectacular digs 1:01:35 - Treating pressure like it is normal, taking care of the little things, near the ocean is where he feels at peace 1:09:20 - General nutrition vs guilty pleasures, plus, do bad performances stay in your memory? 1:22:01 - What should be worth 2 points, favorite venues for the tour 1:29:10 - Lightning rounds

Bryan McDermand is an American Beach Volleyball and Indoor Coach, and a former indoor and open level sand player. He is also the founder and head coach of "Progression Beach Volleyball Club," an indoor sand volleyball club with a state-of-the-art facility in Chicago. His volleyball IQ and application has made him one of the most respected coaches and volleyball minds in his region and to some, the country. This no-frills, straight-to-the-point coach does very few things that do not have a purpose, and I always enjoy trying and failing to catch him off-guard. 01:11 - Celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Progression Beach Volleyball" in Chicago, what a season looks like, expanding the club and improving, the Tryout process, 18:30 - Getting the girls to want to come to practice, challenging kids on what they really want, what they are getting and how they can get there, needing a reason to do something vs doing something, kids who travel to train, 31:00 - About April Ross, navigating through the for-profit business of club volleyball vs the other mission statements of the club, how a coach can help a kid's confidence vs destroying their confidence, plus, is a sporting a event the place where most kids experience a loss? 46:25 - Bryan's fantastic underdog story, not wanting to see kids "missing out," don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot do, naming coaches who are "about that life" 58:33 - making a platform that discusses coaching in an ethical manner, process and tecnique, how to do a midseason evaluation, about Ruth Neslon 1:10:00 - Indoor commanding more in-practice attention, story about "Evolution," 1:21:30 - Beach: does power set up shot, or shot set up power? why I believe indoor players have a leg up on the sand 1:25:08 - Hoppe/Shaw, volleyball emulation 1:30:05 - What does being "coachable" mean to you? Plus, Miles Evans and Chase Budinger are going to Paris 1:35:00 - Which team BELIEVES they are going to win the gold? And who do you think can be in the finals? 1:47:05 - Lightning rounds

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 103 will be exclusively covering mixed martial arts. My guest, Timmy B,is a Canadian combat sports commentator and podcaster. He is a co-host for the ever-popular podcast "Fight in Sight." His breakdown on MMA, fight predictions, training, and all things combat sports is well-documented. 00:00 - Jump off 11:45 - Topic #1: Who needs this win more? McGregor or Chandler? 18:46 - Topic #2: 5 matches you can wathc 10 times? 29:45 - Topic #3: UFC 300 Pick Six 42:58 - to SHAME or NOT to Shame 51:35 - Quick Question 55:02 - Before we go...

Jeff Samuels is an American professional beach volleyball player, entrepreneur and coach. A former lacrosse and hockey player, he fell in love with the beach and has been doing it full-time, ever since. Starting his career with the NVL, he won newcomer of the year. He has since won a slew of open tournaments, regionally and on big stages, and remains a top player on the tour. A spokesperson for Hyundai for various branches, he spends a ton of time doing clinics for juniors and sometimes adults. 02:30 - Huntington Beach, and Marcus Carvalhaes, winner's mentality, a path to tournament wins, 11:01 - Taking care to the mental, and how the mental affects the physical, taking care of things you can control 19:54 - Nutrition, good food habits, myth-busting the carnivore vs vegan, "Wagu" in his life, 34:29 - How Jeff hit the ground running as a competent juniors coach, speaking at "eye level," taking beats, the camps the clinics, Pre-Dino 43:18 - What do "be coachable" mean to you? Kloth and Nuss getting over the Brazilian "hump," plus, who do you trust with your juniors, collectively? 1:01:30 - Do people really WANT to put in the work in detail? To people overanalyze their approach? Are there really volleyball "secrets?" 1:12:56 - What in Volleyball should be 2 points, what rule are you glad is gone, plus, lightning rounds

Dain Blanton is an American Beach Volleyball Coach, Commentator and former playing legend. The hall of famer remains the only male player to hold an Olympic gold medal, and AVP crown, and an NCAA championship as a player AND a coach, with this year being his fourth consecutive NCAA beach volleyball chip with the USC women of Troy 01:53 - On the 4-peat (how many of those exist), coach of the year 09:03 - Fan question, maximizing potential, longevity, sustainment, process and technique that leads to that, mastering your craft 16:03 - The genius of the dual system in college beach volleyball, about Tina Graudina, Sara Hughes, Kelly Cheng, plus, could there be an all-American finals? 22:54 - How the NCAA helped a generation of girls move out their predecessors, getting after it vs the "feeling out" process, and where is Alexa Strange? 32:59 - Fan question: How do you keep the peace and maintain the happiness of players joining the program? What surprises freshmen coming in? 35:11 - What does "be coachable" mean? 41:20 - What old rule would you change back, and what rule are you glad is gone? 47:45 - What rule in volleyball should be two points? 50:24 - Three venues that the AVP should bring back? 58:22 - Lightning Rounds 1:00:59 - What does your preseason look like (training, on and off the court), The dual system, being roommates with Vern, what does Marv Dunphy mean to you, and Huntington Beach being next year's NCAA venue

Jaren Barredo is an Filipino-American beach volleyball coach. From USA beach, to Elite juniors, to the best of the beach on the professional beach scene, he has found a way to fly under the rader and at the same time, be known and respected for his work - a rare skill. 01:30 - good juniors and college coaches in the game, Jeff Alzina's impressive beard, training early with professionals 12:00 - How far the juniors have come, the "boom periods" of talent every 4 years 19:30 - Coaches in the same club having thick skin on new ideas and alternative ideas 30:50 - Coaching strong personalities, more than "one way" to play this game, Karch, Jose, amd more 50:50 - Are the women more "professional" in their approach? Plus, 16 seeds who beat the 1's, top 5 qualifier matches 1:02:15 - "staying home," defensive foundations as disciplines 1:11:40 - Presenting challenges on the court, plus, escaping and just touching the ball 1:24:30 - What's the call? Block, or attack kill? 1:33:30 - Lightning Rounds

Torin Jeffreys is back! Torin is an American beach volleyball player, and wellness/spiritual practitioner. From guiding people to better lives in body and mind, to providing insight on where you are and want to go - oh yeah, and he's a pretty darn good volleyball player, too. He enigmatic, highly intelligent and absolutely fun to chat up. this is part 2 of a 2 part series. 02:48 - Being polite vs being sexist 05:20 - Exploring the rabbit hole, and popular conspiracies, and illegal world activities 15:46 - What happened to my YouTube handle and why it was suppressed 20:31 - The medical scare, and who was not allowed to talk about it 24:31 - Is nicotine bad for you? The historical context, plus, how Joe Rogan survived, and who decides what is correct 37:11 - Why anti-vax and anti-mandate people were put in the same category 45:00 - You have to forgive, and the difference between having a conversation and taking professional advice 51:24 - Lightning rounds

Torin Jeffreys is back! Torin is an American beach volleyball player, and wellness/spiritual practitioner. From guiding people to better lives in body and mind, to providing insight on where you are and want to go - oh yeah, and he's a pretty darn good volleyball player, too. He enigmatic, highly intelligent and absolutely fun to chat up. this is part 1 of a 2 part series. 00:19 - The value of plants, vs the value of carnivore 07:03 - independent thought and how it gets you in trouble, Big Pharma manipulation, 12:53 - Own nothing and be happy, escapism, and is your job/career your savior? 31:59 - Can you actually do the job, or not? Plus, where is the love? 37:59 - What happens in Vegas, all in the "cards," the weirdness of the South Bay 55:24 - Do we even need to talk about Diddy? 1:00:38 - Is Torin content with his relationship with volleyball? Understanding himself, and how it help teaching and healing 1:15:01 - Getting rid of human "non-essentials?"

Sports Debate Tuesday episode 101 will be exclusively covering mixed martial arts. My guest, Timmy B,is a Canadian combat sports commentator and podcaster. He is a co-host for the ever-popular podcast "Fight in Sight." His breakdown on MMA, fight predictions, training, and all things combat sports is well-documented. 01:44 - Topic #1: Who is more stylistically difficult? Jiri or Jamahal? 06:44 - Topic #2: Who are your Top 5 Middleweight Goats 13:05 - Topic #3: UFC 300 Pick Six 31:39 - to SHAME or NOT to Shame 46:00 - Quick Question 55:02 - Before we go...

John Moran was an American professional beach volleyball player. He has played with a slew of partners, and it seems that he has hit every possible stop the regionals and National scene has to offer. From the AVP to the NVL, to NORCECA, to the Motherlode, his prosperity at every level has been well-documented, which pales in comparison to how much he is well-loved by his contemporaries, fans and pundits alike. One can only speculate how he did this and a full-time job logistics and a start-up in a 24-hour day. 02:00 - The late-summer conditions of the last NVL tournament in Hermosa Beach 11:39 - Take advantage of opportunities with great players, good left-handed players, making your own greatness 18:55 - Hard work vs talent: do not be fooled by players that make it look easy, Rafu Rodriguez and Kevin McColloch 21:21 - The talent during the time he played in Arizona and the ridiculous perks 27:45 - Who is a good player flying under the radar a lot of people do not know (yet) 33:05 - Did Miles Partain force the domestic men's scene to get better? Will he take a break after 2024? 43:21 - Which US men's or women's team has the best shot at the Gold in Paris? 47:50 - The future of the AVP, and the "how," about training groups 1:01:44 - Professional beach volleyball: investment vs trust in the product, and the Dinosaur tournament, is traveling to stops worth it? 1:15:22 - Content creation vs viewership, enlisting the best people for the positions 1:32:13 - About coach Placek 1:34:52 - Lightning Round

Randy Stoklos is an American beach volleyball commentator and was highly regarded as the "King of the Beach" as a beach professional player, along with his partner, Sinjin Smith. Amassing 122 victories on the sand, his percentage of wins vs tournament participation (362) is an uncanny number that will most likely never be repeated. Leaving school early to pursue the sport (UCLA) turned out to be a wise choice, being the first player to reach the 1-million-dollar mark, en route to a hall of fame career that picked up what seems to be countless individual and team awards. His endeavors off the court bordered on the term pop culture, appearing in the video game "Kings of the Beach" and the volleyball-cult film "Side Out." 01:01 - About the Cuba national team, Ruth Nelson, Flo Hyman 12:14 - Where it started for him, Muscle Beach, Santa Monica 21:40 - Did you always know you were going to be good? Plus, the hundred-dollar bounty, similar journeys, 31:56 - What rule change did you like, and what rule change do you wish never happened? 37:45 - Fan questions from "Old School," ways the AVP can get better. 49:20 - FIVB/AVP: Did they/do they actually talk to each other? 55:17 - What move or rule in VB should be 2 points? 1:01:16 - How did "Side Out" happen? Plus other film appearances, and "Team Cup" Volleyball 1:12:45 - Three most memorable venues that he played in 1:16:15 - The Manhattan Open: The first one, Chris Marlowe, Jimmy Menges 1:24:35 - The trophy count, 1st place finishes vs 1st place finish percentage, who's got "the juice?" Champ life 1:37:00 - Who is your best defender? Blocker? Plus Household names, Transcendent athletes 1:52:25 - Lightning rounds

Phil Escott is a UK-born health/lifestyle consultant, nine-year carnivore and drummer. Phil Escott got chronically ill as a vegetarian, and his body revolted with psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune conditions in 2010, leaving him unable to move without severe pain, let alone drum or exercise, and he had to throw out all his existing “expertise” and start from scratch. Phil's eventual combination of a carnivore diet with EMF and artificial light avoidance, cold thermogenesis and a range of other health enhancing practices reversed the “incurable” diseases that he suffered from. His book “Arthritis, The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” gained a foreword by Dr. Jack Kruse and has become an Amazon Kindle bestseller and is now available in print. Phil talks from personal experience about contemporary lifestyle and diet choices, disconnects from our ancestral heritage, emotional balancing and the simple but often misunderstood nature of spiritual awakening. He now consults with clients worldwide helping them to reverse their metabolic and autoimmune issues and runs The Big Fat Challenge with Ben Hunt as his main project. All links including consults, The Big Fat Challenge, courses, books, podcast, YouTube channel, Facebook groups etc at Phil's Linktree… https://linktr.ee/philescott YOUTUBE DISCLAIMER: The subject matter discussed in this conversation consists of personal experience, historical context, and opinions formed that are not designed to deter individuals or the collective to veer from the guidelines of the World Health Organization or the Center for disease control. As verbally repeated and cited in this video, the guidelines of the WHO and CDC are safe and the prescriptions are also safe and effective. 00:00 - When do doctors take responsibility? Something to gain, something to lose, the historical chronology 09:59 - The condemnation of Ivermectin, the historical context. 14:30 - Gaslighting: when repeated information became religion, the power of the news anchor 24:14 - Vaccines are safe and effective (Thank you, CDC, WHO, and YouTube), The most important thing to be said, here 29:30 - About Dr Fauci, the decisions, the history vs the Barrington declaration 39:00 - Yes - your doctor is most likely a good person, plus, why the power belongs to the patient 42:55 - The "Red Pill Revolution"

Health/lifestyle consultant, nine-year carnivore and drummer Phil Escott got chronically ill as a vegetarian, and his body revolted with psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune conditions in 2010, leaving him unable to move without severe pain, let alone drum or exercise, and he had to throw out all his existing “expertise” and start from scratch. Phil's eventual combination of a carnivore diet with EMF and artificial light avoidance, cold thermogenesis and a range of other health enhancing practices reversed the “incurable” diseases that he suffered from. His book “Arthritis, The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me” gained a foreword by Dr. Jack Kruse and has become an Amazon Kindle bestseller and is now available in print. Phil talks from personal experience about contemporary lifestyle and diet choices, disconnects from our ancestral heritage, emotional balancing and the simple but often misunderstood nature of spiritual awakening. He now consults with clients worldwide helping them to reverse their metabolic and autoimmune issues and runs The Big Fat Challenge with Ben Hunt as his main project. All links including consults, The Big Fat Challenge, courses, books, podcast, YouTube channel, Facebook groups etc at Phil's Linktree… https://linktr.ee/philescott