Podcasts about pro volleyball

Tiffany and LOVB champion Khat Bell are joined by LOVB broadcaster and current Notre Dame head coach Salima Rockwell to break down how LOVB Austin beat LOVB Omaha to claim the league’s inaugural title. They discuss Austin’s focus heading into the match, LOVB Finals MVP Madisen Skinner’s progression through the year, and a few other key factors that lead to the monumental win. The two also give shoutouts to unsung heroes from the match and overall thoughts on the first League One Volleyball season. Follow Salima on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap the final week of the regular season and preview this weekend’s LOVB Finals, the tournament that will decide League One Volleyball’s inaugural champion. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison outside hitter Claire Chaussee, and the two talk about Madison’s rebound in the second half of the season, finishing the LOVB season back in Louisville, Claire's love of photography and more. Follow Claire on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap week 12 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season, including some of the incredible individual performances and milestones LOVB athletes reached. Khat also shares her thoughts on staying energized through a late five-setter and the loud LOVB Austin crowd. Finally, the two make their picks for match of the week in week 13. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of I AM HOME, our hosts Tyler, Becca and Hilary are joined by Lindsay Krause, Nebraska native and professional volleyball player with the Omaha Supernovas. Get ready for a fun, behind-the-scenes chat with Lindsay as she shares how she fell in love with the game, what it's really like to be a pro and how she stays motivated through the highs and lows. We'll hear about her daily routine, the biggest lessons she's learned and the incredible people who've helped her along the way.

Tiffany and Khat recap week 11 of the inaugural League One Volleyball season where LOVB Madison, LOVB Austin, LOVB Atlanta and LOVB Houston each picked up big wins. Khat shares what it was like to come in off the bench for Austin against LOVB Omaha and energize her team to victory, and the two make their picks for match of the week in week 12. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCohost: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a brief recap of week 10, LOVB Salt Lake youngsters Sophie Fischer and Skylar Fields join the show. They talk about their experiences so far with LOVB, including the teammates who’ve been most helpful with the transition to professional volleyball for Sophie and to opposite hitter for Skylar. They also discuss what it’s like playing for Tama Miyashiro and Bruno Chateau, LOVB Salt Lake’s coaches, and interacting with the team’s fans. The two roommates also open up about their off-the-court lives, including why they’re no longer allowed to go shopping together and who on the team is the best cook. Follow Skylar on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sophie on Instagram. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Tiffany open the show by recapping week nine, and Khat shares what it’s like to face friends and former teammates in a match. Afterward, Tiffany chats with LOVB Madison opposite hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara on a range of topics, including: Madison’s hot streak and the steak dinner that fueled it, Temi’s Nigerian heritage, A lovb of bad movies, Studying biomedical engineering in college, Playing professionally where she ended her collegiate career, Shaping the future of volleyball, and more! Follow Temi on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tiffany and Khat recap an eventful week eight of League One Volleyball action, including two big wins for LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake spoiling LOVB Houston’s homecoming. Khat also talks through what she is looking for when she’s reading an opposing setter and gives insight to what it’s like playing in long rallies. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After recapping week seven of the League One Volleyball season – including plenty of focus on Khat’s 11-kill performance Thursday night against LOVB Salt Lake – both Khat and Tiffany talk with LOVB broadcaster Anne Marie Anderson. The trio talk about the LOVB season so far, the moment women’s sports is currently having, and being a woman in sports broadcasting in addition to lessons from her recent book, Cultivating Audacity: Dismantle Doubt and Let Yourself Win. Follow Anne Marie Anderson on Instagram and LinkedIn.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With LOVB Houston’s win at the LOVB Classic fresh in mind, Tiffany recaps the on-court action while Khat chats with a few of her fellow athletes about the environment in Kansas City. Later, Tiffany catches up with LOVB Omaha outside hitters Jaali Winters and Madi Kubik-Banks. The two share about the tight-knit team culture in Omaha, their shared experiences of junior volleyball in Iowa, advice to junior athletes and more. Follow Jaali on Instagram and Facebook.Follow Madi on Instagram and TikTok.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khat and Tiffany recap last week’s matches and preview this weekend’s LOVB Classic, an in-season tournament where all six teams will compete alongside Triple Crown NIT, the premier junior tournament in the nation. Tiffany also sat down with LOVB Houston’s Amber Igiede and Jess Mruzik. Both new to professional volleyball – Jess is a rookie and Amber is in her second pro year – the two discuss their transition out of college volleyball, the close relationships on LOVB Houston, how they’ve experienced the season so far, and more. Follow Amber on Instagram.Follow Jess on Instagram.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If You Can't Handle The Heat The US has just announced its 4th professional pro league in 3 years... is this good for volleyball? Who will come up on top? The boys delve into wether this is good and bad for the support and wether a mens league will ever survive in the US... 4 Leagues: LOVB, PVF, Athletes Unlimited and now Major League Volleyball   Support The Boys! Buy Merch Here: https://www.outofsystem.net/   Follow Us: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/outofsystemofficial/?hl=en Tik Tok- https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRKNeayY/ Website- https://www.outofsystem.net/    #vollleyball #podcast #provolleyball #lovb #PVF #AU #MLV

It's no secret that Madison loves its sports teams. From the UW Badgers to the ‘Mingos and the Nightmares, the fans always fill the seats. Now, there's a new team to cheer for — LOVB Madison professional volleyball. The team's inaugural season just kicked off and to get the scoop on what they're all about, we caught up with Head Coach Matt Fuerbringer and founding team member Lauren Carlini. Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 608-318-3367 or email madison@citycast.fm. We're also on Instagram!  You can get more Madison news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the Madison Minutes morning newsletter.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Madison? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany and Khat begin the latest episode of Serving Pancakes by recapping week four and LOVB Atlanta taking the top spot of the league standings. They also welcome LOVB Atlanta outside hitter and founding athlete Kelsey Cook to the podcast. The trio chats about Kelsey being a leader on the team and in the league as a whole, her life abroad, the four-match win streak that Atlanta is currently on, and Kelsey’s love of traveling and documenting her travels. Follow Kelsey on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskyCo-host: Khat BellSenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another exciting week of League One Volleyball action has come and gone. Host Tiffany Oshinsky and Co-host/LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell break down all four matches of week three with the lovb and insight you’d expect from the duo. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have the honor of having BACK my friend Hailey Harward. You can't make this up- right after I had her on Made to Shine a few weeks prior, she had a pro volleyball tournament where she saw God in the craziest way.  She came back on the show just to tell YOU all about it.  I pray this blesses you friend!

In this special episode recorded at League One Volleyball’s First Serve celebration in Atlanta, women’s sports advocates Ari Chambers and Jenny Nguyen join Serving Pancakes senior producer Anya Alvarez to discuss the moment that women’s sports is having right now. Both Ari and Jenny have created spaces dedicated to platforming and growing women’s sports – Ari in the digital sphere as a host and analyst on ESPN and founder of HighlightHER, and Jenny physically as the cofounder and CEO of The Sports Bra, the country’s first sports bar dedicated to women’s sports. They’re contributing to the rising tide of women’s sports right now that includes new leagues, new investments and more women’s sports content hitting the mainstream than ever before. Women’s sports are becoming normalized. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The League One Volleyball season has started! LOVB Austin opposite Khat Bell joins Tiffany as co-host, and the two break down what’s happened so far in the season with insights only an athlete who played in those matches can provide. The pair also chat with Khat’s teammate and LOVB Austin Founding Athlete Chiaka Ogbogu and LOVB Madison rookie Sarah Franklin, who joined the league as part of the LOVB 6 in December. Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Chiaka on Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Sarah on Instagram and TikTok. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kaavya sits down with Morgan Hentz, 3x National Champion Libero for Stanford Volleyball, 3x AVCA First Team All-American, and pro volleyball player for Athletes Unlimited, the Atlanta Vibe of the Pro Volley Federation, and Team USA. We chat about her leadership growth at Stanford, fun memories made in the locker room, how to maintain a winning culture amidst change, and the important of mental preparation before games. We also dive into the new set up of professional volleyball in the US with PVF, League One Volleyball, and Athletes Unlimited and what needs to be put in place to make sure these leagues are sustainable. Finally we talk about the importance and ongoing recognition of the libero position, the state of collegiate volleyball in the US today, and the importance of investment and viewership. To watch PVF games this season see here: https://provolleyball.com/ Follow Morgan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/morganhentz @womenonthemic

Omaha's Two Pro Volleyball Teams - January 10th, 5:45 p.m.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The suspect in a triple homicide who's been on the run since late December has been captured. Both candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court are reporting historic donation levels. And, Wisconsin's new professional women's volleyball team has their first match today.

A new professional volleyball team called Love Omaha will compete in its first match Friday when it visits Houston. It's a part of a six-team pro league called League One Volleyball, or Love, for short.

Dana In The Morning Highlights 1/6Freezing temps expected this week - Star Of Hope could use your donationsLeague One Volleyball kicks off this week with Houston taking on AustinAre you a fan of the weather when it gets this cold?

Welcome to Court Captains! We're happy you're here. If you've heard about women's pro volleyball in the United States and you want to learn more, you're in the right place. We're here to provide a breakdown of the pro leagues in the US as of the 2025 season. We'll tell you how each league operates, how many teams and players each league has, as well as league roster rules. We share information that we have on salaries, how the season goes in terms of regular play, tournament play, and playoffs - plus, where you can watch these matches. We also go into the founders of each league and the investment/business structure, so you can learn more about how these leagues came about. Who are we and what do we know? Two of us played volleyball in college and one of us is a volley newbie who loves all the sports. Between us, we've been in the volleyball world (playing youth club volleyball, NCAA, coaching club, and playing adult USAV) for over 4 decades. We are a weekly PVF podcast - so we can't say we're completely unbiased, but these are our honest opinions of these leagues after months of research! We hope you'll tune in for our weekly episodes and stay up to date with all the PVF action this season! Follow us on Instagram for our commentary and updates: @courtcaptainspod Got a question or comment? Email us at: courtcaptainspod@gmail.com

To round out our sports leadership focus this year, on this final 2024 episode of Indianapolis Business Journal's podcast, The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman, we are excited to announce our guest is Mary Kay Huse of Indy Ignite Pro Volleyball. Mary Kay stopped by the studio to tell us all about this brand new professional women's volleyball team beginning its first season here in Indianapolis on January 11, 2025. Specifically, Mary Kay provided significant insight into how this first expansion team of the Pro Volleyball Federation landed in Indy, has recruited its players, and is working to ensure this new professional women's sport incites a substantial following to establish its own legacy that will continue for years. Mary Kay also described her own entrepreneurial leadership journey that has led to this unique and exciting career opportunity through which she intends to have lasting impact.  

You cannot find someone more determined on the volleyball court than Khat Bell. The opposite hitter from Mesquite, Texas, has nothing but out-battled friends and opponents alike ever since finding volleyball in the seventh grade. In school, she beat out her friend for the final spot on the A team. At Texas, she gritted through a bulging disk to deliver an NCAA title. In South Korea, she finally beat down a seemingly undefeatable foe to become the first foreign player to be named Finals MVP. With the end of her career on the horizon, Khat has come home with LOVB Austin, determined to showcase the sport of volleyball. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky examine that determination in depth in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Other topics include: Difference between playing overseas and in LOVB All the Longhorns on LOVB Austin Khat’s seventh-grade obsession with volleyball After initial reluctance, Texas is the choice Winning it all after a major injury Doing it all for mom Starting a pro career in South Korea Coming back for LOVB and more! Follow Khat on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After missing her grandfather’s funeral while playing overseas, Mariena Hayden was ready to come home. The outside hitter from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, had settled in with Greece’s ASP Thetis, but she couldn’t miss any more big moments. Luckily, League One Volleyball called with a roster spot four hours away from home with LOVB Madison. She jumped at the chance. Since, Mariena’s enjoyed life as a pro in the United States and getting to know her new city and teammates. Most importantly, she’s been home, celebrating Thanksgiving with family for the first time since high school. She recently caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: Home for the Holidays Mariena and the Amazonians Training Camp at LOVB Madison Mariena’s start in volleyball Winning a state title with a torn ACL A collegiate career of shrinking shoes Getting convinced to go pro Coming home for LOVB and family Mariena’s top reads and more! Follow Mariena on Tiktok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dana In The Morning Highlights 11/27The busy travel period begins today and runs thru Monday 12/2Houston was one of 6 cities to receive a new pro volleyball teamKaty resdient doing something unique for Thanksgiving - taking the family to Vegas

Fresh out of college, Anita Anwusi is making her pro debut this season in her hometown with LOVB Houston Volleyball. A first-generation college graduate, the middle blocker hails from a Nigerian family that was originally skeptical of her athletic career. After Anita's initial success in high school and reassurance from LSU coaches, Anita's parents trusted Anita to venture down the elite volleyball pathway. While Anita has planned for her future after volleyball – pediatric physical therapy – she's very much focused on absorbing all the knowledge she can from her experienced LOVB Houston teammates. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky recently chatted about Anita's late start in competitive volleyball, love of food and more in this week's episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include:  Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life  Anita setting out on her own path Going to LSU Overcoming a fear of mistakes Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy … But first, LOVB Anita off the court Hopes for season one And more Follow Anita on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how volleyball is watched in the U.S. She discusses what it's like to play for not one but two legends and her deep love of books and reading, among many other topics, in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Follow Haleigh on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While many of League One Volleyball's coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more. From grass volleyball to role models, you'll be much better prepared for the upcoming LOVB Salt Lake season after this conversation. Topics include:  Top-seeded Pitt vs. Stanford October 20 Serena's cats Preparing for the season Cultural Differences in Volleyball Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake How each was introduced to volleyball Tips for to choosing a college program Welcoming everyone to volleyball Off-court activities Showcasing LOVB Follow Serena on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Tama on Instagram.Follow LOVB Salt Lake on  Instagram and Facebook.  Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly 30 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, LOVB Omaha Volleyball head coach Suzie Fritz is taking on a new challenge: leading a professional team during its inaugural season. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky chat about Suzie's excitement for her new role and LOVB Omaha in general, success as a college coach, and the challenges of being a mother working in athletics in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Also, Tiffany welcomes back broadcaster Emily Ehman to discuss the five-set thriller between Nebraska and Purdue on October 11.  Topics include: Nebraska and Purdue go five Parity in college volleyball Defensive genius Challenges of a first-year team Preparing for preseason  Excitement for the Omaha fandom Focusing on the LOVB Omaha plane Lessons from a 30-year career Starting as a player-coach Motherhood and working in athletics Showcasing LOVB and more! Follow Emily on Instagram, Youtube and X (formerly Twitter).Follow Suzie on Instagram.Follow LOVB Omaha on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya AlvarezExecutive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 14 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and we're honoring the occasion by chatting with middle blocker Lauren Schad. From Rapid City, South Dakota, Lauren is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Tribe and celebrates her culture as much as possible, which can be difficult for long parts of the year as she has played professionally in France for six seasons. Despite the distance, Lauren has always felt support from the Indigenous community and gives back by hosting volleyball clinics or supporting organizations that raise awareness of the missing and murdered Indigenous women epidemic. From South Dakota to San Diego to continental Europe, Lauren has brought her culture to wherever she's lived. We're honored for her to share it with LOVB today. Topics include: Honoring the Cheyenne River Lakota Tribal tradition Finding volleyball through a layup College on the west coast Realizing that going pro is an option Overcoming isolation in her rookie year Growing the game in Native communities  Induction into the Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame Giving those who cannot speak the opportunity to do so Retiring from volleyball and rediscovering joy in volleyball Rug-making and textile work Follow Lauren on Instagram and Facebook. Her company, Wicahpi Rugs & Textiles, is also on Instagram and Facebook.  Resources mentioned: IllimiNative | Instagram Indigenous Intentions MMIUSA MMIWhoismissing | Instagram Reclaim Your Power Red House Project Red Ribbon Skirt Society  Seeding Sovereignty Seeing Red Urban Indigenous Collective Become a LOVB Insider to stay up-to-date on when ticket sales, team info and more! Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Growing up in Puerto Rico, Daly Santana was told that she could do everything she wanted to in volleyball. That mindset served the budding outside hitter well in her teenage years – especially when she joined the Puerto Rican National Team at age 16, and later on adapting to life at the University of Minnesota. Now, after a decade of pro competition, Daly has softened her approach…off the court, at least. Using summers to rest and recuperate have left her energized and ready to take the court again when LOVB Madison begins play this winter. Daly celebrates that and countless other ways her Puerto Rican heritage has supported her with host Tiffany Oshinsky as we begin another season of Serving Pancakes.  Topics include: Volleyball over music…for now Volleyball's place in Puerto Rico Getting to the U.S. for college Burnout and a much-needed break Bringing The Island to Minnesota Playing in Puerto Rico's first Olympics The Hispanic contribution to volleyball Passions outside of volleyball Excitement for LOVB and LOVB Madison Follow Daly on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Host: Tiffany OshinskySenior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay HoffmanTheme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, JrSound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.