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Volleyball from sport court to the sand court-- from the preps to the pros and beyond. Home of College Volleyball Weekly Indoor/Beach. Episodes drop “most weeks.” Follow the pod on Instagram at @viralvolleymedia!
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Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
In the finale of the AVP Champions Cup Series, Porsche Cup the Men's side saw a team come in with shock and awe, while the Women's side saw a team go back-to-back-to-back for the Cup win.
In this final episode of the AVP Champions Cup Series, AVP Commentator, Santa Clara University Beach Head Coach and former Olympic Beach Volleyball Coach Jeff Alzina and Rob Espero discuss some of the highlights and athletes that caught our eyes during the Monster Hydro Cup, Wilson Cup and the Porsche Cup.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
The AVP Champions Cup Series presented by Acer has seen some incredible talent emerge on the court, but one of the talents has come through the livestream on Court #2: Santa Clara Women's Volleyball Associate Head Coach and Beach Volleyball Head Coach, Jeff Alzina!
Jeff joins The Viral Volley Podcast (an extension of the VolleyballMag.com piece on him) as he recaps the Wilson Cup weekend and previews the upcoming Porsche Cup and scenarios that can play out for the overall AVP Champions Cup Series!
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Prime Video Commentator for the the AVP Champions Cup presented by Acer, Monster Hydro Cup recap and Wilson Cup (7/24-7/26/20) preview by volley sage and all-time AVP victory holder, Jeff Alzina.
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
In a HEAVY news week in volleyball USC Beach transfers and standouts Hailey Harward and Julia Scoles talk about their volleyball journeys from USA Volleyball tryouts to indoor to Beach Volleyball at USC.
By happenstance, Hailey and Julia happened to partner up for the annual Waupaca Boatride AVPnext tournament in Wisconsin-- AND WON IT without ever playing together before!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
(NOTE: Previous upload cut off at approximately 30:00 on the clip. If you already listened, slide to the 30 minute mark to hear the final 15 minutes-- sorry for the confusion. Technical issue was not discovered until moments ago. Thank you for listening.)
In this special episode, Rob Espero sits down with Stanford Junior Middle Blocker, Kyler Presho to discuss his story of enjoying volleyball and how it led him to pursue his education and volleyball career at Stanford for Coach John Kosty. Unfortunately, with the COVID pandemic Stanford University made the devastating announcement to discontinue Men's Volleyball along with 10 other sports after the 2021-22 season.
Kyler discusses how the news was presented to the Cardinal team, the handling by Stanford Administrators and the efforts to get volleyball reinstated.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
In this special episode, Rob Espero sits down with Stanford Junior Middle Blocker, Kyler Presho to discuss his story of enjoying volleyball and how it led him to pursue his education and volleyball career at Stanford for Coach John Kosty. Unfortunately, with the COVID pandemic Stanford University made the devastating announcement to discontinue Men's Volleyball along with 10 other sports after the 2021-22 season.
Kyler discusses how the news was presented to the Cardinal team, the handling by Stanford Administrators and the efforts to get volleyball reinstated.
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Tuesday Jul 14, 2020
Brandie Wilkerson is one of the rising stars on the world stage of beach Volleyball-- and she's only been playing Beach since 2013!
This week Brandie and Rob discuss upcoming AVP Champions Cup Series, her AVP/USA partnership with Sara Hughes, her Volleyball Canada partner, Heather Bansley, Tokyo 2021 Olympic Qualification and some of her off-court life with music, unknown blogs and tattoos.
Friday Jul 10, 2020
Friday Jul 10, 2020
This week Rob speaks with CUI standout and AVP athlete Traci Callahan. The first segment will also be featured over at VolleyballMag.com as we talk about her new partnership with up-and-comer Crissy Jones and the approaching AVP Champions Cup Series in Long Beach, her AVP career so far and her switch from blocker to defender.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
AVP/FIVB professional athlete and 2x National Collegiate Beach Champion at USC Kelly Claes joins Rob Espero on The Viral Volley Podcast this week.
Kelly reflects on her High School career, potentially going to Long Beach St. for indoor and committing to Beach Volleyball with Sara Hughes. Her time as a Trojan saw Kelly write the history books for USC Beach Volleyball as she saw success at the collegiate level, but early success at the professional level.
We then venture into her partnerships, winning, and her singing career with Sarah Sponcil-- who according to Kelly, "...is tone deaf." Their unique musical gifting landed them as the current-FIVB Beach Team of the Week!
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
2-time NCAA Men's D1-2 National Champion and AVCA Player of the Year Josh Tuaniga jumps on The Viral Volley Podcast to reflect on his humble beginnings, the early TJ DeFalco years and beach volleyball.
We also delve into his Huntington Beach HS 80-0 repeat CIF-SS and State Championship teams and the evolution of the Long Beach St. program into back-to-back National Champions. Josh also shares about his USA Men's National Team experience and playing his first professional season abroad in Poland.