Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAdopting A Growth Mindset And Exploring Key Differences Between Indoor Vs. Beach Training With Heather Sodade: Part 1
Season 1 Episode 30
In the first part of our conversation with United beach director Heather Sodade, we discuss key differences between training for beach volleyball vs.…
1 year, 4 months ago
Balancing Individual Skill Development With Team Cohesion And Fostering Positive Team Culture With Alison Nagel
Season 1 Episode 29
This week we chat with United 11 Black coach Alison Nagel about the overlooked skill of emotional management, fostering a positive team culture, bala…
1 year, 4 months ago
Illuminating The Role Of Officials: Common Misconceptions, Misunderstandings, And How To Contribute To A Positive Playing Environment With Melissa Reis
Season 1 Episode 28
This week we sit down with former United coach and current area official Melissa Reis and hear from the other side of the ref stand! We cover common …
1 year, 5 months ago
Our First Parent Round Table - THE DADCAST Part 2 - Supporting Player Development, Overcoming Motivational Slumps, And Mental Prep During Tournament Travel
Season 1 Episode 27
Join us this week for Part 2 as we continue the conversation with our United dads! We discuss topics such as player development - how we can best sup…
1 year, 5 months ago
Our First Parent Round Table - THE DADCAST Part 1 - Advice For First Time Club Parents And Improving Communication
Season 1 Episode 26
We’ve been so ready for this one! This week, we're dropping our first parent round table (shoutout to Scott Jones for coming to hang with us) and we …
1 year, 5 months ago
Navigating a D1 Athletic Program, Awareness Of Mindset, And The Importance Of Support With Jasmine Brooks
Season 1 Episode 25
This week we welcome the new year and start off our season sitting down with United alum and D1 college athlete Jasmine Brooks. We chat about her rec…
1 year, 5 months ago
Conquering Self Doubt, Strategizing Around Pressure, And Playing All Out With Riley Lovell
Season 1 Episode 24
This week we sat down with former United athlete and UAB commit Riley Lovell. We hear about how she has managed the challenges of recovering from sho…
1 year, 6 months ago
Demystifying Common Attacking Errors With Korohen Jones
Season 1 Episode 23
KJ goes solo this week and focuses on attacking, specifically common issues that hitters face. She discusses adjustments that can be made to fix thes…
1 year, 6 months ago
Learning About Yourself As A Player, Finding Balance, And Improving Your Game With Taiki Peterson
Season 1 Episode 22
We are back this week after a Thanksgiving break and sat down with United Boys 18 Black athlete and Indiana Tech commit Taiki Peterson. We hear about…
1 year, 6 months ago
Maintaining Persistence During Recruitment, Leaving Behind Fragile Confidence, And The Impact Of Selflessness With Sophie Krichev
Season 1 Episode 21
This week we sat down with United 18 National and UTA commit Sophie Krichev. Join us as we talk about her recruitment experience and hear a few tips …
1 year, 7 months ago