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Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Picks Up Waived MLV Players, NCAA Senior to Pro Predictions, Would You Rather?In this episode of Volley Talk, we are all over the map because there was a lot to talk about. LOVB picking up waived MLV players has got a lot of people talking. The Coppa Italia final between Conegliano and Scandicci was absolutely incredible. The US Department of Education found that San Jose State violated Title IX. It was a big week.Our listeners have come up with some great segment ideas, so we dive into one of them asking where certain upcoming NCAA seniors will end up playing pro. Adam also created an outstanding...
2026-02-031h 01Volley Talk with Sarah PavanDallas Pulse and LOVB Salt Lake Start 2026 Strong. What Happened to LOVB Houston?In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about our favorite and least favorite matches of the week. We also discuss the Omaha Supernovas and their uncharacteristic 3-3 start to the season. Will they bounce back and make a push for the top as expected, or does this team just not have it?Pavan's Percentages makes a comeback, and we talk about teams that have gotten off to a good start in 2026 and others that have us scratching our heads, wondering what is going on.Join our MLV fantasy league for...
2026-01-271h 08Volley Talk with Sarah PavanUC Irvine Upsets Pepperdine, Scandicci & Novara Go The DistanceIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two of the best matches we watched this week- UC Irvine vs Pepperdine on the NCAA men's side, and Scandicci vs Novara in the women's A1 Italian league. These matches were outstanding and we highly recommend going back to watch them, especially the Italian match.We also reintroduce a game segment with an MLV Coaches' Mood Meter!Join our MLV fantasy league for the 2026 season!! Go to playvoli.com/volleytalk to participate. Download the app on iOS or Android to get in on...
2026-01-191h 05Volley Talk with Sarah PavanKelly Sheffield's Viral Interview, LOVB Season PreviewIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the Kelly Sheffield podcast interview that has gone viral. We had dozens of people reach out to us to talk about it, so of course we had to dive in!Watch the interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DxQMCf6b_kListen to the interview here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joncast-podcast-a-wisconsin-sports-podcast/id1588964558?i=1000744025851We also go over some of the matches we watched this week and do a LOVB season 2 preview!Join...
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Beyond the Court: A LOVB PodcastA Lifetime of Volleyball: Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and moreSeason 2 of Beyond the Court kicks off with the LOVB Foundation guests, Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and Adam Schulze, and Melissa Boice. Hosted by Olympic medalist Courtney Thompson season 2 is going to deep into the heart of the youth volleyball community. 🏐✨
In this episode:
➡️ Kathy DeBoer (former AVCA Executive Director & current LOVB Foundation Chair) shares honest insights on the state of club volleyball and powerful lessons for athletes, families, and coaches.
➡️ Sarah Pavan (Olympian & new mom) and Adam Schulze (podcast host & new dad) reflect on how volleyball prepares you for life, partnership, and parenting.
➡️ Melissa Boice (Director at SC Rockstar) breaks down what...
2026-01-1226 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan2026 MLV Season Preview, NCAA Transfer Portal MayhemIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolute mess that is the NCAA women's transfer portal. There were some big surprises again, and we see some programs losing big while others are making huge pickups.Winter time also means pro coverage!! We talk a bit about what is going on in a couple overseas leagues and do a 2026 MLV preview for the domestic side of things.Join our MLV fantasy league for the 2026 season!! Go to playvoli.com/volleytalk to participate. Download the app on iOS or Android...
2026-01-051h 34Volley Talk with Sarah PavanTexas A&M Wins 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship, Sweeps Pitt and Kentucky in Final FourIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Final Four. Texas A&M took down Pitt and Kentucky 3-0 to claim their first National Championship! All-American and Player of the Year awards were announced last week as well, so we have a lot to cover to close the book on the 2025 NCAA women's volleyball season!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: https://instagram.com...
2025-12-241h 19Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan2025 Women's NCAA Volleyball Final Four is Set, Texas A&M Shocks NebraskaIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Regional Semifinal and Final matches. It was a wild week of volleyball with a few very surprising results, including Texas A&M's victory over Nebraska.The Four 4 is set, with Wisconsin taking on Kentucky and Texas A&M facing off against Pitt. Matches start Thursday!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
2025-12-161h 22Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship Rounds 1 & 2, Power 4 Conference AwardsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about some of the highlights (and low points) from rounds 1 and 2 of the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship. The fact that there are zero perfect brackets anywhere goes to show just how unpredictable some of the results were. We also discuss the conference awards given out by the Power 4 conferences. While we agreed with most of them, there were a couple that definitely had us scratching our heads.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us...
2025-12-091h 07Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament PreviewIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Tournament bracket and share our initial impressions of interesting matchups and who we think will make it to the Final Four in Kansas City!We also go over some of the top NCAA matches from last week, and talk about what went down in the MLV Draft!If you want to participate in the Volley Talk Bracket Challenge, created by Adam, please sign up at the link below starting on Tuesday, December 2. Entries will remain open until Thursday, December 4 at...
2025-12-011h 03Volley Talk with Sarah PavanVolleyball Stats 101, 2025 All-American PredictionsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the stats that are posted during broadcasts and the numbers teams looks at when they are preparing for games. With the NCAA tournament selection upon us, we also throw out our predictions for First-Team All-Americans and major AVCA award winners.There were a lot of happenings to discuss this week as well, including the MLV Draft and Izzy Starck's transfer portal announcement.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram...
2025-11-241h 19Volley Talk with Sarah PavanACC Title Battle Will Go Down To The Wire, UCLA Takes First Set Off Of Nebraska Since Sept. 16In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about a couple noteworthy matches from last week, namely UCLA vs Nebraska and Pitt vs Stanford. Pitt was up 14-11 in the 5th and managed to lose 14-16! There is now a 3-way tie for first in the ACC with some huge matches happening in the next couple of weeks.UCLA took a set off of Nebraska to snap the Huskers' 48-set winning streak, and we talk about what it takes to go pro and what we look for.If you have questions...
2025-11-171h 32Volley Talk with Sarah PavanCoaches' Mood Meter, Listener Question Extravaganza!!In this episode of Volley Talk, we go through a whole bunch of listener questions. You know we have a massive backlog to get through, so since it was a bit of a slower week on the NCAA side, we decided to dive in and tackle a whole bunch of them. Enjoy!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: https://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
2025-11-111h 20Volley Talk with Sarah PavanNebraska Is The Only Remaining Unbeaten NCAA Team, Defensive Systems 101In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the two teams who were unbeaten going into this past week of play- Nebraska and Texas. Texas took a tumble this week, losing to both Texas A&M and Kentucky, though, leaving Nebraska alone at the top. What is going well for these teams, and what are their weaknesses?Following up from last week's offense discussion, we go over defensive systems and discuss responsibilities for blockers and defenders. How do these positions work together to cover the court?If you have questions...
2025-11-041h 25Volley Talk with Sarah PavanA Look at the Big XII Conference Contenders, Offensive Strategy BreakdownIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the Big XII, in particular the handful of teams that are making a push for the conference title. Who do we think really has a chance to win it all? What are the strengths and shortcomings of those teams?By popular demand, we also break down offensive strategy. What makes a good set, what are the goals when running an offense, and how do teams accomplish those things?If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore...
2025-10-271h 04Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLouisville Falls in 5 to SMU & Pitt, Special Interview with Kathy DeBoerIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Louisville- the good, the bad, and the ugly. The No. 4 team in the country dropped 2 conference matches last week to SMU and ACC rivals Pitt. Are they as good as they're cracked up to be, and what do they need to do to make a push for the Final Four?We also had the opportunity to sit down with AVCA legend and current chairperson of the LOVB Foundation, Kathy DeBoer. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to listen to our conversation with her.
2025-10-211h 54Volley Talk with Sarah PavanPenn State Stuns Wisconsin in 3, Miami Pulls the Reverse Sweep on PittIn this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the biggest NCAA upsets of the week. A struggling Penn State dominated Wisconsin 3-0, and Flormarie Heredia Colon put Miami on her back and recorded 38 kills on the way to getting the reverse sweep on Pitt. It was a surprising week for sure!NCAA rankings are staying relatively steady, with a few jumps here and there every week, but it seems like the story of the season so far has been injuries, particularly for Minnesota.If you have questions for us or...
2025-10-1455 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanNCAA Power 4 Breakdown, Conference Champion PredictionsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go through the Power 4 conferences and talk about our contenders for conference championships based on what we saw during the preseason and early conference play.Listener questions were really good this week, and there were several interesting matches that were worth a closer examination.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube...
2025-10-081h 17Volley Talk with Sarah PavanItaly Repeats as Men's World Champion, Defeats Bulgaria in the FinalIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the men's world championship playoffs, in particular the semifinals and medal matches. Italy put on a serving clinic against Poland and Bulgaria on their way to repeating as world champions in dominant fashion.Poland defeated Czechia for bronze with a very strong performance by Wilfredo Leon, although the result definitely falls short of their expectations.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!
2025-10-011h 05Volley Talk with Sarah PavanMen's World Championship Drama as Powerhouse Teams Fall Short of PlayoffsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the wild ride that has been the men's world championship so far. Our predictions from last episode could not have been more wrong, so it's time to go back to the drawing board and try again.Conference play starts up this week in the NCAA, and a world champion will be named.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram...
2025-09-2357 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan2025 Men's World Championship Predictions, NCAA Surprises So FarIn this episode of Volley Talk, we share our predictions for how the men's world championship is going to play out. With all the parity in men's volleyball, this is a tough task! We also take a look at the key NCAA matchups from last week, discuss the biggest surprises for the season so far, and Pavan's Percentages makes a long-awaited comeback!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!...
2025-09-1656 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanItaly Wins 2025 Women's World Championship, Completes Olympic, VNL & Worlds TrifectaIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the absolutely incredible medal matches from the 2025 Women's World Championship. This was some of the best volleyball we have seen in a very long time, if not ever, on the women's side.Italy extended their world-record winning streak to 36 matches en route to winning gold at Worlds, becoming the first team to hold the Olympic, VNL, and World Championship titles at the same time. They are the first team since Cuba in 2002 to hold the Olympic and World Championship titles simultaneously.If...
2025-09-0955 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanWomen's 2025 World Championship Enters Final Phase, NCAA Season Off to an Exciting StartIn this episode of Volley Talk, we give the rundown of the 2025 Women's World Championships so far. Pool play is finished, the round of 16 is almost complete, and our quarterfinal predictions from last episode did not hold true!NCAA volleyball preseason is also underway, and there have been some outstanding matches so far. We give our way-too-early thoughts on teams' performances, what they need to do if they want to win the Natty in December, and much more.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to...
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The Pavan PerspectiveThe Hidden War Over Your Data and Digital FreedomIn this episode of The Pavan Perspective, Dr. Sarah Grace Manski and Pavan Agarwal explore the urgent crossroads of Ai, crypto, and the Spatial Web, and why the decisions made today could define the next generation of the internet. Dr. Manski breaks down the difference between Web2 and Web3 in simple terms, reveals how the Spatial Web will connect all data, people, and places in a seamless 3D internet, and shares how blockchain technology can empower workers to own their companies. We dive deep into the $15 trillion* Ai economy, why owning your data is the real key to the...
2025-08-2114 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanWomen's 2025 World Championship & NCAA Top 10 PreviewsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we do some digging into what to expect from the upcoming women's world championships and NCAA season. Both competitions start up this weekend, so there is going to be a lot of volleyball to watch!!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
2025-08-191h 18Volley Talk with Sarah PavanSurprising American Pro League Updates, Answering Our Toughest Question YetIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss some big updates and roster changes coming out of LOVB and the PVF (yes, I'm still calling it the PVF for now) this week. We also try to tackle a question that we have been avoiding for quite some time... we were intimidated to take it on.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube...
2025-08-121h 19Volley Talk with Sarah PavanPoland Wins 2025 Men's VNL, Doesn't Drop a Set During Final 8In this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Men's VNL Final 8. Poland was absolutely dominant, winning all 3 matches 3-0 and relying on different players throughout the week. Brazil and France didn't look as sharp as was expected, and surprisingly, not one match went to 5 sets.We have a lot of listener questions again this week, and this time they're (mostly) all about the men's game.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or...
2025-08-051h 23Volley Talk with Sarah PavanItaly Extends Win Streak to 29 Matches, Repeats as Women's VNL ChampionsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the matches from the Women's VNL Final 8. Italy was dominant as usual, beating Brazil 3-1 in the final. There were a couple blow-outs, but overall it was a great week of volleyball.We have a lot of listener questions this week, so get ready for a lot of discussion!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com...
2025-07-291h 11Volley Talk with Sarah PavanMen's VNL Final 8 Decided in the Last Match, Netherlands is RelegatedIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil finished at the top of the rankings at 11-1, with Italy in second at 10-2. Serbia saved themselves from relegation by going 2-2 this week, and the bubble teams kept things exciting until the very last moment.Netherlands will not be returning to VNL in 2026, and there were several entertaining matches this week- a lot of them involving Cuba.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to...
2025-07-211h 08Volley Talk with Sarah PavanUndefeated Italy Headlines Women's VNL Final 8, Korea Comes Up Just Short for RelegationIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 3 of the Women's VNL competition. Italy finished the preliminary round with a perfect 12-0 record, followed closely by Brazil at 11-1. Serbia pulled themselves out of the relegation spot by winning 3 of 4 matches in Apeldoorn, but the battle for relegation lasted until the very end.A couple teams really elevated their performance in Week 3, and others struggled to get anything going. We make some predictions for how the Final 8 will unfold, and of course, answer listener questions.If...
2025-07-1456 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanBrazil is on Top After Men's VNL Week 2, Final 8 Battle is Wide OpenIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Men's VNL competition. Brazil is in the lead with 7 wins, followed closely by Poland and Italy. Serbia and Netherlands are facing relegation and will be fighting for their VNL lives in Week 3.There were lots of injuries sustained during play this week, some teams made big pushes to climb the ranks, and Week 3 is going to be VERY interesting as teams battle it out to make the Final 8.If you have questions for us or topics...
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Books In 5The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir with Sarah Kendzior (Episode 14)Driving across the country with one's family is as American as one can be but the transformation the country has experienced over the past decade means that the younger generation will see places and witness events that their parents never did.In this episode of Books in 5, the author of "The Last American Road Trip" joins us to describe the adventures her family went on while on the road and at the destinations they visited as national politics, climate change and the Covid pandemic reshaped the nation. Whether it is highlighting the centrality of Missouri...
2025-06-2526 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanItaly is the Only Unbeaten Team After Women's VNL Week 2, Serbia Still Sitting at Zero WinsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss what went on during Week 2 of the Women's VNL competition. Some distinct groups have emerged, with 5 teams looking safe to make the Final 8, 4-5 teams fighting for the last 3 spots, and a couple teams battling to avoid relegation.There were some teams that made big improvements from week 1 and teams that took a bit of a plummet. This week's listener questions were also dialled in.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line...
2025-06-241h 08Volley Talk with Sarah PavanPoland Tops Week 1 Men's VNL Rankings Among League Parity, Young Athletes Show Up BigIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Men's Volleyball Nations League. Poland is the only undefeated team, but teams are all very close and competitive, making things very interesting and exciting.We saw a variety of strategies in Week 1 roster construction, with different combinations of youth and experience. It's fair to say, however, that a lot of very young athletes stepped up on the big stage, making a case to keep them around long-term.If you have questions for us or topics you would...
2025-06-1655 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanJapan Dominates Women's VNL Week 1, Serbia and Korea Still Looking for a WinIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at Week 1 of the 2025 Women's Volleyball Nations League. Japan, Italy, and Turkey went undefeated in their respective pools, with Japan gathering a perfect 12-0 set record for the week.We also compare Week 1 roster construction, as some teams sent developmental squads to compete, while others used more experienced players. There were some pleasant surprises and a couple disappointments, and we break it all down.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a...
2025-06-0957 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanMen's 2025 VNL Preview and Roster BreakdownIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Men's VNL competition, starting June 10. The American men are only returning 3 players from the bronze-medal winning Paris Olympic roster, so we check out the new talent that was called up and discuss what we can expect from this team.We also take a look at the rosters at the other top teams from around the world and make some predictions on what will happen this VNL season. Also, LOVB has some been signings heading into season 2 and Women's...
2025-06-0257 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanWomen's 2025 VNL Preview and Roster BreakdownIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look ahead at what to expect from the Women's VNL competition, starting June 3. The USA roster had a lot of people talking, and we take a look at the selections that were made, who was potentially snubbed, and how we think things will go for this new squad this season compared to the rosters submitted by other top programs around the world.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at...
2025-05-261h 13Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLong Beach State Dominates UCLA to Win 4th NCAA Men's Volleyball ChampionshipIn this episode of Volley Talk, we are jumping in a little earlier than usual to cover the NCAA men's volleyball championship. Long Beach State dominated all weekend long, earning the program's 4th national title in a definitive 3-0 victory over UCLA in the final.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
2025-05-1641 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanPVF Championship and Season RecapIn this episode of Volley Talk, we go over the PVF Championship that happened this past weekend in Las Vegas. Omaha, Indy, Atlanta, and Orlando went head to head to claim the highly coveted $1 million prize, and we break down the semifinals and final.With the 2nd PVF season coming to an end, Sarah and Adam run through a bit of an analysis of the league in general, from format and level of play to branding and presentation. If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to...
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I-80 ClubFormer Husker Sarah Pavan On Her Playing Career, Hosting VolleyTalk, and More! | Volleyball State (Preview)This is a preview of Volleyball State's latest episode! To hear the entire podcast, subscribe to Volleyball State on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your pods! Also, watch it on YouTube here.Lincoln and Jeff talk with Nebraska volleyball legend and anime enthusiast Sarah Pavan about her playing career and her own podcast, "VolleyTalk with Sarah Pavan." Plus, Penn State grabs a coveted transfer, some wrap-up thoughts on the Huskers post-spring, and a preview of the PVF Championship.Watch this episode on YouTube and be sure to subscribe to the I-80 YouTube channel for...
2025-05-0805 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanNCAA Men's Championship & PVF Championship PreviewsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we look ahead to both the NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship and the PVF Championship, which are happening this weekend. The field is set for both events, and we throw out our predictions on how the weekend will go down.Pro leagues are wrapping up overseas, the CEV Women's Champions League Final Four was played in Istanbul, and we get to it with some great Volleyball 101 questions.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on...
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2025-05-0405 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanHawai'i Takes Down Long Beach State for Big West Title, Conegliano Wins 7 in a Row in ItalyIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the NCAA men's conference tournaments that happened this past weekend with a particular focus on the incredible match between Hawai'i and Long Beach State for the Big West title. The stage is set for the NCAA tournament, but the lingering question is, who will get the 2 at-large bids??The Italian A1 Women's Final is over, and there is a lot going on off the court that Sarah & Adam have some big opinions about.If you have questions for us or topics you would...
2025-04-281h 20Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Finals and an Analysis of the Inaugural SeasonIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss all things LOVB. The inaugural season wrapped up this past weekend with the LOVB Finals in Louisville. There were some very exciting matches played, and "upset" seemed to be the word of the weekend.With the season now behind us, Sarah and Adam talk about different aspects of the league. What went well? What could be improved? Will there be any changes next season??If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on...
2025-04-151h 19Volley Talk with Sarah PavanWild Week in NCAA Men's Volleyball, PVF Omaha Supernovas Make a Statement Against OrlandoIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the PVF playoff battle happening as the regular season winds down, in particular the matchup between the Omaha Supernovas and the Orlando Valkyries. Also, in a wild week of NCAA men's volleyball, USC and Pepperdine put on a good show, and we break down the first of two matches they played.The LOVB regular season finished up in preparation for the grand finale in Louisville this week, Sarah and Adam rate the week's upsets, and the listener questions were some tough ones.If...
2025-04-071h 20Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan#5 UC Irvine Sweeps #1 Long Beach State, LOVB Atlanta Feeling Good Heading into PlayoffsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the match between LOVB's top 2 teams, Atlanta and Houston. Houston has had Atlanta's number all season, but Atlanta picked a good time to turn the table and fight back. Also, #1 Long Beach State suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of Big West rival UC Irvine, which makes the remainder of conference play very interesting.NCAA men's volleyball was all over the place this week, PVF's Atlanta Vibe is making moves heading into the later part of the season, and Sarah & Adam play a...
2025-03-311h 10Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Madison Battles into 3rd Place, PVF Indy Ignite Blanks Supernovas in OmahaIn this episode of Volley Talk, take a look at the very interesting 5-set match between then-third-place teams LOVB Madison and LOVB Salt Lake. We also dive into the PVF match between number 1 Omaha Supernovas and the Indy Ignite, who recently lost top scorer Leketor Member-Meneh to a season-ending injury.The race is on in LOVB, PVF, and for the NCAA men as playoffs loom closer and closer. Who is going to rise to the occasion and who is going to fall? Adam and Sarah also play a fun round of Pavan's Percentages.
2025-03-241h 10Volley Talk with Sarah PavanVakifbank Takes Down Fenerbahçe in a Golden Set, Olympiacos Stuns Jastrzebski in 5In this episode of Volley Talk, we focus on Champions League. The men's quarterfinals got underway, and the women's semifinals are now set. 3 Italian teams and 1 Turkish team will battle it out in Istanbul for the 2025 title.Madison is clawing their way up the LOVB ranks, Omaha and Orlando are flip-flopping for that number 1 PVF spot, and Sarah & Adam make predictions for some upcoming matches.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan...
2025-03-171h 14Volley Talk with Sarah PavanPVF's Vegas Thrill Continues to Struggle, Women's Champions League Quarters Start with 4 SweepsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we dive into the women's Champions League Quarterfinal matches, with a closer look at Milano vs Eczacibasi and Łodz vs Scandicci. We may be seeing some Golden Sets this week! Also, Vegas Thrill drops a 4-setter to the Indy Ignite, sparking questions about the trajectory of the team and who should be on the floor.Confirm of Deny makes a reappearance, and Sarah & Adam answer several listener questions.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a l...
2025-03-101h 01Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Madison is Back on the Winning Track, #15 Lewis Takes Down #7 Loyola Chicago in 4In this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about Madison's back to back wins over the weekend, in particular their 3-0 over a disjointed Austin team. Lewis looked really good in their Midwestern matchup vs Loyola Chicago and executed a really good serve and blocking strategy.Champions League men's quarterfinal matchups are set, we take a look at several listener questions, and Sarah & Adam predict who will win each of the leagues currently taking place.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us...
2025-03-031h 10Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Houston Handles Omaha 3-0, Columbus Fury is Moving Up the PVF RanksIn this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the LOVB Houston match vs LOVB Omaha. Houston was looking a little fatigued, but took care of business 3-0. Also, the Columbus Fury have seemed to hit their stride in the PVF, posting back to back wins and surpassing the San Diego Mojo in the rankings.Adam introduces us to a new game, Champions League Women's quarterfinal matchups are set, and the men's NCAA season is heating up!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore...
2025-02-241h 09Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan#2 UC Irvine Outlasts #5 USC 26-24 in 5th, Conegliano Sweeps Milano in Coppa Italia FinalIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the absolute slug-fest that was NCAA men's UC Irvine vs USC. There was not an ounce of defense to be seen, but it was impressive nonetheless. We also mix things up a little bit and turn our attention overseas to the classic Conegliano vs Milano match-up in the A1 Women's Coppa Italia final.The PVF All-Star match is coming up, so Sarah & Adam discuss the changes they would make, and the USA Women's National Team coaching lineup has been finalized.If you have...
2025-02-171h 06Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan#9 Stanford Hands #4 Hawai'i Their First Loss of the Season, Jordan Thompson Comes Up Big for LOVB HoustonIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the back to back NCAA men's series between #4 Hawai'i and #9 Stanford. Spoiler alert: they split the series, and Hawai'i lost its unbeaten record. We also take a look at the LOVB Texas Showdown between Houston and Austin.Mary Wise announces her retirement from Florida after 34 years at the helm of the program, we take a look at the recent NCAA grads playing pro overseas, and Sarah & Adam play a game of Magic GM.If you have questions for us or topics you...
2025-02-101h 16
Biblioteca de ClichêsEpisódio #7 - "Enemies to Lovers"Bem vindos ao podcast Biblioteca de Clichês. Eu sou a Marina (@marinapavan) e, nesse espacinho da internet, vou falar sobre os clichês presentes nos livros que eu leio e dar a minha opinião se eles funcionam na história ou não. Às vezes os episódios são completamente aleatórios porque eu perco o fio da meada? Sim. Mas essa é a experiência de ouvir o que se passa na minha cabeça.Esse episódio é baseado nos meus devaneios sobre o termo "Enemies to Lovers". Provavelmente, ninguém vai se interessar por o que eu te...
2025-02-0723 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanPritchard Makes the Difference in 5-Set Grand Rapids PVF Win, #3 UCLA Gets Revenge on #13 Ohio StateIn this episode of Volley Talk, we break down the Grand Rapids Rise's 5-set victory over the Orlando Valkyries in the PVF. We also dive into the NCAA men's rematch between UCLA and Ohio State that happened in Columbus over the weekend. Ohio State dethroned UCLA from their #1 AVCA ranking a few weeks ago.There is some huge news coming out of Lincoln, Nebraska, Adam gives listeners a roundup of what LOVB and PVF rookies are up to, and we take some time to answer listener questions.If you have questions...
2025-02-031h 16Volley Talk with Sarah PavanLOVB Omaha Beats Madison with Balance, San Diego Deals Indy Their First Loss of the PVF SeasonIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a close look at the LOVB Omaha vs LOVB Madison match, and discuss what happened in the Indy Ignite's first PVF loss of the season.Sarah & Adam answer some listener questions, play a fun round of Level of Concern, and share what has been happening in NCAA men's volleyball this week!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram...
2025-01-2759 minBiblioteca de ClichêsEpisódio #6- Retrospectiva literária 2024 + desafio de leitura de 2025Bem vindos ao podcast Biblioteca de Clichês. Eu sou a Marina (@marinapavan) e, nesse espacinho da internet, vou falar sobre os clichês presentes nos livros que eu leio e dar a minha opinião se eles funcionam na história ou não. Às vezes os episódios são completamente aleatórios porque eu perco o fio da meada? Sim. Mas essa é a experiência de ouvir o que se passa na minha cabeça. Oi. Voltei. E sim, sei que está no final de janeiro. Mas, esse ainda é meu primeiro episódio do ano, então eu qu...
2025-01-2434 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan#5 BYU Takes Two 5-Set Wins Over #6 Ball State, Franklin Shines in LOVB Madison Win Over Salt Lake City In this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at some NCAA men's volleyball and LOVB, in particular BYU vs Ball State and LOVB Madison vs Salt Lake City. Sarah Franklin carried a big load for Madison, and a late substitution for BYU was the turning point they were looking for against Ball State.Yet another professional volleyball league is entering the American landscape, Sarah & Adam answer some listener questions, and play another round of Pick a Player.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us...
2025-01-201h 06Volley Talk with Sarah PavanStrong LOVB Debuts By Mruzik & Skinner, Omaha Survives a 5-Set PVF Battle at Home vs AtlantaIn this episode of Volley Talk, we do a side by side comparison of the LOVB and PVF pro volleyball leagues after having watched some matches from each one. We also break down the LOVB Houston vs Austin match and PVF Omaha vs Atlanta.The transfer portal is still popping off, NCAA men's volleyball preseason is in full swing, and we address a couple listener comments.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info...
2025-01-1353 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanNCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal Always Brings The Drama, LOVB & PVF Season PreviewsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a look at the NCAA Volleyball Transfer Portal with a particular focus on "Big News," the biggest poachers, and programs that have lost A LOT of athletes. Also, with 2025 right around the corner, a little LOVB and PVF preview is in order.Sarah and Adam take some time to answer some listener questions, and play a tough round of Pick A Player.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or...
2024-12-3055 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanPenn State Defeats Louisville 3-1 to Win 2024 NCAA Women's Volleyball ChampionshipIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four. We do deep dives into all of the matches from the weekend, including Pitt vs Louisville, Penn State vs Nebraska, and the big Penn State vs Louisville final!A huge congrats to Penn State on earning their 8th National Championship!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast
2024-12-2359 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanNCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four is Set. An ACC or B1G Champion Will Be CrownedIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Regionals and what to expect from the Final Four matchups.Sarah and Adam dig deep into each of the 4 Regional Finals matches and give recaps of each Regional Semifinal match. How is NCAA Women's Volleyball season coming to an end already?!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcast...
2024-12-161h 07
Scorezle: Pro Playbook For Youth SportsSarah Pavan - Beach Volleyball Legend - From Court to Sand, Championing ExcellenceIn this episode of the Scorezle Podcast, we sit down with beach volleyball legend Sarah Pavan, aka "Sarah Spike." From starting volleyball at the age of 10 to joining the national team at 16 and transitioning from indoor to beach volleyball, Sarah shares her incredible journey of resilience, dedication, and passion. She opens up about her struggles, triumphs, and the values that have guided her both on and off the court.Discover invaluable lessons on sportsmanship, balancing sports and life, and staying motivated through challenges. Sarah also shares tips for youth athletes, insights into the recruiting process, and her...
2024-12-1126 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanNCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2 Deliver Excitement and Some SurprisesIn this episode of Volley Talk, we talk about the NCAA Volleyball Tournament Rounds 1 and 2. There were some big upsets and some nail-biting, down-to-the-wire matches, and we go through most of them.Also, Sarah and Adam break down the PVF Draft and answer some listener questions in another round of Volleyball 101.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube...
2024-12-091h 05Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan#1 Pitt Beats #3 Louisville for ACC Championship, #4 Penn State Forces #2 Nebraska to Share B1G TitleIn this episode of Volley Talk, we do a deep dive into the battles for the ACC and Big 10 Championships. Pitt claims the ACC crown outright with a 3-1 win over Louisville, while Penn State stuns Nebraska in 4, handing the Huskers their first Big 10 loss of the season and forcing them to give up a share of the Big 10 Conference title.The NCAA Championship Bracket was released, and there are some TOUGH potential second-round matches. We take a peek at what the Regional match-ups could be, and if all holds true, it looks like it...
2024-12-021h 10Volley Talk with Sarah Pavan#2 Nebraska Completes Season Sweep of #6 Wisconsin, #15 Georgia Tech Struggles to Finish ACC Season StrongIn this episode of Volley Talk, we get real about Wisconsin's lack of performance against Big 10 rivals Nebraska in the Huskers' straight-forward sweep of the Badgers in Lincoln. This was the first time that Nebraska had a season sweep over Wisconsin in 12 years!Sarah and Adam take a closer look at Georgia Tech after the Yellow Jackets' back to back losses this week, and get your brackets ready because Selection Sunday is coming!!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line...
2024-11-2546 minBiblioteca de ClichêsEpisódio #4 - Livros que mudaram a química do meu cérebroBem vindos ao podcast Biblioteca de Clichês. Eu sou a Marina (@marinapavan) e, nesse espacinho da internet, vou falar sobre os clichês presentes nos livros que eu leio e dar a minha opinião se eles funcionam na história ou não. Nesse episódio resolvi fizer algo um pouco diferente e contei para vocês sobre os livros que alteraram a química do meu cérebro e a forma como eu leio novas histórias.ESSE EPISÓDIO É 100% SEM SPOILERPara quem quiser ler o próximo livro comigo, será D...
2024-11-2014 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanFlorida Steals #2 SEC Spot From Missouri, AVCA Announces 14 POY SemifinalistsIn this episode of Volley Talk, we take a closer look at the 5-set, high stakes SEC match-up between #21 Florida and #25 Missouri. Sarah and Adam also break down the AVCA's National Player of the Year Semifinalist list, and give a little Volleyball 101 lesson for newer volleyball fans who want to increase their knowledge of the rules and terminology.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com...
2024-11-1843 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan#7 Wisconsin Destroys #3 Penn State, What is Going on With Minnesota and Kansas?In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between #7 Wisconsin and #3 Penn State. There was a lot of excitement and speculation about how Wisconsin would respond following their 3-0 loss to Nebraska last week. Spoiler alert: it was a blood bath. Sarah and Adam do analyses on both Minnesota and Kansas following both teams' 0-2 records this week, and how to block effectively one-on-one in the middle.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram...
2024-11-1148 minVolley Talk with Sarah PavanUpset Week in the Power 4 Conferences, #2 Nebraska Stuns #7 Wisconsin in 3In this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the numerous upsets that happened throughout the Power 4 conferences last week. Only the Big 12 was spared. Also, the Wisconsin White Out turned into a 3-0 shutout in favor of Nebraska as the Cornhuskers took care of business in a fan favorite Big 10 matchup.Texas is probably hitting the panic button right about now, Arizona State survives their trip to Utah, and Sarah & Adam are talking percentages.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a...
2024-11-0446 min
Toddcast PodcastSarah Pavan (Canadian olympic beach volleyball) - THE FULL 31 MIN CONVOSarah Pavan (Canadian olympic beach volleyball) talks about #birthdays, #Olympic goals, #GilmoreGirls and #LoveIsBlind, #adversity, #COVID, #JohnMayer concerts, #Marvel movies and #SuperPowers, #soccer, meeting #DonaldSutherland, #Eagles #TheBeatles and #emo, #CommonWealth gold, #superstitions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-2932 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan#1 Pitt vs #4 Louisville Did Not Disappoint, Setting Woes for #7 Texas in Loss to Texas A&MIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss the highly anticipated match between ACC and NCAA powerhouses Pitt and Louisville. We also take a look at #7 Texas' upset loss at home to unranked Texas A&M.The NCAA released its Top 16 list, Adam and Sarah play a game of "Fill in the Blank," and just how many players are on this National Player of the Year Watchlist?!If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at...
2024-10-2848 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan#8 Kansas Survives Sunflower Showdown, Penn State's Izzy Starck is the Real DealIn this episode of Volley Talk, we discuss two exciting 5-set matches- the Sunflower Showdown between the #8 Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats, as well as #3 Penn State vs Ohio State.Verify or Veto makes its debut on Volley Talk, and should Minnesota really be ranked #14??If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube.com/@SarahPavanVolleyball
2024-10-2143 minVolley Talk with Sarah Pavan#1 Pitt Falls to SMU, Beason Needs to Play 6 Rotations for NebraskaWelcome to Volley Talk! We are so excited to share our love of volleyball with you! In this episode, we break down two 5-set thrillers from this past week- #1 Pitt vs #15 SMU and #2 Nebraska vs #10 Purdue.Also, back row attacking is BACK and Sarah has some questions about teams' defensive choices.If you have questions for us or topics you would like us to explore, drop us a line on Instagram or email us at info@sarahpavan.com!Instagram: http://instagram.com/volleytalk_podcastYouTube: http://youtube...
2024-10-1638 min
Unfiltered Athletes#53 - 🏐 Sarah Pavan | ⭐️ Chasing nothing but greatnessIn this episode, I seat with Sarah Pavan in Kitchener, Ontario. Sarah was an indoor volleyball player, turned beach volleyball player in her mid twenties, as she saw an opportunity to go to the Olympics in that discipline. She achieved amazing world results in both indoor and beach volleyball, including a Beach Volleyball World Championship title in 2019. While we met only one week after she learnt that she missed the 2024 Paris Olympics by only one spot, Sarah was surprisingly not that upset, a sign that she might have reached the end of her long lasting top level career. But...
2024-08-0755 min
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2024-08-0600 min
The Anime EffectHAIKYU!! in the OLYMPICS!! (ft. Sarah Pavan) | The Anime Effect Episode #17Leah IS BACK! They join Nick and LeAlec to quiz Olympian Sarah Pavan on her sports anime knowledge and find out what anime has brought Sarah to tears. Before all that, hosts share their excitement for Attack on Titan the Musical, a new Legend of Zelda LEGO set, and more.
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Batman Ninja vs...
2024-06-071h 00
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterRoad to Paris: What every team needs to do to qualify for the OlympicsThis episode is brought to you by Aura! Use our link to get a free trial and help the show in a big way!
This episode of the Road to Paris, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down the race to the Paris Olympic Games, is a breakdown and analysis after the Stare Jablonki Challenge. There remains just one event left: The Ostrava Elite16, which begins next Wednesday. Even after all the action in Poland, no races were determined in Stare Jablonki. Mewhirter breaks down:
Why it’s finals or bust for Trevor Crabb and Theo Brunner and Al...
2024-06-0321 min
Daily Tech HeadlinesMicrosoft Names Pavan Davuluri New Chief Of Windows And Surface - DTHMicrosoft names Pavan Davuluri new chief of Windows and Surface, Elon Musk mandates Full Self Driving test rides for all U.S. Tesla purchases, and Meta rolls out a default opt-out setting that limits recommendations of “political content” to Instagram and Threads.Link to Show NotesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dth. Want an ad-free feed and support the show directly? You can for just $3 a month: https://plus.acast.com/s/dth.
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2024-03-2605 min
HousingWire DailyPavan Agarwal on the very practical applications of AI in this marketOn today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Pavan Agarwal, the CEO of Sun West Mortgage Company and Celligence, about how real estate agents and loan officers are using AI to create opportunities in this market.Related to this episode:
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2023-07-2834 min
Within The GameSarah Pavan: Inside The Mind of a World ChampionBuy “The Inspired Athlete” 📖 here: https://amzn.to/3COPbJDDownload "The Inspired Athlete” Audiobook 🎧 on Audible here: https://adbl.co/3KAwqP1***Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withinthegamepodcastEpisode 70 features Sarah Pavan - After a very successful indoor volleyball career, Sarah became a dominant force in beach volleyball. An olympian for team Canada and 2019 world champion, she has established herself as one of the best blockers in the world. In addition to winning the world championships, she has won 7 world tour gold medals, and 2 AVP tour titles including the Manhattan Open. She is also...
2023-07-051h 06
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterSarah Pavan is far from retired. She’s ”chasing peace”This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Sarah Pavan, the most decorated beach volleyball player in Canada history, with a World Championship (2019), Commonwealth Games gold medal, Team of the Year (2019), three-time Blocker of the Year, and a pair of Olympic appearances to her name. This was such a fun conversation with Pavan as she nears the twilight of her career, discussing:
The stark reality of sport, and how the greats just fade away while the game moves on
What her next move is, as a partnership with Sophie Bukovec ended earlier than...
2023-05-181h 37
Get Better at Beach VolleyballEpisode #52: Master These Volleyball Skills -Sarah Pavan talks about How to Become an Olympian and World ChampionHow to Perfect Your Volleyball Skills!
Sarah Pavan, one of the best volleyball players in the world, combines a mix of these abilities to succeed at the highest level. So go ahead and sharpen them in today’s podcast episode with Coaches Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner!
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Timestamps:
01:22 - Introduction
13:40 - First Indoor Tournament
21:05 - Lightning Round Questions
30:07 - Sarah's Goals
39:54 - The Mindset Shift
49:26 - How do you set goals?
58:58 - Do you always start in the middle when y...
2022-12-301h 51
Passin Dimes PodcastSharp Cuts EP. 65 with Sarah PavanWorld Champion and Canadian Olympian Sarah Pavan joins the once again! Sarah, Garrett and Josh discuss the partner changes, World Tour, Team Canada's coaching change and so much more!
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2022-10-311h 00
Passin Dimes PodcastSharp Cuts EP. 45 with Sarah PavanWorld Champion and Canadian Olympian Sarah Pavan joins the Sharp Cuts!! Sarah, Garrett and Josh discuss the Olympics, World Tour, Team Canada and so much more!
Sarah and partner Melissa Humana-Paredes won the 2019 World Championships. Also on the beach Sarah has earned a 5th twice at the Olympic Games, 3x FIVB World Tour Best Blocker, Commonwealth Games Champion, and 21-time World Tour medals
Sarah attended the University of Nebraska where she was named a 4-time First-Team All-American, National Player of the Year and Honda Broderick Cup as the top female student-athlete in the country in 2007. Sa...
2022-02-221h 03
Tokyo DailyPenny Oleksiak's Olympic greatness, Simone Biles' courage and Felix Auger Aliassime's Tokyo debut with Arash MadaniOn Tokyo Daily, Brendan Dunlop recaps the stories of Day 5 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and talks with Sportsnet's Arash Madani about Penny Oleksiak's greatness, Simone Biles' decision to withdraw from competition, Felix Auger Aliassime's first Games, the story to watch in the sand — Canadian women's beach volleyball duo Sarah Pavan and Melissa-Humana Paredes — and much more.
2021-07-2816 min
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterOlympic Beach Volleyball Mailbag: Could we see multiple American medals in Tokyo?This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with (OLYMPIAN!!) Tri Bourne and (not Olympian) Travis Mewhirter is a unique one. Again, we are turning to fan questions, as Mewhirter and our popular new cohost, Savvy Simo, a phenomenal player in her own right, discuss the Tokyo Olympics.
We go over virtually everything in Tokyo:
- Tri Bourne's strange ride thus far, from a family vacation in Las Vegas to winning now TWO Olympic matches and ensuring a berth into the single-elimination phases.
- Kelly Claes and Sarah Sponcil's all-college battle vs. Latvia's Tina Graudina...
2021-07-2851 min
Sports Et CeteraTokyo 2020 Olympics Team Canada 🇨🇦 Preview: Close in Rio, Looking to Step onto the Podium in TokyoClose to the podium in Rio in 2016, we feature Team Canada 🇨🇦 Olympians who are striving for a medal in Tokyo. Featuring Sarah Pavan, Mo Ahmed, Sydney Pickrem, Shallon Olsen, Jennifer Abel, Evan Dunfee, Brooke Henderson, women's eight rowing, women's medley relay
2021-07-1907 min
Women UnscriptedThe CWSA Podcast S1E31: Sarah Pavan, 2007 Award WinnerSarah Pavan, the 2007 Honda Cup winner is one of the best and rarest examples of a volleyball athlete who excelled at both indoor and beach games at the highest level. A collegiate four-time All American and University of Nebraska National Champion, Sarah went on to play professionally and is now headed to the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.Coming from a sports minded family in Kitchener, Canada, Sarah shares what it was like to be a member of her Canadian national volleyball team at the age of 16. She relates her journey to the U.S., and then the close bonds...
2021-07-0542 min
The CWSA PodcastSarah Pavan, 2007 Award WinnerSarah Pavan, the 2007 Honda Cup winner is one of the best and rarest examples of a volleyball athlete who excelled at both indoor and beach games at the highest level. A collegiate four-time All American and University of Nebraska National Champion, Sarah went on to play professionally and is now headed to the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.Coming from a sports minded family in Kitchener, Canada, Sarah shares what it was like to be a member of her Canadian national volleyball team at the age of 16. She relates her journey to the U.S., and then the close bonds...
2021-07-0542 min
Heroes in our MidstEpisode #25: Dave BlatzEvery hero has a support crew behind them, an often-invisible team that enables them to be great. Dave Blatz is no exception. Dave is an athletic therapist. In 2018 he was working with Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes (Beach Volleyball) when they won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Australia. After winning they grabbed a cell phone and they called Dave’s family, saying, “Hi Bodie, hi, Campbell, hi Ellie Mae [Dave’s kids], this gold medal is for you. We want to say thank you for sharing your Dad with us. Hi also to Amy [Dave’s wife] th...
2021-01-1145 minPassin Dimes PodcastThe Sarah Pavan Show EP. 128World Champion and Canadian Olympian Sarah Pavan joins the show!! Sarah and partner Melissa Humana-Paredes won the 2019 World Championships. Also on the beach Sarah has earned a 5th at the 2016 Olympic Games, 3x FIVB World Tour Best Blocker, Commonwealth Games Champion, and 17-time World Tour medals
Sarah Pavan attended the University of Nebraska where she was named a 4-time First-Team All-American, National Player of the Year and Honda Broderick Cup as the top female student-athlete in the country in 2007. Sarah and the Cornhuskers won the 2006 NCAA National Championship.
Pavan played professionally in Italy, Brazil, China, an...
2020-11-061h 12
The Global GameSarah Pavan | Diggin' For Gold, eh?This week’s guest is one of few people who has played both indoor and beach volleyball internationally. This Canadian Olympian came to the US to play NCAA Volleyball at the University of Nebraska where she won a national championship. Sarah went on to play internationally in Korea, Italy, Brazil, and China. Sarah then made the switch from indoor to beach after realizing she would not be able to represent Canada due to the nation's ability to get to the Olympics. After finally solidifying her position in beach, find out how Sarah worked at transitioning from indoor to beach, he...
2020-10-1653 min
Jimmy Conrad Needs a Doctor5. Dealing With Pressure with Sarah PavanCanadian beach volleyball star Sarah Pavan chats with Jimmy and Lee about how she deals with pressure and how COVID-19 put her Olympic dreams on hold.
2020-07-2236 min
Leia Mais Mulheres IFGSarah Ramos indica "Amora", de Natália Borges Polesso.Aperte o play e conheça a indicação da egressa da UFG, Sarah Ramos: o livro de contos "Amora", de Natália Polesso. Ao terminar de ouvir esse episódio, ouça os episódios anteriores. É só rolar o feed. Não deixei de nos seguir no Instagram: @leiamaismulheresifg . Conheça outros projetos desenvolvidos pelo coletivo de mulheres do IFG no nosso site : cmaismulheres.wixsite.com/website.
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2020-07-1711 min
We Did It12. Olympic Dream On Hold & Building An Authentic Brand ft. Olympic Athlete Melissa Humana-ParedesPut yourself in this situation -- The Olympics have been postponed, you have just trained for four years and this last year has been the most grueling, you are far from home and the world is going through a pandemic. These are all topics we are going to cover in this episode with Melissa Humana-Paredes Canadian Beach Volleyball Superstar and Olympian. Melissa Humana-Paredes (born October 10, 1992) is a female Canadian beach volleyball player, who is partnered with Sarah Pavan. She plays as a left-side defender. The pair won the women's gold medal at the 2019 Beach Volleyball World Championships. ...
2020-05-2759 min
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterBrandie Wilkerson: 'The next thing you know, your goal is the Olympics'In 2016, Brandie Wilkerson saw everything there was to see, up close and in person. She saw the ceremonies. The athletes, both beach volleyball and otherwise. She practiced on stadium court with the women. She practiced against the men. An alternate for the 2016 Rio Games with Melissa Humana-Paredes, she did just about everything all of the other beach players were there to do, save for compete and one other element of being a participant of the Olympic Games.
She didn’t go to the Athletes Village.
Not yet.
“A part of me didn’t want t...
2019-08-211h 01
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis MewhirterMelissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan: A team of Canadian firstsIt wasn’t exactly an audacious start, was it? September 12, 2016. The first match of Melissa Humana-Paredes’ and Sarah Pavan’s partnership: A country quota against Brandie Wilkerson and – who else? – Pavan’s former partner, Heather Bansley, in Toronto, no less, the training center for the Canadian national team, where Pavan has played something of a revolutionary role.
She did not, however, play that role on September 12 of 2016. On that day, her and Humana-Paredes, an affable young defender of 23 years at the time, lost, 21-23, 13-21.
They wondered, almost incredulously, if they could feel such an emotion at t...
2019-07-101h 06