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Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!
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Exploring volleyball's heart and soul through players' stories and experiences. 🏐 Join us for inspiring chats! 🎙️ #VolleyballPodcast #BumpSetChat
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Carolyn O'Dwyer on Winning with the Pandas and Coaching on Canada’s National Team
May 1101:06:43Tap to summarizeCarolyn O'Dwyer shares her incredible volleyball journey from discovering the sport in Calgary to playing at Mount Royal University, becoming head coach of the University of Alberta Pandas, winning a championship, and joining Volleyball Canada's senior women's national team staff.In this in-depth conversation, Carolyn discusses her development as an athlete, the importance of club volleyball, the transition from player to coach, and the lessons she learned working under legendary Alberta coach Laurie Eisler. She also shares what it was like to receive the call to join Giovanni Guidetti’s coaching staff and what she has learned from one of the most respected coaches in international volleyball.We also dive into:Winning a championship with the Alberta PandasCoaching in Volleyball Canada’s Next Gen programThe experience of the FIVB Volleyball Nations LeagueHow Canada is progressing on the world stageDifferences between U SPORTS and NCAA volleyballRecruiting and retaining top Canadian athletesWhat Carolyn looks for in recruits beyond volleyball skillsMental toughness, resetting, and reading body languageWhich volleyball position is the toughest to playFun off-court topics, including pineapple pizza and who should be interviewed nextWhether you're a player, coach, recruiter, or volleyball fan, Carolyn offers tremendous insight into athlete development, leadership, and what it takes to build a championship culture.
Transcribe →Brie O’Reilly’s Volleyball Journey: National Team, Pro Career & Olympic Goals
Apr 2901:09:18Tap to summarizeBrie O’Reilly joins the show to share her incredible volleyball journey—from playing at Trinity Western University to becoming a setter for Canada Women's National Volleyball Team, competing professionally in Germany and Brazil, and now playing with LOVB Austin.We talk about:🏐 Making Team Canada in 2019🥇 Competing in the VNL's🌍 Playing professionally🇨🇦 Olympic dreams and the road to 2028 Summer Olympics🧠 Being coached by Erik Sullivan and Giovanni Guidetti🔥 Life now with LOVB AustinIf you’re a volleyball player, coach, or fan, this conversation is packed with insight on elite setting, international volleyball, and chasing big goals.Subscribe for more volleyball journeys with players, coaches and leaders in the game.#Volleyball #TeamCanada #LOVB #Olympics #BrieOReilly
Transcribe →From LIBERO to OUTSIDE HITTER… Then He Went VIRAL - Jordan Lucas Interview
Apr 2200:49:48Tap to summarizeJordan Lucas is everywhere right now.After a viral broadcast comment questioned his on-court celebrations, the volleyball world exploded—millions of views, debates, and nonstop reactions.But there’s a lot more to his story.From being recruited by GCU, coming in as an outside hitter then switching to libero. Saw the writing on the wall before GCU cancelled the volleyball program—Jordan’s journey is definitely unique in college volleyball.In this interview, he breaks it all down:🔥 The viral moment🏐 His position switch💪 Getting out of GCU🎯 What drives his energy on the court
Transcribe →Abby Guezen Interview | University of Alberta Pandas & Team Canada
Mar 7Tap to summarizeAbby Guezen is a standout player for the University of Alberta Pandas and a member of Team Canada.In this interview, Abby shares her volleyball journey, what it’s like competing at the university level in Canada, and the experience of representing her country on the international stage.Topics include:University volleyball in CanadaThe path to Team CanadaTraining and competition at the national levelAdvice for aspiring athletes📺 Watch the full interview to hear Abby’s story.#TeamCanada #CanadianVolleyball #USportsVolleyball #AbbyGuezen
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