BEYOND THE COURT

We’re back with another episode to discuss player self-confidence and how crucial it is to court performance.  In this episode, Coach Nellie shares how she’s been able to maintain her self-confidence through all the levels of the game. Coach Nellie’s college career has only elevated as the years went on and she wouldn’t have been successful without constant self-talk and confidence in her ability...

Welcome to the Visual Podcast of Beyond The Court with Union Volleyball Academy! After a few seasons of audio-only episodes on Spotify, we’re excited to bring our community a visual way to experience the conversations and stories behind our program. In this episode, we kick off the new year by discussing team goals, club goals, and we’re thrilled to welcome UVA alum Nellie Stevenson to our coachin...

In this episode, Coach Lynda and Coach Matt recap their time at the Pacific Northwest National Qualifier in Spokane, WA. Coach Matt shares with listeners on how his team battled all weekend long to become the 2025 PNQ 17 USA Champions! They also share exciting details about what is to come this summer with UVA Summer Camps.

In this episode, Coach Lynda is joined by guest speakers, Coach Lexi and Coach Alex. During this podcast, they inform listeners about their history with the sport, share past experiences during their high school career, special memories shared during their college careers, life now as retired athletes, and what's in store next for them.

In this episode, Coach Lynda and Coach Matt take the podcast mobile! Joined by Coach Vivian, they define adversity, share their own volleyball experiences with it, give listeners advice on how to overcome these challenges, and how these bumps in the road helps in the long run.

In this episode, Coach Matt and Lynda sit down with Coach Joe to talk a little bit about various topics including: current team performances, coaching scenarios, coaching advice, and more. Listen to get up to date about some of our teams and hear what we would do as coaches in certain scenarios.

In this episode, Coach Matt shares the mic with Coach Randell Manzon. Many listeners may not know, but Coach Randell was here since the beginning of UC ELITE Volleyball Club, now UNION VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY. During the episode, he shares stories and experiences from his coaching journey-- both club and high school. Make sure to listen to hear more about Coach Randell!

In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Lynda check in with Coach Vivian about her teams and the upcoming season. Coach Vivian also shares with listeners her playing experience and how certain moments helped shape her coaching philosophy, style, and what she wants to achieve with all the athlete she coaches.

Welcome to Season 2! In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Lynda dive into the story behind the rebrand to UNION VOLLEYBALL ACADEMY (UVA). They answer some of the most frequently asked questions, including why the change was made, how the new name was chosen, and debunk a few misconceptions along the way. Tune in to hear how this shift will shape the future of the club and what it means for the cl...

In this episode, Coach Conan is joined with Coach Nellie and Coach Matt to share untold stories from their coaching and playing career. Each story is unique and provides listeners with more insight on the path of each coach.

In this episode, Coach Conan is joined with Coach Matt and Coach Nellie to discuss what the off-season looks like for a D1 college athlete. Coach Nellie shares with listeners her experiences from her first spring season as a Division 1 athlete.

In this episode, Coach Conan is joined with Coach Lynda and Coach Lina to talk about the different type of passers. During this podcast, they discuss the "hustler", "reader", "reactor", "calm and focused", and "hands only" passer - while also sharing memories of amazing plays been apart or have seen executed by their own teams.

In this episode, Coach Conan is joined by Coach Lexi Pagani. This is Coach Lexi's first year coaching at UC ELITE and she is currently a member of the CSUEB Women's Indoor Volleyball Team. During this podcast, she shares her journey as a long-time player and a young coach.

In this episode, Coach Conan and Coach Lynda provides the audience with an update on the girls club season. As the regular club season is coming to an end in 1.5 months, they share the highlights of recent successes and progress of our teams - in addition to what they're hoping to accomplish in the final tournaments of the season.

In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Lynda talk about strategies and what goes on inside their minds during matches. They talk about their experiences on how they sub players, strategize for third set matches, and the advantages of training athletes to be multi-positional. This topic is useful for players, parents, and other coaches to gain more knowledge and understanding!

In this episode, Coach Matt, Coach Lynda, and Coach Joe are joined by UC ELITE Alum, Nellie Stevenson, to check-in about her first season playing Division 1 Volleyball at Montana State University! She shares her experience living/playing for Montana State and provides listeners with insight and advice on what it takes to get to that next level!

We're back! In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Lynda share updates about clinics, teams, events coming up, and tips to prepare athletes for college recruiting ! It's an exciting and busy time here at UC ELITE, so get up to date on what's to come...

In this episode, Coach Lynda and Coach Stacey are joined by Coach Breanna. Coach Breanna shares how she started her volleyball journey, the relationships she has built along the way, her experiences from beginning to present, and shares how big of an impact her club, high school, and college career has had on her life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondthecour...

In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Stacey do a tribute episode on Kobe Bryant to celebrate his birthday and Mamba Day. They share about the impact Kobe made in their lives, share some of his interviews, stories, and quotes. They also talk about what Mamba Mentality is all about and how it's not just applied to sports but to anything you do to become the best version of one's self. We ho...

In this episode, Coach Stacey, Coach Matt, Coach Joe, and Coach Conan take the podcast on the road to SoCal and recap our 15-18u tryouts and share tips and stories on high school tryouts. They also talk about their own experiences as a coach and a player on tryouts they've had and how they handled being cut from a team

In this episode, Coach Matt and Coach Stacey are joined by Ela & Andrei Gloria, who have been club members since 2017 and are our first parents as guests. Their kids, Alex (James Logan Class of 2021) and Isaac (James Logan Class of 2027) have been a part of teams at UC ELITE who have won bids to Nationals. They talk about their experience playing sports, their roles and impact in their kids&#3...

In this episode, Coach Lynda & Coach Stacey discuss player confidence, player self-reflection, and things that go into a player's mentality. They also share experiences as a player and coach on these topics

In this episode, Coach Stacey, Coach Chloe, Coach Fina and Coach Mafa have a round table discussion about things they wish they knew when they were younger. They touch base about the recruiting the process, their experience transitioning into high school, club experience and other topics. A great listen for insight and tips throughout your career

In this episode, Coach Stacey & Coach Lynda are joined by Coach Vivian. Coach Vivian shares what her volleyball journey has been, what her experience was like for high school and club, and things she's learned throughout her career, balancing, and learning from set backs

In this episode, Coach Matt, Coach Stacey and Coach Joe discuss qualities of great coaches at the professional and collegiate level, coaches they admire, and what made successful teams from a coaching stand point. They also talk about high school and club seasons and what to look for in a coach to help you develop as an athlete