Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!

Team USA setter Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres joins Bump Set Chat to share her incredible volleyball journey—from growing up in Hawaii to winning a national championship at Texas, playing professionally in Puerto Rico, France, LOVB and Major League Volleyball, and earning a spot on the 2026 USA Volleyball VNL roster. Saige opens up about: 🏐 Growing up in Hawaii's unique volleyball communit...

What do empowering girls through storytelling and building the future of professional volleyball have in common? In this episode of Bump Set Chat , we sit down with Jes Wolfe , CEO of Rebel Girls and Chairwoman of LOVB San Francisco, to discuss her remarkable leadership journey and her vision for growing women's sports. Jes shares: Her path to becoming CEO of Rebel Girls Leadership lessons fro...

Two-time Olympian Erik Sullivan joins Bump Set Chat to discuss his incredible volleyball journey from UCLA Bruins men's volleyball to the international stage with Team USA and now as the head coach of United States men's national volleyball team while also leading LOVB Austin . We discuss: 🏐 His playing days at UCLA 🏅 Competing in two Olympic Games 🌍 Playing professionally overseas 🇺🇸 C...

What happens when you step away from volleyball at the start of your pro career to chase a completely different dream? In this episode, I sit down with Daenan Gyimah, better known as Kofi, to discuss his incredible journey from Canada to UCLA, professional volleyball overseas, and representing Team Canada on the international stage. We also dive into the unique decision to take three years away fr...

Volleyball has taken Merrick McHenry around the world, but one of the biggest themes of his journey has been learning to embrace who he is. In this conversation, Merrick reflects on his path from youth volleyball to UCLA, Team USA, and professional volleyball in France, while also sharing the importance of confidence, authenticity, and not changing yourself to fit someone else's expectations....

In this episode, we sit down with Parker Mikesch, assistant coach for the Louisville Cardinals women's volleyball, to talk about his volleyball journey, playing at Ohio State, and how he transitioned into coaching at one of the top programs in college volleyball. We also dive into: Recruiting philosophy Evaluating athletes beyond talent Match scouting and film breakdown Preparing game plans Wo...

Natalie Reagan joins the show to share her volleyball journey—from playing Division I volleyball at Oregon State Beavers women's volleyball to becoming the head coach of Long Beach State women's volleyball. We talk about her transition from assistant coach to head coach, the culture surrounding Long Beach State volleyball, coaching inside the iconic Walter Pyramid, recruiting, leadership, and advi...

In this episode of Volleyball Journeys, Kristian Titriyski shares his remarkable path from growing up in Bulgaria to becoming a standout player for the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa men's volleyball program. Kristian discusses how he first discovered volleyball, his development through club volleyball in Bulgaria, and his experiences representing Bulgaria on the national team. He also explain...

Carolyn 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 vol...

Brie 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...

Jordan 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 journ...

Thana Fayad’s journey isn’t just about volleyball—it’s about resilience. After suffering two ACL tears during her time at the University of San Diego, her career was put on hold. Many would have walked away. She didn’t. After stepping away from the game, Thana fought her way back—earning a chance to play professionally and ultimately representing Team Canada at the World Championships. This is a s...

In this episode of Bump Set Chat, we sit down with legendary coach Alan Knipe to talk about life after stepping away from Long Beach State Men's Volleyball. Walking away from college after another national championship, Coach Knipe shares what retirement has really been like, what it’s like watching his team from the outside, and how his perspective on coaching has evolved. We also dive into h...

In this interview, we sit down with MSOE Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kris Susak to talk about her journey from playing Division I volleyball at South Dakota to leading a Division III program. We dive into: Her path from athlete to coach The real differences between D1 and D3 volleyball Why D3 is often misunderstood What recruits and families need to know Why finding the right fit matters more th...

In this episode we sit down with Tread Rosenthal, standout setter for the University of Hawaiʻi volleyball program, to talk about his volleyball journey and what it takes to compete at the highest level. Tread shares how he got started in volleyball, the path that led him to Hawaiʻi, and what it means to represent the United States Men's National Volleyball Team. We also dive into: His develop...

Abby 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 l...

In this exclusive interview, UCLA volleyball standout Cam Thorne shares his journey from early beginnings in the sport to competing at the highest level for Team USA . Cam opens up about: • His development as a player • The transition to UCLA volleyball • What it takes to earn a spot with Team USA • The mindset required to compete internationally • Advice for young athletes chasing big goals If yo...

From the Court to the Commentary Booth: Ci Michel's Volleyball Journey Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ci Michel, Team GB Olympian and VNL broadcaster, as she shares her incredible journey through the world of volleyball. From competing at the University of Miami to representing Great Britain at the Olympics, playing professionally, and now bringing her expertise to broadcasting col...

In this interview, Long Beach State libero Kellen Larson sits down to talk about his volleyball journey — from the early grind to winning a NCAA National Championship and earning the opportunity to represent Team USA . Kellen breaks down what it takes to compete at the highest level, the mindset behind elite defense, and how Long Beach State’s championship culture helped shape him as a player. He...

Gage Worsley talks about his volleyball journey, the challenges he faced, and co-creating Out of System — a platform reshaping volleyball media and culture. In this interview, we discuss Gage’s path in the sport, lessons learned as a libero, and how Out of System became a space for authentic volleyball storytelling. A deep dive into the mindset, creativity, and passion behind the brand.

McKenzie Adams’ volleyball journey is proof that there’s more than one path to the top. In this interview, LOVB Atlanta outside hitter McKenzie Adams opens up about her road through some of the best professional volleyball leagues in the world, navigating a career without the national team on her resume, and how hard work, consistency, and belief carried her to the highest level of the game. Now p...

In this interview, Tali opens up about growing up playing volleyball in Israel, the challenges of moving across the world, and what it really takes to earn a spot playing college volleyball at the University of Hawaii. She shares the sacrifices, cultural adjustments, and mental strength required to compete at the NCAA level while representing her home country on a global stage. This is a must-watc...

In this episode, we sit down with Luciano Palonsky, professional volleyball player for Argentina, to break down his incredible volleyball journey—from growing up in Argentina to competing on the world’s biggest stage at the Paris Olympics. Luciano shares what it takes to become an Olympic volleyball player, the sacrifices behind playing professional volleyball overseas, and the mental and physical...

In this interview, Nick MacRae, the new head coach of Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball, opens up about his transition from longtime assistant to taking over one of the most iconic programs in NCAA volleyball. After spending over a decade under legendary coach Alan Knipe, Nick shares what he learned, how he found out about the coaching change, and what it means to follow in the footsteps of a nati...

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with 4-time Olympic volleyball player Luciano De Cecco, one of the greatest setters in the world, to break down his incredible volleyball journey from Argentina to the global stage. De Cecco shares: How he started playing volleyball His rise through Argentina’s national team What it’s like competing in four Olympic Games The mindset behind becoming one of t...