Match Point Podcast

Job sits down with Stanford senior Meghan McClure and talk about the touching story about her older sister Mandy, what drives her to be the best and how she has become the dream player for any coach.

Job connects with " The Cuore Project " founder, and three time Olympian, Lindsey Berg about her mission to share, educate and inspire 1 million girls to strive for their dreams in volleyball and life. Berg documents the stories of inspiring female athletes in the sport, and shares them with the world. Through her short documentaries girls coming through the volleyball ranks will benefit from incr...

Job talks with coach Ryan McGuyre, head volleyball coach at Baylor University. Ryan discusses his success through suffering and his deep reliance on faith to help him through difficult years, that ultimately led to success.

Job visits with Volley Camp Hermosa, CEO & Head Coach, Mark Burik to talk about his nationally top notch playing and coaching career. And then give away his customized 60 day strength and conditioning plan for beach Volley Ball to one lucky player.

Job holds an interview with Penn State women's volleyball coach, Russ Rose. Through the end of 2019, his coaching record is 1299–212, which ranks first in NCAA Division I. Together they talk about Rose's career in coaching and how he has managed to create a culture of sustainable success.

Coach Job Lara welcomes Stanford's head volleyball coach Kevin Hambly on the podcast to discuss his coaching philosophy, building a team culture, cultivating player leadership and admitting fault as a coach in order to grow.

Nebraska libero Justine Wong-Orantes (Los Alamitos High) is part of a volleyball family. Together, Justine and Job talk about her journey to stardom, the work involved to get there and the parts of her career that she cherishes most.

Job Lara and Coach Chan call in with UCLA head volleyball coach Mike Sealy. Together they talk about the mindfulness needed to be a successful coach and player.

Job talks with Samantha Bricio, a Mexican volleyball player who was the youngest player to play for the Mexico national team in its history. Bricio played in the 2009 FIVB Girls Youth World Championship and again in 2011, finishing twelfth. Together they talk about how Samantha has become an inspiration to young Mexican girl who dream to play volleyball as a professional.

Coaches Job and Chan sit down with Long Beach Volleyball coach Jenny Hahn. 

Jenny has served as the Junior Volleyball Association Executive Director since 2010. She co-founded Milwaukee Sting VBC in 1989 serving as director, head coach and board member through today. She served as Operations Director and then Executive Director of Badger Region Volleyball Association from 1998-2010. Jenny is passionate about junior volleyball and sees the JVA as a vehicle to improve the j...

Job and Chan talk with  who is Nabil Mardini is considered one of the finest volleyball minds in the region, if not the country. As Head Coach of the Pierce Women's Volleyball Program, Nabil saw his 2010, 2011, and 2012 squads win back-to-back-to-back CCCAA California State Championships, with the added bonus of Nabil being named AVCA National Two-Year College Coach of the Year in 2010 and 2012. 

Job and Chan sit down with Fresno City College Coach Kieran Roblee. She has spent 28+ years in coaching and 24+ years in education.  She has spent most of her professional career coaching volleyball at the college, elite club and high school varsity levels. Coach Roblee is a former standout setter for the Fresno State Volleyball team where she was the all-time single season assist leader and the c...

Coaches Job Lara and Chan Jones interview Arizona State Volleyball head coach David Rubio about his coaching career. Rubio has led the Wildcats to 14 20-win seasons and 20 NCAA appearances. In 2018, became the second coach in Pac-10/12 history to win 500 career matches. Honored as Coach of the Year by ASICS/Volleyball Magazine during the 2001 campaign, guiding Arizona to its first-ever national se...

Jeromy Blackwell has taken his Strathmore Spartan football team to three straight Valley Championship titles, three consecutive state title games and walked away with one state title win. Coach Job Lara and Chan Jones find out how he has built his winning culture

Coach Jordan Lara speaks with coaches Job Lara and Chan Jones to discuss the best avenues for training as an athlete. 

Coaches Job Lara and Chan Jones invite Fresno State Head D1 volleyball head coach Jonathan winder to the Match Point Podcast. They explain the various views, expectations, and vital contributions coaches, players, and parents can benefit from. 

Episode 1: "Worst Moments, Best Stories" Host: Job Lara and Chandra Jones.