That Roundnet Podcast

This week the boys discuss the first-ever World Roundnet Championship hosting over 35 countries in Belgium this September! To help the boys deep dive into all the questions surrounding the event we have a current IRF board member and project manager of Roundnet Belgium, Mr Fre Eskens! Alongside giving an overview of the tournament and its layout, the guys also discuss their top 5 predictions for t...

This week, Mike and Scott welcome Tyler Cisek onto the podcast! The guys talked about how Tyler first got into the sport, Cisek/Showalters years of dominace including their first ever tournament together, why they decided to stop playing competitively, and what Tyler thinks of the current roundnet scene!

This week Mike & Scott recorded the first ever podcast live together in the same room in Boston! In this more laid-back podcast, the guys talk about a handful of topics such as the Future of the Podcast, Worlds, Social Media, Scott's time in Europe, and Mike's job search after leaving Spikeball Inc

Episode 21! This week the guys our first duo on the podcast as Canadian team Wonky Sauce joined us. In this episode, we discussed Wonky’s origin story (their athletic backgrounds and how they got into roundnet), the process of grinding out and mastering skills, as well as the teams upcoming tournaments and hopes for the future!

Episode 20! This week the guys were joined by Buddy Hammon for his second appearance on the podcast! In this episode, the guys talk about the comparisons between the US and Europe, The Details of Defence, and the weird World of Social Media!

Post Produced Roundnet - Potentially one of the biggest things missing in the sport of roundnet. Do we expect people in roundnet to go from watching a reel on social media to watching a full 40-60 minute match? Could the next big thing in roundnet be post-produced tournament recaps so the sport can retain some of the millions that are exposed to the sport through a reel or tiktok on social media?...

This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin welcome Preston Bies onto the podcast!  Have you ever wondered why How To Roundnet was created? Where do you think the sport of roundnet would be without it? In this podcast, the guys also discuss the importance of clinics, coaching, and the mindset needed for dramatic improvement

Sometimes we all have tournaments where we don't perform to the level we wanted, or get the result we were after, how do you react to one of these experiences? Along with the topic of dealing with defeat, Mike, Scott, and Gavin also talked about the most recent STS challenger in Atlanta, GA, where there were plenty of things to talk about such as Bazinga's breakout tournament and Kickstart reclaim...

What happened at Europe's second tourstop of the year in Riga, Latvia. Is it no surprise to see that the teams on top are living very close to one another, and where are all these talented Women in Europe coming from!? The guys also talk about Scott's selection day experience with Great Britain as well as how we as a community can best utilize everyone's skill set to help push the sport forward Mi...

What do you think about during a tournament? How do you get the best out of your partner? How does your partner get the best out of you...?  This week on the podcast Scott and Gavin are joined by recent Major winner Fredric Hinkle to discuss Double Clutches mentality during big events, their season so far, and Fred's thoughts after winning the first major of the year in San Francisco this pas...

What a weekend of roundnet! Including Europe's most competitive tournament to date in the Czech Republic, the first of two US qualifier events to earn a spot on Team USA for Worlds, the return of Wonky Sauce in Seattle, and our predictions for the first major in the US this year! Which teams and nations performed well in the Prague cashout? How good is the European women's roundnet scene after the...

Episode 13, just three guys discussing, laughing, and chatting about their love for roundnet.  This week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin talked about 'that roundnet bug', what does this really mean? When did you first fall in love with the sport? What is it that still keeps YOU involved in the sport? In this more laid-back episode, the boys share some funny stories such as Mike's obsession with backy...

European lift-off in Cluj, Romania! In this week's episode, we find out all the details from Europe's first official major in over two years!  Who and which countries came out on top? Do different countries have different playing styles?  How does the standard, AND the community compare to the US roundnet scene? We got the joy of answering all these questions with current team spikeball...

Episode 11 already! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current US Champion Fredric Hinkle! Fredric makes up one-half of the pro roundnet team Double Clutch.  He and his partner Rahul Murthy, managed to win Spikeballs most recent challenger in their home state of Texas, defeating Assistive Touch in the final after a poor showing in Richmond, Virginia a couple of weeks prior. In thi...

This week, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by the current number one female player in the world, Olivia Jenki. During this episode, they all discuss Olivia's journey to the top, where the women's roundnet scene is currently, as well as such topics as travel and finances! What did Olivia's path look like to reach the top in women's roundnet? What can we all do to help women's roundnet grow, not o...

What a start to the season! Surprises in both the open and women divisions as well as players from outside the US making an impact! This week, Scott, Mike & Gavin are joined by an incredible figure in the roundnet community and current events logistics manager for Spikball inc, Mr Andrew Gasaway! Will we continue to see surprises this season, both in the open and women's divisions? How much ha...

Part two of a two-episode topic - underrated skills in roundnet ft Clark Marshall In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current pro player and Mr consistent himself, Clark Marshall. In this episode, the guys talk about some very underappreciated skills in roundnet such as serve receive, footwork, team chemistry, and communication.  How hard is it to practice serve-receive? Is...

In this weeks' episode, Mike, Scott, & Gavin talk about their plans for the upcoming season while also giving an overview of some of the year's biggest events (Worlds, Nationals, EURA events, College Nationals, etc) Is this Europe's breakout year? The guys also talk about their content plans with their individual roundnet accounts, as well as leftyontwo and revised roundnet. Will there be more...

What are some of roundnets most underrated, undervalued, and underappreciated skills? In this episode, Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current pro player and one taller half of assistive touch, and a friendly giant of the roundnet scene, Mr. Clark Marshall.  For the majority of this two-part podcast, the guys discuss such skills as setting and defense. What is the perfect set? Is the rea...

What does it take to reach the top? This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by the current best player in the world, Mr Ryder Riva! The guys discuss Ryder's journey to the top and what are the factors behind his most recent success?  How much of an impact did Preston Bies have on Ryder's development? How many hours does it take to become a roundnet pro athlete? Are there ways to improve a...

Mike, Scott, and Gavin are joined by current European champion Benny Bachler to discuss the most recent tournament in Europe hosted by roundnet Spain where players from all over Europe came together to showcase their talent against some of the best on the continent as well as against some of the best worldwide with last weeks guest on the pod Mr. Buddy Hammon in attendance. The guys also discuss t...

What can we do to help grow the sport we all love?  This week, Mike, Scott & Gavin were joined by roundnet legend Buddy Hammon! This week they discuss current revenue streams within the sport of roundnet, such as Buddy's successful program, roundnet clinics, as well as some more potential revenue routes.  The guys also discuss the current branding and sponsorship situation within roundnet and what...

Close your eyes and imagine the sport at the Olympics - what do you see? This week Mike, Scott & Gavin discuss which potential rule and equipment changes could help grow the sport and make it more viewer-friendly so that it could one day make it to the Olympics. Serving and offense are the problems, how do we find that balance where defensive touches occur more often than aces, but where aces are...

Welcome to a brand new roundnet podcast! This week Mike, Scott, and Gavin discuss potential mashups (team combinations), the difference between the European roundnet scene and the US, as well as Women's roundnet, will the U.S be challenged at Worlds?  The guys end the show with a fun segment called 'roundnet tinder' where you get to learn their preferences on the roundnet field as well maybe...