The USA Volleyball Show

In this episode, Clarence welcomes guest host and USA Volleyball's Communications Manager B.J. Hoeptner Evans to the show. Then, they sit down with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Reid Priddy (8:21 - 1:16:55). Reid shares stories from his Olympic experiences as well as chats about his time on the indoor and beach national teams, and he talks about his newest venture, In Sand....

In this episode, Clarence is flying solo for this episode as Stephen is out for a few weeks while on parental leave. Listen to our chat with Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team setter Micha Hancock (6:34 - 52:05). Micha gets into some of her memories from her USA Volleyball club days, chats about her time at the Tokyo Olympics, and fills us in on living overseas in Italy.  Te...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up for Stephen's last full episode of the podcast for a few weeks while he's out on parental leave. Then, we're getting back on the region side of things. They welcome Florida Region Executive Director and President Steve Bishop (10:40 - 1:00:33) to the show. They chat about his background in volleyball, his upcoming motorcycle trip and le...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are together IN PERSON and catch up. Then, for this special LIVE(ish) episode from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, they welcome Girls U19 National Team head coach Jamie Morrison, Girls U19 National Team athlete Abby Vander Wal, Boys U19 National Team head coach Charlie Sullivan, and Boys U19 National Team athlete Sean Kel...

In this episode, we recap our time at the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s and the 2023 Boys Junior National Championship. Then we welcome 1992 Olympic bronze medalist and USA Volleyball Hall of Famer, Liane Sato (10:52 - 52:32). Liane is a former U.S. Women's National Team athlete who competed in both the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. Liane chats about her background in volleyba...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 11-13s in Minneapolis, including seeing Stephen's doppelgänger and how they'll both be heading to Chicago for the 2023 Girls Junior National Championship 14-17s. Then they welcome on Olympic City, Colorado Springs native and U.S. Men's National Team outside hitter Cody Kessel (12:06 - 55:02)...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen chat about the successful 2023 Open National Championship. But that's just the warmup for this big episode, as they welcome back three-time Olympian, Tokyo gold medalist and U.S. Women's National Team outside hitter Jordan Larson (12:35 - 1:03:28). Jordan talks about being back in the USA gym, shares her Olympic experiences from Tokyo and winning gol...

 In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode by talking about sports highlights, including the U.S. Women's Sitting Team and the Denver Nuggets. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame inductee and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Millar (13:37 - 1:10:25). Ryan talks about his career and what got him interested in volleyball. He talks about his time on the U...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen kick off the episode talking about what they've been up to including Stephen's Babymoon trip to the beach. Then they sit down with Class of 2023 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Award winner and Olympic gold medalist Scott Fortune (13:56 - 1:14:59). Scott shares all about his career and what got him interested in voll...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up with one another before they travel again. Then they welcome Paralympic gold medalist and U.S. Women's Sitting National Team outside hitter and opposite, Whitney Dosty (13:58 - 1:16:46). They chat about how Whitney was introduced to the game, her background in ballet and how that's helped her volleyball game, the team winning gold in Tokyo,...

In this episode, we're celebrating TWO YEARS of The USA Volleyball Show! Clarence and Stephen reminisce about everything over the last year and what has been accomplished. Then, U.S. Beach National Team athlete and three-time Manhattan Beach Open champion Trevor Crabb (16:37 - 57:19) joins us ahead of a couple FIVB Beach Pro Tour stops. Trevor talks about his background and the many different...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event season is underway. Then, four-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team outside hitter Chris Seilkop (9:48 - 1:09:35) sits down with us ahead of the team's exhibition against Canada at the 2023 Lone Star Classic. Chris gives us his fitness regiment, talks about working with the YMCA, he talks about when he had to pa...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catchup with one another. Then, U.S. Women's National Team libero, Morgan Hentz sits down with us at the 2023 U.S. Women's National Team Open Program (8:07-35:50). Morgan talks about how she was introduced to the game, some of her experiences playing professionally both overseas and in the U.S. with Athletes Unlimited, she talks about her college exp...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen catch up as the event and travel season has started for them. Then they wrap-up their interviews recorded live at the 2022 AVCA Convention to focus on the important topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in volleyball. They sit down with former pro volleyball player, Equality Coaching Alliance member and Headstrong Mindset LLC founder Brooke Rundle as well as DePaul Univer...

In this episode, we're wrapping up region commissioner month with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Gateway Region Volleyball Commissioner Steve Mueth (6:26 - 38:58) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Steve's background in volleyball and as a coach, what Steve does as Gateway Region Commissioner, what the Gateway Region is doing to grow the game and the officials pool, how to regist...

In this episode, region month continues with Clarence and Stephen sitting down with Badger Region Volleyball Association Region Commissioner, Jen Armson-Dyer (8:02 - 41:54) back at 2022 AVCA. They talk about Jen's background in volleyball and as the former SID at Penn State, what Jen does as Badger Region Commissioner, how to get involved with volleyball off the court and so much more! Text u...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with Columbia Empire Volleyball Association Region Commissioner Cody March (13:35 - 35:26). They talk about Cody's background, what Cody does as a commissioner, grassroots volleyball, how CEVA is growing the game in their region, getting more officials and much, much more! Text us!

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen sit down with U.S. Women's Sitting National Team assistant coach and Beach ParaVolley program administrator, Michelle Goodall (6:39 - 44:07). They talk about Michelle's background in volleyball and coaching, talk about why Michelle is in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Women's Sitting National Team and their 2023 season and so much more! Text us!

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention in Omaha at the USA Volleyball booth. They sit down with NIL Network founder, San Diego State NIL coordinator and former USA Volleyball Beach High Performance coordinator, Michelle Meyer (16:58 - 44:52). They talk about all things NIL, from what is NIL to how college athletes are affected by it. They also chat about...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen recorded LIVE from the 2022 AVCA Convention Podcast Center in  Omaha . They sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team assistant coach, Tama Miyashiro (1:40 - 46:30). They talk about what Tama was doing at the AVCA Convention, the Tokyo Games and the historic gold medal win, how Tama got introduced to the game, how she got into coaching, goals for the U.S. Women...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are LIVE in Omaha at the 2022 AVCA Convention. They chat about their journey to Omaha and their plans for the week at the convention and the NCAA Championships. Then, they sit down with U.S. Men's National Team and UCLA men's head coach, John Speraw (00:00 - 00:00). They discuss John's introduction to the game, fatherhood and the 2022 National T...

Finishing off the two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with USA Volleyball official and USA Volleyball announcer, Shawn Davis (10:55 - 1:21:23). They talk about Shawn's background in volleyball, how he got into officiating, a great lesson he learned early on, the benefits of becoming an official, and much more! Text us!

In part one of this special two-part episode focusing on USA Volleyball officials, Clarence and Stephen sit down with former collegiate and professional volleyball player and USAV official Jenn Kay Vander Meer (3:45 - 39:57). They chat about her background in volleyball, officiating, the benefits of becoming an official, how working as an official has helped her see the game from a different persp...

In this MILESTONE 50th episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate 50 episodes of hosting the show, they catch up a little and talk about their Thanksgiving meal traditions. Then they sit down with two-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist, Kawika Shoji (11:49 - 1:23:59)! They talk about Kawika's recent retirement, his incredible career, playing on the same team as his brother and much, much...

In this episode, Clarence and Stephen are going off schedule to release this special 2022 WPV Sitting World Championship Preview episode. Two-time Paralympian and U.S. Men's Sitting National Team athlete Eric Dude (12:02 - 43:34) joins to discuss the men's team goals for World Championship, talks about his current internship with Deloitte, coaching club again, and more. Then two-time Par...