Vol Club Confidential

In the latest episode of Vol Club Confidential, Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. (#1) returns to chat with host Austin Price. Dont’e opens up about how the Vols' team chemistry is at an all-time high and their ambitious national championship goals. He talks about working with Coach Kelsey Pope, Knoxville’s passion for sports, and his pregame rituals. Dont’e also shares the excitement of...

Join us on Vol Club Confidential as DeSean Bishop, #18 Vols running back, opens up about his journey from Knoxville’s Karns High School to setting SEC rush records as a redshirt freshman. Bishop shares why he chose to stay in Tennessee over other offers, including a full scholarship at Coastal Carolina, and expresses his deep connection to his hometown roots. He also gives a glimpse into his perso...

In this episode of Vol Club Confidential, senior tight end Miles Kitselman takes fans through his football journey, from his Kansas junior college roots to his time at Alabama, and now as a key player for Tennessee. Kitselman talks about the influences that shaped him, including his father, his admiration for Rob Gronkowski, and his Mount Rushmore of tight ends. He also breaks down his evolution a...

Catch the newest episode of Vol Club Confidential featuring Joshua Josephs, Tennessee's junior defensive lineman! In this exclusive interview with host Austin Price, Josephs talks about his Jamaican roots, his family (including a sibling with a huge Instagram following as a successful chef), and his decision to join the Vols. He also shares his strong connections with teammates and coaches and his...

In this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Alec Abeln, the University of Tennessee Football’s Tight End Coach, sits down with host Austin Price for an exclusive chat. Coach Abeln opens up about life off the field, including his love for golf and the exciting plans for his upcoming wedding. He also gives insight into Head Coach Josh Heupel's humor and reflects on his journey heading into his second...

Catch the latest episode of Vol Club Confidential as we sit down with Da'Rail Sims, the new Running Backs Coach for Tennessee Football! Since joining the coaching staff in February 2024, Coach Sims has been busy developing his coaching skills and building lifelong relationships with the players. In this episode, he shares insights into the interview process that brought him to Rocky Top, how he's...

Vol Baseball head coach Tony Vitello is back in the spotlight as he kicks off season 3 of Vol Club Confidential! In his first interview since leading the Volunteers to a historic victory at the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Coach Vitello sits down with host Austin Price. Get the inside scoop on the strategies, serendipity, and key decisions that paved the way for the championship. Coach...

This week, Austin Price chats with starting quarterback, Nico Iamaleava! In this long-awaited interview, Price asks Iamaleava about his experience growing up with seven siblings, his love for sports at an early age, the reason he chose football, his experience during the recruitment process and his first full year here at UTK. Iamaleava also chats about last year’s bowl game, his favorite aspects...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price hosts junior first baseman Blake Burke. Price and Burke chat about the many sports he played while growing up, the best advice he got in high school, the reason he chose to come to Tennessee, his response to last year’s defensive struggles, the unwavering confidence that hitters have to retain, the constant support of his family, and Tony Vite...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, we’re joined by the new Women’s Basketball Head Coach, Kim Caldwell! Your host, Austin Price, sits down with Caldwell to discuss her first few weeks as a Tennessee coach and everything she’s done that brought her here. Price asks Caldwell about her coaching style, her game play strategy, her reaction to the jump from Division I to Division II, her relation...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down to chat with sophomore linebacker, Jeremiah Telander. Price asks Telander about the lessons he learned while growing up as a coach’s son, the moment he fell in love with football, the training he started at an early age, his physical transformation since arriving on Rocky Top, his versatility as a player, and his favorite part of thi...

In the newest episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with Tennessee Volunteers' defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott, offering fans a captivating look into his journey from Sacramento to Knoxville. Norman-Lott, currently making waves on the field, shares insights into his decision to transfer from Arizona State University, providing a raw and candid perspective on the challenges a...

On this week’s episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with redshirt sophomore wide receiver, Chris Brazzell, and sophomore offensive lineman, Lance Heard. Brazzell and Heard chat about their experiences in the high school recruiting process and the transfer portal, the reasons they decided to become Volunteers, the UT traditions they’re excited to participate in, their favorite s...

In the spotlight this week is junior infielder, Billy Amick! Amick tells host, Austin Price, about his experience transferring from Clemson to UTK, his versatility as a player, the bonds he’s made with his teammates, his playing strategy of “less think, more hit,” and his biggest goals as a player. Amick also chats about the advice he would give his younger self, his favorite uniforms, the out-of-...

This week on Vol Club Confidential, we feature junior tight end Holden Staes and sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy, both recent transfers. Joining host Austin Price, they discuss their transition to Knoxville, the anticipation surrounding their first SEC game at Neyland Stadium, and the factors that led them to choose the University of Tennessee. Offering insights into the NCAA transfer portal...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price hosts sophomore defensive back, Rickey Gibson III. Gibson tells Price about the adjustments he had to make entering college football, the confidence he is gaining on the field, his favorite NFL players, the lessons he’s learned from Willie Martinez, and his favorite workout in the weight room. Gibson and Price also chat about the three-pointer...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with father-son duo Justin and Jordan Gainey. The Gaineys tell Price about the early morning workout tradition they had when Jordan was a kid, their goal of soaking in every day working together, their tight-knit family dynamics and their dreams for the team this season. Justin chats with Price about some of the old school players th...

In the latest episode of Vol Club Confidential, hosted by Austin Price, the spotlight shines on University of Tennessee baseball player Christian Moore. The episode delves into the exciting journey of the team on the road to Omaha, capturing the essence of their relentless pursuit of excellence. Moore shares insights into the dynamics of this season's team chemistry, providing fans with an exclusi...

This week, Austin Price hosts defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. on Vol Club Confidential. Price and Pearce Jr. chat about the reason he chose to come to UTK, his maturation throughout the past few years, his recent pescatarian diet, his football instincts, the gems of knowledge he gets from Coach Heupel, and the pick six he scored last season. Pearce Jr. also talks about the leadership role he se...

This week on Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price chats with all stars Tobe Awaka and Zakai Zeigler about all things Vols Basketball. Price asks the players about the culture shock they experienced when moving to Tennessee, their rivalry in high school, the feeling of winning on the road, their pregame tendencies, their favorite players to watch and their friendships with their teammates. Awaka and...

This week on Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with long-time vol, Santiago Vescovi. In his fifth and last year at the university, Vescovi describes the strengths of his game, his experience as an international athlete, the variety of defensive weapons on this year’s team, his experience playing under Coach Barnes, and his love of a no-look pass. Vescovi also tells Price about how it f...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Jahmai Mashack joins Austin Price to chat about all things Tennessee Basketball. Want more insider content on Tennessee athletes and access to exclusive events? Join the Volunteer Club and enjoy episodes and podcasts 24 hours before public release. Tell us who you want to watch next week and become a Vol Club member today. https://thevolunteerclub.com Visi...

On this episode of Vol Club Confidential, Josiah-Jordan James joins Austin Price to chat about all things Tennessee Basketball. James tells Price about his decision to come back to play another year as a Vol, his role as a mentor on the team, the camaraderie that he feels with his teammates, his favorite spot on the court to shoot from, and more. James also chats about how he wants to be remembere...

This week on Vol Club Confidential, Austin Price sits down with the head coach himself, Rick Barnes! Coach Barnes tells Price about his coaching philosophies throughout the years, his love for his players and coaching staff, the fervor of Vol Nation, his dedication to consistency as a leader, his recruitment tactics, and more. Coach Barnes also chats about the all-time starting five he would put o...

This week, we invite our first Tennessee Basketball player of the season, Dalton Knecht, to the Vol Club Confidential Studio. As a fifth year senior that transferred from the University of Northern Colorado, Knecht explains the experience of coming here from the West Coast, the amazing Tennessee facility and coaches, his love for the fanbase, Rick Barnes’s coaching tactics, and his dedication to p...