Volley Takes

Abby Benton
Volley Takes

Volley Takes is a podcast dedicated to talk all things volleyball news, culture, and more! Hosted by Abby Benton (@numberonevolleyball) on Instagram and TikTok, this podcast takes a deep dive into current volleyball news stories, discussions about the game and its future, along with some of the BIGGEST hot takes in the volleyball world. Want your volleyball hot take to be featured on the show? Click the "Send a voice message" button below, and use the following prompt: "My name is (first name), I'm from (hometown), and my biggest volleyball hot take is ____________"

  1. 03/12/2024

    takes on the ncaa volleyball bracket & pvf draft with special guest amy pauly

    Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) AND FOLLOW AMY PAULY AND THE ORLANDO VALKS!! https://x.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/acpauly10 https://www.instagram.com/orlvalkyries Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, host Abby and Orlando Valkyries head coach Amy Pauly discuss the recent changes in the PVF scheduling, the excitement surrounding the draft, and the strategic decisions made in selecting players. They analyze each round of the draft, highlighting key picks and the potential impact of new players on the team. The conversation also touches on the emotional reactions to the draft and the upcoming season, including insights from the NCAA selection show and predictions for matchups. In this engaging conversation, Abby and Amy delve into the intricacies of NCAA Volleyball, focusing on March Madness predictions, team performances, and the implications of rankings. They analyze various matchups, discuss surprising teams, and share their insights on the tournament's potential outcomes, all while highlighting the evolving landscape of college volleyball. Keywords PVF, NCAA, volleyball, draft, scheduling, player development, match predictions, coaching strategies, sports analysis, Orlando Valkyries, March Madness, NCAA Volleyball, Tournament Predictions, Sports Analysis, Volleyball Rankings, Upsets, Team Performance, NCAA Tournament, Sports Commentary, Volleyball Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Episode and Guest 06:29 Insights on the Draft Process 13:28 Round Two: Selecting a Middle Blocker 22:36 Round Four: Strategic Drafting Decisions 30:06 Reflections on the Draft Experience 35:12 NCAA Selection Show Recap 45:31 Penn State's Quarter: Surprises and Insights 51:35 Louisville Quarter: Potential Upsets and Predictions 57:30 Top Four Seeds: Controversies and Expectations 01:02:23 Ranking Discrepancies: The Case of Kentucky and Baylor 01:08:08 Surprising Seeding Decisions 01:14:11 Inflated RPI and Its Consequences 01:19:25 Tournament Matchups and Predictions

    1 h 23 min
  2. 10/09/2024

    takes on ncaa volleyball upsets, penn state's dominance, and the new libero rule

    Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) Summary In this episode of Volley Takes, Abby discusses the start of the college volleyball season and highlights some of the top teams and matches. She talks about the Women's College Volleyball Showcase and the impressive performances of Stanford and Minnesota. Abby also analyzes the consistency of Stanford, the struggles of Texas, the improvements of Wisconsin, and the potential of Penn State. She mentions some upsets, such as SMU defeating Nebraska and USF defeating Florida. Abby shares her thoughts on the new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting the ball over the net as an attack. Key Takeaways The start of the college volleyball season has been filled with exciting matches and unexpected upsets. Stanford and Minnesota have been performing well, showcasing their consistency and teamwork. Texas and Wisconsin have had their struggles, particularly with serving and lineup changes. Penn State looks strong, with Izzy Stark standing out as a key player. SMU's upset win against Nebraska and USF's win against Florida were notable moments. The new rules, including the use of two liberos and the trend of setting over the net, have generated mixed reactions. Chapters 00:00 Start of the College Volleyball Season 03:30 Stanford and Minnesota's Performances 07:33 Struggles for Texas and Wisconsin 11:10 The Two Liberos Rule 17:58 Notable Upsets: SMU and USF 28:59 New Rules and Trends college volleyball, start of season, Women's College Volleyball Showcase, top teams, upsets, Stanford, Minnesota, Texas, Wisconsin, Penn State, SMU, Nebraska, USF, Florida, Louisville, Pitt, Creighton, USC, Dayton, Ohio State, new rules, two liberos, setting over the net

    35 min
  3. 27/08/2024

    takes on all things ncaa volleyball w/special guest emily ehman

    Follow me: (http://instagram.com/numberonevolleyball) (http://tiktok.com/@numberonevolleyball) Follow the pod: (http://instagram.com/volleytakes) And of course follow Emily Ehman!!! (http://instagram.com/emilyehman) In this episode, Abby interviews Emily Ehman, a Big Ten volleyball analyst, about her background and volleyball hot takes. They discuss the Volleyball Nations League, the performance of the US women's national team in the Olympics, and upcoming college volleyball matchups. They also share their predictions for the first serve showcase and the women's college volleyball showcase. The conversation covered various topics related to Big Ten volleyball, including team dynamics, player rankings, and the growth of the sport. The principal themes include team analysis, player recognition, and the impact of media coverage on the sport. The conversation also highlighted the excitement surrounding new matchups in the Big Ten and the difficulty of creating player rankings. Overall, the conversation emphasized the passion and engagement of volleyball fans and the importance of conversation in growing the sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Volleyball Hot Takes 06:18 Recapping Emily's Busy Summer 12:51 Previewing the First Serve Showcase and Women's College Volleyball Showcase1 9:18 Predictions for the Showcase Matches 24:57 Teams to Watch This Season 30:42 Uncertainties and Talent: The Wisconsin Badgers 34:54 Exciting Matchups with Big Ten Expansion 40:23 The Challenges of Creating a Top 20 List 46:04 Conversation and Engagement in Growing the Sport 51:09 The Growing Recognition and Media Coverage of Volleyball volleyball, analyst, Big Ten, Volleyball Nations League, Olympics, college volleyball, first serve showcase, women's college volleyball showcase, Big Ten volleyball, team analysis, player recognition, media coverage, new matchups, player rankings, passion, engagement, conversation

    55 min

À propos

Volley Takes is a podcast dedicated to talk all things volleyball news, culture, and more! Hosted by Abby Benton (@numberonevolleyball) on Instagram and TikTok, this podcast takes a deep dive into current volleyball news stories, discussions about the game and its future, along with some of the BIGGEST hot takes in the volleyball world. Want your volleyball hot take to be featured on the show? Click the "Send a voice message" button below, and use the following prompt: "My name is (first name), I'm from (hometown), and my biggest volleyball hot take is ____________"

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