12 episodes

Illinois State Redbird student-athlete seniors share their experiences.

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Illinois State Redbird student-athlete seniors share their experiences.

    Episode 8: Getting to Know Emily Ehlert & Dani Grgas

    Episode 8: Getting to Know Emily Ehlert & Dani Grgas

    In the first women's soccer episode, seniors/roommates Emily Ehlert and Dani Grgas quiz each other with get-to-know-you questions. What are the only 5 jobs Emily knew about as a kid? What kind of dog does Dani demand? What did Emily get a tattoo about? Whose death does Dani want to discuss at Coffee Hound? And what's the name of the podcast they hope to start someday? They also reflect on the serious issue of mental health in college athletics, and how the powerful Tyler Talk event delivered by Hilinski's Hope affected them.

    • 49 min
    Episode 7: Getting to Know Nora Janka & Cassie Jordan

    Episode 7: Getting to Know Nora Janka & Cassie Jordan

    The 2023-24 Redbird school year is underway! Get to know senior volleyball hosts Cassie and Nora, their team, and their season. What's Cassie's hidden talent & least favorite subject? What would Nora do if she was wealthy enough not to work? Which teammates love karaoke the most? What were their favorite highlights against SIUE? What makes academic advisor Kelly so great?

    • 52 min
    Coming Soon: Volleyball Season 2

    Coming Soon: Volleyball Season 2

    Illinois State Redbird volleyball seniors are back for season 2 of Flocking Around! Hosts Nora Janka and Cassie Jordan invite you to the 'Birds Red/White scrimmage on August 18 at 5:00pm in CEFCU Arena.

    • 46 sec
    Episode 6: Sarah Kushner with Mom & Dad

    Episode 6: Sarah Kushner with Mom & Dad

    In this final volleyball episode of Flocking Around, host Sarah Kushner is joined by her mom Colleen and dad David! The three reminisce about the last four years: Season-by-season highlights, opinions on how Sarah's changed, and the challenges/rewards of being a D1 student-athlete parent. Sarah reveals her true height and the keys to overcoming it to achieve her D1 dream. Mom & Dad reveal how proud they are of her.

    • 28 min
    Episode 5: College Volleyball 201: Beyond the Basics

    Episode 5: College Volleyball 201: Beyond the Basics

    Kaity, Kendee, Nicole and Sarah are fired up by a win over Southern Illinois and the chance to answer 40 volleyball questions submitted by fans at this live event! What's the difference between a 6-2 and 5-1 offense, and which do they like better? What's the hardest type of serve to defend?  What are the rules for liberos, for serving... and for earrings? Is it a violation if your hair hits the net? What's a pancake? What does Kaity sing during challenges, and what are their favorite phrases that teammates have screamed on the court? It's another fun-fest for the Flocking Around hosts and their fans.

    • 57 min
    Episode 4: Kaity Weimerskirch with Sarah Kushner

    Episode 4: Kaity Weimerskirch with Sarah Kushner

    Kaity hosts this episode with her bestie Sarah as they reminisce about their high school and club career, then field questions from around the world, including South America and Sarah's mom. What's the hardest part about volleyball? What's it like leading a group of freshmen? What do you look for on film? Do you still love the game? These all-conference players have a lot to say in this one!   

    • 38 min

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