Published by PrepVolleyball
The Around The Block podcast offers an inside look at PrepVolleyball.com's content, offering addition context, commentary, and a deeper look at all things club and high school volleyball. Co-hosted by our experts Jimmy Pompeo and Sam Haimann, the country's leading online community for girls' volleyball now has a voice as well!
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Sam and Jimmy say goodbye to 2024 with some big predictions, big news, and big goodbyes.
1 hr 8 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss the most recent exciting additions to the Transfer Portal, its impact on the sport, the future of paid college athletes, and the professional game in the United States.
1 hr 16 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss what it's like trying to forge a career in coaching volleyball.
34 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss the upcoming Awards for the Holiday season including Fall Stars, All-Region, All-Americans, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and snacks!
51 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss what they're thankful for and why they are so grateful for the game of volleyball, how it shaped their personal and professional lives, and the future of volleyball!
1 hr 1 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss fun and descriptive player types, the meaning of milestones, and more!
1 hr 1 min
Sam and Jimmy speculate on how the NCAA plans to replace the National Letter of Intent, and what the future may hold for athletes due to aid negotiations, revenue contract, roster caps, and more!
1 hr 36 min
Jimmy surprises Sam with a round of Volleyball Trivia, revolving around the numbers, history, Olympic performances, junior regions, and college knowledge of the game. Play along and see how much you know!
1 hr 33 min
Jimmy and Sam discuss the relevance of recruiting services, Do-It-Yourself Recruiting tips for student athletes who wish to play volleyball at the college level, the removal of the National Letter of Intent, the influence of Name, Image, Likeness, and more.
52 min
Jimmy and Sam call it a wrap on Tournament season with a recap of the Nike TOC Southwest.
34 min
Sam and Jimmy welcome guest Travis Fuller, the Director of Volleyball Operations at The Academy Volleyball Club.
1 hr 17 min
Sam and Jimmy continue their discussion about the talented players they saw out on the road, specifically at the Durango Fall Classic, and highlight trending topics amongst the youth volleyball landscape.
1 hr 8 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss some of the top-tier and up-and-coming talent we saw on the road this tournament season, and preview what we could see at the Durango Fall Classic!
52 min
Jimmy and Sam discuss California's major significance in the volleyball world, what makes players from the Golden State so good, the state's role in growing the game and more!
33 min
Sam and Jimmy interview Durango Fall Classic founder and director Bob Kelly about the rich history and significant impact of the DFC on the high school volleyball landscape.
1 hr 50 min
Jimmy and Sam get their hands dirty in a heated debate over the season's New NCAA Rules and their potential impact on the game at all levels.
1 hr 3 min
Jimmy and Sam Discuss how diverse the college recruiting process has become via our Recruiting Routes series, and tips for parents and players looking to play at the next level but don't know where to start.
53 min
Jimmy and Sam interview Carrollwood Day head coach and No Name VBC Director Doug Chinchar about The Florida Gem High School Tournament and All Things Volleyball.
38 min
The stronghold of The Republic of Texas has deep roots within the game.
1 hr 1 min
Sam and Jimmy discuss high school volleyball dynasties, building programs, different types of coaches, and more.