A Lifetime of Volleyball: Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and more

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the impact of volleyball on life and community, with insights from various guests involved in the sport.

Season 2 of Beyond the Court kicks off with the LOVB Foundation guests, Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and Adam Schulze, and Melissa Boice. Hosted by Olympic medalist Courtney Thompson season 2 is going to deep into the heart of the youth volleyball community. 🏐✨ In this episode: ➡️ Kathy DeBoer (former AVCA Executive Director & current LOVB Foundation Chair) shares honest insights on the state of club volleyball and powerful lessons for athletes, families, and coaches. ➡️ Sarah Pavan (Olympian & new mom) and Adam Schulze (podcast host & new dad) reflect on how volleyball prepares you for life, partnership, and parenting. ➡️ Melissa Boice (Director at SC Rockstar) breaks down what makes a good club coach and better club parent. Whether you’re a player, parent, coach, or lifelong fan, this conversation goes far beyond wins and losses it’s about building people, community, and purpose through the game. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations like this →Follow LOVB for more content!!!← IG: @lovb @lovbclubs @lovbcoaches TT: @lovb @lovbclubs One League. For Youth. For Pro. For Life. 🏐 Join us as we build the LOVB community as we grow the sport of volleyball. #LOVB #LOVBYouth #LOVBClubs…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Thompson

Guests: Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan, Adam Schulze, Melissa Boice

Topics covered

• youth volleyball
• coaching
• parenting
• community building
• athlete development

Keywords

• volleyball
• youth sports
• coaching tips
• parenting
• community
• athlete insights
• club volleyball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LOVB Foundation, AVCA, SC Rockstar

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