Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!

Team USA setter Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres joins Bump Set Chat to share her incredible volleyball journey—from growing up in Hawaii to winning a national championship at Texas, playing professionally in Puerto Rico, France, LOVB and Major League Volleyball, and earning a spot on the 2026 USA Volleyball VNL roster.Saige opens up about:🏐 Growing up in Hawaii's unique volleyball community🏐 Her recruiting journey and why she chose Utah🏐 Entering the transfer portal and finding the perfect fit at Texas🏆 Winning the NCAA National Championship🎓 Playing for Jerritt Elliott and Erik Sullivan🌎 The transition to professional volleyball overseas🇵🇷 Playing in Puerto Rico🇫🇷 Life playing professionally in Paris🇺🇸 Returning home to play in LOVB and Major League Volleyball🇺🇸 The emotions of putting on the Team USA jersey for the first time🏐 What she's learned from veteran setters like Jordyn Poulter💡 Advice for young setters looking to reach the next levelWhether you're a setter, player, parent, or volleyball fan, Saige shares incredible insight into leadership, communication, confidence, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.👍 If you enjoy conversations like this, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite part of Saige's journey!#Volleyball #TeamUSA #TexasVolleyball #Setter #BumpSetChat

Two-time Olympian Erik Sullivan joins Bump Set Chat to discuss his incredible volleyball journey from UCLA Bruins men's volleyball to the international stage with Team USA and now as the head coach of United States men's national volleyball team while also leading LOVB Austin.We discuss:🏐 His playing days at UCLA🏅 Competing in two Olympic Games🌍 Playing professionally overseas🇺🇸 Coaching Team USA🔥 Balancing Team USA and LOVB Austin💪 Building championship culture🎯 Advice for young volleyball players and coachesIf you love volleyball, coaching insights, and inspiring athlete stories, this episode is for you.👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share for more conversations with the biggest names in volleyball!#volleyball #usavolleyball #lovb #teamusa #olympics #volleyballpodcast

McKenzie Adams’ volleyball journey is proof that there’s more than one path to the top.In this interview, LOVB Atlanta outside hitter McKenzie Adams opens up about her road through some of the best professional volleyball leagues in the world, navigating a career without the national team on her resume, and how hard work, consistency, and belief carried her to the highest level of the game.Now playing professionally in her home country with LOVB, McKenzie reflects on what it means to bring elite volleyball back to the USA, represent Atlanta, and compete in a league built to elevate the sport domestically.This conversation covers:Building a pro career outside the national team systemCompeting in top international volleyball leaguesStaying motivated when recognition doesn’t come earlyWhat LOVB means for the future of volleyball in the USAAdvice for young athletes chasing the pro dream🎥 Whether you’re a volleyball player, fan, or someone chasing a long-term goal, McKenzie Adams’ story is one you don’t want to miss.

In this episode, we sit down with Luciano Palonsky, professional volleyball player for Argentina, to break down his incredible volleyball journey—from growing up in Argentina to competing on the world’s biggest stage at the Paris Olympics.Luciano shares what it takes to become an Olympic volleyball player, the sacrifices behind playing professional volleyball overseas, and the mental and physical demands of representing Argentina at the Olympics. We also dive into the international competition, and what separates elite players from the rest.Whether you’re a volleyball athlete, coach, fan, or aspiring Olympian, this interview offers rare insight into the mindset and journey of a world-class player.🏐 Topics covered:Luciano Palonsky’s volleyball journeyPlaying professional volleyball internationallyRepresenting Argentina in Olympic volleyballLife inside the Paris Olympics👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your favorite part of Luciano’s story.

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with 4-time Olympic volleyball player Luciano De Cecco, one of the greatest setters in the world, to break down his incredible volleyball journey from Argentina to the global stage.De Cecco shares:How he started playing volleyballHis rise through Argentina’s national teamWhat it’s like competing in four Olympic GamesThe mindset behind becoming one of the best setters in volleyball historyLessons learned from international club volleyball and elite competitionWhether you’re a young setter, volleyball coach, fan of Olympic sports, or someone chasing greatness, this interview is packed with elite-level insight, motivation, and behind-the-scenes stories.🎙 Hosted on the Bump Set Chat Podcast, where athletes share their journeys, struggles, and success.👇 Drop your favorite De Cecco moment in the comments and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more volleyball interviews!