Dan Fisher: The High-Standards Blueprint of a Volleyball Dynasty

Dan Fisher: The High-Standards Blueprint of a Volleyball Dynasty

From SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter by Travis Mewhirter

June 17, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 569

About this episode

Dan Fisher discusses the success and culture of the Pitt Volleyball program.

Welcome back to SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, where we get off the sand for a second and delve into the world of NCAA Indoor Volleyball, chatting with Dan Fisher, the architect of the Pitt Volleyball dynasty that has won 7 ACC Championships in the past 9 years, made five straight final fours, and has won 82% of the matches since Fisher became the head coach. How'd he do it? Through high standards, and a culture that is constantly winning. We're chatting: - What makes Pitt Volleyball different, allowing it to win at such an exceptional rate - How Dan Fisher has reframed failure, and how they practice winning, constantly - Beach volleyball's influence on the Pitt Volleyball team - How the city of Pittsburgh has come to adopt its volleyball team SHOOTS!

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Host: Travis Mewhirter

Guest: Dan Fisher

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Organizations: Pitt Volleyball, ACC

Places: Pittsburgh

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