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Was that a dig? Maybe? - Erika Bailey-Johnson (Bemidji Lumberjacks)
Mar 5, 2026
1h 15m 35s
2025 Championship Series: Class AA - Hawley Nuggets (Kathleen Rustad and Nicole Martin)
Nov 25, 2025
45m 31s
2025 Championship Series: Class AAAA - Lakeville South Cougars (Stephen Willingham)
Nov 20, 2025
58m 40s
2025 Championship Series: Class AAA - Marshall Tigers (Dan Westby)
Nov 14, 2025
53m 24s
It Runs In The Family - Kathy Gillen-Melville & McKenna Melville (Eagan Wildcats)
Oct 13, 2025
48m 09s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5/26 | Was that a dig? Maybe? - Erika Bailey-Johnson (Bemidji Lumberjacks)✨ | volleyball statisticsstat tracking+3 | Erika Bailey-Johnson | Bemidji LumberjacksNew Prague Trojans | — | volleyballstatistics+5 | — | 1h 15m 35s | |
| 11/25/25 | 2025 Championship Series: Class AA - Hawley Nuggets (Kathleen Rustad and Nicole Martin)✨ | volleyballstate championship+3 | Kathleen RustadNicole Martin | Hawley Nuggets | — | Hawley NuggetsKathleen Rustad+5 | — | 45m 31s | |
| 11/20/25 | 2025 Championship Series: Class AAAA - Lakeville South Cougars (Stephen Willingham)✨ | volleyballstate championship+3 | Stephen Willingham | Lakeville South Cougars | — | Lakeville South CougarsStephen Willingham+3 | — | 58m 40s | |
| 11/14/25 | 2025 Championship Series: Class AAA - Marshall Tigers (Dan Westby)✨ | volleyballState Championship+3 | Dan Westby | Marshall Tigers | — | Marshall TigersDan Westby+3 | — | 53m 24s | |
| 10/13/25 | It Runs In The Family - Kathy Gillen-Melville & McKenna Melville (Eagan Wildcats)✨ | volleyballcoaching+3 | Kathy Gillen-MelvilleMcKenna Melville | Eagan Wildcats | — | volleyballEagan Wildcats+3 | — | 48m 09s | |
| 8/23/25 | I'll Try Not To Screw This Up - Franz Boelter (MNVBCA Hall of Fame)✨ | coachingvolleyball+3 | Franz Boelter | MNVBCA | MedfordBethlehem Academy+2 | Franz BoelterMNVBCA Hall of Fame+3 | — | 1h 00m 16s | |
| 8/9/25 | The Eye of the Tigers - Becca Rue (Delano Tigers)✨ | volleyballcoaching+3 | Becca Rue | Delano Tigers | — | Delano TigersBecca Rue+3 | — | 47m 51s | |
| 8/5/25 | 2025 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic Recap✨ | coachingvolleyball+3 | Becca PuljuGreg Ueland | MNVBCA | LitchfieldSebeka+1 | MNVBCAcoaches clinic+3 | — | 39m 58s | |
| 7/17/25 | 2025 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic Preview - Greg Ueland (Roseville Raiders/Clinic Director)✨ | coachingvolleyball clinic+3 | Greg Ueland | Roseville RaidersMNVBCA | Litchfield | MNVBCAcoaches clinic+3 | — | 38m 36s | |
| 7/8/25 | The Story Behind the Start of MN Boys Volleyball - Krista Fleming (MBVCA, Shakopee Sabers)✨ | boys volleyballMSHSL+3 | Krista Fleming | MSHSLShakopee Sabers | Minnesota | boys volleyballMinnesota+5 | — | 58m 34s | |
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| 6/30/25 | Top 10 Reasons To Attend A Coaching Clinic - Tod Mattox (Coast VB, The VolleyPod, The Bishop's School) | We are excited to be joined by Tod Mattox for this episode. Tod is a coach from the west coast with 40+ years of experience. He is a co-founder of the VolleyPod and has recently released two books of lists for volleyball coaches, players, and parents. In this episode, Tod outlines 10 reasons (plus a bonus reason) to attend a coaching clinic. After listening, remember to register for the MNVBCA Coaches Clinic being held on July 30th and 31st at Lakeville South High Scho... | 40m 19s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Keynote Speaker Preview - Kristen Kelsay (Michigan State University) | The MNVBCA Coaches Clinic is July 30th and 31st at Lakeville South High School. This year we are excited to welcome Michigan State University Head Coach (and former University of Minnesota Assistant Coach), Kristen Kelsay as our Keynote Speaker. Join us for this episode as we get to know Kristen, learn what she has planned for the Spartans, and get a peak at what she has in store for us at the 2025 Clinic. | 53m 58s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Part 2: Creative Thoughts On Youth Training - Stephen Willingham (Lakeville South Cougars) | We continue our discussion with Stephen Willingham (Lakeville South Cougars). If you enjoyed Part 1 of this discussion, you are going to love the conclusion. Find out why Coach Willingham feels the need to apologize for our game, but refuses to do so. | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 6/12/25 | Part 1: Creative Thoughts On Youth Training - Stephen Willingham (Lakeville South Cougars) | Looking for some creative ways to train youth players in your program? This is the episode for you! Join us as we talk with Stephen Willingham (Lakeville South Cougars) about thinking differently about the ways that we train younger players in volleyball. Learn what he means by an "up and down" ball. What does "high and halfway" mean? Coach Willingham is one of the greatest minds in Minnesota volleyball. We are sure you will pull a couple of nuggets of wisd... | 47m 50s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | We Are Back for Season 2! | We are back for a 2nd Season of the MNVBCA Pod! In this episode, we chat with the new MNVBCA President, Lonnie Morken from Mabel-Canton. What does the future of Minnesota Volleyball look like? What are you looking forward to this summer? Join us for Season 2 of the MNVBCA Pod! | 30m 13s | ||||||
| 10/21/24 | Preparing for the Playoffs - Jackie Richter (Lakeville North Panthers) | We are nearing the end of October, which means we are starting the playoffs! Let's check in with Jackie Richter (Lakeville North Panthers) and hear how she prepares her team for the transition from the regular season to their first playoff match. | 33m 53s | ||||||
| 9/30/24 | Teaching Players How to Handle Emotions on the Court - Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans) | In this episode we talk with Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans) about how to teach players to "play with emotion, but not be emotional players." Coach Jackson has been a part of State Championship and National Championship teams, and he shares his perspective on helping players work through the ups and downs that can occur during practices and matches. | 44m 52s | ||||||
| 9/23/24 | Making Adjustments - John Yunker (Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots)) | In this episode we talk about making adjustments during matches and during the season. We are joined by John Yunker, head coach of the Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots). Plus, we review the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll for Week 4. Spoiler Alert...we have three new #1 teams. | 47m 47s | ||||||
| 9/9/24 | Best Spot to Serve / Right Size for Youth Teams / MNVBCA Top 10 - Week 2 | In this episode of The MNVBCA Pod we talk with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton) about the best spot to serve an opponent, what is the right size for a youth volleyball team, and we discuss the latest editions of the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll. | 38m 57s | ||||||
| 9/2/24 | We Asked ChatGPT To Change the Rules of Volleyball, Week 1 Top 10 Reveal | In the latest episode of The MNVBCA Pod, we asked ChatGPT how we could change the rules of volleyball. Hear what Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) thought about the proposed AI rule changes. Plus, we reveal the first week of the MNVBCA Coaches Poll Top 10. | 54m 42s | ||||||
| 8/25/24 | Scouting Your Opponent - Dan Westby (Marshall Tiger) | Scouting is one of the ways that you can prepare your team to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Westby (Marshall Tigers). Dan has led the Tigers to a Minnesota record 9 State Championships. There may not be another program in the state that scouts their opponents as much as Marshall does. Listen in to hear the perspective on scouting from one of the best around. | 52m 24s | ||||||
| 8/19/24 | Considerations Before Hosting Your First Match | In this episode, Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Josh Wastvedt (Burnsville), and Darin Swenson (Litchfield) talk about the things you should be thinking about before you host your first match of the season. | 57m 05s | ||||||
| 8/11/24 | Organizing and Participating in a Scrimmage | The 2024 Minnesota volleyball season is here! Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield) and Greg Sayuk (New Prague) in a discussion about recommendations (and in some cases, requirements) for running and participating in a preseason and post-season scrimmage. | 38m 34s | ||||||
| 8/4/24 | Building a Program Beyond the Court | Building a successful volleyball program is more than teaching the fundamentals and skills of the game. Join our conversation with Kelsey Morken (Spring Grove) as she shares a number of ways that you can help build and promote your program on the court, in your school, and in your community. | 41m 32s | ||||||
| 7/28/24 | MNVBCA Clinic Recap | The 2024 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic is over, but that doesn't mean we stop talking about it. Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they recap their favorite takeaways from this year's clinic. | 45m 33s | ||||||
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