About this episode

In this episode, Side Out Society previews the AVCA First Serve showcase and discusses key matchups and team dynamics.

The wait is over! The road to the National Championship begins now! In this special season preview episode, Side Out Society dives into the four-day AVCA First Serve showcase featuring ten of the top programs in the country. Can defending champions navigate massive roster turnover against battle-tested rivals? Which elite setter battle will steal the spotlight on national television? And could an early-season underdog pull off a shocking upset? Tiff and Lindsay debate team chemistry, the impact of high-profile transfers, and where the momentum swings on opening weekend. Follow us on social media:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sideoutsocietyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sideoutsociety

People in this episode

Hosts: Tiff, Lindsay

Topics covered

• AVCA First Serve
• National Championship
• volleyball preview
• team chemistry
• high-profile transfers
• upset predictions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AVCA

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