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09/09/2026

The Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz show featured Lee Feinswog discussing the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Top 10 rankings and the current state of the sport. Lee ranked Nebraska as the top team, followed by Pittsburgh, Stanford, Kentucky, and Louisville in the top five, while also addressing the recent explosion of high-profile tournaments and television coverage in women's volleyball. He attributed this growth to factors including the creation of pro volleyball leagues, the Caitlin Clark effect in raising awareness of women's sports, and Nebraska's dominance drawing large crowds to major venues. The discussion also covered concerns about early-season scheduling, transparency in reporting player injuries, and the challenges of developing individual star players in a team sport. After Lee's departure, the hosts discussed the show's insights about branding individual athletes, innovative coaching strategies, and the importance of creating more fan bases similar to Nebraska's traveling support.

09/02/2026

The Master Coaches team held their weekly Wednesday Weekly Buzz show to discuss the Top Five NCAA Division I Volleyball Opening Weekend Showdowns, with Bob hosting and Tom, Mick, and Ray providing analysis and insights. The group reviewed major tournaments including the Players Era Volleyball Showcase in Las Vegas, Spikes Under the Lights in Arlington, TX, the AVCA event in Sioux Falls, and the Opening Spike Classic in Pittsburgh, discussing team performances, transfer impacts, and strategic developments. Then their guest for the last part of the show was Jen Flynn Oldenburg joined the show to discuss the fifth major event for the weekend - "Jim Stone Challenge" at Ohio State, which honored the late coach Jim Stone through alumni recognition and special celebrations. The team also discussed trends in the sport including the rise of transfers, the popularity of hybrid serves, and concerns about player injuries during the preseason, while planning future show topics around trends of the game

08/26/2026

This week's "Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz" with Bob Bertucci and fellow MasterCoaches Ray Bechard, Mick Haley, and Tom Hilbert interviewed Malia Soji, head coach at UNLV, about the new Players Era volleyball showcase event taking place in Las Vegas. Malia explained how MGM Grand and Players Era are bringing high-level volleyball to the T-Mobile Arena, with the lower bowl already sold out, and discussed the philanthropic mission behind paying athletes NIL money while learning the volleyball industry. The coaches also discussed upcoming volleyball tournaments happening that weekend, including the Spike Under the Lights event in Arlington, the State Farm Volleyball Showcase in South Dakota, and the Opening Spike Classic at Pitt

08/26/2026

This week's "Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz" with Bob Bertucci and fellow MasterCoaches Ray Bouchard, Mick Haley, and Tom Hilbert interviewed Malia Soji, head coach at UNLV, about the new Players Era volleyball showcase event taking place in Las Vegas. Malia explained how MGM Grand and Players Era are bringing high-level volleyball to the T-Mobile Arena, with the lower bowl already sold out, and discussed the philanthropic mission behind paying athletes NIL money while learning the volleyball industry. The coaches also discussed upcoming volleyball tournaments happening that weekend, including the Spike Under the Lights event in Arlington, the State Farm Volleyball Showcase in South Dakota, and the Opening Spike Classic at Pitt

08/19/2026

The Master Coach's Wednesday Weekly Buzz featured a discussion with Jamie Gordon, Executive Director of the AVCA, about the upcoming AVCA First Serve event and the state of college volleyball. Jamie detailed the event's history, its move to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum, and the involvement of major networks like ESPN and Fox. He also discussed the growth of high-profile, non-traditional volleyball events and the challenges of scheduling and fan engagement. The conversation then shifted to broader collegiate athletics, focusing on the Protect College Sports Act and its potential impact on sport minimums and athlete compensation. Jamie explained the legislative process and the complexities involved in federal intervention. Finally, the group briefly touched on the upcoming AVCA convention in San Antonio, with Jamie highlighting new features like a semifinal watch party. The Master Coaches reacted to the discussion, noting the evolving role of college coaches and the importance of these legislative and event developments for the sport.

05/27/2026

This was an episode of Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz featuring Shannon Winzer, head coach of the Dallas Pulse in Major League Volleyball (MLV), discussing her team's inaugural season success and insights into professional women's volleyball. Shannon explained how her team performed better on the road than at home and improved significantly in the second half of the season, winning the MLV Championship. She highlighted key players including Mimi Collier, Sofia Maldonado Diaz, and Natalia Valentin, while noting that her team struggled against the Indy Ignite, losing all four matches against them. The discussion covered league expansion concerns, with Shannon expressing worry about maintaining high-level talent as both MLV and League One expand to multiple teams, though she noted that MLV's focus on developing U.S. collegiate players helps build fan bases. The coaches also discussed Shannon's coaching philosophy, particularly her emphasis on building strong relationships with players and holding them accountable while maintaining a human connection.

05/20/2026

This week's MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz was featuring Laura "Bird" Kuhn, assistant coach and general manager of the Atlanta Vibe in Major League Volleyball (MLV). The discussion covered Bird's dual role in coaching and general management, the structure and performance of MLV compared to League One Volleyball, challenges with player retention and salaries due to increased competition from European leagues, and the league's expansion plans to 12 teams for the upcoming season. Bird explained that MLV's individual franchise ownership model differs from League One's centralized ownership, and discussed the league's focus on community engagement and player storytelling to build fan recognition. The conversation also touched on concerns about player availability for the Olympics in two years and the importance of television contracts and attendance numbers for the league's success. Following the main interview, the hosts discussed key takeaways from the conversation, including the competitive landscape between the two professional volleyball leagues and the challenges of player recruitment and retention.

05/13/2026

The MasterCoaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz show focused on the changing landscape of college athletics with AVCA Executive Director Jaime Gordon as the guest. Jaime provided updates on proposed legislation including the SCORE Act and presidential initiatives that could create a new federal governing entity for college sports, potentially replacing or supplementing the NCAA. The discussion covered concerns about Olympic sports programs being cut at institutions like Arkansas and Wichita State, with Jaime advocating for proportional spending rules where 30% of core athletic costs would go to non-revenue sports. The group explored ideas for growing men's and beach volleyball, including potentially hosting a men's beach championship at the AVCA convention. The show concluded with a Buzz Reaction segment where the coaches discussed regionalization of Olympic sports and the need for legislative controls in college athletics.

05/06/2026

The Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz show discussed NCAA men's volleyball championship analysis with guest Jeff Nygaard, head coach at USC. The team analyzed recent matches including USC's close loss to Hawaii and UCLA's upset loss to Irvine, with detailed discussions of serving performance, blocking strategies, and tournament formatting. Technical difficulties prevented Mick Haley from joining the show initially, but he was able to participate later. Mick discussed the BallState match and that finished our analysis of the quarter final matches. The hosts and guest discussed potential tournament expansion from 12 to 16 teams, international player recruitment impacts, and the growing strength of Midwest men's volleyball programs. The conversation also touched on broader athletic department challenges, including budget concerns and the potential impact of international athletes on college sports sustainability.

04/29/2026

The Master Coaches Wednesday Weekly Buzz featured a discussion with Todd Rogers, Cal Poly's head beach volleyball coach, about the current state and future of collegiate beach volleyball. Todd shared insights on his team's successful season, emphasizing the importance of talent, depth, and team culture in their success. The conversation covered the evolution of beach volleyball from an emerging sport to an NCAA championship event, including changes in scholarship limits, the impact of NIL on college athletics, and strategies for growing the sport, particularly in areas without year-round beach access. The panel discussed the potential benefits of indoor sand volleyball facilities and debated the balance between developing team culture versus highlighting individual player talent to increase the sport's popularity. The show concluded with Jim Stone's three coaching suggestions focusing on arm swing mechanics, movement skills, and middle attack techniques.

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