We are putting the AMERICA into our All-American team while discussing the scarcity of top-tier American rosters in college volleyball today. We highlighted key American players, examined high school volleyball rule changes, and ultimately celebrated the importance of recognizing homegrown talent in the sport.

• Crafting an all-American team of volleyball players
• The significance of celebrating American players in international-dominated NCAA
• Recent high school volleyball rule adjustments
• Excitement surrounding local competitions and events
• Plans for an upcoming All-Star game to honor local talent

Our latest episode dives into the fluctuating AVCA rankings, addressing issues surrounding team standings and the perceived favoritism affecting teams like Hawaii and UCLA. The discussion includes insights on weekend matches, reflections on coaching changes, and the evolving dynamics of college volleyball.

• Critique of current AVCA rankings and their formulation
• Arguments on Hawaii's ranking despite a recent loss
• Recap of Long Beach vs. UCLA: a disappointing outcome
• Stanford's bounce-back performance against Hawaii
• Examination of Mary Wise's retirement and potential candidates for her position
• Reflection on how players influence coaching hires and college athletics

A transformative week in volleyball sees the introduction of the Baby on Benches Rule, allowing coaches to bring their babies onto benches during matches. We discuss the impact of this change, alongside John Cook's retirement, spring tryouts excitement, finishing with a discussion on volleyball superstars: Moni Nikolov vs. Harper Murray.

• Discussion of the Baby Bench Rule and its implications
• Insights on John Cook's retirement and coaching changes
• Recap of the experiences from recent spring tryouts
• Preview of key volleyball matches on the horizon