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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Jen Spicher, CEO of the Professional Volleyball Federation (PVF), to talk about her incredible journey from the business world to leading one of the most exciting new pro sports leagues in the U.S.Jen shares how her business background made her the right choice to guide the PVF, the challenges and triumphs of bringing the league to life, and how the first season came together. Plus, she gives us an inside look at the future of the PVF, what to expect in Season 2, and how the league is shaping the landscape of professional women’s volleyball.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more volleyball interviews and content! Let us know in the comments, what are you most excited about for the PVF’s future?#PVF #ProVolleyball #JenSpicher #Volleyball #WomensSports

Meet Riley Wagoner who played for the University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine volleyball team. Known for her athleticism, versatility, and strong work ethic, she made significant contributions to the team during her collegiate career. Key Highlights of Riley Wagoner’s Volleyball Career: Position: Outside Hitter Wagoner played as an outside hitter, a position that requires both offensive and defensive skills, including spiking, blocking, and serve reception. University of Hawai'i Career: Wagoner joined the University of Hawai'i volleyball team and quickly became an essential player. The Rainbow Wahine volleyball program is known for its rich history and strong performance in NCAA women’s volleyball. She was recognized for her strong hitting, defensive skills, and ability to make crucial plays in high-pressure situations. Leadership & Performance: Wagoner displayed leadership on the court and was a consistent performer, helping the Rainbow Wahine compete in the Big West Conference and in national tournaments. Over her collegiate career, she earned multiple honors, and her performance made her one of the standout players for the team. Accolades & Recognition: Throughout her time with the University of Hawai'i, Wagoner received recognition for her athletic achievements, including conference awards and honors for her standout play.

What is it like to start a division 1 NCAA volleyball program from scratch? Anders Nelson coach of Vanderbilt is in the midst of that right now! A rising star in the coaching profession and integral part of the first SEC volleyball program to win a national championship, Anders Nelson (pronounced ahn-ders) will usher in a new era of Vanderbilt volleyball as the reintroduced program’s first head coach, the university announced. In April 2022, Vanderbilt announced the addition of volleyball as its 17th varsity sport. The program was originally discontinued after the 1979-80 academic year. “It is a unique honor to join the Vanderbilt family as the first head volleyball coach of this new era,” Nelson said. “From the beginning of my lifelong relationship with volleyball, I learned to value not only the thrill of competition but the opportunity to influence how young people see themselves and the world around them. “Challenging and supporting student-athletes to be their best on the court unlocks their potential off the court. To build an SEC program on those principles, in a vibrant and dynamic city, at a world-class university like Vanderbilt is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I’m grateful to Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and Candice Lee for entrusting it to me. There is so much to do before 2025, and I can’t wait to get started.” Most recently the associate head coach at the University of Kentucky, where he helped mentor student-athletes who won the 2020 NCAA Championship and recently extended a streak of winning at least a share of six consecutive SEC championships, Nelson will lead a Commodore program that begins play in the 2025-26 academic year.

Meet Berkeley, who plays for the Vegas Thrill.

Hear about her journey from playing college ball at Utah and then over seas in the pro legaues. Now she comes home to play in her backyard of Vegas! Oblad majored in graphic design at Utah. She is the daughter of Jeremy and Jody Oblad and has one brother and one sister. She was honored as the 2014 Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year after leading Coronado High School to its second consecutive state championship. Oblad owns a dog, a boxer named Blink, named after the band Blink-182. She mentions Ruben Herrera, a former club coach and current president of Vegas Thrill, as a mentor. In addition to volleyball, she played soccer and tennis and learned the piano while growing up. Her hobbies include reading, writing, photography, fashion, graphic design, sewing, hiking, pottery, painting, and exploring new places. She also runs a literary and art magazine with a friend called Quixotic. Other Professional Experience: Oblad made her professional debut with 1MCM Diamont Kaposvar in the Hungarian league in 2020. She played for Les Mariannes in France during the 2020-21 campaign and competed for TopSpeed in Taiwan in the 2021-22 season. In 2024, she joined the Vegas Thrill in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation campaign, posting a .303 hitting percentage with 145 kills, along with 38 blocks and 48 digs.

Girls 15.1 Head Coach, NEVBC Founder​After a decorated playing career, co-founder and director Cat Dailey Minyard is passing along her volleyball expertise to the next generation of athletes in the Northeast. Cat has previously been an assistant coach for her alma mater, Yale University, as well as Amherst College. She is now the ESPN+ broadcast analyst for the Yale women's volleyball home matches. She is also a Lead Coach for Gold Medal Squared, the leaders in volleyball coaches' education and training, and has presented at the AVCA Convention on the topics of college recruiting and club management. Before founding Northeast Volleyball Club with her husband Garrett, Cat played professional volleyball in the Italian Serie A league for Volley Millenium Brescia, leading her team to a 25-7 record and winning the 2018 Italian A2 Championship. Before Italy, Cat completed her master’s degree in Entrepreneurship at Durham University in the U.K., while also leading Durham to two national championships and capturing league MVP honors.​Originally from Southern California, Cat was a Top 20 college recruit nationally after competing at the highest level of club volleyball with Laguna Beach Volleyball Club. She played for Cal Berkeley for two years, including an NCAA Final Four appearance in 2007, before transferring to Yale. At Yale, Cat was the unanimous selection for the 2008 Ivy League MVP and an AVCA All-Region honoree, and she led the team to an NCAA tournament postseason win over Ohio.As a coach, Cat specializes in developing athletes with a high “volleyball IQ” who understand how the game works at the highest levels. At Northeast, Cat guides the NEVBC Directors and has served as Head Coach at the U12, U14, U15, U16, and U17 Girls levels, as well as assistant coaching in the Boys Club program. Cat is also the NEVBC Director of College Recruiting, where her goal is to find the right fit for all Northeast athletes who want to play after high school. In that role, Cat has helped over 60 NEVBC athletes go on to play in college since 2018 at all levels, from the ACC to the Patriot League to the NESCAC.