Episode 26: Volleyball at HBCU Central State University featuring Ray Lewis and Jazmyne Walker
02/09/22 • 66 min
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Central State University men's and women's head coach Ray Lewis (11:50 - 33:50). In 2019, Central State was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program, and the Marauders are now in their first season. Listen to Ray talk about the challenges with a new program, growing the game and coaching two teams. Then, they chat with Marauder outside hitter Jazmyne Walker (40:22 - 53:47) from the women's team about her volleyball background, her experience as part of the Central State squad and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen welcome Central State University men's and women's head coach Ray Lewis (11:50 - 33:50). In 2019, Central State was one of six HBCUs that received a grant from USA Volleyball and First Point Foundation to start a men's program, and the Marauders are now in their first season. Listen to Ray talk about the challenges with a new program, growing the game and coaching two teams. Then, they chat with Marauder outside hitter Jazmyne Walker (40:22 - 53:47) from the women's team about her volleyball background, her experience as part of the Central State squad and so much more! #BlackHistoryMonth
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Episode 25: The National Team Development Program featuring Dr. Peter Vint
In this episode, Clarence and Stephen celebrate the 25th episode of The USA Volleyball Show by welcoming USAV’s Chief of Sport, Dr. Peter Vint (8:53 - 53:50) onto the show. Dr. Vint talks about his background in developing athletes from the Olympic movement to Premier League soccer, everything you could possibly want to know about the National Team Development Program including how to get scouted, and so much more!
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Episode 27: Learning from a Trailblazer featuring Rita Buck-Crockett
In this episode, we have a USA Volleyball legend! Clarence and Stephen welcome 1984 Olympic silver medalist, Florida International University assistant athletic director, and beach volleyball head coach Rita Buck-Crockett (5:31 - 39:39). Rita talks all about her volleyball background, her experience when the U.S. boycotted the 1980 Games, winning a silver medal in 1984, and how to increase diversity in the game. #BlackHistoryMonth
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