Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!

Brie O’Reilly joins the show to share her incredible volleyball journey—from playing at Trinity Western University to becoming a setter for Canada Women's National Volleyball Team, competing professionally in Germany and Brazil, and now playing with LOVB Austin.We talk about:🏐 Making Team Canada in 2019🥇 Competing in the VNL's🌍 Playing professionally🇨🇦 Olympic dreams and the road to 2028...

Jordan Lucas is everywhere right now.After a viral broadcast comment questioned his on-court celebrations, the volleyball world exploded—millions of views, debates, and nonstop reactions.But there’s a lot more to his story.From being recruited by GCU, coming in as an outside hitter then switching to libero. Saw the writing on the wall before GCU cancelled the volleyball program—Jordan’s journey...

Thana Fayad’s journey isn’t just about volleyball—it’s about resilience. After suffering two ACL tears during her time at the University of San Diego, her career was put on hold. Many would have walked away.She didn’t.After stepping away from the game, Thana fought her way back—earning a chance to play professionally and ultimately representing Team Canada at the World Championships.This is a...

In this episode of Bump Set Chat, we sit down with legendary coach Alan Knipe to talk about life after stepping away from Long Beach State Men's Volleyball.Walking away from college after another national championship, Coach Knipe shares what retirement has really been like, what it’s like watching his team from the outside, and how his perspective on coaching has evolved.We also dive into his...

In this interview, we sit down with MSOE Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Kris Susak to talk about her journey from playing Division I volleyball at South Dakota to leading a Division III program.We dive into:Her path from athlete to coachThe real differences between D1 and D3 volleyballWhy D3 is often misunderstoodWhat recruits and families need to knowWhy finding the right fit matters more than...

In this episode we sit down with Tread Rosenthal, standout setter for the University of Hawaiʻi volleyball program, to talk about his volleyball journey and what it takes to compete at the highest level.Tread shares how he got started in volleyball, the path that led him to Hawaiʻi, and what it means to represent the United States Men's National Volleyball Team.We also dive into:His development...

Abby Guezen is a standout player for the University of Alberta Pandas and a member of Team Canada.In this interview, Abby shares her volleyball journey, what it’s like competing at the university level in Canada, and the experience of representing her country on the international stage.Topics include:University volleyball in CanadaThe path to Team CanadaTraining and competition at the national...

In this exclusive interview, UCLA volleyball standout Cam Thorne shares his journey from early beginnings in the sport to competing at the highest level for Team USA.Cam opens up about:• His development as a player• The transition to UCLA volleyball• What it takes to earn a spot with Team USA• The mindset required to compete internationally• Advice for young athletes chasing big goalsIf you’re a...

From the Court to the Commentary Booth: Ci Michel's Volleyball JourneyJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Ci Michel, Team GB Olympian and VNL broadcaster, as she shares her incredible journey through the world of volleyball.From competing at the University of Miami to representing Great Britain at the Olympics, playing professionally, and now bringing her expertise to broadcasting college...

In this interview, Long Beach State libero Kellen Larson sits down to talk about his volleyball journey — from the early grind to winning a NCAA National Championship and earning the opportunity to represent Team USA.Kellen breaks down what it takes to compete at the highest level, the mindset behind elite defense, and how Long Beach State’s championship culture helped shape him as a player. He...