In this episode, I discuss the unexpected results of the nations league final 6 in Chicago. Attending the games in person, I got an in-depth appreciation for the high level of play, as well as an up-close look at the matchups between 4 elite teams. Russia’s size and serving won in the end, but Poland was the darling of the […]
In this episode, I am joined by Rob St. Claire, the announcer of the National Volleyball Association and fellow volleyball fanatic, to break down the situation of each of the 6 teams taking part in the VNL Final 6 in Chicago. We go over the rosters, matchups, and key lineup decisions for each of the countries. After, we discuss the […]
In this episode, I recap the final weekend of the preliminary round of volleyball nations league 2019. I go over the biggest stories of the weekend, the best players of the 5 rounds, and give a key take away for each of the 9 countries eliminated. I also go over a couple of big pieces of news, including Giannelli’s massive […]
In this episode, I recap all four pools of volleyball action in the penultimate weekend of volleyball nations league. Poland and Italy battled in the longest match in vnl history, Canada goes undefeated in Hoffman Estates, and Iran loses at home due to a math blunder. I also take a look at how some of the young players of nations […]
In this episode, I break down all the important matchups happening in the 4th week of volleyball nations league. Poland will challenge Italy to steal their spot in the final 6, while Australia and Portugal battle it out to avoid being relegated. I also go over some of the biggest transfers that have occurred in the past few weeks, including […]
In this episode, I answer a barrage of questions that listeners have asked on my Instagram page @fiveonevb. These topics include the best new players of nations league, why teams are resting their players, and the eurovolley theme song. I also discuss the third round of volleyball nations league, which saw Iran dominate at home and Canada lose a lot […]
In this episode, I discuss the matches of the second round of Nations League, which had some strange results for Serbia and Bulgaria, and the emergence of Candian opposite Sharone Vernon. I also look forward to the next round the tournament, where pools 10 &11 might decide the fate of several challenger and final 6 teams. The FiveOne Volleyball podcast is […]
In this bonus episode of the FiveOne Volleyball podcast, I am joined by Everett from Volleyball Source during the Ottawa stop of Nations League 2019. We discuss some diverse topics, including the games taking place in Ottawa, the best young players of the tournament, and the difficulties that volleyball faces moving into the digital age. The FiveOne Volleyball podcast is the […]
In this episode, I preview the second weekend of action in volleyball nations league. For teams like Iran and Canada, good play this weekend could greatly increase their odds of making the final 6. For others like Australia and Portugal, a weekend of losses could mean they risk relegation. Also, I discuss which players should try out other positions. The FiveOne […]
Nations league has finally started! In this episode, I review an exciting first weekend of action that answered several of our questions and predictions. Leal playing his first games with Brazil, the USA bringing out multiple college players, and Serbia resting all of its starters are just some of the storylines covered. The FiveOne Volleyball podcast is the best place on […]