Nearly two years after we met (USA Nationals Las Vegas), great convo with Wisconsin HC Kelly Sheffield, sends me some random dm on X asking me to give him a call earlier this week, and at first it scared me a little bit, but when we finally connected, it led to a great 2+ hour conversation. This podcast is a recap of a good portion of the conversation because we just talked volleyball for 145 minutes, and for me, it was very, very cool. We agreed, disagreed, and respected each other's o...

We talk about the upcoming Nebraska vs. Texas match set for Las Vegas in August and how great it is to have college volleyball's most heated rivalry back on again. I also tell you about my personal journey trying to bring the rivalry back to reality and how months of work and hundreds of hours ended up in an L, but it was a crazy story for this cookie-dough salesman, that's for sure. Then I break down the last matchup between the two teams and why things are pretty heated between the fa...

In this episode we address the soon to be voted on "5 for 5" legislation and how it will change things recruits this class and going forward. We talk about what parents and athletes need to do in the next 6 weeks to prepare the best they can and how it may change strategies. We also address the Volleyball Recruiting Calendar and maybe this ruling will finally force a change in that timeline ASAP if the Coaches Association cares about the athlete's best interest at all. Finally the pod w...

A deep dive into the complex and stressful topic that is College Select Camps. Which ones do you pick? How many do you attend? How do you know when to start deciding and more. Plus a guide for '29s and '30s how should you attack your Summer Camps this year? Then we take a look at what will be a June like no other in the world of D1 Setter recruiting and we can't wait. More top teams than ever needing a setter and more top talent than ever before means one crazy and his...

Season 3 starts with a three topic pod focusing on 1. How do injuries impact an athlete's recruiting journey? 2. Have a plan and be prepared for the negativity that is Social Media when entering the recruiting world. 3. How our PPV formula is meant to simply help show you an idea of your worth in the recruiting craziness to help you get an idea of where you might fit in. Support the show Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the websiteConnect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com ...

In town for Kentucky vs. Texas and decided to record at one of UT's biggest tailgate spots. It's been a while, so I'm just getting caught up on '27 recruiting topics, '28 Class Preview, and what we learned doing the America's 200 Project. Plus College Volleyball: what we learned. Support the show Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the websiteConnect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a rating and re...

We talk about the basics of recruiting for future classes after watching some of the top recruits in the Class of 2025 start their college careers.....on the bench this past month. We reflect back on talking with them during their recruiting processes and their stories. 1. Did they take their time? 2. Did they do their research? 3. What can prospects start to learn when watching college vb now? 4. What questions should you be asking and what research should you be doing if ...

Thoughts on First Serve in Lincoln and on to Nashville. Talk Vandy VB and more opening thoughts. Plus Class of 2027 recruiting notes and some recruiting prospect updates. On your radar, athletes, some staff shout and show shouts to some coaches, making some great presser comments, and more. Support the show Connect with VB Adrenaline: Check out the websiteConnect with Darren on Instagram @vbadrenaline.com PS- Do you love this podcast? We would appreciate it if you could leave a ra...

I get back on my kick of trying to make college volleyball more exciting again. Pumping up the need for better rivalries and more exciting coaching characters in the sport. I point how colorful HC's in other revenue sports fuel rivalries and get "edge spectators" to tune in and spend $ on tickets, apparel and draw additional interest to a program or contest that normally they would not. Still going back to my main point that eventually volleyball is going to need to draw my "Buffa...

I talk with Louisville Associate HC Todd Chamberlain about many topics in his career at Louisville from: Talent evaluating, to building their culture, treating people the right way, locking down hometown recruits from Day 1, all coaches having valuable say and knowing who they could get and who they couldn't. He talks about the early years of building to get a step better and how they struggled to fill their 1000 seat arena in the first year, but they invited anyone who wanted to be a Louisvi...