Carolyn O'Dwyer shares her incredible volleyball journey from discovering the sport in Calgary to playing at Mount Royal University, becoming head coach of the University of Alberta Pandas, winning a championship, and joining Volleyball Canada's senior women's national team staff.

In this in-depth conversation, Carolyn discusses her development as an athlete, the importance of club volleyball, the transition from player to coach, and the lessons she learned working under legendary Alberta coach Laurie Eisler. She also shares what it was like to receive the call to join Giovanni Guidetti’s coaching staff and what she has learned from one of the most respected coaches in international volleyball.

We also dive into:

• Winning a championship with the Alberta Pandas
• Coaching in Volleyball Canada’s Next Gen program
• The experience of the FIVB Volleyball Nations League
• How Canada is progressing on the world stage
• Differences between U SPORTS and NCAA volleyball
• Recruiting and retaining top Canadian athletes
• What Carolyn looks for in recruits beyond volleyball skills
• Mental toughness, resetting, and reading body language
• Which volleyball position is the toughest to play
• Fun off-court topics, including pineapple pizza and who should be interviewed next

Whether you're a player, coach, recruiter, or volleyball fan, Carolyn offers tremendous insight into athlete development, leadership, and what it takes to build a championship culture.

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 Summer Olympics🧠 Being coached by Erik Sullivan and Giovanni Guidetti

🔥 Life now with LOVB Austin

If you’re a volleyball player, coach, or fan, this conversation is packed with insight on elite setting, international volleyball, and chasing big goals.

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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 is definitely unique in college volleyball.

In this interview, he breaks it all down:
🔥 The viral moment
🏐 His position switch
💪 Getting out of GCU
🎯 What drives his energy on the court