This episode of Alaska Sports Talk welcomes Morgan Hooe, the new head coach of UAA Women’s Volleyball, for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about taking over one of Alaska’s premier college programs.

Morgan talks about the whirlwind start to her new role, stepping in during January, meeting with the team, bringing Austin Osborne on board as acting assistant coach for the spring, and beginning the work of building the next chapter of Seawolf volleyball. She shares how her volleyball journey was shaped by her parents’ different coaching styles, her championship mindset, and her belief that great athletes are built through discipline, trust, and being challenged the right way.

The conversation dives into Morgan’s vision for UAA volleyball, including creating a competitive but supportive team culture, growing the fan base, connecting with local youth, and making Alaska athletes a major part of the program’s future. She also talks about the value of multi-sport athletes, the difference between sand and indoor volleyball, and why keeping talented Alaskans at UAA can be so powerful for both the players and the community.

Baseball weather problems, tournament field survival strategies, sump pumps, domes, rainouts, and why games somehow still happen when Don is involved. They also break down changes to the Division II baseball championship format, Isaiah has a rant on the NFL schedule frustrations, highlight Alaskans making noise in professional sports, and preview the final stretch of track, field, and soccer action around the state.

A loaded episode featuring volleyball vision, Alaska athlete pride, spring sports madness, and plenty of AST-style conversation along the way!

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