Around the Block

The Around The Block podcast offers an inside look at PrepVolleyball.com’s content, offering addition context, commentary, and a deeper look at all things club and high school volleyball. Co-hosted by our experts Jimmy Pompeo and Sam Haimann, the country’s leading online community for girls’ volleyball now has a voice as well!

Goodbye 2024 01/16/2025

Goodbye 2024 Sam and Jimmy say goodbye to 2024 with some big predictions, big news, and big goodbyes. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34872055

Portals and Prognostications 12/19/2024

Portals and Prognostications Sam and Jimmy discuss the most recent exciting additions to the Transfer Portal, its impact on the sport, the future of paid college athletes, and the professional game in the United States. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34520325

The Coaching Life 12/12/2024

The Coaching Life Sam and Jimmy discuss what it's like trying to forge a career in coaching volleyball. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34404465

Award Season 12/05/2024

Award Season Sam and Jimmy discuss the upcoming Awards for the Holiday season including Fall Stars, All-Region, All-Americans, Coach of the Year, Team of the Year, and snacks! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34293980

Thankful For The Game 12/02/2024

Thankful For The Game Sam and Jimmy discuss what they’re thankful for and why they are so grateful for the game of volleyball, how it shaped their personal and professional lives, and the future of volleyball! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34247065

What Type of Player Are You? 11/21/2024

What Type of Player Are You? Sam and Jimmy discuss fun and descriptive player types, the meaning of milestones, and more! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/34055261

Goodbye to The NLI 11/14/2024

Goodbye to The NLI Sam and Jimmy speculate on how the NCAA plans to replace the National Letter of Intent, and what the future may hold for athletes due to aid negotiations, revenue contract, roster caps, and more! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33904432

Volleyball Trivia 11/07/2024

Volleyball Trivia Jimmy surprises Sam with a round of Volleyball Trivia, revolving around the numbers, history, Olympic performances, junior regions, and college knowledge of the game. Play along and see how much you know! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33827457

DIY Recruiting 10/31/2024

DIY Recruiting Jimmy and Sam discuss the relevance of recruiting services, Do-It-Yourself Recruiting tips for student athletes who wish to play volleyball at the college level, the removal of the National Letter of Intent, the influence of Name, Image, Likeness, and more. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33693882

TOC Southwest Wrap 10/24/2024

TOC Southwest Wrap Jimmy and Sam call it a wrap on Tournament season with a recap of the Nike TOC Southwest. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33577107

Indiana’s ‘Rule of 3’ with Travis Fuller 10/17/2024

Indiana’s ‘Rule of 3’ with Travis Fuller Sam and Jimmy welcome guest Travis Fuller, the Director of Volleyball Operations at The Academy Volleyball Club. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33499412

Road Dawgs Redux: The Dawgs of Durango 10/10/2024

Road Dawgs Redux: The Dawgs of Durango Sam and Jimmy continue their discussion about the talented players they saw out on the road, specifically at the Durango Fall Classic, and highlight trending topics amongst the youth volleyball landscape. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33396502

Road Dawgs 10/03/2024

Road Dawgs Sam and Jimmy discuss some of the top-tier and up-and-coming talent we saw on the road this tournament season, and preview what we could see at the Durango Fall Classic! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33304442

California: Queens of The Court 09/26/2024

California: Queens of The Court Jimmy and Sam discuss California’s major significance in the volleyball world, what makes players from the Golden State so good, the state’s role in growing the game and more! /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33216132

Wild West Volleyball with Durango Fall Classic’s Bob Kelly 09/16/2024

Wild West Volleyball with Durango Fall Classic’s Bob Kelly Sam and Jimmy interview Durango Fall Classic founder and director Bob Kelly about the rich history and significant impact of the DFC on the high school volleyball landscape. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33079227

Getting Our Hands Dirty With The New NCAA Rules 09/12/2024

Getting Our Hands Dirty With The New NCAA Rules Jimmy and Sam get their hands dirty in a heated debate over the season’s New NCAA Rules and their potential impact on the game at all levels. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/33013922

Recruiting Is Not One Size Fits All 09/05/2024

Recruiting Is Not One Size Fits All Jimmy and Sam Discuss how diverse the college recruiting process has become via our Recruiting Routes series, and tips for parents and players looking to play at the next level but don’t know where to start. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32876822

Florida Gems of Wisdom with Coach Doug Chinchar 08/29/2024

Florida Gems of Wisdom with Coach Doug Chinchar Jimmy and Sam interview Carrollwood Day head coach and No Name VBC Director Doug Chinchar about The Florida Gem High School Tournament and All Things Volleyball. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32783882

Lone Star Superiority? 08/22/2024

Lone Star Superiority? The stronghold of The Republic of Texas has deep roots within the game. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32662612

What Kind Of Coach Are You?? 08/15/2024

What Kind Of Coach Are You?? Sam and Jimmy discuss high school volleyball dynasties, building programs, different types of coaches, and more. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32578632

Seeing Stars and Shifting Gears 08/08/2024

Seeing Stars and Shifting Gears Jimmy and Sam talk about the new star ratings at PrepVolleyball, our upcoming high school event coverage, and chat about other odds and ends within the game. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32491247

Quality Qualifiers 08/01/2024

Quality Qualifiers Jimmy and Sam discuss USAV Nationals Qualifiers, what makes a great tournament, favorite locations, upward trending events, and more. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32384532

The Process 08/01/2024

The Process Jimmy and Sam discuss the process of curating ‘Award Season,’ including player and team rankings, All-Americans, blocking out the haters, and more. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32384372

Post-Nationals Thoughts 07/23/2024

Post-Nationals Thoughts Jimmy and Sam reflect on the National Championship Circuit. Discussion includes outstanding players and teams, tournament formats, and the growing trend of early enrollment to college. /episode/index/show/b0ddbb93-078b-4884-9849-2f8524c29a4b/id/32249912

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