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Coaches on the Beach
Michael Hobson · Sport · English
Coaches Michael Hobson and Collin Wilson talk all things beach volleyball and give an exclusive insight from a coaching perspective. Focusing mostly on NCAA and Junior beach volleyball they talk about recruiting, strategy, and their personal experiences in the game. Bringing on guest coaches and vol
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11 Sep 2025 · 39 min
S2E27- Billy Allen
Billy Allen is the Assistant Coach and Player Development Coordinator for Stanford Beach Volleyball. Since joining in 2023, he has helped guide the Cardinal to record-breaking seasons, including their first MPSF championship and multiple AVCA All-American honors. A former three-time AVP champion and member of the USA Beach National Team, Allen brings elite playing experience along with a strong coaching background at the club, collegiate, and professional levels. He is also the co-host of the Coach Your Brains Out podcast and author of two coaching books.
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S2 · E26 · 4 Sep 2025 · 40 min
S2E26- Angie Akers
Angie Akers is the Associate Head Coach of the Texas Longhorns beach volleyball team. A former elite collegiate and professional beach volleyball player, Angie began her coaching career internationally with the Dutch national teams, including at the Rio Olympics, and reached the pinnacle as head coach of the USA’s gold-medal-winning duo at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. After two successful seasons as Assistant Head Coach at Loyola Marymount—where she helped secure back-to-back conference championships—she joined Texas in 2023 and was promoted in 2025. Since her arrival, the Longhorns have…
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S2 · E25 · 28 Aug 2025 · 38 min
S2E25- Dan Stephens
Dan Stephens, Head Beach Volleyball Coach at Corban University, has been instrumental in building the Warriors into a national powerhouse since the program’s launch in 2020. After serving as an assistant, he took over as head coach in 2023 and quickly led the team to multiple Cascade Collegiate Conference titles, national tournament runs, and a 49–7 overall record. Named the 2025 CCC Coach of the Year, Stephens emphasizes fundamentals, hard work, and spiritual growth, fostering both athletic excellence and character development in his athletes. A longtime volleyball competitor and club…
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S2 · E24 · 21 Aug 2025 · 39 min
S2E24- Kelly Reeves
Kelly Reeves is in her second season as an assistant coach with UCLA Beach Volleyball, returning to Westwood where she made history as a Bruin. As a player, she helped UCLA win the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championship and became the program’s first beach All-American in 2013. Her coaching journey has taken her through the club, collegiate, and national ranks—including guiding LMU to its best-ever NCAA finish and being recognized on the AVCA “Thirty Under 30” list. Now back at her alma mater, Kelly brings championship experience, a passion for player development, and a unique perspective as both a…
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7 Aug 2025 · 42 min
S2E22- Michael Henchy
Michael Henchy is an Assistant Coach for Penn State Women’s Volleyball, entering his second season after helping lead the team to a national championship in 2024. He previously served as Associate Head Coach at James Madison, guiding them to NCAA Tournament appearances and a Sun Belt title. Henchy has also coached at American University and Springfield College, where he won AVCA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year in 2019. As a player, he was a standout at Ohio State University, a two-year captain, and later played professionally in Greece. He holds a bachelor's in communications from…
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S2 · E21 · 31 Jul 2025 · 38 min
S2E21- Josh Marsh & Rachel Marsh
Josh and Rachel Marsh lead Mercer University’s beach volleyball program as a dynamic husband-and-wife coaching duo. Josh, a former U.S. Army paratrooper and AVP competitor, took over as head coach in 2019 and quickly guided the Bears to multiple conference championships, while also emphasizing academic excellence. Rachel, who joined the staff in 2024, brings over a decade of coaching experience across youth, high school, and club levels, with a strong track record of player development. Together, the Marshes bring a disciplined, player-centered approach rooted in leadership, growth, and a…
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S2 · E20 · 24 Jul 2025 · 47 min
S2E20- Alex Luna
Alex Luna is the assistant coach for Boise State's beach volleyball team. He joined the program in 2024 and helped lead the Broncos to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and Southland Conference title. Before Boise State, Luna founded and coached the beach program at Stephen F. Austin, earned two AVCA 30 Under 30 honors, and spent a season at South Carolina, helping the Gamecocks reach new milestones. He also works with the USA Beach National Team Development Program and has professional experience in the AVP and Volleyball League of America. Luna holds degrees in Psychology and…
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S2 · E17 · 17 Jul 2025 · 31 min
S2E19- Ashley Emery
Ashley Emery is the head coach of Missouri State Beach Volleyball, where she’s quickly built a competitive and record-setting program since taking over in 2022. Under her leadership, the Bears posted a historic 26-win season in 2024 and earned back-to-back Conference USA postseason appearances. A former collegiate standout at Southwest Baptist and experienced coach at the high school and college levels, Emery brings a player-first approach and a proven ability to develop both talent and culture on and off the sand.SUBSCRIBE:https://www.youtube.com/@UCpUJHPUbdaw6tT_5A7d6gVA…
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10 Jul 2025 · 42 min
S2E18- Chris Flood
Chris Flood is an Assistant Development Coach with USA Beach Volleyball, bringing a wealth of experience from youth to Olympic-level coaching. He previously coached at Pepperdine University, led powerhouse high school and club programs, and helped Team Canada to a top-5 finish at the Tokyo Olympics. Known for his technical precision, video analysis expertise, and athlete-centered approach, Flood emphasizes mental toughness, teamwork, and making practice harder than the game. His coaching philosophy centers on helping athletes understand the “why” behind their actions to foster lasting…
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