The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Tod and Davis are at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri!

Our hosts meet the head women's volleyball for Southern Methodist University Sam Erger and talk about a few cool ideas she used this season to win more points.

Next, Davis and Tod talk volleyball with Leonard Armato, the former owner of the AVP. He discusses the future of volleyball and how he is helping to shape our bright future.

Then The Volley Pod coaches greet Tony Ker from Hudl to discuss where the platform is headed and how things have been in this whirlwind breakout year.

Last on this loaded episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis speak with the Associate Head Coach of Emporia State University Jeff Grove to talk setting!

Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!

The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox

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The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

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