With a stack of pictures chronicling her volleyball life from middle school to her senior year at UVA, we ask setter Jennifer Wineholt to have a conversation with her younger self about the triumphs and disappointments she'll face along the way. She's one of five graduating seniors who have shaped the program and who will bid farewell to their belo…

A second key player is lost for the season and the Wahoos must again adjust to adversity. First-year Jayna Francis is leaned on to perform, and third-year Tine Jarman is leaning on her faith.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

We sit down with our favorite Serbian opposite, Jelena Novakovic, to talk about her final year as a Wahoo, how she's grown as a player, and why in the heck she's sometimes setting in matches. Plus, Mattie Matthews returns to the studio to talk about how first years are making a big impact on a squad full of veteran Hoos.…

Kristen Leland, a 5-4 defensive specialist, endured a long road filled with doubters and difficulties on her path to a Division I volleyball program. In this episode she talks about the obstacles she faced -- including learning disabilities -- to realize her dreams.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

We introduce you to the final three first-years joining the Wahoo squad this year as they prepare to suit up for the Blue v. Orange scrimmage. It's the fans' first chance to see the 2019 team in action and to see how the five freshmen might fit into this experienced roster.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Five first-years take the court in pre-season and, already, there is controversy. There's a Maddie, a Mattie, a Coach Joe, another Coach Joe and a player who sometimes goes by Jo. The need for nicknames has taken on increased urgency.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The offseason brings a host of changes to the Wahoo volleyball squad in terms of players, positions and staff. We catch you up on all the moves as the Cavaliers start their first full week of practice!Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

More tears, more joy, more touching stories. Three more Wahoos get letters from home, words from special people in their lives expressing love and support in the season's final stretch.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Heading into the season's home stretch, Dana and Mike sit down to discuss the season so far, the individual players, and ask important questions like, "If you had to be a foster parent for one of the players, who would you pick and why?"Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Some letters of support stir emotions for three Wahoos. The letters were penned by special and influential people in these players' lives. And for one Hoo, a letter hits particularly hard when it reveals a level of admiration and respect she didn't fully understand.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Wahoos are going back to an offensive lineup -- uncommon in this conference -- that uses both setters and an extra hitter. The switch is meant to tally more kills and blocks, which the Hoos will need as they face tough ACC opponents at home.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Hoos are preparing to start the ACC season with a bang, going up against conference co-champion and nationally ranked Pitt. While the coaches are finalizing lineups after non-conference play, a couple of Hoo hitters are finding themselves more on defense than offense. And they say that's perfectly fine if it's what the team needs. Guests this w…

The Wahoos are working to shake off two years of losing seasons as they start 2018 play. But even after a trio of tough matches on the road that left them winless in the opening tournament, the squad is encouraged by how far they've come.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

After a grueling pre-season, the re-energized and reinvigorated Wahoo squad shows spark and promise in an exhibition match against James Madison University. But they face an early test in Iowa for a three-match tournament to open the fall season.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Hoos are back in Mem Gym with an exhibition match against James Madison University. It's the culmination of months of grueling conditioning, think sessions on winning ways, and a deep committment to each other.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Wahoos are trickling back to town, getting ready for the first official practice Aug. 7. Four new Hoos are on grounds early, taking some classes, working out in the gym, and teaching young players at the Cavalier Camps. We check in with the new players who reveal the excitement -- and the challenges -- of big transitions.…

Dana and Mike catch up with the four new players planning moves to Charlottesville over the summer, including three first-years and a transfer student. Assistant Coach Nikki Dailey explains the recruiting process and the sales pitch she uses to get promising players to visit Virginia. And each of the new players share what they want their future te…

The spring season comes to a close as more Hoos endure injuries. For the players who stayed healthy, they got to break out of their traditional positions and try new things. All say they're better for it.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Halfway through the four-tournament spring season, the Hoos roster is thinned by injuries. But hurt or healthy, the Hoos say they've never been closer as a team. The grueling, boot-camp style spring conditioning has brought them together, because they need each other to get through it.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The 'Hoos are back in the gym and back on the court with a four-tournament spring season. They've been focusing on getting stronger both physically and mentally. But there's been some surprising developments behind the scenes. Three Hoos won't return to the squad.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

After a challenging season comes to a close, the players hear from their most dedicated fans ... their parents. Grab a tissue for this one.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

First year Sarah Billiard is back in solid form just weeks after knee surgery. But another Hoo goes down with a season-ending injury. The coaches are shuffling lineups with success as the Hoos swept two ACC opponents at home and have won three of their last four matches.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Hoos' losing streak is snapped on the road to start the second half of conference play! It's a much-needed bright spot in a struggle of a season. The Hoos won't end with the kind of record they wanted, so we dialed up a former standout player to talk about what the Cavaliers should be playing for now.…

What does it take to get a daughter onto a Division I volleyball team? And more important, what do the players need to do to become part of the one percent who successfully transition from high school to the top level of university play? Three dads talk about the journey this week.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

One West Coast Hoo gets to see a sister on the court and family in the stands at last weekend's match at Pitt. It's was a rare treat, but in reality, the players treat each other like family. And, yes, that includes goofy nicknames. Who is this Cheezo, anyway?Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

UVa. faced cross-town ACC rival Virginia Tech in a mid-week match, and Dana and Mike recorded the podcast live at Mem Gym. It's a collection of our thoughts on the individual players, the team, and the coaches, from the semi-insightful to the downright banal. Enjoy!Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Wahoos have switched -- at least for now -- to an offensive system that can produce more kills and blocks. In Florida, they put a scare into an undefeated Miami team and played tough against No. 19 Florida State. Can this new offense power them past cross-town rival Virginia Tech?Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Injuries, a low hitting percentage, and some struggles on defense have the Cavalier coaches considering different lineups. Some first years will have to step up as the team heads to ACC play while volleyball veterans must boost their production and show even more leadership. Guests this week include Harley Sebastian and Kiley Banker.…

The Hoos returned to Mem Gym, but still on a rollercoaster. In back-to-back tournaments, they've been flat and inconsistent in the early matches only to turn it all around in the final match. Head Coach Aaron Smith is working to smooth out the Jekyll-and-Hyde squad as they close in on conference play. Hitters Jelena Novakovic and Kat Young also tal…

The Hoos ran into problems on the season's first road trip. They lost two of three matches, but have returned home with a new sense of purpose. Can they get back on track for the Jefferson Cup tournament this weekend in Mem Gym? This is the season's first true test of a young team and a new head coach, but the players say they're ready to bounce ba…

The 2017 season is underway! The Cavaliers log a 2-1 record in the opening tournament and head now to a three-match stand in Boone, N.C. Dana and Mike breakdown the tournament highlights and challenges with the help of Coach Aaron Smith and players Sarah Billiard and Kelsey Miller.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

The Blue and Orange scrimmage revealed some crazy surprises but also some concerns the 'Hoos still need to work on as the season opens this weekend. Dana and Mike break down the scrimmage and talk to players Alex Spencer and Haley Fauntleroy.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

With just a week before the anticipated season opener, Coach Aaron Smith, setter Jennifer Wineholt, and defensive specialists Jane Horner and Olivia Wolodkewitsch talk about the work they're doing -- and what work still needs to be done -- as the pre-season practices come to a close.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Dana and Mike each reveal three keys to success the Cavaliers will need to put a winning record in the books, and have a shot at a playoff spot. Time is running short to get the young squad ready for the pressure of a season-opening home tournament.Oleh Dana Doyon and Mike Mather

Six new players join the Wahoos in Mem Gym this season. Four are first-years and two are transfers. What kind of game do they bring to the Cavaliers, a team looking to greatly improve from last year's disappointing season? They've got just a few short weeks to mesh with the returning players before the season opens with high expectations.…

The University of Virginia Volleyball Team has a new head coach, a new assistant coach, and six new players. Will it be what's needed to move past last year's disappointing season? Get the Cavaliers to the conference playoffs? This first podcast looks at the gains and losses, and what the Wahoos need to do to reclaim the winning edge.…