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Coaches on the Beach

by Michael Hobson

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 volleyball minds there is always something to learn and laugh about.

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. S2E23- Beth Van Fleet

    On our 100th episode published we brought back a hard hitter! Beth Van Fleet! Need I say more... its always an amazing conversation with Beth!

  6. 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.…

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  7. 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...

  8. 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,...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. S2E17- Cassidi Stabile

    Cassidi Stabile is the Associate Head Coach of Tulane Beach Volleyball, bringing over a decade of experience in player development and coaching. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she founded the first beach volleyball club in the state and has coached at every level—from youth to NCAA. Her...

  12. S2E16

    Just two beach coaches talking about how to make our teams better and what our process is. We also give Colling a little beach volleyball quiz at the end!

  13. S2E15- 2025 Season Recap

    Take a walk down memory lane as we recap the 2025 season!

  14. S2E14- Sarah Riedell

    Sarah Riedell is the assistant beach coach at Austin Peay State University. After a long storied beach career at Coastal Carolina University, Sarah is now giving back to the athlete's she gets to coach.

  15. S2E13- Top 10 Episodes

    As we celebrate two years of Coaches on the Beach we take a look back at our top 10 rated episodes (according to Spotify). 10. Ep 61- Steve Grotowski (3:28) 9. Ep 26- Angela White (6:40) 8. Ep 62- Jeff Alzina (8:02) 7. Ep 10- Kristi Tekavec (9:42) 6. Ep17- Alex Vernardos (11:53) 5. Ep 21- Kristen...

  16. S2E12- Damian Elder

    Damien is the head coach at the College of Charleston

  17. S2E11- Bracket Challenge

    The season has built up to one weekend. Winner takes all... we are talking about the CotB Bracket Challenge! Get your brackets in here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJ6sQznsnJs3kczBoExa_LAhjdWr66hLO0zoy5PFsIOSRIpQ/viewform?usp=dialog

  18. S2E10- Championship Week

    Its crunch time and this is what it all comes down to!

  19. S2E9- Week 9

    Thank you all for your continued support and listening to us just talk.

  20. S2E8- Week 8

    Get a first look at some bracket predictions from Collin and Michael!

  21. S2E7: Week 7

    Lets discuss some NCAA Beach Volleyball as we are getting ever closer to the end of a season and crowning a national champion.

  22. S2E6: Week 6

    Talking NCAA Beach Volleyball week 5 recap and week 6 glance.

  23. S2E5- Week 5

    Talking week 4 recap and how nice a bye weekend feels!

  24. S2E4: Week 4 Preview

    NCAA Beach Volleyball week 3 recap and week 4 preview!

  25. S2E3: Week 3

    Recapping week 2 and previewing week 3 of the NCAA beach volleyball season!

  26. S2E2: Week 2

    Coaches on the Beach talking all things headed into week 2 of the season. Special guest appearance from the weekly CotB Beach Chair award, Steve Grotowski!

  27. S2E1: Week 1 of the 2025 Season

    Welcome back to Coaches on the Beach! Season 2 we are trying something a little different with a video aspect of the podcast. Watch or listen in on week 1 of the 2025 NCAA beach volleyball season.

  28. Ep 76: Cesar Benatti

    Cesar is the assistant coach for the LMU Beach team.

  29. Ep 75: John Hyden

    John Hyden is the owner and director of Hyden Beach Volleyball. After a successful indoor and beach volleyball playing career he move to Nashville, TN and started his coaching career.

  30. Ep 74: Charlie Olson

    Charlie is the head director of beach volleyball at Rally Volleyball.

  31. Ep 73: Brian Hurler

    Brian is a member of the USAV Beach Staff.

  32. Ep 72: Mike Patton

    Mike has been the Owner and Executive Director of The Lab since the inception of the idea in 2018. Mike has provided a unique, quality option to play beach volleyball for the Colorado community. He has assisted 25+ athletes in achieving their goal of playing at the collegiate level.

  33. Ep 71: Andrew Fuller

    Andrew Fuller is the Stanford Beach Volleyball Head Coach.

  34. Ep 70: Mike Campbell

    Mike Campbell is the Head Beach Volleyball Coach for Long Beach State University.

  35. Ep 69: Russel Brock

    Russel is the head beach volleyball coach at LSU. He has been there since the creation of the program turning them into a powerhouse in the beach volleyball world.

  36. Ep 68: Pri Piantadosi-Lima

    Pri is the first ever head beach volleyball coach at University of South Florida.

  37. Ep 67: Daniel Foo

    Daniel Foo is the head beach volleyball coach for UTEP.

  38. Ep 66: Brooke Niles

    Brooke Niles is a decorated player and the head beach volleyball coach at Florida State University.

  39. Ep 65: Zack Gale

    Zack Gale is a compliance coordinator for Georgia State University. He stops by to help discuss what new actions are happening with the NCAA.

  40. Ep 64: Erin Martin

    Erin Martin has just been officially given her title of head beach volleyball coach at UCA after spending the last year with the team.

  41. Ep 63: Gary Hodge

    Gary Hodge is going into his third season at San Jose State as the Head Beach Volleyball Coach.

  42. Ep 62: Jeff Alzina

    Jeff is the Head Beach Volleyball Coach at Santa Clara University

  43. Ep 61: Steve Grotowski

    Steve is the Head Beach Volleyball Coach at FAU. Steve has played at a really high level and has really help bring FAU to the top of the country.

  44. Ep 60- Bryan Carvalho

    Bryan was just elevated to Ottawa University (AZ) Head Beach Volleyball Coach. Check out his story.

  45. Ep 59: Darin Van Horn

    Darin is the head beach volleyball coach and the assistant indoor volleyball coach at UT Chattanooga.

  46. Ep 58: Delaney Clesen

    Delaney is going into her second year as the UAB beach volleyball head coach.

  47. Ep 57: Lauren Erickson

    Lauren Erickson is the new assistant coach at Feather River College. She was the previous assistant coach at ULM with Michael.

  48. Ep 56: June 15th Recruiting

    Wayne Holly, from Beach Prospects, joins us to talk June 15th recruiting. Also we discuss the new College Beach Navigator.

  49. Ep 55: Jeff Patton

    Jeff Patton is the head coach at EKU. Check out what his journey has been and how EKU is continuing to grow!

  50. Ep 54: Michael on the Move

    Michael has just been named Austin Peay State University's Head Beach Volleyball Coach. Learn about the program and whats to come.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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 volleyball minds there is always something to learn and laugh about.

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