The Long Island Volleyball Podcast

Jake Deslauriers joins the podcast after winning the NCAA Division III Mens Volleyball National Championship with Springfield College. A former state champion at Eastport-South Manor High School in 2021, Jake breaks down his journey from Long Island to the national stage.We get into Springfield’s championship run, the final moments of the title match, and when it all finally felt real. Jake also talks about the transition from college baseball to college volleyball, what it takes to win at the highest level, and what’s next.

Andrew Sanchez joins the podcast to talk about his journey through the volleyball world, from coaching at the college level to coaching Smithtown West boys volleyball. Known for his deep understanding of the game and player development, Andrew shares what it takes to build athletes who can compete at a high level.We also dive into his newest venture, Highline, a brand new volleyball training facility opening in East Islip, and his vision for growing the game and creating opportunities for players across Long Island.

In this episode of the LIVBALL Podcast, we sit down with Eddy Alexandre to break down his journey from Valley Stream South to playing professional volleyball in Europe.Eddy opens up about how he first found the game, receiving the email that led him to LIU, and what his early college years were really like. He speaks honestly about becoming academically ineligible, the lessons that came with it, and how he rebuilt himself both on and off the court.We also dive into his decision to go pro, adjusting to life and volleyball in Kosovo, and earning another contract in Denmark — plus what it takes mentally to survive and succeed overseas.

Alex Lillie joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Connetquot High School to competing at the Division I level with George Mason University. We dive into what it’s really like playing as a freshman, adjusting to the speed and physicality of D1 volleyball, and what helped him make a smooth transition from high school to college. A must listen for anyone aspiring to play at the next level.

In this episode, we sit down with Cyrus De Guzman — a standout middle-blocker whose volleyball journey has taken him from Roslyn High School and Hunter College in NYC to representing the Philippines National Team, competing in the Southeast Asian V-League, and now playing professionally with Fleyr in the Faroe Islands. We dig into his growth, international volleyball experiences, and what it’s like chasing your dreams across the globe.

Ward Melville head coach Brian O’Shaughnessy joins the show to break down the Suffolk County Boys Championships and how the matches played out. The conversation continues with a full New York State preview for all the Long Island boys teams heading to the New York State Championships. We also discuss the upcoming All Star Games! Don't miss out, get your tickets on livball.com today.

This episode dives into a huge week of Long Island volleyball. We break down the Bayport Blue Point girls Suffolk County championship and their battle in the Long Island Championship. We cover the Connetquot boys Suffolk County Championship, Massapequa against Great Neck South, and the Smithtown West vs Bayport Blue Point boys showdown. We also look at the Connetquot vs Bay Shore girls Suffolk County Championship.We wrap up with a full Suffolk County vs Nassau County debate for the upcoming All Star Game and give our picks on which county will come out on top.

Join Cameron and Coach Allie Kennedy as they dive into the Suffolk girls volleyball playoff landscape. We break down the matchups, highlight the players who impressed us, and look ahead to what is coming next in Suffolk County.Tickets for the 2025 LIVBALL All Star Games are available now at livball.com, you're not gonna want to miss this.

Stan Maring joins the LIVBALL Podcast to share his journey from Connetquot High School to playing professional volleyball in Germany’s Bundesliga for FC Schüttorf. We talk about what it’s really like living overseas as a pro athlete, how he signed his first contracts, adjusting to a new country, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or just curious about life in professional volleyball, this episode gives an inside look at the grind, growth, and mindset it takes to make it at the next level.

In this episode, we sit down with Julian Kimak from East Meadow High School, who played the entire volleyball season on a torn ACL. We dive into his mindset, the challenges he faced on and off the court, and what drove him to push through the injury.

In this episode, we welcome Alex Adelman, head coach of both the men's and women's volleyball teams at Curry College. A Long Island native from East Meadow, Alex shares his journey into coaching, his approach to recruiting, and his insights on the game. Join us as we dive into his transition from player to coach, his experiences with building a program, and more.

H.E.A.T Sports LI Co-Founder Z joins us on the podcast to dive into all things volleyball training. If you're a volleyball player looking to elevate your athletic performance, be sure to check out their website at heatsportsli.com! The Boys All Star Game is November 24th & the Girls All Star Game is December 1st. Don't miss our, get your tickets today!

Today, we’re joined by Matthew Mitko from Jericho High School! We dive into Jericho’s thrilling reverse sweep over Port Washington in the quarterfinals. Enjoy the episode! Tickets for the 2024 LIVBALL All Star Game are now on sale! Come see the best players on Long Island battle it out! Visit livball.com

Trey Cole is one of the best volleyball players to come out of Long Island. Trey started all four years at Pepperdine University, where he showcased his elite skills and became a standout in collegiate volleyball. Now, he brings his expertise to the coaching world, contributing to the powerhouse program at the University of Texas, the reigning back-to-back NCAA Women’s Volleyball Champions. Trey has also lent his coaching talents to the USA National Team, working alongside legendary coach Karch Kiraly. His journey from Long Island to the national and international volleyball stage is a testament to his dedication, passion, and knowledge of the game.

Loyola Chicago commit Ayden Deslauriers join us on the pod to discuss all things volleyball. Tickets for the 2024 LIVBALL All Star Games are now on sale! Check out livball.com today to get yours!

Sam Morreale joins us on the podcast to discuss Sachem Norths comeback win over Connetquot in the semi finals. Enjoy! All Star Game tickets are now on sale! Visit livball.com to buy yours today.

We sit down with Coach Nick Breslin to discuss some playoff volleyball. Enjoy! The All Star Games are Nov. 24th & Dec. 1st. Don't Miss Out!

Christian Herr joins us on the podcast to give us a life update. Enjoy! The 2024 LIVBALL All Star Games will be November 24 and December 1! Learn more here livball.com/all-star-games

We discuss all of the Boys Suffolk Playoff Matchups.

West Hampton Beach Setter Seth Terry joins us on the podcast to discuss the season and the super team...

West Islip setter Erick Burciaga joins us to discuss the Suffolk Landscape.

Tune in as we talk with Massapequa Middle Tristan Rezza. Unfortunately Mike is sick and will not be in this episode. He will be back next episode!

Listen in as Ward Melville Coach Brian O'Shaughnessy joins the pod.

Julian Frey from Pat-Med joins us on the podcast and we discuss the best teams on the Island....

The All Star Game was a huge success, thank you to everyone who attended!

Massapequa Boys & Girls win the Long Island Championship...

We talk about the County Champs!

Join us as we talk about Suffolk Playoffs as well as the 2022 LIVBALL All Star Games! Tickets are now on sale, visit livball.com to purchase. 

Introducing our new co-host for all girls side podcasts, Kim Rose! We talk with Erica and Kira about the season so far and their big matchup against Commack!

We talk to Jaron and Kyle about their big win over #2 seed Connetquot.

We talk to Alex and Eric about their big matchup against Ward Melville on 10/19!

We sit down and talk with the best player on the Island! Is Massapequa Volleyball the best volleyball team on the island?

We sit down with sophmore Ayden Deslauriers! Is he the best player on the island? Listen to find out!

We sit down and talk with Bay Shore Junior Nikko Tenedorio, the walking highlight reel! 

Sachem North players Geoff & Nick tell us about how their teams good start to the season. Enjoy!

We are back, with Sachem East studs, Joe & Glenn Gandarillas!! Join us as we talk about the season so far. 

Here it is! We draft our teams for the Boys All Star Game on Nov. 24th @7pm at SUSA Smithtown. We cant wait to see these teams battle it out! Tickets will be on sale soon, don't miss out.

We talk about the Powerhouses in Suffolk County and who we think will win Counties. We also talk about the all star game.......

Tune in as we talk about all the key matchups from the first week of the boys season.

Tune is as we talk to Suffolk County Champs Jake and Christian about their matchup against West Hampton beach.

Join us as we talk about the Boys Suffolk Playoff Matchups from yesterday!

The First Ever Boys High School All Star Game will be happening on May 13th at the SUSA Smithtown Facility. Tune in to hear as mike and cameron draft their teams!

Mike takes a deep dive into the Bay Shores success as they remain undefeated! This guys are the real deal, tune in!

Join us as we discuss all of the High School Volleyball Matchups for today! High School Volleyball is finally back and we couldn't be more excited!

Kyle played for one of the best D1 schools his freshmen year and now he plays for the reigning NCAA D3 champion New Paltz. We discuss some of the differences and much more. 

High School Volleyball is back!!!

We're back!! Jack Driscoll talks to us what its like playing for Penn State University as well his early days at Sachem North. At the end of the episode we draft The Best Athletes from Penn State!

For Episode 50 we talk to Connetquot Middle Katie Hickey! The reigning state champ talks about her volleyball experience as well as where she may play in the future.

Sachem East Outside Hitter Logan Meyer joins us on todays episode. Tune in as we do an NBA current players draft, who's team is the best??

Massapequa Libero Max Cohen joins us on the podcast. Max helped lead his team to the Long Island Championship last year.