Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

Hosted by former U.S. Women’s National Team member Courtney Thompson, this show uses elite volleyball experience to talk about athlete growth, leadership, and long-term development beyond the court. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach to coaches and sports leaders who want to share practical insights for youth development, culture, and training.

21 episodes, Irregular, 4.8 rating

<1k, Female, USA

kyle.scholzen@lovb.com

Courtney Thompson

Volleyball, Sports, Education, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture

Elite or high-visibility sports coaching and development leadership (national/pro-level coaching, club directors), former national-team/Olympic athletes, and founders/leaders connected to youth volleyball programs or foundations; occasionally cross-sport leadership linked to athlete development (e.g., pro league head coaches).

Olympic/national-team playing background, Head coaching roles at high-performance clubs or pro organizations, Directorship of major youth volleyball programs, Leadership roles in volleyball foundations or player development initiatives, Notable firsts or milestones in national team roles

Brian Keefe - Player Development, Training Environments, Habits And Resilience, Team Culture, Coaching Values, Youth Coaching Aspirations, Lindsay Rosenthal - Being A Volleyball Parent As A Former Elite Athlete; How The LOVB Foundation Impacts Junior Volleyball And Youth Lives, Erik Sullivan - Being The First Mens National Team Libero; Balancing Coaching And Parenthood; Hopes For Junior Volleyball, Troy Tanner - What Youth Athletes Overlook In Training; Mens Olympic Volleyball History; Parenting/coaching Perspectives

Volleyball, Youth Development, Sports Coaching, Player Development, Leadership, Athlete Mindset, Training, Team Culture, Parenting, Sports Performance