The Long Island Volleyball Podcast

Dec 12

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.

Nov 20

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.

Nov 17

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.

Nov 4

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.

Oct 23

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.

Feb 7

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.

Jan 18

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.

Nov 20, 2024

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!