Around The Block
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 30 ratingsAround the Block is an in-depth, opinionated, and thought provoking podcast that covers the rapidly growing collegiate, club, and high school volleyball scene. Co-hosts Kelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski draw on their expertise to enlighten, intrigue, and entertain every volleyball enthusiast.
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Episodes
Top Ten of the Decade
January 09, 2020 17:39 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the Top Ten of the Decade list and which players might be included on that list in the next decade.
High School Champs and the Final Four
December 19, 2019 15:38 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green recap the high school season and make their picks for the NCAA Final Four in Pittsburgh.
Nothing But Gold
December 12, 2019 17:28 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBKelly Surrency talks with Jess Mruzik, the 2019 PrepVolleyball.com 18s Division Player of the Year, about success, her next steps, and how she is able to stay so healthy.
Interim Head Coach (continued)
October 31, 2019 12:38 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about some of the updates to programs led by Interim Head Coaches. Congrats to Ellen Kimball (UConn) and Fernando Morales (Evansville) who have been elevated since our recording!
State Champs!
October 24, 2019 20:48 - 27 minutes - 38 MBJackson Academy (MS) Head Coach Melissa Denson wins her first (and the country's) State Championship.
Race to #1
October 17, 2019 21:20 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green dive into the high school game. As the season begins to wind down, who will earn the title of National High School Champions?
Fair Pay to Play? Part 2
October 10, 2019 19:40 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss in more detail the Fair Pay to Play Act and their best guess on what could change over the next few years.
Fair Pay to Play?
October 03, 2019 20:47 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green share their perspective on the new Fair Pay to Play Act signed into California state law on Monday.
Want to be in the Top 100? Find out how.
September 26, 2019 20:04 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the Top 100 National High School Rankings and how your team can be considered.
Vaping Grows in Popularity
September 19, 2019 20:45 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green share their thoughts on a high school in Colorado forfeiting a match due to vaping.
We're Pregnant!
September 12, 2019 23:51 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent article published on PrepVolleyball.com about balancing mom life and coaching.
Class of 2020 Senior Aces
September 06, 2019 01:03 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBWith the Top 10 released this week, Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green breakdown some of the Class of 2020 Senior Aces list.
HS Tournies, Opening Weekend, and Hurricane Dorian
August 29, 2019 20:58 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBFloridians Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss recent high school tournaments, opening weekend for Division I Volleyball, and the effects Hurricane Dorian could have on the state.
MSU Head Coach Resigns
August 15, 2019 20:06 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent resignation of longtime Missouri State University Head Coach, Melissa Stokes.
The Emergence of the Interim Head Coach
August 02, 2019 00:31 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the high number of Interim Head Coaches in college volleyball going into the 2019 season, and what effects it can have on the recruiting process.
It's Hot in Florida
July 18, 2019 20:49 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about new PrepVolleyball.com accolades and the High Performance Championships happening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
2019 Club Season Almost Over
July 04, 2019 20:14 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about AAU Nationals and USAV Nationals as the 2019 club season comes to a close.
The New "No Camp Pledge"
June 20, 2019 10:51 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the recent "No Camp Pledge" taken by the Power 5 Conferences. They have agreed to not hold any camps or clinics from August 1 - December 31. Listen in to hear the details.
AAUs and What to Expect
June 13, 2019 20:37 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the upcoming AAU National Championships and some of the unique events that happen at the tournament.
Giving Up Your Senior Year - Worth It?
June 06, 2019 10:37 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the decision to reclassify and forgo their senior year of high school for three student-athletes. It's tough choice to leave early and begin your college career. Could you do it?
Legacy Goes Out on Top
May 30, 2019 20:07 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green learn the details behind Legacy's 18 Elite team and how they managed to start, and finish the season on top.
Memorial Day Weekend Events
May 23, 2019 10:11 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss some of the big events happening over the holiday weekend.
Top 30 Recruiting Classes of 2019
May 16, 2019 18:05 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the PrepVolleyball.com Top 30 Recruiting Classes of 2019 and how the list is developed.
The New Recruiting Rules
May 09, 2019 20:18 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the new Division 1 legislation passed in April, and how it will affect recruiting.
USAV Girls 18s Junior National Championships
May 02, 2019 19:01 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the some of the highlights of the USAV 18s GJNC in Dallas over the past weekend.
The Story Behind Her Story
April 25, 2019 21:03 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the recent allegations brought to light against Luke Walton. After Kelli Tennant (former player at USC) published a book in which Walton had contributed, she wanted to celebrate. But her story from that point, would be much different.
The Line Between Motivating and Belittling
April 18, 2019 18:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the suspension of the MTSU head coach after allegations he mistreated his student-athletes. Was there a line crossed? Or are coaches just under scrutiny with a new generation of athletes who may not be able to handle a variety of motivation tactics?
When The Rule Might Not Be A Good One
April 11, 2019 20:25 - 20 minutes - 28 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green dive into a recent event that happened at the Show Me Qualifier in Kansas City. Should a player have to sit because of an administrative error?
18s: Who Qualified Open, and Who Missed Out?
April 04, 2019 20:07 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBQualifier season is over for the 18s division in club volleyball. Kelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about some of the teams that just made, and just missed the cut in the field of 48 in 18 Open.
The Soph 79 Breakdown
March 28, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the recently released Soph 79 list.
Nebraska Premier: At the Top of Their Game
March 21, 2019 13:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBKelly Surrency checks in with Shannon Smolinski, Nebraska Premier Director of Player Development and Head Coach of 15 Gold. Listen in to find out what makes her team so successful.
Admission Scandal #operationvarsityblues
March 14, 2019 12:16 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss in detail the scandal that has dominated the news over the last 48 hours, and surprisingly, the sport of volleyball is involved.
How Do You Earn Playing Time?
March 07, 2019 18:12 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green provide some advice on a common theme in any sport; playing time. Listen in to hear how an athlete can put themselves in the best position possible to earn time on the court.
When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home
February 28, 2019 17:43 - 18 minutes - 25 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the horrible news out of Chicago last week, and ways to help your team cope when the unthinkable happens.
A Club Coach's Perspective
February 21, 2019 15:46 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBKelly Surrency talks with Nate Torvik, head coach of Team Indiana Elite 17, about the multi-sport athlete, the Triple Crown, and how the new recruiting rules benefit his players.
The Recruiting Season Begins!
February 14, 2019 19:33 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green talk about the official opening of the recruiting season for Division 1 coaches and the recruiting legislation being voted on in April.
The Frosh 59 List, and how to make the cut.
February 07, 2019 17:16 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBSloane Green gives us an inside look on the Frosh 59 list, and how these athletes are selected.
The Politics Behind Sports
January 31, 2019 19:59 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBKelly Surrency and Sloane Green discuss the recent resignation of a Texas high school coach due to parent pressure over playing time.
Being seen in Cleveland... and New Orleans too!
January 24, 2019 19:09 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBKelly Surrency catches up with Sloane Green who attended the JVA Rock n' Rumble in Cleveland.
Recruiting Changes You Need to Know About
January 17, 2019 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss changes in the Division I recruiting calendar, and how it will effect the club season.
Club Season Begins
January 10, 2019 19:45 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the upcoming club season and showcases you might want to check out.
A Champion Crowned
December 20, 2018 19:25 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBKelly Surrency catches up with Data Volley expert Nicki Holmes to gain insight on the matchups, numbers, and eventual outcome of the NCAA Championship.
Four Teams Remaining
December 13, 2018 20:01 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the Final Four and their predictions for the national semifinal matches in Minneapolis.
The Sweet 16 (and our Final Four predictions)
December 06, 2018 18:45 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about the 16 teams left standing in the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship and give their predictions for the Final Four.
Tournament Time!
November 29, 2018 19:44 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk about Selection Sunday and the field of 64 in the NCAA D1 Women's Volleyball Championship.
Recruiting, Not Just About Skill
November 15, 2018 20:56 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss how to manage injuries and what college coaches look for other than skill while recruiting.
It's Championship Season!
November 08, 2018 21:12 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski discuss the DIII tournament bracket, DII regional rankings and club volleyball.
The Cuore Project
November 01, 2018 20:39 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBThree time Olympian Lindsey Berg talks about her new project that aims to connect our Women's National Team with youth athletes.
It happened the way we thought it would, or did it?
October 25, 2018 17:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MBKelly Surrency and Coley Pawlikowski talk expected and unexpected outcomes in college volleyball leading into the 2nd half of conference play.
Meaning of Pineapple
October 18, 2018 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.8 MBColey Pawlikowski catches up with four time Olympian Lloy Ball.