Bump Set Chat! The place to hear from your favorite volleyball personalities!

Team USA setter Saige Ka'aha'aina-Torres joins Bump Set Chat to share her incredible volleyball journey—from growing up in Hawaii to winning a national championship at Texas, playing professionally in Puerto Rico, France, LOVB and Major League Volleyball, and earning a spot on the 2026 USA Volleyball VNL roster.
Saige opens up about:
🏐 Growing up in Hawaii's unique volleyball community
🏐 Her recruiting journey and why she chose Utah
🏐 Entering the transfer portal and finding the perfect fit at Texas
🏆 Winning the NCAA National Championship
🎓 Playing for Jerritt Elliott and Erik Sullivan
🌎 The transition to professional volleyball overseas
🇵🇷 Playing in Puerto Rico
🇫🇷 Life playing professionally in Paris
🇺🇸 Returning home to play in LOVB and Major League Volleyball
🇺🇸 The emotions of putting on the Team USA jersey for the first time
🏐 What she's learned from veteran setters like Jordyn Poulter
💡 Advice for young setters looking to reach the next level
Whether you're a setter, player, parent, or volleyball fan, Saige shares incredible insight into leadership, communication, confidence, and what it takes to compete at the highest level.
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What do empowering girls through storytelling and building the future of professional volleyball have in common?
In this episode of Bump Set Chat, we sit down with Jes Wolfe, CEO of Rebel Girls and Chairwoman of LOVB San Francisco, to discuss her remarkable leadership journey and her vision for growing women's sports.
Jes shares:
Her path to becoming CEO of Rebel Girls
Leadership lessons from solo sports vs. team sports
Why she joined LOVB and what inspired her to invest in professional volleyball
Why San Francisco was chosen for a LOVB franchise
Her vision for LOVB San Francisco and the future of the league
How storytelling can elevate women's sports
The relationship between Rebel Girls and LOVB
Whether we'll see collaborations between Rebel Girls and LOVB San Francisco
Advice for young athletes and future leaders
Whether you're a volleyball player, coach, parent, or simply passionate about women's sports, this conversation offers valuable insights into leadership, purpose, and the power of representation.
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Two-time Olympian Erik Sullivan joins Bump Set Chat to discuss his incredible volleyball journey from UCLA Bruins men's volleyball to the international stage with Team USA and now as the head coach of United States men's national volleyball team while also leading LOVB Austin.
We discuss:
🏐 His playing days at UCLA
🏅 Competing in two Olympic Games
🌍 Playing professionally overseas
🇺🇸 Coaching Team USA
🔥 Balancing Team USA and LOVB Austin
💪 Building championship culture
🎯 Advice for young volleyball players and coaches
If you love volleyball, coaching insights, and inspiring athlete stories, this episode is for you.
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What happens when you step away from volleyball at the start of your pro career to chase a completely different dream?In this episode, I sit down with Daenan Gyimah, better known as Kofi, to discuss his incredible journey from Canada to UCLA, professional volleyball overseas, and representing Team Canada on the international stage.We also dive into the unique decision to take three years away from volleyball to focus on music, how he balanced two passions, what brought him back to the sport, and what he learned from betting on himself. Kofi also shares stories about playing professionally alongside some of the biggest names in volleyball, including Wilfredo León, and reflects on the lessons he's learned throughout his career.If you're a volleyball fan, an athlete pursuing multiple passions, or someone who enjoys inspiring stories of resilience and self-discovery, this conversation is for you.Topics Covered🏐 Growing up in Canada and discovering volleyball🎓 His journey to UCLA🌍 Playing professional volleyball overseas🍁 Representing Team Canada🎶 Why he left volleyball for three years to pursue music🎤 Balancing life as a recording artist and professional athlete🔥 Playing alongside Wilfredo León and other world-class players💡 Advice for young athletes chasing their dreamsDon't forget to Like 👍, Subscribe 🔔, and leave a comment with your favorite part of the interview!

Volleyball has taken Merrick McHenry around the world, but one of the biggest themes of his journey has been learning to embrace who he is.
In this conversation, Merrick reflects on his path from youth volleyball to UCLA, Team USA, and professional volleyball in France, while also sharing the importance of confidence, authenticity, and not changing yourself to fit someone else's expectations.
We also discuss:
🏐 His volleyball journey and rise to Team USA
🏆 Winning at UCLA and developing as a player
🇺🇸 Competing in the Volleyball Nations League
🌍 Playing professionally overseas
🤝 Sharing the experience with fellow American Mason Briggs
👏 Learning from Karch Kiraly and the Team USA staff
💙 Advice for young athletes about believing in themselves and embracing their individuality
Whether you're a volleyball fan or simply looking for inspiration, Merrick's story is a reminder that success comes from being comfortable in your own skin while continuing to grow as an athlete and a person.
#MerrickMcHenry #TeamUSA #Volleyball #Authenticity #Confidence #USAVolleyball #MensVolleyball #VNL #UCLA #VolleyballJourney