Out of Rotation Volleyball Podcast
BONUS - Dan Meske Radio Show 10-31-2026
Another episode of the in season Dan Meske Radio Show. Meske talks about Louisville Volleyball and the AVCA Match Point Event, ACC Play, and the Road Ahead. Dan also breaks down Louisville volleyball’s selection for the inaugural AVCA Match Point event, the realities of conference play, and how the team is managing a demanding stretch of the season. He also touches on analytics, player development, and what it takes to stay sharp through a packed ACC schedule 00:00 – AVCA Match Point announcement and why Louisville is a natural fit 01:57 – How the event fits into Louisville’s spring volleyball philosophy 03:43 – Spring training blocks, play dates, and managing the calendar 05:55 – The analytics Louisville uses to evaluate offense and serving 08:17 – Why middle and back-row attack production is a key offensive priority 09:58 – ACC play begins and the challenge of staying sharp every week 11:25 – How scouting changes when opponents are trying to upset a top team 13:57 – Returning home to L&N Arena and the energy of playing there 14:56 – Syracuse recap and the reality of road matches in conference play 15:53 – Louisville’s complete performance in the Syracuse sweep 17:18 – Why conference rivalry stats matter less than weekly preparation 18:09 – Boston College preview and how the staff prepares for travel partners 19:15 – Early struggles, a quick reset, and Louisville’s response at Boston College 20:13 – Chloe Chicoine steady leadership and the value of veteran captains 21:06 – Addison Makun named Baird Player of the Week 22:08 – Makun growth from reserve to impact middle blocker 23:43 – The unusual Wednesday-Saturday rematch with Notre Dame 24:54 – Using the first match to identify what can be repeated in the rematch 25:25 – Why Louisville looked so sharp in the sweep over Notre Dame 26:39 – Chloe Meester’s role as a first-year starter against elite opponents 27:48 – Adding rest days to protect mental and physical freshness 30:05 – What Louisville can tweak before facing Notre Dame again 31:25 – When NCAA tournament seeding and RPI start to matter 33:48 – How tough scheduling shapes Louisville’s RPI position 35:04 – What has and has not surprised Meske in the ACC so far 37:52 – Kalissa Blackshear’s growth and improved hitting power 39:45 – Why the right side is so important in the women’s game 40:13 – How Notre Dame may adjust in the second meeting 41:10 – Four straight home matches and the value of routine
