On this Episode we're joined by Jason Grove, head coach of the Exeter Township girls volleyball program and one of the longest tenured coaches in Berks County. Under Jason, Exeter has become a perennial contender in the Berk County volleyball scene. Jason walks us through his volleyball background and how he has personally watch Berk county volleyball grow over the last 20 + years. Berks County volleyball has won their fair share of district 3 titles over the years. Will we see more than one Berk county team win a district title?

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This episode is about growth, both for a program and for the coach running it. Amanda and I talk about what it takes to manage a large roster, from keeping communication clear across dozens of players to making sure no one gets lost in the numbers. The conversation also turns to something harder to talk about: stepping outside your comfort zone as a coach. Amanda shares why reaching out to more coaches, asking questions, and trying ideas that felt unfamiliar at first ended up changing the way they lead. It's a practical, honest look at running a big program without losing the personal touch, and a reminder that the best coaches never stop learning from each other.

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Jason Leppo built one of the most respected programs in Pennsylvania high school volleyball at Delone Catholic, capturing the 2013 PIAA Class 2A state title, five District 3 championships, four York-Adams League playoff titles, and nine division crowns over roughly a decade. Then, in his mid 30s and at the peak of his field, he stepped away to find better balance between work, family, and the game he loves.

Now he is back on the bench, taking the reins at Dallastown. In this episode, we talk with Jason about what made those Delone teams special, why the relationships always mattered more than anything on the scoreboard, what he learned in his time away from the sidelines, and what drew him back to coaching high school volleyball. It is a conversation about building something lasting, walking away, and the pull that brings a coach back.

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