We are dealing with a harsh reality. We are missing the first day of a local volleyball tournament because we are trapped by weather that most of Atlanta, GA is not having to deal with. So today we decided to review some harsh realities of volleyball and talk about whether or not there was merit to what parents have said about the sport. Stay warm, get ready, because we don't have anywhere we can go for the next 24 hours!

This is the tech nerd episode of Volleyball'd, and you are welcome. The Medinas have recorded or live streamed over 200 matches during the past two seasons. This is the episode where we get into everything you wanted to know about recording or live streaming but might have been afraid to ask. Sometimes there's even too much information out there. Be brave, you can do it, we will help you.

Welcome to 2026! It's a new season and we started the year off with one of the most successful coaches in the country.

Paulo Coco is the reigning Coach of The Year with League One Volleyball as the head coach of LOVB Atlanta. His international competition resume is incredible:

• Assistant Coach of the Brazilian Women's National Team
• Winner of Two Gold Medals (Beijing 2008, London 2012) and a Silver Medal in Tokyo Olympic Games.
• Winner of Five Brazilian Superliga Titles and the 2023-24 Brazilian Cup.
• Winner of Three Silver Medals and Two Bronze Medals at The FIVB World Championships.

Coach Coco joined us to talk about the importance of player mentality, being part of the growth of professional women's volleyball in the United States, and his love for the game that keeps him constantly teaching. Hope you enjoy this one as we start off the 2026 season!

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