Ladyjack Volleyball 2026 Season Diary

In this Week 2 breakdown, we recap the matches against Loyola-Chicago and Cal while looking forward to four matches in five days. In this entry, we focus on offensive efficiency and the need for all aspects of the offense to continue to take strides forward. We also talk about the possibility of needing our depth since we face a four-match week. Overall, the theme is moving from good to great with an offense that shows potential as it is still a work in progress during the pre-conference part of the schedule.

Avery Koonsen and Erin Goodson played their club volleyball together in the Greater Houston area. Koonsen and Goodson now find themselves as freshmen teammates for SFA. In this diary entry, we explore both the benefits and often mentioned issues associated with the club experience: cost, travel, affect on the HS game, overuse and specialization, parental pressure, as well as other dimensions.

Graduate Setter Madi Zorn and Seniors Cambry Saul and Caroline Kahle join me on the bus ride to Wichita, KS to discuss how to pass time during travel and do's/don'ts of long bus rides to matches. You're sure to learn something new in this hilarious breakdown of how we get from Point A to Point B all together in large travel buses.

Let's break down the three match weekend in Wichita. There were plenty of exciting and positive things to think on as we get ready for the home opening matches against Loyola-Chicago and Cal. Lots of mixing and matching during the weekend, and it ended on a positive note. Listen in as I break down the matches and player uses and we all see positive trends heading into Week 2.

In this first episode, I'll explain why this isn't just your typical sports "podcast" and give you a little background on myself so that you'll be ready to enjoy all the ways that this diary will connect you to the 'Jacks 2026 season.