Post-Olympics whirlwind and Karch reaction

Path to volleyball and Penn State

Playing for the great Russ Rose

Sticking out a pro career

Growing in love with LOVB

Haleigh’s on-court personality

The Book Dragon

A potential coaching career?

No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how volleyball is watched in the U.S. She discusses what it’s like to play for not one but two legends and her deep love of books and reading, among many other topics, in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes.

Follow Haleigh on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Host: Tiffany Oshinsky
Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez
Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman
Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.
Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez

Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

No. 3 Penn State picked up a big top-25 win at No. 16 USC over the weekend, and we thought it was the perfect excuse to chat with Penn State alum and LOVB Salt Lake middle Haleigh Washington. A two-time Olympic medalist with Team USA, Haleigh had barely considered playing professionally until legendary coach Russ Rose pulled her aside and encouraged her to put her all into a pro career. After two Olympic appearances and seven years in Italy, Haleigh is coming home and looking forward to changing how volleyball is watched in the U.S. She discusses what it’s like to play for not one but two legends and her deep love of books and reading, among many other topics, in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes.
Follow Haleigh on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hales__storm/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/haleigh.washington.9">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Hales__Yeah">X (formerly Twitter)</a>.
Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr. Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez
Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

League One Volleyball's Serving Pancakes digs into the insights, opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the people making the biggest impacts on global volleyball and women's sports, as well as unfiltered analysis and authentic conversations about the game itself.

League One Volleyball's Serving Pancakes digs into the insights, opinions and behind-the-scenes stories from the people making the biggest impacts on global volleyball and women's sports, as well as unfiltered analysis and authentic conversations about the game itself.

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Haleigh Washington wasn't planning on a long pro career. But, after being encouraged to fully commit herself, she did with great results. Haleigh is a two-time Olympic medalist with the U.S. National Team and spent seven years playing professionally in Italy before becoming a Founding Athlete for LOVB Salt lake.

Haleigh Washington, the Accidental Volleyball Pro

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Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life 

Anita setting out on her own path

Going to LSU

Overcoming a fear of mistakes

Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy

… But first, LOVB

Anita off the court

Hopes for season one

Fresh out of college, Anita Anwusi is making her pro debut this season in her hometown with LOVB Houston Volleyball. A first-generation college graduate, the middle blocker hails from a Nigerian family that was originally skeptical of her athletic career. After Anita’s initial success in high school and reassurance from LSU coaches, Anita’s parents trusted Anita to venture down the elite volleyball pathway. While Anita has planned for her future after volleyball – pediatric physical therapy – she’s very much focused on absorbing all the knowledge she can from her experienced LOVB Houston teammates. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky recently chatted about Anita’s late start in competitive volleyball, love of food and more in this week’s episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: 
Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life 
Anita setting out on her own path
Going to LSU
Overcoming a fear of mistakes
Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy
… But first, LOVB
Anita off the court
Hopes for season one
And more

Follow Anita on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Host: Tiffany Oshinsky
Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez
Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman
Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.
Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez

Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Fresh out of college, Anita Anwusi is making her pro debut this season in her hometown with LOVB Houston Volleyball. A first-generation college graduate, the middle blocker hails from a Nigerian family that was originally skeptical of her athletic career. After Anita’s initial success in high school and reassurance from LSU coaches, Anita’s parents trusted Anita to venture down the elite volleyball pathway. While Anita has planned for her future after volleyball – pediatric physical therapy – she’s very much focused on absorbing all the knowledge she can from her experienced LOVB Houston teammates. She and host Tiffany Oshinsky recently chatted about Anita’s late start in competitive volleyball, love of food and more in this week’s episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: 
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Adjustment to the LOVB Pro life </li>
<li dir="ltr">Anita setting out on her own path</li>
<li dir="ltr">Going to LSU</li>
<li dir="ltr">Overcoming a fear of mistakes</li>
<li dir="ltr">Looking ahead to a career in physical therapy</li>
<li dir="ltr">… But first, LOVB</li>
<li dir="ltr">Anita off the court</li>
<li dir="ltr">Hopes for season one</li>
<li dir="ltr">And more</li>
</ul>
Follow Anita on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ninianwusi/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/yknitaaa">X (formerly Twitter)</a>.
Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr. Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez
Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

A daughter of Nigerian immigrants and first-generation college graduate, Anita Anwusi created her own path to a professional volleyball career.

Anita Anwusi Followed Her Own Path to Pro Volleyball

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The long offseason

Playing with Jordan Larson; LOVB Omaha hype

The difference between in LOVB and overseas

Audriana's start in volleyball

Future Dr. Fitz

Moving to opposite from the middle

Putting off a traditional career

Playing in front of family

Audriana off the court

Showcasing the inaugural season of LOVB

The preseason is here! League One Volleyball athletes are now arriving in their new homes, and one of those athletes is opposite hitter Audriana Fitzmorris. The Overland Park, Kansas, native has played professionally overseas for three seasons. Before her pro career, Audriana attended Stanford University and led the Cardinal to three NCAA titles in four years. In addition to massive success on the court at Stanford, she fell in love with anatomy and how the human body moves. She recently took the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and plans to become a doctor after her playing career. While she is excited to help care for patients in the future, Audriana’s even more excited to help launch a new pro volleyball league here at home, and that’s on display in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: 
The long offseason
Playing with Jordan Larson and more LOVB Omaha hype
How she keeps improving after a 17-year playing career
The difference between playing in LOVB and overseas
Starting in volleyball
Future Dr. Fitz
Moving to opposite from the middle
Putting off a traditional career for volleyball
Playing in front of family
Audriana off the court
Showcasing the inaugural season of LOVB

Follow Audriana on Instagram.

Host: Tiffany Oshinsky
Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez
Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman
Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.
Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez

Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The preseason is here! League One Volleyball athletes are now arriving in their new homes, and one of those athletes is opposite hitter Audriana Fitzmorris. The Overland Park, Kansas, native has played professionally overseas for three seasons. Before her pro career, Audriana attended Stanford University and led the Cardinal to three NCAA titles in four years. In addition to massive success on the court at Stanford, she fell in love with anatomy and how the human body moves. She recently took the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) and plans to become a doctor after her playing career. While she is excited to help care for patients in the future, Audriana’s even more excited to help launch a new pro volleyball league here at home, and that’s on display in the latest episode of Serving Pancakes. Topics include: 
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">The long offseason</li>
<li dir="ltr">Playing with Jordan Larson and more LOVB Omaha hype</li>
<li dir="ltr">How she keeps improving after a 17-year playing career</li>
<li dir="ltr">The difference between playing in LOVB and overseas</li>
<li dir="ltr">Starting in volleyball</li>
<li dir="ltr">Future Dr. Fitz</li>
<li dir="ltr">Moving to opposite from the middle</li>
<li dir="ltr">Putting off a traditional career for volleyball</li>
<li dir="ltr">Playing in front of family</li>
<li dir="ltr">Audriana off the court</li>
<li dir="ltr">Showcasing the inaugural season of LOVB</li>
</ul>
Follow Audriana on Instagram.
Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr. Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez
Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Three-time national champion Audriana Fitzmorris returns from overseas to help launch League One Volleyball and LOVB Omaha.

Preseason Hype with Future M.D., Audriana Fitzmorris

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Serena's cats

Preparing for the season

Cultural differences in volleyball

Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake

Intros to volleyball

How to choose a college program

Welcoming everybody in volleyball

Showcasing LOVB

While many of League One Volleyball’s coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more. From grass volleyball to role models, you’ll be much better prepared for the upcoming LOVB Salt Lake season after this conversation. Topics include: 
Top-seeded Pitt vs. Stanford October 20
Serena’s cats
Preparing for the season
Cultural Differences in Volleyball
Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake
How each was introduced to volleyball
Tips for to choosing a college program
Welcoming everyone to volleyball
Off-court activities
Showcasing LOVB

Follow Serena on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
Follow Tama on Instagram.
Follow LOVB Salt Lake on  Instagram and Facebook. 

Host: Tiffany Oshinsky
Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez
Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman
Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr.
Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez

Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

While many of League One Volleyball’s coaches and athletes are familiar with one another already, LOVB Salt Lake takes that to another level. Head coach Tama Miyashiro as coached at least eight LOVB Salt Lake athletes through her other role as U.S. National Team assistant, including middle blocker Serena Gray. Sererena and Tama both caught up with host Tiffany Oshinsky to chat about how that established relationship could impact the season, how each is preparing for the inaugural campaign and more. From grass volleyball to role models, you’ll be much better prepared for the upcoming LOVB Salt Lake season after this conversation. Topics include: 
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">Top-seeded Pitt vs. Stanford October 20</li>
<li dir="ltr">Serena’s cats</li>
<li dir="ltr">Preparing for the season</li>
<li dir="ltr">Cultural Differences in Volleyball</li>
<li dir="ltr">Built-in familiarity within LOVB Salt Lake</li>
<li dir="ltr">How each was introduced to volleyball</li>
<li dir="ltr">Tips for to choosing a college program</li>
<li dir="ltr">Welcoming everyone to volleyball</li>
<li dir="ltr">Off-court activities</li>
<li dir="ltr">Showcasing LOVB</li>
</ul>
Follow Serena on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/serrena7/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/Serrena7Gray">X (formerly Twitter)</a>. Follow Tama on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tamamiyashiro/">Instagram</a>. Follow LOVB Salt Lake on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovbsl/"> Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lovbsl/">Facebook</a>. 
Host: Tiffany Oshinsky Senior Producer: Anya Alvarez Executive Producers: Carrie Stett, Tamara Deike, and Lindsay Hoffman Theme Music: Pancakes by Eric W. Mast, Jr. Sound Designer: Daniel Gonzalez
Serving Pancakes is an iHeart Women's Sports Production, in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. You can find us on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Meet LOVB Salt Lake with Serena and Tama

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