The Long Island Volleyball Podcast

How did Hero Volley make its way to Long Island? Josh Brussell joins the LIVBALL Podcast to share the story behind the event, his relationship with Kerri Walsh Jennings, and the work that goes into creating a unique beach volleyball experience featuring Olympic champions, professional athletes, and the local volleyball community.

On this episode, we’re joined by Coach Beau Bracchy, head coach of the SUNY Delhi women’s volleyball program for the last 21 years. The Long Island native from Freeport talks about SUNY Delhi’s move into the SUNYAC, what college coaches are really looking for in recruits, and what it takes to compete at the next level. A great episode for any athlete interested in playing college volleyball.

Jake Deslauriers joins the podcast after winning the NCAA Division III Mens Volleyball National Championship with Springfield College. A former state champion at Eastport-South Manor High School in 2021, Jake breaks down his journey from Long Island to the national stage.We get into Springfield’s championship run, the final moments of the title match, and when it all finally felt real. Jake also talks about the transition from college baseball to college volleyball, what it takes to win at the highest level, and what’s next.

Andrew Sanchez joins the podcast to talk about his journey through the volleyball world, from coaching at the college level to coaching Smithtown West boys volleyball. Known for his deep understanding of the game and player development, Andrew shares what it takes to build athletes who can compete at a high level.We also dive into his newest venture, Highline, a brand new volleyball training facility opening in East Islip, and his vision for growing the game and creating opportunities for players across Long Island.

In this episode of the LIVBALL Podcast, we sit down with Eddy Alexandre to break down his journey from Valley Stream South to playing professional volleyball in Europe.Eddy opens up about how he first found the game, receiving the email that led him to LIU, and what his early college years were really like. He speaks honestly about becoming academically ineligible, the lessons that came with it, and how he rebuilt himself both on and off the court.We also dive into his decision to go pro, adjusting to life and volleyball in Kosovo, and earning another contract in Denmark — plus what it takes mentally to survive and succeed overseas.

Alex Lillie joins the podcast to talk about his journey from Connetquot High School to competing at the Division I level with George Mason University. We dive into what it’s really like playing as a freshman, adjusting to the speed and physicality of D1 volleyball, and what helped him make a smooth transition from high school to college. A must listen for anyone aspiring to play at the next level.

In this episode, we sit down with Cyrus De Guzman — a standout middle-blocker whose volleyball journey has taken him from Roslyn High School and Hunter College in NYC to representing the Philippines National Team, competing in the Southeast Asian V-League, and now playing professionally with Fleyr in the Faroe Islands. We dig into his growth, international volleyball experiences, and what it’s like chasing your dreams across the globe.

Ward Melville head coach Brian O’Shaughnessy joins the show to break down the Suffolk County Boys Championships and how the matches played out. The conversation continues with a full New York State preview for all the Long Island boys teams heading to the New York State Championships. We also discuss the upcoming All Star Games! Don't miss out, get your tickets on livball.com today.

This episode dives into a huge week of Long Island volleyball. We break down the Bayport Blue Point girls Suffolk County championship and their battle in the Long Island Championship. We cover the Connetquot boys Suffolk County Championship, Massapequa against Great Neck South, and the Smithtown West vs Bayport Blue Point boys showdown. We also look at the Connetquot vs Bay Shore girls Suffolk County Championship.We wrap up with a full Suffolk County vs Nassau County debate for the upcoming All Star Game and give our picks on which county will come out on top.

Join Cameron and Coach Allie Kennedy as they dive into the Suffolk girls volleyball playoff landscape. We break down the matchups, highlight the players who impressed us, and look ahead to what is coming next in Suffolk County.Tickets for the 2025 LIVBALL All Star Games are available now at livball.com, you're not gonna want to miss this.