Lexi & Reagan’s dad, Cathy’s husband, and Wisconsin Volleyball Coach.
Madison, Wisconsin
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Women’s basketball on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN News, & ESPNU. Meanwhile, only way to watch volleyball during first weekend of our tourney was on streaming service. The difference in coverage of the two sports is a slap in the face. No way there’s that much difference in viewership.
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The @NCAAVolleyball tourney is now underway!! Six days ago we had over a half million people watch one of our regular season matches on BTN. Right now I can watch boys high school & college women’s regular season basketball games on TV, but no tournament VB matches. Epic fail!
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Cathy saw this next to the Christmas tree yesterday before our match. Letter from a 6 year old. #prasinsmeanspresents
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This video was taken, unbeknown to her, 2 days after Christmas 2020 at 7:08pm. Snow’s coming down hard outside. She came back to campus early so she could get reps. It’s this work ethic, when nobody’s watching, that’s the key ingredient to @sydneyhilley becoming the player she is
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Hey @espnW, in the past year you’ve had 2,900 tweets. Only 17 have been about volleyball (14 of those over the course of 4 days). Don’t forget about the sport that more high school girls play than any other.
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I’m probably going to regret this tweet, but here’s a call for us all in the VB community to be less destructive on social media and message boards. It’s heartbreaking to hear from parents who are near tears when reading so many hurtful things about their kids. I’m hopeful.
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This class left a great legacy. 5 Regional Finals, 3 Final Fours, and a National Championship over the past five years. Although they were all here for different amount of times, each of their impacts were huge. I appreciate and love them all.
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When we were told 6 months ago there’d only be 48 teams in @NCAAVolleyball tourn. this year, we were just happy to have a season. I’m watching 68 BB teams compete. Our entire tourn. will be in one location-there’s the cost savings. @ncaa should do right thing & increase VB to 64.
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Thank you to all @BadgerVB fans for coming along on this journey with us. I couldn’t be more proud of the team. Every single day they gave everything that they had. I really enjoyed coaching this group, and I hope they entertained & inspired along the way.
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What a special team and season. Every single day they put it all out there for each other and this program. Big Ten Champs and the programs 4th Final 4. They competed hard, played for each other, & had a whole lot of fun along the way. I couldn’t be more proud of this group.
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Women’s basketball has had ALL 52 of their tournament games televised so far. @NCAAVolleyball had ZERO of their first 56. Volleyball should be seen in that same light, no metrics say that there should be that big of a disparity.
NCAA Volleyball Final Four is on ESPN. I think this is the college sport that could grow the most from its current level of popularity. It’s fast, easy to follow, good on TV.
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So, this is the sort of thing that happens while practicing social distancing when you have a house full of girls.
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I couldn’t be more proud of this group. They played for each other and for the great fanbase, university, and state that they represent. Thank you to everyone who came along with us on this ride.
ON WISCONSIN!
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Thanks to the Neb fans who went out of way to come up after match w/ positive words about our team & ones who sent emails. Classy fan base.
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How many times have people counted out this coaching staff, Head Coach, program over past 7 yrs? You’re expected to deal w/ curve balls in this profession. They’ve had to deal w/ so many you could never see coming. This is what leadership looks like. I admire the hell out of ‘em!
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.@espn you must be better than this! Players and teams work too hard for this poor production. @NCAAVolleyball
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The @ncaa allows other sports to post pictures during the summer, just not volleyball. I can’t tell if these are our players fired up to get started this week or some random students who are playing in the Field House. All I know is that I’m excited to get started tomorrow!
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Set up a triathlon for the girls yesterday. A mile loop around the neighborhood where they had to run, bike & rollerblade all in under 30 minutes. A police officer pulled me over because someone reported a little girl running away from a man following in a SUV. #neighborhoodwatch
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In the past 12 months you’ve had about 3,300 tweets, @justwsports. Only one has been on college volleyball. In this country, the girls/women are leading the way in this sport, not the men. Since you are Just Women’s Sports please cover volleyball!
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Game Day!!! People are already lining up early this morning in anticipation for our season opener! Let’s go!!!
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Don’t let them hate on you, little man!
Maybe I’m just looking forward to tonight’s Selection Show too much but I’m pretty sure my kid is just a mini version of @BadgerVB coach Kelly Sheffield.
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Was just talking about this in the office. This will be the last year we agree to play somewhere that doesn’t stream all matches. It would be good for our sport if we’d all do that. Fans should be able to watch every match. Meanwhile, maybe I’ll live-stream it from my phone? 🤔
Imagine... just for 2 seconds..... A football or men's basketball season-opening weekend top 20 matchup including the reigning National Champion.... not available to watch anywhere.
You can't. Because it would be a primetime game that would have been promoted for months. #NCAAVB
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31 years ago he was the Head Coach of the undefeated Muncie Burris Junior Varsity team. Tonight he is going for a National Championship. Good luck @UKCoachSkinner!
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Dana’s @bigten Female Athlete of the Year trophy just came in. It’s just about as tall as a medium-sized Libero!
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that women’s basketball is getting this type of coverage. It’s warranted and about time, and I’m thoroughly enjoying watching the games. Volleyball should be getting the exact same coverage. Period!
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GREAT NEWS!!! 💪
JUST IN: @PennStateVBALL coach Katie Schumacher-Cawley has finished chemotherapy for her breast cancer diagnosis.
The 44-year-old national championship-winning coach rang the bell on Monday.
onwardstate.com/2025/02/10/k…
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Tomorrow night this building will be full and sold-out hosting its first volleyball match.
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Yesterday I didn’t post anything because I didn’t have the words. I still don’t. I’m just so damn excited that these two get to live their dreams. Let it rip @laurencarlini & @dana_rettke - you’re Olympians!!!
✨ 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 ✨
A 𝗕𝗜𝗚 congratulations to our very own @laurencarlini & @dana_rettke on being named to the 2024 Women's National Volleyball Olympic Roster!!
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Tonight was an amazing match between two teams that refused to lie down & left it all out on the court. I know I’m not supposed to give public praise to a fellow Big Ten opponent, but Coach Tamas & his staff have done an amazing job & that is one heck of a great team he has there
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Although she’s not old enough to vote yet, we had lots of great conversation about the whole process while we were there.
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4 1/2 hours before the first serve between Baylor/Minnesota and at least 6 1/2 hours before Wisconsin/UCLA match begins, we have our first fans waiting to get into the Field House.
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What a special night for the sport of volleyball. Just an unbelievable atmosphere. Thank you!
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15 minutes until the @NCAAVolleyball selection show. Always love this time of year and the energy and excitement around the entire sport. @espn we need a bracket challenge this year for Volleyball!
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Seven weeks and traveling the globe to win this trophy. What a tournament! What a finals match! Congrats to @usavolleyball and to @dana_rettke and @laurencarlini!! @BadgerVB
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This is @Tionna_q daughter, Alani. We are best buds now. We were also very serious and business-like at practice this afternoon.
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Keep covering the sport @espnW. Huge matches being played in @NCAAVolleyball every week!!
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For this to be on the evening news is awesome!! Our sport needs more of this kind of analysis across the country - whether it’s during the evening news or prior/during a match from analysts.
A new #Badger volleyball offense means I'm breaking out the touchboard!
For the first time in the Kelly Sheffield era, UW is running a 6-2 system.
Wondering what that means?
Watch below 👇🏻
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Three hour dinner w/ LC. I don’t know if I’ve ever been around anyone who loves the sport of volleyball more. She is so fired up to compete at VNL’s in a few days. Inspires me every time I talk to her.
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Yo, I thought we were flying together? 🤷♂️ @BadgerVB
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Hmm…. Not sure I’ve ever seen a cover like this before. @laurenbarnes_2
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Getting ready to play in her first nationals. I’ve never seen someone so excited for something to start. I hope she never loses her love for the game.
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National Champions babyyyyy!!!!!
🏆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🏆
For the seventh time in program history, @badgerwhockey wins the National Championship by defeating Ohio State, 1-0.
#WFrozenFour
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Last match for #4 in a @badgervb jersey might have been her best. Heck of a ride for @LizGregorski!
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The amount of Badger fans who supported us at the matches in Cali this weekend was awesome! Y’all continue to amaze me and were huge for our players and team! Absolutely incredible!! 🐾💪
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What’s the secret sauce behind our program? You can call it love or caring for one another… Basically, they want to see each other succeed - whether they have any eligibility left or not. @joslynboyer_ getting reps from @laurenbarnes_2
#passingthebaton #broshelpingbros
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Awesome! Let’s keep growing the game!!
Creighton and Nebraska set a new attendance record with 17,675 fans at the CHI Health Center to become the largest indoor regular season crowd.
The previous record of 17,037 was set in 2023 when Marquette hosted Wisconsin at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
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First @badgervb practice. Lots of new players that fans are going to enjoy watching and I’m looking forward to working with.
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In the past 8 years we’ve played 7 matches in the NCAA tournament that have gone 5 sets. More than 200 points were scored in each match & the average total point differential was 4 points. A reminder in our training that there are no little things.
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Excited for the players, alums, staff, and fans. These things are hard to get. #BigTenChamps
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Yesterday a recruiting service used the term Wuhan Kung Flu on a recruit profile. Said he’s angry & being funny. Since then dozens & dozens of have cancelled his service. Extremely proud of our coaches. We should continue to bring people together & reject those that try to divide
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This team! They love playing this game and they play for each other. They BELIEVE and that can go a long way.
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Let’s gooooooo!!!!!!!!!! @usavolleyball
THIS ENERGY!!
@usavolleyball defeats Brazil in a five-set thriller, 3-2, to play for Gold!!
Let's go @dana_rettke & @laurencarlini!!!!
#OlympiansMadeHere
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What a great weekend in the Field House! Two sellouts of over 7000 fans on consecutive nights is absolutely awesome! #RiseAsOne
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What a great college career that inspired all of us every step of the way! Congrats, @haggerty_molly - keep soaring!!
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Finally, thank you to all of the @BadgerVB fans. Your passion and unwavering support means the world to everyone here inside the program. It’s an amazing fan base and we all feel incredibly blessed to have you alongside with us.
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1500 students in the Field House bringing the noise tonight! The loudest I’ve ever heard them. @UWMadison students are FIRED UP to get this semester started!!! See you tomorrow! @AreaRED @TheMadHouseUW
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Congrats on one heck of a career. Russ set the standard. He’s had as big of an impact on the sport as anyone ever has. Thank you!
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Behind the scenes look @dana_rettke during the #aausullivanaward show. Dress pants optional for this?
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On our way! Season opener tomorrow on @BigTenNetwork.
How’s this for leg room?
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Congrats to the UW Men’s Club Volleyball Team on winning the National Championship last night! What a match! Love the cow shorts fellas!
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Great time watching former @BadgerVB players @sydneyhilley and @ccpaigee9 playing, and @izzyashburn2 coaching, for @IndyIgniteVB today. Fans are going to enjoy watching this team compete!
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Come on, be better than this. I hope @NCAAVolleyball is watching, learning, and preparing to make their tournament a first class event for the athletes. They certainly deserve it - the men AND the women!
Players and coaches, including Stanford sports performance coach Ali Kershner, posted photos illustrating the differences in facilities.
(📸 kershner.ali, coachalanbishop/Instagram)
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Match is still 9 1/2 hours from now and fans have already begun to lineup outside. My prediction is it won’t be long before there are tents set up overnight outside of the Field House.
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The importance of generating offense when you are not in system is a big part of the game - at all levels. Every player should be able to put up a good second ball with their hands and their platform. Every practice we work on these type of plays.
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Every team you play on gets better. That’s what a leader does. Enjoy your championship @laurencarlini!
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I am so proud of @Tionna_q. She battled injuries her entire career but was playing her best volleyball at the end of the season. She left it all on the court, and will go down as one of the all-time Badger greats.
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Sad and sorry to hear this news. Just so much respect for Hugh. He has had an immense impact on the sport at so many levels and has shown class and professionalism every step of the way.
Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon Announces that 2022 Season will be his Last Coaching Gophers
RELEASE: z.umn.edu/84ym
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