From first serves to island vibes 🌴🏐 — University of Hawaii’s Kurt Nursterer shares his volleyball journey, why he chose UH, and what makes playing in paradise so special. Hit play to hear his story and get an inside look at Hawaii volleyball!

2024 (Sophomore):Started 28-of-30 matches at middle blockerFinished the season averaging 1.07 kills per set, hitting at a .460 clipLed the team and ranked 10th nationally in blocks per set (1.05)Career-high 10 blocks (1 solo) vs. UC Santa Barbara (March 30)Totaled 18 blocks in three wins at the OUTRIGGER Invitational which earned him Big West Defensive Player of the Week honorsCareer-high six aces during an 18-0 scoring run vs. Tusculum (Feb. 4)Career-high eight kills, hitting .636 vs. Loyola Chicago (Jan. 5) and UC Irvine in Big West semis (April 19)Tallied nine blocks vs. UC Irvine (March 10)Named to Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll2023 (Redshirt Freshman):All-Big West Freshman TeamAppeared in 11 matches with four starts at middle blockerMade UH debut against Saint Francis (Jan. 18)Finished third on the team in hitting percentage (.490)In first career start, had a career-high seven kills and three blocks against Barton (Jan. 28)Helped spark the team against UCLA (March 11) with five kills and three blocksBig West Freshman of the Week (Jan. 30)Named to the Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll

Leadership. Legacy. Championships. Coach Craig Skinner shares the key elements of building a top-tier team and what drives him to keep winning at the highest level of college volleyball.2020 NCAA National Champion

2020-21 AVCA National Coach of the Year

UK all-time winningest coach

Eight-time SEC Champion (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020-21, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

20-straight NCAA Tournament appearances

2024. 2020-21 and 2011 AVCA All-South Region Coach of the Year

2024, 2023, 2020, 2021, 2018, 2017 and 2015 SEC Coach of the Year

2006 USA Junior National Team Head Coach

Meet Emma BoydFrom a small town in the Yukon to representing Team Canada on the volleyball court, Emma Boyd’s story is one of grit, passion, and pure determination. In this exclusive interview, Emma opens up about the challenges of playing in remote Canada, her time at Mount Royal, and what it really takes to make it to the national team.Don’t miss this inspiring journey of perseverance and purpose.