<![CDATA[Out of Rotation]]>Welcome to Out of Rotation—the only podcast where volleyball takes center stage... and bad takes are immediately challenged.
Every episode, we dive into the biggest stories, the biggest matches, and the biggest personalities in Pittsburgh volleyball.
From Western PA headlines and college recruiting to unforgettable moments, spirited debates, and maybe the occasional complaint call... nothing is off limits.
So whether you're a player, coach, parent, official, or someone who still thinks a libero should be allowed to attack above the net... you're in the right place.

]]>burghqueens.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 31 Aug 2026 01:12:22 GMTSun, 02 Aug 2026 22:32:43 GMT60Queens of the Burgh<p>Welcome to Out of Rotation—the only podcast where volleyball takes center stage... and bad takes are immediately challenged.<br />Every episode, we dive into the biggest stories, the biggest matches, and the biggest personalities in Pittsburgh volleyball.<br />From Western PA headlines and college recruiting to unforgettable moments, spirited debates, and maybe the occasional complaint call... nothing is off limits.<br />So whether you're a player, coach, parent, official, or someone who still thinks a libero should be allowed to attack above the net... you're in the right place.</p>episodicQueens of the Burghjohn@burghqueens.comno<![CDATA[Episode 5]]>Episode 5 of Out of Rotation is all about new chapters and community. We sit down with new Norwin head coach Mike Palaschak and Kiski Area head coach Joel Miller, along with Cavaliers Alayna Bordogna, Olivia Plowman, and Jess Slaugenhaupt, to preview the 2026 season. Plus, Tim Toy and Jim Joyce join us to talk about the We Serve First Foundation and Pack the Park—one of Western PA volleyball’s most unique events.

]]>854c6782-fa5d-4abe-9141-d4515b164860Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT<p>Episode 5 of <i>Out of Rotation</i> is all about <b>new chapters and community</b>. We sit down with new Norwin head coach Mike Palaschak and Kiski Area head coach Joel Miller, along with Cavaliers Alayna Bordogna, Olivia Plowman, and Jess Slaugenhaupt, to preview the 2026 season. Plus, Tim Toy and Jim Joyce join us to talk about the <b>We Serve First Foundation and Pack the Park</b>—one of Western PA volleyball’s most unique events.</p>no00:39:4615Episode 5full<![CDATA[Episode 4]]>Episode 4 heads north for a full look at District 10 volleyball! Corry Area head coach and PIAA District 10 representative Kelly Goodsell joins Scott Lockwood of DeeJ Experience Productions as we break down all six D10 classifications, preview Corry’s 2026 season, and get you ready for the first-ever D7 vs. D10 Showdown at Slippery Rock University.

Two districts. Four teams. One huge opening weekend.

]]>68b709e1-90a8-4560-bea5-4f99aceeeb29Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT<p>Episode 4 heads north for a full look at <b>District 10 volleyball</b>! Corry Area head coach and PIAA District 10 representative <b>Kelly Goodsell</b> joins <b>Scott Lockwood of DeeJ Experience Productions</b> as we break down all six D10 classifications, preview Corry’s 2026 season, and get you ready for the <b>first-ever D7 vs. D10 Showdown</b> at Slippery Rock University.</p><p><b>Two districts. Four teams. One huge opening weekend.</b></p>no00:45:0314Episode 4full<![CDATA[Episode 3]]>Episode 3: Class 1A & 5A Preview — Eden Christian & Peters Township

Two defending WPIAL champions. Two classifications. One big season preview.

Episode 3 of Out of Rotation breaks down Class 1A and Class 5A with two programs coming off historic 2025 seasons.

🏆 Eden Christian Academy — Head Coach Jillian Zentko joins Nina Oliver, Erin Hull, and Emily Muir after capturing the program’s first WPIAL championship and reaching the PIAA semifinals.

🏆 Peters Township — Head Coach Chris Kelly joins Eva Drake and Raia Lamping after winning the program’s first WPIAL title and advancing to the PIAA quarterfinals.

Plus, we cover teams to watch, dark horses, players to know, and the biggest 1A & 5A storylines heading into 2026.

The season is here. Let’s talk Western PA volleyball.

]]>48442ab1-5d06-4d8d-91ac-4ca8df95867aMon, 24 Aug 2026 14:49:32 GMT<p><b>Episode 3: Class 1A &amp; 5A Preview — Eden Christian &amp; Peters Township</b></p><p>Two defending WPIAL champions. Two classifications. One big season preview.</p><p>Episode 3 of <b>Out of Rotation</b> breaks down <b>Class 1A and Class 5A</b> with two programs coming off historic 2025 seasons.</p><p>🏆 <b>Eden Christian Academy</b> — Head Coach Jillian Zentko joins Nina Oliver, Erin Hull, and Emily Muir after capturing the program’s first WPIAL championship and reaching the PIAA semifinals.</p><p>🏆 <b>Peters Township</b> — Head Coach Chris Kelly joins Eva Drake and Raia Lamping after winning the program’s first WPIAL title and advancing to the PIAA quarterfinals.</p><p>Plus, we cover <b>teams to watch, dark horses, players to know, and the biggest 1A &amp; 5A storylines</b> heading into 2026.</p><p><b>The season is here. Let’s talk Western PA volleyball.</b></p>no00:43:5313Episode 3full<![CDATA[Episode 2]]>This week, John is joined by South Fayette head coach Scott Sundgren as they sit down with Michael “Mac” McDonald, WPIAL Volleyball Chair and head coach at OLSH.

We talk with Mac about 40 years of coaching, the state of Pittsburgh volleyball, and the move to six WPIAL classifications.

Then we welcome OLSH seniors Frankie Schlatterer and Carmella Rippole for the first of many season previews as we get ready for another great season of Pittsburgh volleyball.

]]>6661ee13-3e09-4ba4-8f13-1229efefa0fcSat, 15 Aug 2026 23:39:30 GMT<p>This week, John is joined by <b>South Fayette head coach Scott Sundgren</b> as they sit down with <b>Michael “Mac” McDonald</b>, WPIAL Volleyball Chair and head coach at OLSH.</p><p>We talk with Mac about <b>40 years of coaching</b>, the <b>state of Pittsburgh volleyball</b>, and the <b>move to six WPIAL classifications</b>.</p><p>Then we welcome OLSH seniors <b>Frankie Schlatterer and Carmella Rippole </b>for the <b>first of many season previews</b> as we get ready for another great season of Pittsburgh volleyball.</p>no00:40:1712Episode 2full<![CDATA[Episode 1]]>In our debut episode, host John Skarupa is joined by Kyra Schmidt, Brooke Kessler, and Delaney Concannon of the IUP Women's Volleyball program. We discuss their volleyball journeys, life as college athletes and get an inside look at IUP's Program through their eyes.

The Out of Rotation Podcast was created to celebrate and grow the game of volleyball in Western Pennsylvania by bringing you conversations with the players, coaches, and personalities who make our volleyball community special.

]]>4f4824df-e2a6-4606-ac03-b414c114b6b2Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:11:54 GMT<p>In our debut episode, host <b>John Skarupa</b> is joined by <b>Kyra Schmidt, Brooke Kessler, and Delaney Concannon</b> of the IUP Women's Volleyball program. We discuss their volleyball journeys, life as college athletes and get an inside look at IUP's Program through their eyes.</p><p>The <b>Out of Rotation Podcast</b> was created to celebrate and grow the game of volleyball in Western Pennsylvania by bringing you conversations with the players, coaches, and personalities who make our volleyball community special.</p>no00:40:2011Episode 1full