Previewing The ENTIRE 2025 Beach Volleyball Season

This episode of SANDCAST is a solo episode! Travis Mewhirter breaks down everything you need to know (he thinks, but if you're still wondering things, please ask or drop a comment) about the 2025 beach volleyball season, from the AVP to Volleyball World to USA Volleyball. He chats:

- All the new partnerships on the Beach Pro Tour

- WTF the new Elite16 format is

- A look at the AVP's TV deal, and why it's a risk worth taking

- USA Volleyball's new Elo Rating system, and why it's going to be beneficial for the players

SHOOTS!

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Solo Episode
01:08 Overview of the 2025 Beach Volleyball Season
02:20 Changes in the Beach Pro Tour
05:09 Format Challenges in Beach Volleyball Tournaments
11:02 Explaining the New Tournament Format
13:22 Upcoming Major Events and World Championships
15:19 Understanding Rankings and Qualifications
18:05 New Partnerships in Beach Volleyball
23:07 Emerging Talents in Beach Volleyball
25:19 Women's Beach Volleyball Landscape
26:47 Italy's Beach Volleyball Dynamics
27:44 Young Stars and New Partnerships
30:25 AVP Tournament Insights
33:05 AVP's TV Deal and Future
41:02 USA Volleyball's New Stipend System

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