Better Together
United Volleyball
Show overview
Better Together has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 107 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 32 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 33 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 50 episodes published. Published by United Volleyball.
From the publisher
A United podcast centered around athlete development, coaching philosophies, the college recruitment process, and more! Hosted by Korohen Jones, Director of Player and Coach Development. Each week we showcase different athletes, alumni, and coaches that all help us become #bettertogether.
Latest Episodes
View all 107 episodesFinding Your Voice Through Volleyball with Celeste Walton (Part 1)
From the Archives: Fueling Performance | Tournament Nutrition, Smart Habits, and Supporting Your Athlete with RD Alyssum Reno-Smith (Part 2)
From the Archives: Fueling Performance | How Nutrition Shapes Focus, Energy, and Confidence with RD Alyssum Reno-Smith (Part 1)
Finding Your Voice | Lessons Beyond the Game with Merritt Beason
The Work You Don't See: Merritt Beason on Confidence, Recovery & Giving Yourself Grace
Merritt Beason on Confidence, Growth & the Reality of Playing Pro (Part 1)
Ask the Directors: Evaluation Day & Finding the Right Fit (Part 2)
Ask the Directors: What Really Happens at Volleyball Evaluations? (Part 1)
"Working Hard Works": Sophie Krichev Reflects on Her Freshman Season at UT Arlington
Winning the Summer: Why Doing More Isn't Always Better with Korohen Jones
Playing the Long Game: Building Better Athletes with Ryan Freeburg PART 2
One Year Later: Building United Birmingham with Ryan Freeburg PART 1
The Mental Side of Volleyball with Perry Robinson
The Human Side of Coaching with Perry Robinson
What College Coaches Actually Look For in Recruiting with UAB Head Coach Betsy Freeburg | Part 2
Betsy Freeburg on Perseverance, Leadership, and Becoming UAB’s Head Volleyball Coach
Volleyball Recruiting Tips: What Athletes and Parents Need to Know with Alicia Krichev
UNA Beach Volleyball | Head Coach Kaleb Vandeperre: The Mental Side Athletes Struggle With Most (Part 3)
UNA Beach Volleyball | Head Coach Kaleb Vandeperre: Recruiting Truths & What Coaches Really Look For (Part 2)
S2 Ep 37UNA Beach Volleyball | Head Coach Kaleb Vandeperre on Identity, Culture, and Performance (Part 1)
We recently took a little trip to the University of North Alabama and had the pleasure of speaking with UNA Beach Volleyball head coach Kaleb Vandeperre about the foundation of what it really means to be a college athlete.From an unconventional path into volleyball to building a competitive beach program at UNA, Coach Caleb shares his journey and the values that shape how he leads.We dive into the concept of “confident identity” - what it means, why it matters, and how it impacts performance far beyond the court. This conversation challenges the idea that results come first and instead explores how mindset, belief, and self-awareness create lasting growth.We also get a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a college beach volleyball athlete, including training, travel, recovery, and the demands that come with competing at the next level.Join us back next week to hear more!📝 Show Notes What “confident identity” means and why it mattersWhy performance should come after identity, not beforeHelping athletes separate who they are from resultsWhat college beach volleyball actually looks like week to weekTravel, training, and recovery at the college levelCommon misconceptions about beach volleyball