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By Héctor “Gadget” Negrón | The SpikeNet From August 21 through August 24, The SpikeNet had the opportunity to be part of the 2026 Jeep AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, creating content, capturing photos, and watching some of the best college volleyball programs in the country begin their seasons. But for us, there was something extra special about being there. As we looked around at some of the nation’s top programs, we couldn’t help but feel a little Florida pride.

From Winter Park to Arizona State, and a college debut on one of volleyball’s biggest stages. In this episode of SpikeNet & Friends, we sit down with Elle Mottola, Orlando native, Arizona State freshman setter, and one of the newest faces making an immediate impact in NCAA volleyball. Elle shares what it felt like to make her college debut at the AVCA First Serve event in Milwaukee, competing in the Fiserv Forum against defending national champion Texas. From the nerves and e

From Orlando volleyball to the NCAA Final Four. In this episode of SpikeNet & Friends, we sit down with Mike Iandolo, Ball State Men’s Volleyball Head Coach, AVCA Coach of the Year, former Lewis University standout setter, and a Florida native for a conversation about his journey, player development, program culture, and building a team that can compete at the highest level. Coach Iandolo shares his path from growing up in Florida’s early boys volleyball scene to playing at L