Matt Varney and the legendary Mike Layne talk about Layne being named the next head coach of Pinckneyville Volleyball, his time working with SIU's Ed Allen, SIRR Mississippi Division Volleyball, and more!

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Carterville's new volleyball coach Nathan Emrick is finally back on the court after having to wait longer than average to hold contact days with his team.  Matt Varney and Coach Emrick talk about the Carterville Volleyball Team, dealing with COVID-19 while preparing for the Spring 2021 season, Emrick's relationship with new Pinckneyville coach Mike Layne, and more!

IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson spoke with Matt Varney about some of the burning questions surrounding Illinois High School Athletics during the era of COVID-19.  Why must IHSA ask for control of decision-making back when they are not a government entity? How can basketball players play while being expected to wear a face mask?  Is there any hope for fall sports like football, volleyball, and boy's soccer returning this fall?  All those and more questions were answered in this interview.