Vivian and Reece Aultman are flipping the script on volleyball in Northeast Louisiana — a region long considered a “black hole” for the sport. What started in late 2023 as a simple goal to teach kids the basics has exploded into a full-blown movement: youth leagues, camps, private lessons, and competitive travel teams.
In this episode of The 318 Experience, the Aultmans share how they’re building a new volleyball culture from the ground up, why they believe their community is ready for it, and how they’re balancing family life with the grind of grassroots sports development. Real talk, real hustle, and a whole lot of heart — this is how change starts.
0:00 – Intro & Origins
2:20 – Starting West Monroe Volleyball
4:40 – Why Volleyball Hooks You
7:10 – Choosing Community Over College Play
10:10 – First Camp to Full Movement
13:45 – The Sports Complex Impact
19:30 – Breaking the Volleyball “Black Hole”
24:30 – Confidence & Mental Strength
31:00 – From Campers to Coaches
40:40 – Building Something Bigger
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