When Juliann Faucette isn't blocking and hitting on the volleyball court, she is in full-on mom mode to her three little ones at home. After a standout career at Texas, Juliann pursued a professional career overseas. She stepped away in 2018 to start a family and was pulled back in for a season in 2020. Then, she thought her playing career was wrapped up and she was committed to coaching and staying around the sport to help guide younger generations. She added twins to her family and her hands were full. But LOVB came calling....and Juliann answered. She helped LOVB Austin earn the first LOVB championship in 2025 and has her eyes set on another this weekend. Today we dive in to:

• Tips on how LOVB Atlanta is staying mentally locked in to their game at this point in the season
• Why season 2 has been more gritty and competitive on the court
• Growing gratitude and love for LOVB and the sport
• How having kids has shifted her perspective on the game and allowed her to recognize her ability to do both as a "superpower"
• Why building the right village is so important to allow room for success to grow
• How the positive championship culture at Texas shaped her career and identity (on and off the court!)
• How coaching at a high level influenced her return to play and ability to support teammates
• Passion for music (she has her own EP!)
• How she achieves her goal intensity level on game days

Follow along with Juliann on social: @juliannfaucette

When & where to watch 2026 LOVB Playoffs

Follow along with Hannah on social: @_hannah.donnelly

To watch the episodes: NBC Sports Boston YouTube

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