The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, we talk about tactical strategies you can use to approach the game. We dive into: 

• Match Prep 


• Defensive Systems 


• Offensive Systems 


• 20-20 Rule 


• Serving Strategies 


• Playing for the next play


• And a few more key concepts 

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In this episode, we pose a lot of questions that coaches need to consider when setting up their block defense. You cannot play the same defense on every team so how can we tactically create an advantage in a match? In this episode we dive into:

• Capitalizing on 3 rotations 


• Blocking various offensive systems 


• Understanding how to tactically play the setter- middle 


• Out of system & In system blocking 


• Adjusting mid match 


• And a few other key points 

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In the episode, we go back into the vault and pull one of the top 10 most listened to episodes on the podcast. You'll hear an interview I did with mental skills coach Tharsheka Natkunam who works with our men's volleyball team as well as many other varsity teams. She is an expert in the field of mental skills training. 

We cover topics like:

• How to prepare mentally for serve receive 


• How to bounce back after committing an error 


• How to to not dwell on the mistake you just made 


• How to deal with a player with low confidence 


• How to get players to believe in themselves 


• How to prepare mentally for a game and practice 


• How to maintain a positive mindset when things aren't going well in a game 

If you're interested in working with Tharsheka, you can e-mail her at tharsheka@gmail.com

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When we talk about passing and ball control, most of the times the conversation revolves around platform and angle but movement is also vital to passing successfully. In this episode we dive into ways you can coach your players to move more efficiently resulting in more balls being passed to target. We talk about: 

• Body Positioning 


• Efficient movement 


• Passing to the side as well as front and back 


• Float vs Spin reception 


• Spacing 


• And a few more key concepts 

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Connection is really important for a coach to have with their players. And when you can successfully build a strong connection with your players, it will unlock another level to their game that would not have been revealed if it wasn't for that connection. In this episode we dive into: 

• 1 on 1's 


• Questions to ask your players 


• Tea with Coach B


• Video


• Certain gestures that are important 


• Team Building 


• Celebrations 


• Some lessons about building connection 


• And a few more key concepts 

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