The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, we dive into hand signals from not only the setter but the coach and other players as well. Then we transition to verbal cues and how you can use verbal cues to communicate effectively with your players and avoid having to burn unnecessary timeouts. In this episode we cover: 10 different hand signals  Different positions that have different purposes  Play calling  Verbal cues and...

In this episode, I share 5 strategies that will help guarantee your growth as a coach in 2022. In this episode, I talk about:  Changing your environment  Aggregation of marginal gains  Athlete development  Learning and being an action taker  Mentorship And a few more things  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB  

In this episode, I dive deep into the ingredients to building a successful volleyball program by breaking it down into 7 steps. These steps are:  Vision/Values/Culture  Finding the right help  Plan your season  Experience  Player Development  Monitoring  Reflection  Click here to sign up for my FREE coaches workshop Click here to sign up for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me via Instagra...

What are the main takeaways coaches can take back to their gym and apply to their players from the NCAA national championship match. This isn't a recap or summary of the match but rather some distinct things I noticed and feel it's important to be aware of so we can use it in our gym. Topics we cover are:  Serving & Passing  Double quick  C Ball  Pipe  Blocking  Momentum  And much more...  Click h...

In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for a coaching interview and certain things you should definitely be talking about during your interview. I discuss concepts such as  Interview Presentation  Culture  Programming  Reflection  Etc.  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Have you ever wondered when is the right time to make a sub or what are some strategies we can do to make subs? In this episode we talk about: Rules regarding subs  Development vs competitive  When to make the right sub Subbing strategies (eg. serving sub)  Managing errors  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we dive into ball control and why it's vital that coaches train this skill in multiple different ways. We go over topics including:  Overhead Ball Control  Forearm Ball Control  Free Ball  Short ball  Setting  One Hand Ball Contact  Setter Forearm Control  Placement  Out Of System Balls  And much more  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me...

In this episode, we talk all about playing the ball at the net. This doesn't necessarily mean just blocking but there are other facets of net play that are important. In this episode, we talk about:  Net rules both under and over  Simultaneous contact Joust  Overpass  Reading the ball  And a few more concepts.  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out via Instagram...

In this episode, we are privileged to have on the Head Coach of the University of Alberta, Brock Davidiuk, as he is an expert setting coach. In this episode, he shares so much technical aspects of setting and provides amazing insights to the position. He talks about: The technical principles - Feet, Hands, Body & Eyes  Principle of a live environment  Stages of setting  Youth setting to college se...

In this episode, I share some key factors that has helped me grow as a coach in 2021. Hopefully you can relate and use some of these factors to help you grow as a coach in the upcoming year. In this episode we talk about: Experience  Planning  Players  And a few more items  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy.  Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing on of the best libero's in the world Erik Shoji. He shares some tangible advice that coaches can take and apply in their gym right away with their players. Topics include  Passing Technique & Strategies  Reading and Cues  Mental side of passing  Defensive movement & cues  And so much more.  Click here to view Erik's youtube channel  Click here...

A received this question from multiple coaches regarding how do we best approach a new team in terms of training, development, culture, efficiency, etc. In this episode, I share my approach to starting a new team and how you can get things off the ground quickly and see success a bit faster. Topics include: How to establish culture and expectations  First practice  Assessing players  Fundamentals ...

In this episode, we talk about the most effective team blocking strategies so you can decide which one would be best for your team. Topics include:  A bunch read system  A spread system  Commit system Middle blocking strategies  Pin blocking strategies  And a few more items  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I am privileged to have my mentor John Speraw who is the head coach of the US men's national team as well as the coach of the UCLA Men's volleyball team. In this episode, we talk about a lot of great topics. Included in our discussion is: Tokyo Olympics  Seasonal Planning  Practice Structure & Planning  Fundamentals  Game Day  And much more  Click here to join the waitlist for Dig...

In this episode we talk all about planning and running a practice. Also, listen to episode 60 where we talked about planning a volleyball season because they go hand in hand. In this episode, we discuss: Fundamentals, Tactics & Strategies  Learning Goals & Success Criteria  Warm Up  Use of whiteboard  Drills & Scrimmages  Stats  Breaking up the practice  And much more  Click here to join the waitl...

In this episode, I'm joined by Mindset Coach Paige Tonz, who works specifically with female athletes helping them improve their mindset, confidence and so much more. In this episode we discuss: How to prepare mentally for serve receive  How to bounce back after committing an error  How to not dwell on the mistake you just made  How to deal with a player with low confidence  How to get players to b...

I was asked by a coaching inside Digital Volleyball Academy on how to effectively run 1on1 training sessions. Funny enough, I have a lot of experience with running 1on1 sessions and have a system that has seen 100's of athletes not only get results but come back wanting more. In this episode, I share these strategies with you so you can start having a greater impact during your 1on1 sessions and m...

In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing university coach Chris Wilding who specifically specializes in player development. I've personally witnessed the athletes he's developed who have gone on to college and national teams as well as pro volleyball. Topics discussed are: Player Development (Youth to Pro)  ABC check  Skill Acquisition  Metrics  Microcycles  Drill Success and Failure...

In this episode, I talk about 3 strategies you can use to increase communication with your players. This is a question that always comes up from coaches about strategies they can use to help their players talk more on the court and how we can train it. In this episode, I answer that question. Enjoy!    Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out on Instagram @BrianSin...

In this episode, I share stories that help explain the difference between championship level athletes and everyone else. Sometimes, players think they have championship habits but are mistaken. It's our jobs as coaches to teach our athletes how behave like championship players. Enjoy!   Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy    Reach out to me on Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I discuss strategies for coaches to help answer the question of "when is the right time during a game to call a timeout?" I talk about the framework and cues I use to not only call timeouts but manage timeouts during a match. We discuss topics such as  Timeout Fallacies  Point Runs  Momentum  Serving  Play Call  And much more    Click here to register for the free coaches workshop...

Have you ever considered running your own volleyball tournament? Whether its for fundraising or just to not have to travel far to get some good competition for your team. Running an exhibition tournament is a fantastic way to accomplish these. I've ran so many tournaments that I've compiled a bunch of tips to help you create an amazing experience for teams and having more teams wanting to attend....

In this episode I share the key responsibilities of an assistant coach as well as key ingredients that make an efficient assistant coach. This episode is for both head coaches and assistant coaches.  Topics discussed are: Recruiting Working with athletes Scouting Film Stats Relationship between head coach and assistant coach And a couple more key ideas. Click here to join waitlist for Digital Voll...

In this episode, I walk you through the 4 phases of seasonal planning so that you can be extremely prepared for your upcoming season which will ultimately lead your athletes to being successful.  In this episode we talk about  Offseason  Tryouts Practices  Training Camp Pre-season Tournaments and games  Practices  And so much more  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Yo...

In this episode, I discuss the concept of loading drills which help increase skill development and have players reach levels that they may not be able to reach otherwise. We specifically go over 5 strategies that you can use to load a drill. They are:    Present more cues  Reduce time for cue reading  Adding manipulation or movements before execution  Adding instability  Add peripheral movements A...