The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode I share my top takeaways from 2022 as well as my plan for 2023. I always enjoy hearing coaches takeaways from their year because there are so many nuggets you can gain and take back to your team. I hope I'm able to do that in this episode for all of you coaches listening. Enjoy!    Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out...

In this episode, we talk about some creative tactical ways you can generate points that isn't being utilized much in our game. Volleyball is progressing and you'll find some pro teams being really creative and taking our game further. In this episode, I share some of these tools that you can try with your team. We dive into:  Setter taking the first contact  Engaging Middle from backrow 2nd contac...

I had the privilege of attending the NCAA women's national championship and there were a few takeaways that I think would be valuable to coaches. In this episode I talk about: Different rules in the US  Texas's strategy  Key factors in the outcome of the game  and a few more items  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSing...

In this episode, we have the privilege of bringing back FIVB Andrew Robb for a second time, and in this interview, we take the conversation much further. We not only do a recap of the two most controversial calls being the double contact and lift (now the catch and throw) but we dive into important aspects of the game that coaches need to be aware of. In this episode we dive into:  Double Contact ...

It's rare to go through a season where there isn't tension at some point. Whether a player let's his/her emotions get the better of them or a player is behaving in a manner that does not fit your teams culture or identity. What do we do? In this episode, we dive into strategies to help with this exact problem. Enjoy!  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here for my free workshop ...

We always talk about the technical aspect of defense such as platform, reading, stance etc. But there are some tactical strategies you can use to improve your individual defensive in games that can significantly help your team.   In this episode we discuss 4 strategies that will help you improve your individual defense in games. Enjoy!    Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here t...

In this episode, we dive deep into all the communication that goes on during games. From serve receive to serving to actual game play, we discuss what type of communication is essential during games. Topics include:  Communication before serve receive (seams, location, serve, verbal cues, setter play call)  Communication before serve (setter location, hitters, middles etc.)  Communication during g...

In this episode, we are privileged to have one of the best developmental coaches in the world on the podcast. Dan Lewis runs the developmental program for national players in Canada and he knows the game at a high level. In this episode we dive into: Float reception  Spin reception  Attacking  And so much nuances to help improve those skills   Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click h...

Creating an effective game plan can lead to wins! I know skills and systems matter but when you can effectively game plan, you can earn points and take a team out of their normal system which will helps win games. In this episode we talk about:  Film  Setter Hitting  Serving  Defensive and Offensive adjustments  20-20 Rule  And a few more key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy...

Training ball control is a very important skill every athlete should possess regardless of position. In this episode, I dive into important concepts you need to know to train great ball control as well as other skills. We talk about: The Adaptation Principle  Different Types of Ball Control  How To Train Ball Control  And a few other key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Cli...

In this episode, I dive into how coaches and players behaviors can affect players performance. Topics we cover are: Pre-game preparation  Should coaches sit or stand during games?  Should players sit or stand during games?  Body Language  Timeouts  And a few more key concepts.  Click here to register for my free workshop Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out via Instagram @Brian...

In this episode, we are fortunate to have pro player Joey Jarvis on the pod sharing his insight into 2 important skills and a leftside attacker. In this episode we dive into: Ball Control  Serve Receive Strategies  Cue Reading  Attacking  Different Shot selection  Mindset  And a few other key pieces  Click here to join my free workshop Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out on IG...

In this episode, I talk specifically about strategies to help improve your teams defense. This episode isn't much about the skills but rather the tactical and strategical elements of defense. We talk about: Systems  Blocking Strategies  Knowing Responsibilities  Communication  IQ Expectations  And a few other key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to join my free w...

In this episode, I talk about a presentation I give to my athletes every year during training camp prior to the pre-season starting. I believe this presentation is vital as it sets the stage for your teams identity, culture and expectations. We talk about:  A little bit about the coach  Fallacy  Sacrifice, pain, time Time management  Volleyball manual  And a few other key ideas  Click here to join...

In this episode, I share 3 main strategies you can use to help grow your teams program or your club programs. Topics include: Social Media  Instagram strategies  Athletes Experience  Overall performance  And a few main concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Whether you're at the beginning stages of your season or in the middle or even at the end, have you ever wondered whether you're covering all the skills you need to teach your athletes? From passing to attacking to blocking and more. As I became more experienced in this game, I realized that I wasn't covering every skill I needed to teach and I wish I became more aware of this in the beginning. In...

In this episode, I walk you through how to create a YTP and also show you how you can use it to fast track your player development. In this episode we talk about: YTP Microcycles  Player Profiles  Monitoring Load  Deficiencies  Adaptation Principle  And a few other key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to sign up for the workshop  Reach out via Instagram @BrianSin...

In this episode, we talk about strategies you can use to motivate your players during the course of a season. I share strategies that I use in practice and outside the gym. We talk about: Storytelling  Practice  1 on1  Goal Setting  Monitoring progress  Internal & External motivation  Gamification  And a few more ideas.  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register for the...

In this episode, I discuss how to create and structure your volleyball systems. We talk about: What a system is? Defensive systems  Offensive systems  Adjustments  And a few more key concepts  Click here to sign up for the workshop  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we have the privilege of having Kat Georgiadis on the pod who is a national team libero and she shares great insight to the libero position as well as breaks down many of the skills from a technical standpoint. We dive into:  Passing  Digging  Out of System  Technical aspects of various skills And so much more  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register...

In this episode, I share my top takeaways from DVA Live that occurred this past weekend. We had some fantastic speakers in John Speraw, Taylor Averill, Micah Ma'a, Erik Shoji and Paige Tonz. In this episode we discuss: Player specialization  Player Coach Relationship  Non-negotiables  Leadership  Mental Skills  Top Coaching Characteristics  And a few more key concepts  Click here to join Digital V...

In this episode, we have the luxury of interviewing 27 year veteran coach Wayne Wilkins who shares many lessons learnt along the way as well as key details on how he built his championship programs. Topics include: Off season  Recruiting  Training Camp  Culture  Seasonal Planning  Practices  And a few more key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to join my coaches c...

In this episode, I go over some technical elements of passing that should help your players improve if applied. In this episode we talk about: Passing Box  Shoulders  Elbows  Separation  Angles  And a few more elements  Click here to sign up for the coaches clinic Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share my top strategies on what to include in running your camp or clinic so you not only have parents and athletes wanting to come back again but that your camp/clinic produces results. I share some methods that I haven't seen many coaches implement but I believe can take your athletes experience so an entirely different level. In this episode we talk about: Planning  Metrics ...

I got asked by a coach to differentiate the different types of volleyball sessions because there's a lot and it can be confusing to decide which one you want to run. What is the purpose of each? Which one is better suited for your needs? In today's episode, we dive into the 5 different types of volleyball sessions. These are some topics: Outline all 5 different type of sessions  What is the transf...