The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, I share some things happening to volleyball coaches all around the world. Many coaches are faced with not being able to execute the program they want because of problems that may be out of their control. Topics discussed in this episode are: Dealing with admin/parents  Imposter Syndrome  Assistant Coaches  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register for D...

This is part 2 in the footwork series. In this episode we dive into the footwork for leftside, rightside as well as libero. Topics in this episode include: Stance: wide vs shoulder width a part Footwork for passing  Approaching and manipulating speed  Footwork off the net  And a few more key concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to register for DVA Live  Reach out via...

In this episode, we talk about the different types of footwork for 3 positions: Middles, Setters and Pin Blockers. There are many different types of footwork for each position and for various situations, so it's important to have them in your players toolboxes so you can use them when needed. Topics discussed in this episode include:  Starting Position  One foot and 2 foot for setters  Pivoting  S...

In this episode, we dive into a common problem where coaches are coaching from a player mindset and it could be hurting their teams growth and development as well as their own. We discuss topics such as:  Different types of athletes  Coaches Participation in drills/scrimmages  Seasonal/Practice Planning  Systems  Experience  And so much more  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach ou...

In this episode, I share 5 strategies on how to effectively analyze film of you own team. It's not only important to look at your opponents game play but also your own. Analyzing film is a skill and it will help your athletes develop faster and be aware of their weaknesses. In this episode we talk about:  Rotation Block-Defense  Court Awareness  Setter play  Offense  Game Breakdown  And a few othe...

In this episode, I dive into the art of speech and communication. As coaches, we have significant power with our voice. Using this power is crucial for not only motivating your players but having them be engaged and retain information. Some topics in this episode include: 12 Ingredients to effective communication  Speech techniques  Engagement  And a few other concepts  Click here to join Digital...

In this episode, I talk about the creativity with offense and how it can help change the momentum or add to the momentum of your team. We've focused a lot on defense and various skills but offense is just as important. In this episode we talk about: Basic offensive principles  Hitting lanes  In system vs out of system  Combo's  Rally's  Offensive plays  And a few more things  Click here to join Di...

No matter where you coach, you will be preparing for some kind of tournament with your team. But do you have a plan for that tournament? What is your goal for the tournament? How do you plan for the tournament? In this episode, I walk you through a plan that you can use to prepare for upcoming tournaments. We discuss: Goals  Different prep for different age groups What to focus on for match prepar...

In this episode, we talk about a concept coaches are always trying to help their players achieve and that's cue reading. Cue reading is using information the opponent is giving you to help put yourself in a better position to play defense as well as offense. And when you can read these cues, you have to make decisions in order to play the ball. Topics discussed in this episode are: Serving cues  B...

In this episode, I discuss and explain the concept of rotation efficiency and show you 3 ways you can make your rotation more efficient in order to run a better offense. Topics include:  Order Rotation 6 Rotation 5 Rotation 4 Rightside Position  Different options for Middle  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to sign up for Free coaches workshop  Reach out to via Instagram @...

Losing is hard but inevitable. What you do after a loss is really important. What types of conversations are you having with your players? What about your team as a whole? In this episode, we discuss 5 key strategies to implement after a loss. Topics include: Communication with players  Film  Stats  Practice  And more  Click here to register for my FREE workshop Click here to join Digital Volleyba...

In this episode, Dustin shares some interesting insights into where the game is going and what he sees successful players doing in the pro leagues. If we can teach some of our players these techniques, they'll be able to advance their game to another level. Topics include The split step  Out of system offense  Practices  And so much more  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here t...

In this episode, we take a listen to part of a conversation Taylor had with my DVA members as he answers some great questions. Topics that are covered are: How he was able to block more balls  Goofy Foot Jumpers  Read Blocking  What skills to train  And so much more  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Click here to get Taylor's Blocking Course

In this episode, we are privileged to have on the podcast national champion coach Brock Davidiuk as he walks us through the road to the finals. Have you ever wondered what the planning, thought process and team dynamic of a championship team is? Coach Brock takes us step by step through how he trained this team to win a national championship. Topics include: Off season  Serving  Offense  Culture ...

Coaches are always asking me how I've delt with parents and strategies they can use to not have to stress about dealing with parents. I get it. I've been there and seen a lot. In this episode, I share my 5 best strategies for creating an environment that fosters less conflict with parents and strategies to deal with parents when you need too. I discuss:  Tryouts  Parents Meeting  24 hr. rule  Play...

In this episode, I talk about in game adjustments and how they can help you generate a few extra points which could play a significant role in winning the game. Topics discussed are: Match ups  Middles  Blockers  Back court defense  Serving  Hitting  And a few more  Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share my top 8 takeaways from my 2021-2022 volleyball season. Some of these takeaways should help you gain perspective and apply various strategies to your team. Topics I covered are:  Experience  Decision Making  In Game Adjustments  Culture  Match Preparation  And more  Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy  Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we dive into the libero position. The libero position is becoming more important as the game evolves as their is a lot more responsibility on the libero in addition passing and playing defense. Topics discussed in this episode are:  Rules of the libero  Placement of the libero  Libero setting  Libero responsibility  Film  And a few more concepts  Click here to join Digital Volleyba...

You ever wonder why some refs call the game differently and how some rules can be interpretated differently? In today's episode, we have FIVB official Andrew Robb on the show and get the inside scoop on how referees interpret and carry out these calls so we can be better prepared for matches. In this episode, we cover:  The Lift & Double Contact Call  Arguing or Protesting  Position Faults  Net Pl...

In this episode, I walk you through all the necessary information you could potentially put in a game plan. As a coach, it's important to understand how to craft a game plan to maximize your teams ability to be prepared for any team. We dive into topic such as: Purpose of a game plan  Opponents behaviors and tendencies  Positions  Opponents systems  Crafting a game plan  Film  And a few more thing...

In this episode, we talk about 8 strategies that will help your setter run a more efficient offense. Topics discussed are: Location  Decision Making  Mismatches  Offensive Flow  Set Distribution  And much more Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy! Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I received a question from a coach on Instagram asking how do you make fundamental work more fun. We can all agree as coaches, working on fundamentals is crucial to not only the success of your team but the development of your athletes. But sometimes fundamental work can be boring and tough for athletes to stay completely dialed in. In this episode, I share 8 strategies to help solve this problem....

In this episode, we dive into serving. As a coach, it's important to consider serving strategies and what might be best for your team. It's also important to understand how you want your players to train the serve and see them grow into fantastic servers. In this episode we talk about: 5 Different types of serves  Bad strategies  5 different serving strategies with 1 bonus strategy  Teaching young...

As coaches, we all know the importance of nutrition and how it can help your athletes improve their performance. The problem is athletes actually implementing this in order to see results. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through our system that we use in which we break down nutrition in a simple way where athletes understand it and know how to track and monitor it in order to see results. I...

In this episode we dive into what a playbook is, what it's not, and how to create one. This goes hand in hand with last weeks episode on volleyball hand signals and verbal cues. This episode goes into the 4 areas of a playbook as well as ideas on a fundamentals checklist and drill book. The 4 main areas covered in this episode are:  Offense  Defense  Blocking  Serve receive & rotation  Click here...