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Footwork, Hands & Decision Making with Canadian Olympian Setter Brett Walsh
In this episode, I sit down with former Canadian National Team setter and Olympian Brett Walsh (@Brettjwalsh) to break down the key skills that separate good setters from great ones. We dive into…
What Volleyball Athletes Should Do in the Offseason (Besides Play Volleyball)
As coaches, we often focus on what athletes should be doing in the gym during the offseason. In this episode, we discuss practical ways athletes can continue developing their skills without touching…
How To Build A Roadmap To A Championship Using The phases Of The Game And System Design
In this episode, I walk coaches through how to plan their season from a macro perspective using the phases of the game and system design to guide your roadmap. You'll see how some of the best coaches…
The Blueprint for Building a Youth Volleyball Program
In this episode, I break down a blueprint for building a successful volleyball program for young athletes ages 3–10. We cover: How to introduce volleyball in a fun, engaging, and developmentally…
The Serve Receive Triangle: A Simple System To Improve Passing
I learnt about this triangle a few years ago and it changed the way I set up my serve receive. This will optimize your reception and help increase your sideout. In this episode, I dive into: What…
Why Your Players Can't Pass To Target (It's Not What You Think)
In this episode, I dive into one concept of serve reception and passing that could be the reason your players are struggling with their pass. I see it a lot at the youth level. We talk about: 3…
How To Use Multi-Skill Drills To Maximize Player Development
In this episode, we talk about what multi-skill drills are, why they accelerate development, and how to implement them into your practices to get more game-like reps and better results. Topics…
They Lost Last Year… Then Won a National Championship with Carolyn O'Dwyer
In this episode, I sit down with national championship-winning coach Carolyn O’Dwyer to break down the standards, systems, and training environment behind her team’s title run after falling short the…
Inside A National Championship System (Earn 17, Lose 8) with 2026 USPORTS National Championship Coach Adam Schriemer
In this episode, I sit down with USPORTS National Champion head coach Adam Schriemer to break down the systems, standards, and mindset behind building a championship team. From practice design to…
How 5x National Championship Coach Aaron Schulha Led a Championship Run With Trust, Freedom & Preparation
In this episode, I sit down with CCAA National Championship coach Aaron Schulha to break down the full blueprintbehind his team’s title run. From building a selfless, high-trust culture to executing…
The System Behind 4 Straight National Championships With 5x National Champion Coach Austin Dyer
In this episode, I sit down with 5-time national team coach Austin Dyer, who has led his program to 4 straight national championships. We break down the real reasons behind their success and also…
The Mental Game: Building Confident, Resilient Volleyball Players With Paige Tonz
In this episode, we go back into the vault with Mindset Coach Paige Tonz, who works specifically with female athletes helping them improve their mindset, confidence and so much more. In this episode…
Volleyball Is Changing: New 2026 Rules & the Next Evolution of Out-of-System Play
In this episode, I dive into two important trends shaping the game right now. First, I break down the new rules being introduced by FIVB in 2026 and what they could mean for the future of…
The Reverse Sweep Framework: The 3-Set Comeback System
Down 0–2 in a best-of-five match is where most teams panic — and where great coaches separate themselves. In this episode, I break down the exact emotional resets, tactical simplifications, and…
Best Of The Podcast: Championship Blocking & Offensive Systems with 6x National Championship Coach Jessy Satti
In this episode, we head back into the vault and listen to an episode I did with 6x national champion coach Jessy Satti where he not only shares some insight into wining all those championships but…
The Playoff Preparation Checklist for Coaches: How Coaches Prepare to Win
In this episode, I dive into strategies you can use in your gym leading up to the playoffs. This is an important time to make sure you're doing the right things to maximize your opportunity to win in…
The Standard Is the System: Building Excellence That Wins (You Can't Learn This Anywhere Else)
This is a topic that is hard to articulate, you can't learn it anywhere on the web but it's extremely important and every high level coach has this in their gym. And that is creating a system and…
The Mechanics of Great Setting: A Masterclass with Brock Daviduk
In this episode, we go back into the fault with an interview I did with the Head Coach of the University of Alberta, Brock Davidiuk, as he is an expert setting coach. In this episode, he shares so…
Beyond Skills & Systems: The Intangibles That Win Matches
This episode dives into the intangibles of volleyball — the non-skill, non-system factors that directly impact game play, lineup decisions, and winning. We break down the habits, awareness, and…
Must-Have Technology for Modern Volleyball Coaches That Is Affordable
In this episode, I break down the exact technology I use in my volleyball program — including apps, software, and equipment that help with practice planning, film, communication, and player…
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