The Volleyball By Design Podcast

There's no secret that Ai is taking the world by storm but did you know we can use it to help us with volleyball? AI can not only save you time as a coach but can help you be more efficient with your team. In this episode we talk about: AI Video in Volleyball How AI can help you plan practices Obtaining information at the fastest rate Allow you more opportunity to learn Strategies on using AI for your team And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com/dvalive2025 Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I get asked all the time from coaches, how do I efficiently train my players with just one court. There are so many skills to work on but it's hard to do it with one court. Yes, 2 courts is better than 1 but we can absolutely effectively train with 1 court. In this episode I dive into: How we can break the net up Serving and passing drills that allow us to train multiple skills Ball control with 1 court Adding offense with one court And a few more key concepts DVA Live 2025 - www.volleyballworkshop.com/dvalive2025 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share a good general plan for an off season practice. Remember the goal of off season is to get multiple touches and how you do that in practice is important. We talk about: First thing you need to do Multiple drills you can use in practice Accountability Offense vs Defense And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via IG @BrianSingh_CoachB

The off-season can play a significant role in how successful your team is next season. What are the keys to your off season? There is a lot of wasted time and misconceptions with what needs to be done in the off season. In this episode we dive into: The single most important aspect of your off season and why teams don't improve during the off season Debriefs, Reflections & 1 on 1's Character and Culture Camps, Clinics, etc. Skill Development Performance Indicators Video Delay Strength Training And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we our privileged to have on one of the most known volleyball coaches in North America, Coach Donny Hui. In this episode we dive into: Practice Planning & Structure Player Development Culture Drills Standards Attacking Breakdown And a few more key concepts To find out more about Coach Donny, you can visit www.elevateyourself.org Click here join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacaemy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

The game is speeding up and it's important for coaches to be teaching athletes the proper mechanics to execute the skills with speed in mind, so as the athlete develops, they'll be able to adapt and grow with higher level volleyball. In this episode, Daenan breaks down how to train athletes to increase their speed with multiple different skills. He dives into: What he's seeing at the higher level Split Step Drills to train speed Answers great questions asked by coaches And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we have the privilege of hearing from John Speraw who is now the CEO and president of USA Volleyball. This episode is taken from a presentation he gave at DVA Live 2022 which is my annual virtual coaches clinic I run every year. In this presentation, he talks about what's important to him in winning a championship program. Definitely worth the listen. Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

An article was shared with me by national team player Daenan Gyimah that was created by the national team sports psych coach. I think it's a very important conversation that coaches should be aware of and implementing in their program. In this episode, we dive into: 7 Components of high performance culture A culture of excellence Understanding the culture matrix And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we are privileged to welcome the 2024-2025 USPORTS Womens volleyball national championship coach Ken Bentley who secured his 7th national championship in his career. He shares a wealth of knowledge including: Strength Training Program and Philosophy Off season planning and schedule Training technical work Planning for upcoming season Match Preparation What made him win a championship Setting technical work And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode I walk you through a step by step approach to building your offense from the ground up. We start at the very beginning on advance through to higher level conversation. We dive into: The goal of your offense Type of offense How to determine who's playing what position Hitting Lanes Number System Middle Attacker 1 on 1's Setter Attack Out of System Play 2nd Contact Offensive Plays Backcourt Attack And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I was asked, if I had a limited budget what volleyball aids and equipment would I get in order of importance. This question led me to record this episode and list all the volleyball equipment that I see head coaches have in their gyms and in order of importance so you can prioritize your purchases. We dive into: Volleyball Equipment First Aid Technology in your gym Software Accessories And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share about a ProAm League I started this year consisting of Pro & University players. What's interesting are the things we can learn from these pro players and apply in our gym. Throughout the first set of matches, I noticed things that make these pro's great and I discuss what we can bring to our athletes. In this episode, I dive into: Velocity Setters Perception Ball control Middles Preparation And a few more key concepts Visit www.coachbleague.ca to watch games and check out the league Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit here - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or go to www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we go back in the fault to an episode where Reid Hall dives into 4 key areas of strength and jump training. We talk about Strength Training Schedules Strength Training (Bilateral & Unilateral) Posterior Chain Jump Technique Increasing Power Output Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or go to www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop OR go to www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we are privileged to welcome Cole Hergott to the podcast who is the strength & conditioning coach for all varsity teams and players at Trinity Western University. He's been a part of a couple national championships with the volleyball program and we dive into how strength training plays a vital role in that. We talk about Scheduling for off season and in season How many days a week do the teams strength train and what does it look like All the exercises volleyball players should be doing Velocity Based Training 1 x 20 and 5 x 5 How to strength train with no weight room Tactical way to train hitting and jumping And a few more key concepts Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this short episode, I go through some technical differences between the 3 as well as the pros and cons for different techniques. We dive into: Which muscles you're using for each one Stance and Position Pro's and Cons Which one is the best Some interactive things you can do to see the difference And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSIngh_CoachB

In this episode, we are privileged to have on National Championship Coach Grant Wilson who is the head coach of the men's volleyball program at Brandon University who just won their first ever USports National Championship! In this episode, we dive into the entire season and a complete breakdown of what it took to win a national championship. We talk about: Seasonal Planning Practice Structure Understanding how to look at stats and film Match Prep Block-Defense Serving Strategy Culture Visualization And a few more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy or visit www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop or visit www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

A little bit of a different episode, but on today's show we dive into strategies that will help equip you with the tools you need to coach this current generation of athletes. We dive into: Coaching Strategies Different types of learners Mental Toughness Coaching Delivery And a few more strategies to help coach your athletes Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy OR www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my free workshop OR www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I did an episode back in December of 2024 where I shared 10 strategies on improving your teams individual defense. In this episode, I dive deeper and share some more strategies as well talk motor patterns that your players should have in their toolbox to play better defense. In this episode we dive into: Mindset How to train the defensive mindset Reading Movement Patterns Technical work with defense And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

With a long volleyball season, coaches are sometimes faced with a challenge of keeping the energy high at practices as well as maintaining motivation throughout the season. In this episode I share 15 strategies you can implement to ensure players stay focused, and have consistent energy and motivation for the entire season. We dive into: The phases of a season 15 strategies you can implement today How to plan for these strategies at the beginning of your season And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_Coachb

When training inexperienced athletes, they always tend to make the same mistakes and sometimes that can be frustrating as a coach if you don't know how to help them. In this episode I share strategies to fix the most common errors you'll see in the technical skills of our game. We dive into: How to fix the most common errors in passing Concept of Shadowing Fixing attacking issues Using Video Gaining court awareness Strength training And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we go back into vault with a great interview diving into the mechanics of attacking with Issac. We dive into: How to generate the most power on the ball Understanding the mechanics of the swing Myths about the arm swing And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 [email protected] Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we are privileged once again to have Daenan Gyimah on the podcast where he dives into everything mental skills training and being a pro. We talk about: The athletes mindset Intangibles that will take athletes to the next level Mental Skills & Mindset Training Leadership And a few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I talk about some strategies you can use when starting a new volleyball club so that it can grow and become a place where many athletes want to come too. We dive into: Identifying coaches The importance of Experience How to create an experience for athletes Social Media And a few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we go into the vault and pull the 2nd most listened to episode on the podcast over the last 5 years. We dive into strategies to help your team gain confidence and strategies on how to prepare for a match. We talk about: Tournament Prep Match Prep Charting Film Practice And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I dive into my key takeaways from the 2024 AVCA Convention that I believe will benefit all coaches to move the needle in your gym. I talk about: Setter/Middle Relationship New Routes for Middles Different scoring systems to add to your drills Cues to read setters Tactical Serving Some Drills to add to your gym And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I'm privileged to welcome professional coach out in Sweden, Desiree Tan to the podcast where she talks about the keys to all her successes in volleyball winning multiple championships. We dive into: Pre-Season Training Practices Drills she uses Culture Match Prep And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSIngh_CoachB

In this episode, we have the privilege of having national team and professional coach Bruno Chateau on where we dive into what goes into a successful volleyball program. We dive into: The difference between the mens and women's game The difference between volleyball in France, Japan & the US Seasonal Planning Practice Planning Player Development Drill Design Pin Attackers Middle Blockers Culture Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share my top 10 strategies to improve your players individual defense. We dive into: Mindset & Identity Tools to equip your players with Reading Preparation Film Games And a few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share 10 common serve receive errors that if you fix, will help your team be a much better passing team. We dive into: Physics and principles of passing Misunderstandings Common errors Mindset shift your passers need to go through And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Over the last several weeks, I've been guest coaching in many teams gyms. I've noticed a pattern with defensive mistakes I wanted to share on the podcast. In this episode, I share 5 common defensive mistakes every coach needs to be aware of. In this episode we dive into: 5 Common Mistakes How to Train some of these mistakes A drill to help And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I'm so proud to say I made history in the high school team I coached this season. For the first time in program history, we won the east region championship. In this episode, I walk you step by step exactly how I was able to accomplish this. We dive into: Building your support system Tryouts Game Day Training Schedule Film Tactical and Technical Apps And so many other ingredients that went into this Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

We are privileged to have on associate head coach at the university of Louisville Dan Meske who dives into what makes their program special and things you can implement in your program to take it to another level. We talk about: Seasonal Planning Strength Training Practice Planning & Structure Culture Match Prep Film And so much more Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

We want to ensure our players are developing at each practice and that our practices are designed for player and team development. In this episode we dive into: Practice Planning (how to prepare a practice plan) Key elements of your practice Skill Development Skill based practice vs team based practices Practice Principles Using technology to increase player development Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

The conversation about OOS play is becoming more and more common because coaches are realizing how important it is in order to win games. In this episode we dive into: Understanding OOS vs In system Trends & Stats Traditional vs Now Technique and Execution Drills Common Mistakes & Objections And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I dive into strategies as well as painting the picture for when your team loses momentum in a match. As a coach, it can be really frustrating watching your team fall apart on the court and there is nothing you can do to help. In this episode we dive into: Strategies on how to combat momentum shifts Mental Skills training Painting the picture of the situation And a few more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

During my workshop, I got the question, "How can I coach players who might doubt my feedback (maybe because I wasn't a highest level athlete myself at my prime and I'd say I'm coaching a relatively high level)?" This question I know many coaches go through. In this episode, I walk you through how to solve this problem. We dive into: Certain Beliefs Player Development Relationships Structure And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

One of the hardest things for coaches is to take an inexperienced player and have them compete with experienced players. The gap is so large sometimes. In this episode, I share a complete guide to get inexperienced players playing at the level where they can compete with experienced players. In this episode we dive into: A roadmap to bridge the gap Understanding how to train fundamentals 12 Strategies to help bridge the gap And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

There is a difference between passing a float vs a spin. Athletes need to understand the principles and how to apply them in various situations. In this episode, I go over how to pass both serves and what the difference is. We dive into: Technique on passing float Technique on passing spin Major differences and how to adjust Basic principles of passing Exceptions given various situations And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

There are a lot of ways to run an offensive system. But there are certain elements of an offensive system that must happen. In this episode we dive into: What is an offensive system Zones Types of offense First Ball Side Out Transition Out of System And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I dive into 2 tactical items that we're seeing used at the pro and international level that you may want to teach or introduce to your team. In this episode we dive into: Middle approach when setter is off the net Plyometric vs Isometric Blocking Reading and movement And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share a very simple approach to organizing when you'll be able to cover all the skills in our game during the course of your season. Time is one of our greatest enemies so having a strategy to be able to cover everything you need for your team is important. In this episode we talk about: All the skills in our game How to organize all those skills in our game during your season Organizing systems And a few more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to watch my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, I share some hard truths that I know many of us know but sometimes it's nice to get reacquainted with them before the season starts. We dive into: 6 truths that we need to accept Common things across all coaches What I would do differently A few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

This episode is taken from my annual coaches clinic called DVA Live where Jesse Elser presented to our group of coaches and delivered such valuable insight that had the coaches wanting more. In this episode he dives into: Creative volleyball Expectations & Culture Successful Drills Season structure & practice structure Roadmaps Systems And so much more Click here to access DVA Live 2024 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to view Jesse's podcast

In this episode, we are privileged to have Amy Angelos on who has been an assistant on some top programs in the US including the university of Michigan. We talk all about analyzing video for match prep as well as player development. We dive into: Tendencies Rotation 20-20 rule Serving strategy Charts When to pause video And a few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free volleyball workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode we're going to talk about the hugely popular game called 9-Man that is generally played over the summer. And we are privileged to have a veteran 9-Man coach Hank Ma who shares some amazing insights. We dive into: Some brief history on 9-Man The rules of 9-Man How 9-Man volleyball can be applied to indoor 6v6 Strategies and Tactics that can be taken and used in 6v6 How to train certain skills And a few other concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB