The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, we have the privilege of interviewing coach Tony Clarke who had an impressive run of 59 straight regular season wins. We dive into how he was able to manage this. We talk about: Off season Seasonal Planning Training Camp Practices Culture Competition Prep And so much more Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

In this episode, we dive into how to plan, structure, organize and run a successful volleyball tournament. You might be asking yourself, why do I need to know this as a coach? In this episode, I share why it's important for a coach to run a tournament and what it can do your team and club. In this episode we talk about: The importance of tournaments for your team and club Fundraising Structure Set up Key ingredients to making it a tournament that everyone wants to attend 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

Have you ever been in a situation where the game is close, 23-22 or 21-23. What are some strategies you take to give your team a competitive advantage to win that set? In this episode, I share 7 strategies that can help you in late, close game situations. We talk about: Mindset Blocking Strategies Tactical Advantages How to communicate strategies with your players mid game Mismatches And a few more strategies Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

Selecting a team captain is an important job. This player plays a vital role in your teams success and there are many factors coaches need to consider. In this episode we dive into: The responsibilities of a team captain Qualities of a team captain The intangibles of a team captain Leadership Council Rulebook 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

Players getting frustrated and flustered during matches all the time. How can we, as coaches, minimize our players losing their confidence during games but rather embrace when things don't go right and get out of whatever situation they're in. In this episode we dive into: Top 3 reasons why players get frustrated A plan you can have when this happens Advice from a all star libero Preparation And a few more ideas 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 dive into the Opposite position and give you an outline on everything you need to know. This position is important. We talk about: How to pick your opposite Angle of Approach Types of sets Front court and backcourt Timing Block Defense And a few more 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 dive into exploring the scoring system used by athletes unlimited and how we can implement it in our gym. Topics we cover are: Assumptions of the scoring system Individual Stats How to score each player MVP and Match points Cumulative Scoring 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 have the privilege of interviewing National Champion Coach Kevin Ma as we dive into what went into achieving this amazing accomplishment. Some of the key things we talk about are: Pre-Season Serve & Pass 4/5 Training Blocks Offensive System Culture Practice Schedule & Training Match Preparation Player Development And a few other key items 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 top apps and tech to help enhance your volleyball team. These apps will help with player development and improve your efficiency as a coach. Some apps we talk about: Character.ai Chat GPT Volleyball Stat iStatVball 2 Data Volley CoachBoard Coaches Eye/ Bam Video Delay/ Dartfish Volleymetrics/Hudl/ Vidswap WhatsApp Or Telegram YouTube or Google Classroom Wireless Mic 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 our privileged to have on former pro player and now Volleyball Strength and Jump Coach Reid Hall where he dives into 4 key areas of strength and jump training that all coaches should know for their players. In this episode we dive into: Strength Training Schedules Strength Training (Bilateral & Unilateral) Posterior Chain Jump Technique Increasing Power Output Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation 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 what a coaching audit is and how it can significantly help your overall program and coaching. Things that I cover is: 25+ ingredients of a coaches audit What it means to run a program Strategic elements that you may be missing out on And a few more strategies 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 have the priviledge of interviewing Author, Coach and professional sports consultant @JP Nerbun who, since 2017, has dedicated his life to sports culture within a team and organization. He has worked with professional coaches in various sports and has created a system for implementing in your program to sustain strong team culture. In this episode we dive into 5 stages of sport culture Discussing elements of culture on the Phoenix Suns and New England Patriots Important ingredients to strong culture in your program And many other key aspects of culture Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

It's so frustrating losing points on scattered balls where there is complete chaos on the court. Well, there are actual strategies you can use with your team to help earn points on these situations. In this episode we talk about: Play around the net Balls dug into the net Dumps Assessing freeballs Setter strategies 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 dive into transition. There are many facets to Transition Offense and we cover the main areas coaches need to be aware of. In this episode, we discuss: 4-6 different types of transition Footwork Setter decisions Basic strategy for running an offense Different routes for different players And many more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

An important part of practice is your warm up. When I say warm up, I'm referring to after you do your dynamic stretching or whatever mobility and warm up routine you have for your team. What do you do before you get to the nitty gritty of practice? As coaches we want to make sure we gain our athletes attention and focus as well as have some fun before we dial into the more volleyball related purpose of practice. In this episode, I share my best drills/games to do before practice. We talk about Non volleyball related activities/games Volleyball related team activities Volleyball related skill based activities Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

I know many coaches will encounter a game in your career where you're going up against a team that you know is better skilled, ranked higher, better players, etc. The important question is, how do you approach a game like that? In this episode, I share strategies and the mindset that I've found to be successful when put in this position. In this episode we talk about: Game Plan Coaching the game Important questions to address Mindset 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 share some research about mental toughness for coaches as well as some strategies I use to try and be a more mentally tough coach. In this episode we talk about: Define mental toughness for coaches Characteristics of a mentally strong coach Strategies to be a more mentally strong coach 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 some important strategies that coaches should be aware of when taking over a team. Even if you're not taking over a team, some of these strategies may help with your current team as well. Topics in this episode include: Player Personnel Culture Coaching Identity 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 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 via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 contact Deception with your offense A great offensive drill Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Lift (Catch and Throw) Procedure Interacting with the Referee What can a coach do? And so much more Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 to register for free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 game play (blockers, calling off setter, attacker communication etc.) Coach communication Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 here to register for free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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

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 @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 this episode we talk about: All the skills to cover Skill Variation A bit more on the YTP And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 for my FREE online workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Volleyball Academy Click here to join the coaches workshop Reach out to me via Instragram @BrianSingh_Coachb OR e-mail me at [email protected]

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 clinic Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB If you want to reach out to Coach Wayne, you can e-mail him at [email protected]

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 Video Email Organization Experience Results And so much more Click here to join the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for DVA Live Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 transformation? Duration Strategies to run them And a few more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for DVA Live (2 day virtual coaches clinic) Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 DVA Live Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Shuffle 3 step cross over 2 step cross over And much more Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 other items Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Volleyball Academy Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB

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 Digital Volleyball Academy Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB