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 Traini...
Jun 30, 2025•36 min•Ep. 260
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.volleyballworks...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 259
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 concept...
Jun 09, 2025•27 min•Ep. 258
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 vis...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 257
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 ...
May 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 256
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 ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 255
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 ww...
May 12, 2025•43 min•Ep. 254
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...
May 05, 2025•26 min•Ep. 253
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 che...
Apr 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 252
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 @BrianSi...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 251
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 sho...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 250
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 vi...
Apr 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 249
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 Visualiza...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 248
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 @...
Mar 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 247
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 f...
Mar 17, 2025•27 min•Ep. 246
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 ...
Mar 10, 2025•26 min•Ep. 245
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 Volleyba...
Mar 03, 2025•35 min•Ep. 244
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...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 243
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...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min•Ep. 242
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 Clic...
Feb 10, 2025•34 min•Ep. 241
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 pl...
Feb 03, 2025•52 min•Ep. 240
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 Acad...
Jan 27, 2025•23 min•Ep. 239
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 Di...
Jan 20, 2025•28 min•Ep. 238
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...
Jan 13, 2025•37 min•Ep. 237
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...
Jan 06, 2025•24 min•Ep. 236
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...
Dec 30, 2024•23 min•Ep. 235
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...
Dec 23, 2024•26 min•Ep. 234
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...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 233
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 I...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 232
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...
Dec 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 231
