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 ingre...
Feb 20, 2023•54 min•Ep. 140
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...
Feb 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 139
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...
Feb 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 138
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 N...
Jan 30, 2023•33 min•Ep. 137
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 Volleyb...
Jan 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 136
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...
Jan 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 135
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...
Jan 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 134
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...
Jan 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 133
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 Cl...
Dec 26, 2022•29 min•Ep. 132
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...
Dec 19, 2022•31 min•Ep. 131
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 C...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 130
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...
Dec 05, 2022•28 min•Ep. 129
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...
Nov 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 128
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 ...
Nov 21, 2022•40 min•Ep. 127
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...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 126
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...
Oct 31, 2022•33 min•Ep. 125
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...
Oct 24, 2022•25 min•Ep. 124
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...
Oct 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 123
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...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 122
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...
Oct 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 121
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...
Sep 26, 2022•27 min•Ep. 120
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...
Sep 19, 2022•26 min•Ep. 119
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...
Sep 12, 2022•27 min•Ep. 118
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...
Sep 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 117
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...
Aug 29, 2022•26 min•Ep. 116
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...
Aug 22, 2022•43 min•Ep. 115
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...
Aug 15, 2022•52 min•Ep. 114
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...
Aug 08, 2022•31 min•Ep. 113
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...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 112
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...
Jul 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 111
