After being around a handful of national champions from the pro level to collegiate level, I've composed a long list of habits and the mindset of many champions who are coaches. This episode is meant to share similarities of all these amazing coaches to help you shape your coaching mindset and elevate your game. In this episode we talk about: 10x and not 2x'ing your growth Training like a championship coach Ingredients to their programs Identifying your unique ability Building the appropriate sy...
Sep 18, 2023•51 min•Ep. 170
In this episode, I walk you through things you should think about when determining which formation is the right one for your team. We dive into Difference between the 3 Strengths and Weaknesses Factors you need to consider when choosing a formation that's best for your team Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB...
Sep 11, 2023•24 min•Ep. 169
I've talked about the power of video software in previous episodes, but I've never talked about how you can use it in practice to develop players faster and more efficiently. In this episode we talk about: Developing every player on your roster How to easily access and organize film based on player Different types of softwares you can use 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...
Sep 04, 2023•25 min•Ep. 168
In this episode, we are privileged to have Pro coach and former US technical coordinator on the podcast in which he shared some vital information for coaches to pay attention to in practice. And he dives into how to train it so you can maximize your teams ability to score. In this episode we talk about: Assessing your team Understanding level of play 3 Important metrics and how to train them Offense before defense Training Regime And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball ...
Aug 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 167
Have you every been to a professional volleyball game or college match? Talk about an event. How can we bring that into our gym? In this episode I'm going to dive into the importance of this for your team and how to accomplish this. We dive into: Strategies that you can implement in your programming to deliver this to your athletes and your club/school Equipment needed to accomplish this How this will lead to a more successful program Opportunity to fundraise Take your team and program to anothe...
Aug 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 166
In this episode, I share my top takeaways from each of our guest speakers at DVA Live 2023. Some of these points helped these coaches and players win championships and it's something that you definitely may want to add into your volleyball program. We heard from John Speraw (US National Team Coach and UCLA Head Coach) Erik Shoji (US National Team Libero) Taylor Averill (US National Team Middle) Wayne Wilkins (National Champion Coach) Paige Tonz (Mental Skills Coach) Click here to join Digital Vo...
Aug 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 165
An important part of building your volleyball program is understanding the importance of relationships among coaches and players as well as the players amongst themselves. This, believe it or not, leads to wins. In this episode we discuss: 1 on 1's Team Meetings Leadership Meetings Coaches Meetings Study Hall 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...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 164
In this episode, I break down training camp to all its ingredients and walk coaches through how to plan and structure their training camp. We dive into: Purpose of Training Camp Training Camp Objectives Volleyball Manual Schedule Ingredients Variations Team Building 1 on 1's 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...
Jul 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 163
In this episode, I share with you a guide to conducting and managing your tryouts. You can find a more in depth training inside Digital Volleyball Academy if you're interested. We talk about: Tryout Presentation Assessment Factors Assessment Tools Tryout Structure Drills Post Tryout 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...
Jul 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 162
In this episode, I share a strategy on designing your blocking system that is simple and effective regardless of the team you're playing. We discuss: Spread vs Bunch Reading Committing Neutral Fronting Setter 4 Systems and how you create yours 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...
Jul 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 161
In this episode, I share an important ingredient to the success and efficiency of your team especially during practices. This is one of the biggest objections I always hear from coaches and I want to break that objection in this episode. In this episode we talk about: Assistant coaches responsibilities Volunteers Getting hired as an assistant coach And a few more key ideas Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSing...
Jul 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 160
In this episode I share some minor but effective changes we've made to training our offense in practice. These changes have enabled us to be more intentional with every rep and maximize our offensive touches in practice. In this episode we talk about: A more intentional warmup More efficient hitting warm up Ball control emphasis More efficient 6 on 6 offensive drill And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagr...
Jul 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 159
How do coaches relay important information to players in the middle of a match? How do coaches effectively and strategically manage timeouts and in between sets? In this episode, we dive into strategies I wish I knew as an upcoming coach that would have saved me points in matches. In this episode we talk about: What to say during a timeout Use of clipboard or iPad Timeout Plans 3 minute plan Communication during the match (gameplay) Energy Substitution plan And a few other key concepts Click her...
Jun 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 158
Make sure you have a pen handy to take some notes. In this episode, I summarize the major takeaways from 3 days of attending coaching sessions with national team coaches. These subtle changes can actually take your team to another level. In this episode, we dive into: Training the setter Defense Out of System Balls Serving Training Attacking & Offense Player Habits Training the Middle And a few more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free wor...
Jun 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 157
In this episode, I share 4 principles of passing that our former guest Dan Lewis broke down in a systematic and simple way. These 4 principles must be present when your athletes are passing. Dan Lewis is a technical guru and one of the greatest volleyball minds around the world and he is in charge of volleyball development in Canada. In this episode, we dive into: 4 Passing Principles Float vs Spin A few other concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my f...
Jun 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 156
In this episode, we have the privilege of having 3x national champion coach Jessy Satti on the podcast where he not only shares some insight into wining all those championships but he breaks down concepts and strategies that all coaches can get a ton of value from. In this episode, we dive into: 5 phases of blocking Trap Blocking 2 vs 3 step blocking Fire up blocking 60/40 Offensive Strategies Overload vs Separation And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click ...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 155
In this episode, I share one key principal and drill that will significantly help your player development especially in the off season. In this episode we talk about: Adaptation Principle Ball Control Drill Passing Drill Modification of drills 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...
May 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 154
In this episode, we are privileged to have coach Chris Wilkins come on the podcast and share how he's won 12 championships in a row. Winning 1 championship is hard. Winning 2 championships is even harder and winning 3 championships in a row is rare. Winning 12 championships in a row is unheard of. In this episode, we dive into: Training Regime and Schedules Culture Technical & Tactical Systems Training Camp Mental Skills And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Acade...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 153
In this episode, I share a ton of strategies on how to effectively coach younger athletes and the keys to their development. We start as early as 3 years old and you'll hear how we've gotten them to be excited about learning the fundamentals of our game and even have rallies. We dive into: Platform Structure of session Depth Perception Serve Strength Training & Conditioning Equipment And much more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to register for my free w...
May 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 152
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...
May 08, 2023•58 min•Ep. 151
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 conce...
May 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 150
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...
Apr 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 149
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...
Apr 17, 2023•36 min•Ep. 148
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 wor...
Apr 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 147
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...
Apr 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 146
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...
Mar 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 145
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...
Mar 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 144
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 In...
Mar 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 143
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...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 142
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...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 141
