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...
Nov 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 230
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...
Nov 18, 2024•21 min•Ep. 229
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 I...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 228
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...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 227
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...
Oct 28, 2024•37 min•Ep. 226
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...
Oct 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 225
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 In...
Oct 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 224
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 ...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 223
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 Academ...
Sep 30, 2024•35 min•Ep. 222
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...
Sep 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 221
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...
Sep 09, 2024•30 min•Ep. 220
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...
Sep 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 219
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 t...
Aug 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 218
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...
Aug 19, 2024•29 min•Ep. 217
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...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 216
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...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 215
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...
Jul 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, we dive into different strategies you can use on both offense and defense when dealing with free balls. As the game evolves, countries are getting more creative in handling free balls and putting their teams in a better position to score. We dive into: Free Ball Transition Free ball Placement Attacking on 1 and 2 Different attacking options for freeballing And a few other main concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out vi...
Jul 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 213
Fundraising is such an important part of your program and I know many coaches are hesitant because they either don't know how to fundraise or don't think it's worth the time. In this episode we dive into: The importance of fundraising and how it can lead to more success for your team Tournaments Camps Strategies on the best fundraising ideas And many more concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB...
Jul 15, 2024•26 min•Ep. 212
In this episode, I share my top 10 team drills I like to do in our gym. These drills are used by some of the best in the world and although some of them are mine, many of them are taken from some of the best volleyball coaches. In this episode we dive into: Drills that cover all 6 skills of our game Discuss the fallacy of drills Scoring systems Multi-skill variations And a few other key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Insta...
Jul 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 211
In this episode, I break down covering from the ground up and teach you how to train your team to be great at this skill. We dive into: 3 Important factors of covering Tactical Covering Auto-Coverage A Coverage Drill Common Mistakes Eye Sequence Strategies 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...
Jul 01, 2024•32 min•Ep. 210
In this episode, we dive into how and what you should be looking at when watching film of your team. This can be a long process and if you're not sure what to look for, it can be extremely frustrating. In this episode we talk about: Differentiating match prep and film review Analysis for young players vs experience players Analyzing player positioning Mechanics and Technique 6 Volleyball Skills Rotation Offense & Defense Coaching and Game Breakdown Click here to join Digital Volleyball Acade...
Jun 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 209
After being at VNL and in our national team gym, I've gotten a chance to connect with some of the top players in the world from many different countries. I asked them what was it about their favourite coaches that made them great. In this episode we dive into: Top characteristics of the best coaches Things players did not like from coaches 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...
Jun 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 208
I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 International Coaching Symposium in Ottawa where I got a chance to listen to top coaches from around the world. In this episode, I share the big takeaways from the weekend that I think coaches will find valuable. We dive into: Intentional Practices Mental skills training Blocking - some great cues 6 on 6 with intention Drills And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagr...
Jun 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 207
In this episode we have the privilege of having Coach Mark Lebedew on who is a wealth of knowledge in our game. With a ton of championships under his belt and as a national team and professional coach, he beings a great perspective to the game. He also provides a ton of fantastic resources for coaches at www.marklebedew.com In this episode we dive into: Off Season 8 Week Training Program Practice Planning Match Prep Drills And a few more great topics Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 206
In this episode, I teach about a tool that I've been using this year which is also used by pro and national team coaches. It's a more intentional and focus developmental model so you can maximize athlete development. We dive into: What an athlete matrix is How to create one The benefit to player development The phases of the 6 skills 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...
May 27, 2024•22 min•Ep. 205
In this episode, we talk about the power of video delay and how easy it is to implement in your training. Video delay has significantly helped improve player development and enhanced skill based drills. In this episode, we dive into: How to set up video delay in your gym The cost of everything involved in setting up video delay How to effectively use video delay A more effective and efficient passing drill And a few more key concepts Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to jo...
May 20, 2024•28 min•Ep. 204
In this episode we dive into not only the benefit of using the split step to improve blocking, defense & passing but we talk about the keys and steps to using the split step. We talk about: Change in height The difference between the standard way and using the split step Moment of weightlessness When to use the split step And a few more key points Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy Click here to join my free workshop Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB...
May 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 203
In this episode I share my experience with the pancake, why it's so important to train it and how they're teaching it in the national team gym. In this episode we dive into: How to teach the pancake Why it's so important The number #1 defense against Tips Drills to practice it Embracing the pancake and knowing why and when to use it 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...
May 06, 2024•23 min•Ep. 202
In this episode, we have the privilege of having US National Team and Head Coach of Loyola University John Hawks who dives into some great insight on coaching. We talk about: Practicing with intention 7 different systems Practice Planning Taking over a program Culture 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...
Apr 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 201
