Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT

Ep 46: Still Playing, Now Coaching: Introducing Mike Carr

From high school standout to D3 starter, VLA athlete, and now assistant coach at West Chester University and head coach of TNT's girls' 16 Thunder National, Coach Mike Ca

Ep 45: From Player to Coach: Emily Poole's Volleyball Journey

Hard work can be fun! In this episode of Bump, Set, Mic, Chuck and Brian are joined by Coach Emily Poole, head women's volleyball coach at Arcadia University and member o

Ep 44: Why Middles Matter With LJ Brothers

What's volleyball life really like for the players in the middle? In this episode, the second in Bump, Set, Mic's planned series of episodes on each on-court position, Ch

Ep 43: Should I Stay or Should I go: Quitting Mid-Season & Choosing Your Next Club

More athletes than ever seem to be quitting their volleyball teams mid-season — but why is it happening, and what can families learn from it? In this episode of Bump Se

Ep 42: The Libero: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What Coaches Actually Want

If you've ever wondered why one player on the volleyball court wears a different colored jersey, what rules actually apply to them, or how coaches decide who gets that je

Ep 41: The Truth About Sandbagging: Medals vs. Development

Some teams chase trophies, while others prioritize growth. What about pursuing both? Even if it appears that a tournament team is sandbagging, is that reality of what's r

Ep 40: The Mental Side of the Game With Stephanie Hutchman and Annemarie Tester

"Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside of them: a desire, a dream, a vision" - Muhammad Ali. These wise words from the gr

Ep 39: Serious. Fun. From The Armory to MLK Weekend

It's a party at The Armory! TNT Volleyball is thrilled to mark one year since opening the doors to our wonderful facility, The Armory in Horsham, PA. This episode of "Bum

Ep 38: Lets Talk HUDL: How Video Helps TNT Players Improve - With Sam Moyerman

Film doesn't lie - and in club volleyball, it can help coaches to improve their practice, players to devleop faster, and parents to stay aligned with the process they inv

Ep 37 - Season Kickoff

Ready or not, here comes the club season! Bump Set Mic gets it started in episode 37 with an energetic, behind-the-scenes look at TNT Volleyball's kickoff to the new seas

Ep 36 - Setting Up Success: The Value of Team Parents

Team parents are the quiet leaders on every junior volleyball team that work closely with coaches and the club to make the season better for players, families, and everyo

Ep 35 - College Experience Series Vol 2 - Marist University Players

Wondering what college volleyball life is like for a Division 1 athlete? This episode of Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast Presents the College Experience Series

Ep 34 - College Experience Series Vol 1 - Temple University Coaches

Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast, is thrilled to present the first episode of our new College Experience Series.  So much is often discussed about how players

Ep 33 Fall Tryout Recap & the New TNT College Experience Series

We've got a fun one for you this time on TNT Bump. Set. Mic.! 🎙️ We're kicking things off with a recap of our 12U–14U tryouts—lots of energy, tons of talent, and a few pr

Ep 32: Serious. Fun. The importance of Core Values to a club.

In Episode 32 of Bump. Set. Mic., Chuck and Brian dive into the heart of TNT Volleyball: our core values. From the early days of the club to today, these values have shap

Ep. 31: TNT is for Boys Too! with Jacki Curci and Bob Minschwaner

An exciting first for the podcast comes your way in episode 31! Chuck and Brian are joined by TNT boys' program directors Jacki Curci and Bob Minschwaner to discuss the h

Ep 30: Building the Perfect Schedule with Leon Kasperski

Did you ever wonder how clubs create tournament schedules for teams?  If you have ever found yourself scratching your head or irritated about anything related to your sch

Ep 29: Fun in the Summertime? Tryout Season is Upon Us

In Episode 29, Season 2 of the podcast continues with another episode from "The Owner's Box." (aka Chuck's Kitchen Table) Segment 1 begins with a discussion of what TNT

Ep 28: Nationals Recap & The Road Ahead

In Episode 28, Season 2 of the podcast kicks off at "The Owner's Box" ... i.e. Chuck's house. At the start, Chuck and Brian begin discussing their recent time in Orlando

Ep 27 Serving with Purpose: Abbey's Legacy, the Road to Nationals, and Summer Programs

In Episode 27, Chuck and Brian discuss TNT's summer programs and which one is right for you! We look ahead to AAU Nationals and discuss the upcoming summer tryouts as nex