VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored

Ep. 60 - Playing the Crazy Recruitment Game

It’s all rather exhausting and has evolved into a bit of a crazy ‘game’ over the past decade; and one that parents, players, and even coaches seemingly HAVE to play in or

Ep. 59 - Coaching vs Yelling

We tend to coach the way we were coached or accept it when we see coaches instructing the way we’ve seen them on tv or while we were growing up, but is coaching today dif

Ep. 58 - Do Physical Punishments Work?

We’ve all likely experienced some form of physical punishment (running laps, touching lines, push-ups, etc.) at a practice - as a parent spectator, an athlete, or even as

Ep. 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball

Episode 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball What in the world is happening to high school volleyball?  Of course, most high schools will struggle to court a team

Ep. 56 - Afraid to Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach?

Episode 56 - Afraid To Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach? Fear of retribution.  That’s why so many parents & players are afraid to - even politely - voice concerns wit

Ep. 55 - When Coaches Listen to Complainers

The problem with complaints is that we instantly get our ‘backs up’ when we hear them - but what if the complainers have a valid point that we’re simply not seeing?  Or -

Ep. 54 - Volleyball Rules You Gotta Know!

We’ve all been there as parents, players, and even coaches:  the whistle blows and everyone stands in a cloud of confusion and partial outrage…looking from the ref, to th

Ep. 53 - Cultivating Positive Team Culture

We all want it but it seems so gosh darn elusive!  But what if cultivating positive team culture is actually much easier than we think and what if it's something that all

Ep. 52 - Too Stressed To Watch Them Play?

In gyms around the world, parents - and even coaches - often struggle to watch their children & athletes play the game.  We get it…it’s tough to see your kids in pressure

Ep. 51 - Got Cut...Now What???

It’s that time of year; when gyms are filling up and battles are being (or have been) fought for the precious few spots on school & club volleyball teams around the count

Ep. 50 - The Problem of Politics in Volleyball

Whether it’s youth volleyball or even at the highest levels of the game, players have always had to deal with ‘politics’ in one form or another and there’s no denying the

Ep. 49 - Confusing Youth & Pro Volleyball

A lot of what we talk about on this show can be boiled down to one key problem:  too many parents & coaches are simply confusing youth sports with the pro sports they wat

Ep. 48 - Is Club Volleyball Your ONLY Option?

Over the past few years now, parents, players, and even coaches have been growing more & more frustrated by the governing bodies of volleyball, as well as the politics in

Ep. 47 - Can You Teach Players to COMPETE?

Young players are always being told to COMPETE more, to be more aggressive on the court, and - well - to just stop tolerating losing or having the ball hit the floor so o

Ep. 46 - How To STANDOUT at Tryouts

Tryouts can be a stressful time for players, parents, and even coaches - but the irony about stress is that it often impedes everyone’s ability to perform well at the ver

Ep. 45 - Is Playing Loud BETTER?

Parents, players, and coaches have all heard it and maybe even believe it.  “BE LOUDER if you want to win.”  “You’re too quiet!”  Or, even, “If you don’t make more noise

Ep. 44 - Is Volleyball SEXIST?

When stepping back and looking at the game, there’s some very noticeable differences between how we coach - & even parent - boys & girls.  While there may be justifiable

Ep. 43 - Hugh McCutcheon: Championship Behaviors

Pick up your copy of Hugh McCutcheon’s Championship Behaviors: A Model for Competitive Excellence RIGHT HERE - it really is a must read for every player, coach, & parent!

Ep. 42 - Questions from the VOLLEYBALL MOMS Facebook Group

If you haven’t seen or joined the ‘Volleyball Moms’ group on Facebook, it’s quickly becoming THE place for volleyball parents (including dads) to find answers to basic qu

Ep. 41 - Are BIG Goals Part of the Problem?

We hear them everywhere; the questions about our future and our goals.  ‘What’s your life plan?’ - or - ‘where do you see yourself in 5 years?’  While it’s true that BIG