The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, US Men's National Team libero Erik Shoji did a presentation for our coaches where he shares the 8 key characteristics of successful volleyball programs from a player's perspective. We dive into: 

• Practice 


• Match Prep 


• Communication 


• Standards 


• Relationships 


• Competition 


• Passing Fundamentals 


• Reading 


• Culture 


• And a few more key concepts 

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In this episode, I share my experience attending a professional team practice and the coaching lessons that stood out most.

From maximizing athlete reps and minimizing downtime to creative drill design and skill development, you'll get an inside look at how elite teams structure training for efficiency and impact.

Whether you're coaching youth, club, high school, or college volleyball, you'll come away with practical ideas you can apply to your own practices right away.

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In this episode, I sit down with former Canadian National Team setter and Olympian Brett Walsh (@Brettjwalsh) to break down the key skills that separate good setters from great ones.

We dive into setter footwork, hand positioning, jump setting, and the importance of transferring energy efficiently through the body. Brett also shares his thoughts on developing decision-making, reading the game, creating offensive advantages, and helping setters become more than just ball distributors.

Topics in this episode include: 

• One-foot vs. two-foot setter footwork


• Hand positioning and ball contact


• Jump setting mechanics


• Setter decision-making 


• Training the setter position 


• Vision and reading the game


• How setters can dictate the flow of a match rather than simply set the ball 

Check out his setter academy on IG @precisionvolleyballacademy

Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com 

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As coaches, we often focus on what athletes should be doing in the gym during the offseason. In this episode, we discuss practical ways athletes can continue developing their skills without touching the court.  

In this episode we dive into: 

• Break 


• Film 


• Shadow Volley


• Strength Training 


• Mental 


• Other sports 

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Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com

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In this episode, I walk coaches through how to plan their season from a macro perspective using the phases of the game and system design to guide your roadmap. You'll see how some of the best coaches map out their plan. We dive into: 

• Side out 


• Systems 


• Rotations 


• Block-Defense 


• Transition 


• Organization & Mechanics 


• And a few more key concepts 

Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com 

Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com 

Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB