The Volleyball By Design Podcast

In this episode, we go back into the vault with Mindset Coach Paige Tonz, who works specifically with female athletes helping them improve their mindset, confidence and so much more. In this episode we discuss:

How to prepare mentally for serve receive 

How to bounce back after committing an error 

How to not dwell on the mistake you just made 

How to deal with a player with low confidence 

How to get players to believe in themselves 

How to prepare mentally for a game and practice 

How to maintain a positive mindset when things aren't going well in a game

If you're interested in getting in touch with Paige, you can find her on Instagram @PaigeTonz 

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In this episode, I dive into two important trends shaping the game right now. First, I break down the new rules being introduced by FIVB in 2026 and what they could mean for the future of volleyball.

I also share some interesting out-of-system trends I’ve been seeing during the 2026 playoffs. Teams are becoming much more efficient when they’re out of system, and we’re seeing new setting solutions from both liberos and left sides that are creating more stable and effective offensive options.

Key topics discussed:

2026 FIVB rule changes and their potential impact

How out-of-system offense continues to evolve

New setting strategies from liberos

The growing role of left sides in out-of-system setting

Tactical trends emerging in the 2026 playoffs

How coaches can adapt to these changes in their own programs 🏐

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Down 0–2 in a best-of-five match is where most teams panic — and where great coaches separate themselves. In this episode, I break down the exact emotional resets, tactical simplifications, and momentum strategies needed to engineer a reverse sweep. If you want to lead with clarity when the pressure is highest, this one’s for you. We dive into:

Tactical Changes 

Preparation during the season

Coaches Toolbox 

Emotional Regulation 

And a few more key concepts 

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In this episode, we head back into the vault and listen to an episode I did with 6x national champion coach Jessy Satti 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 

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In this episode, I dive into strategies you can use in your gym leading up to the playoffs. This is an important time to make sure you're doing the right things to maximize your opportunity to win in the playoffs. We talk about: 

Film 

Team Chemistry 

Refinement vs Acquisition 

Check ins 

Mental Skills 

Team Building Activities 

Tactical Strategies 

And a few more key concepts 

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Join my workshop at www.volleyballworkshop.com 

Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB