The Volleyball By Design Podcast

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

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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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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 

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In this episode, I break down a blueprint for building a successful volleyball program for young athletes ages 3–10. We cover:

How to introduce volleyball in a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate way

Teaching key motor patterns, depth perception, movement skills, and ball control through games and play.

Practice structure ideas and progressions for skill development

 Creating a community that keeps kids excited to come back each week.

And a few more key concepts 

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

Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com

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I learnt about this triangle a few years ago and it changed the way I set up my serve receive. This will optimize your reception and help increase your sideout. In this episode, I dive into: 

What the serve receive triangle is? 

How to set it up? 

The different angles that's relevant to serve receive 

Reception when serve comes from all 3 positions 

And a few more key concepts 

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

Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com

Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB