The Volleyball By Design Podcast

Most coaches pick their starting rotation the same way every match: setter serves first, best hitter up front, and go. But your starting rotation quietly decides which rotations get extra turns in close sets, and that can be the difference between winning and losing.

In this episode, I break down how to analyze your rotation data and build a strategy to improve your sideout and breakpoint percentages. We dive into:

The three default rotation strategies most coaches use, and why they might be costing you points

The surprising research on how often each server comes up for a third serve in a close set

A simple formula to measure your rotation efficiency, and what the number tells you

What to do if you don't have any data yet (three quick strategies you can use tonight)

How to match your best rotations against your opponent's best server

Why so many top teams choose to receive first, and the one situation where serving first makes sense

If you want the full system, including how to place your players inside each rotation, join me for the live training inside DVA.

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Every parent knows Lego instructions are so clear a five-year-old can build the set on the box without help. What if you taught your athletes the same way? In this episode, I break down the exact method I use to teach skills so clearly that any athlete on your team, at any level, can pick them up faster, using passing as the live example so you can apply it in your gym this week.

Why most coaches unintentionally slow down their own athletes' skill acquisition without realizing it

The 3-part framework you can use to break any skill into "Lego pieces" your players can actually follow

The one detail in a passing platform almost every coach fails to correct

Why teaching movement before mechanics changes how fast your athletes improve

How to apply this method to any skill you teach, not just passing

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Your practice plan has drills, reps, and systems on it. But there's a second curriculum running underneath your entire season that no one writes down and it might be shaping your team more than anything you actually drew up.

In this episode, I break down 5 unwritten lessons every coach is teaching whether they mean to or not, and the exact moments in practice where you're either building your culture or quietly letting it slip.

These aren't drills. They're moments. And how you respond to them is the real program you're building. In this episode we dive into: 

The customer service idea 

Culture 

Standard of excellence 

Getting pixie dusted 

Response to pressure/adversity 

Team first mentality 

Coachability 

Modelling

And a few more key concepts 

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In this episode, I share my journey from knowing very little about volleyball to building a career coaching at the high school, club, and college as well as eventually working alongside some of the best coaches and athletes in the game.

Along the way, I share some of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about becoming a better coach and building a successful volleyball program.

In this episode, we discuss:

How I went from basketball player to volleyball coach

The biggest mistakes I made early in my coaching career

Why finding a mentor can accelerate your development

The importance of having a plan for your volleyball program

Why coaches need to be lifelong learners

Building culture, identity, and systems within a program

What I learned from working with elite coaches

Why player development should go beyond simply teaching positions

How to build a championship-level volleyball program

Why coaching education is so important for the future of volleyball

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Click here for my workshop - http://volleyballworkshop.com 

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In this episode, I share part of a presentation from Canadian National Team and professional volleyball player Daenan Gyimah, as he gives coaches an inside look at what happens at the highest levels of the game.

We discuss:

Building strong team pillars and mental performance

Helping athletes reset and “snap back” after mistakes

Developing leadership and accountability within your team

Creating stronger team culture and chemistry

Why elite teams need clear systems and expectations

How high-performance teams structure their practices

What makes teams like Japan so effective

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

Click here to join my free workshop - http://volleyballworkshop.com

Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB