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The Volleyball By Design Podcast
Hosted by Brian Singh · EN
The Volleyball By Design podcast gives coaches simple, actionable, step by step strategies so you can get clarity in your coaching and apply what you learn right away.
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Modern Passing & Defense: Lessons From Former Ukrainian National Team Libero Pylyp Harmash
4d ago01:04:46Tap to summarizeOn this episode, we have former Ukrainian National Team libero Pylyp Harmash joins the podcast to break down what separates great passers and defenders from everyone else. In this conversation, we dive into the modern techniques being taught at the highest levels of volleyball, why passing should be coached differently than serving, and how movement—not platform—is often the missing piece for most athletes. We also discuss the differences between European and North American training environments and what coaches can do to better prepare their players. In this episode we cover: • The difference between closed skills and open skills—and why it matters for coaching. • How to handle float serves using your feet instead of your hands. • Why distance from the net changes everything in serve receive. • Proper body positioning, hip rotation, and angle creation for consistent passing. • The 3-step movement pattern elite passers use. • How to pass topspin serves more effectively. • Why the traditional split step may be hurting modern defenders. • Key differences between volleyball development in Ukraine and North America. • Why more quality repetitions still matter in player development. Whether you coach youth, high school, college, or club volleyball, this episode is packed with practical concepts you can immediately apply in your own gym. 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
Transcribe →8 Keys to Building a Successful Volleyball Program With US Men's National Team Libero Erik Shoji
2w ago01:00:57Tap to summarizeIn 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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Join my workshop at www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →No Wasted Reps: Lessons From A Professional Team Practice
3w ago00:27:16Tap to summarizeIn 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. Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →Footwork, Hands & Decision Making with Canadian Olympian Setter Brett Walsh
4w ago01:08:06Tap to summarizeIn 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 Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →What Volleyball Athletes Should Do in the Offseason (Besides Play Volleyball)
Jun 100:23:27Tap to summarizeAs 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 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →How To Build A Roadmap To A Championship Using The phases Of The Game And System Design
May 2500:27:40Tap to summarizeIn 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
Transcribe →The Blueprint for Building a Youth Volleyball Program
May 1100:34:21Tap to summarizeIn 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 Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →The Serve Receive Triangle: A Simple System To Improve Passing
May 400:21:27Tap to summarizeI 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
Transcribe →Why Your Players Can't Pass To Target (It's Not What You Think)
Apr 2700:22:50Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I dive into one concept of serve reception and passing that could be the reason your players are struggling with their pass. I see it a lot at the youth level. We talk about: 3 principles of serve receive Giving up too much space Reading Taking the ball on the side 360 degree plane And a few other 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
Transcribe →How To Use Multi-Skill Drills To Maximize Player Development
Apr 2000:26:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we talk about what multi-skill drills are, why they accelerate development, and how to implement them into your practices to get more game-like reps and better results. Topics include: 6 skills of volleyball How to implement multi-skill drills Examples of multi skill drills Understanding the power of player development 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
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