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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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The Art of Drill Design with Canadian Senior Men's National Team Coach Dan Lewis
1w ago00:27:40Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share a part of a live training that Dan did with our coaches about drill design. You can see what his thought process is and how efficient his drill designs are based on fundamental principles. He dives into: RTG How to incorporate training the mechanics Phases of the game and how to train them The importance of inputing the ball And a few more key concepts Click here to purchase DVA LIVE 2026 - http://volleyballworkshop.com/dvalive2026 Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Reach out via instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →Use these Volleyball Games At Your Next Practice
2w ago00:24:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share some of my favourite volleyball games I've picked up while coaching with Nike Volleyball. These games keep players engaged, create healthy competition, and still reinforce important volleyball skills but more importantly, they're fun. If you're looking for fresh ideas to bring energy into your gym, this episode is packed with games you can start using at your very next practice. Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com/dvalive Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →Introducing The Motion Offense In Volleyball: The Only Offense That Creates a 1 on 0 Without A Play Call
3w ago00:27:47Tap to summarizeWhat if your offense could consistently create 1 on 0's without relying on predetermined play calls? In this episode, I break down the Motion Offense, an advanced offensive system that has been used successfully for over 15 years at the collegiate level. Rather than relying on called plays, this system teaches players to read, react, and create offensive advantages based on pass location, spacing, and timing. In this episode, you'll learn: How the Motion Offense creates 1 on 0's opportunities without a play call. The three base positions that form the foundation of the offense. How middles, pipe hitters, and setters work together to create offensive advantages. Why spacing and "gap control" are critical to the system's success. The importance of reading pass location instead of memorizing set calls. The biggest challenges coaches face when implementing this offense. Why player development and organization are essential for executing the system at a high level. Whether you coach high school, club, college, or university volleyball, this episode will challenge the way you think about offensive systems and give you practical ideas for building a faster, more dynamic attack. Click here to join DVA and see this training live with video - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Click here to join DVA LIVE - www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →The Coaching Mistake That's Holding Your Team Back - A Conversation with Myself & Jessy Satti
Jul 600:58:45Tap to summarizeI recently joined another volleyball podcast called the Win By Two podcast for one of my favorite coaching conversations I've had in a long time. We dive into building championship culture, developing players, creating standards of excellence, why mentorship matters, and the biggest mistakes youth coaches make. If you're serious about becoming a better coach, this episode is for you. We dive into: Building championship culture The biggest coaching mistakes to avoid Why mentorship changes everything Developing players the right way Planning practices with purpose Creating standards that drive success Coaching beyond drills and systems Lessons from 20 years on the court Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.volleyballacademy.com Join my workshop - volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Transcribe →Modern Passing & Defense: Lessons From Former Ukrainian National Team Libero Pylyp Harmash
Jun 2901:04:46Tap 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
Jun 2201:00:57Tap 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
Jun 1500:27:16Tap 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
Jun 801:08:06Tap 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
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