Ep. 58 - Do Physical Punishments Work?

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   E60 · 20 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 35 min

   Ep. 60 - Playing the Crazy Recruitment Game

   It’s all rather exhausting and has evolved into a bit of a crazy ‘game’ over the past decade; and one that parents, players, and even coaches seemingly HAVE to play in order to get their young athletes into post-secondary college and university programs. But, is it the best way for coaches to find the REAL talent among the high school and club volleyball ranks, or are they only seeing the videos and carefully selected highlights of the players and parents who are just better at marketing (or have deep-enough pockets to hire the best marketers)? Listen in as Zuby & Erik go deep on the…

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   E59 · 10 Nov 2023 · 1 hr 26 min

   Ep. 59 - Coaching vs Yelling

   We tend to coach the way we were coached or accept it when we see coaches instructing the way we’ve seen them on tv or while we were growing up, but is coaching today different than it was ‘back in the day’ - or should it involve yelling at all? More to the point, is there a difference between coaching & yelling & can great coaches be ‘yellers?’ Listen in as the guys share a few laughs and draw upon their pro playing & coaching experience to discuss the somewhat controversial topic of ‘coaching vs yelling’ and whether or not yelling (or even screaming) has its time & place in the…

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   E57 · 10 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 10 min

   Ep. 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball

   Episode 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball What in the world is happening to high school volleyball? Of course, most high schools will struggle to court a team as good as one of the local club squads, but it seems that high school volleyball TODAY has really dropped off even when compared to high school programs from 10-20 years ago. So, what are the reasons why school volleyball is so far behind the club game and - more importantly - why does it seem worse than ever before? Listen in as the guys share a few laughs and discuss the obvious and not-so-obvious reasons behind the decline…

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   E56 · 2 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 16 min

   Ep. 56 - Afraid to Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach?

   Episode 56 - Afraid To Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach? Fear of retribution. That’s why so many parents & players are afraid to - even politely - voice concerns with coaches who hold all the power. While a lot of coaches would say that kids should learn to advocate for themselves (and this is absolutely true) - it’s also true that there is an imbalance of power and so many coaches use this power to punish those who question their decisions. Of course, the BEST and most knowledgeable coaches have an open atmosphere around their teams because they know the WHYS behind their philosophies…

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   E55 · 20 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 9 min

   Ep. 55 - When Coaches Listen to Complainers

   The problem with complaints is that we instantly get our ‘backs up’ when we hear them - but what if the complainers have a valid point that we’re simply not seeing? Or - what if they have a superficial understanding of the game and ‘don’t know what they don’t know?’ In other words, how do we know when complaints are valid and coming from qualified sources or if they’re frivolous and rooted in insecurities or something entirely different from the subject being discussed? Also, what happens when coaches abandon personal philosophies or previously stated standards by placating or listening to…

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   E54 · 16 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 30 min

   Ep. 54 - Volleyball Rules You Gotta Know!

   We’ve all been there as parents, players, and even coaches: the whistle blows and everyone stands in a cloud of confusion and partial outrage…looking from the ref, to the players, to other coaches, and back to the ref again. What the heck was THAT and why did the whistle blow? Of course, a number of courtside voices offer answers and explanations - bolstered by an air of confidence and assertiveness - but, as we all know, those answers tend to be false and are sometimes even horribly inaccurate. So, rather than looking around for guessed answers and continue to exist in this seemingly…

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   E53 · 9 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 29 min

   Ep. 53 - Cultivating Positive Team Culture

   We all want it but it seems so gosh darn elusive! But what if cultivating positive team culture is actually much easier than we think and what if it's something that all parents, coaches, and players can actually build together, using an almost formulaic or step by step approach? No matter what your role in the volleyball world, you’ll want to listen in as the guys celebrate their ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY (of Volleybalogy UNcensored) and discuss how coaches, parents, and players can not only create positive team culture - but just as importantly - not KILL it with some common and unintentional…