Why Working Out Less Can Make You a Better Volleyball Player

In this episode of the VBSC Podcast, host Greg Herceg and the full coaching staff — Coach Dion, Coach CeCe, Coach Sarah, and Coach Gerry — dive deep into rest days, deload weeks, and unloaded weeks, breaking down why taking time off is essential for volleyball athletes to recover, avoid injury, and ultimately perform better. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Rest days, deload weeks, and taking time off 2:47 – Defining terms: what is a deload week? 2:55 – Traditional deload weeks vs. "unloaded" weeks 3:38 – Unloaded weeks explained 4:41 – The science of stress and supercompensation 5:12 – Getting client pushback on deload weeks 7:22 – How to know if you should take a deload week (warning signs) 9:07 – Distinguishing CNS fatigue from general life stress 10:37 – Identifying the real source of stress 12:20 – How often to deload (training age matters) 14:51 – Post-tournament recovery strategy 17:25 – Using vacations as strategic deload weeks 18:48 – Nutrition tips during a deload 19:45 – Final takeaway: strategic deloads beat nonstop grinding 20:09 – Wrap-up and outro   Resources & Links:VBSC Coaching Application (Link to apply for personalized volleyball coaching)Connect with Coaches:Greg - YouTube | Instagram