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Welcome to Triple Block Heads; the podcast for all things volleyball. Each episode, the trio of Block Heads will discuss topics that will hit home for a variety of volleyball enthusiasts, from beginners to collegiate athletes and volley nerds in between. The Block Heads bring a combined 50 years of coaching experience ranging from club to the highest levels of Division 1.
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- 6 days ago40 min
TBH Episode 41: Summer Club Tryouts
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, the hosts discuss how club volleyball tryouts shifted over the last decade from fall to summer, driven by competition, national trends, and “peer pressure” as early-offering clubs forced others to adapt. They explain Iowa’s USA Volleyball regional rules, including offer-holding deadlines and a two-wave summer system (mid-July and early August) that helps athletes compare options and clubs build rosters, contrasted with lo...
- 2 weeks ago38 min
TBH Episode 40: The Volley Venture: The Business of Private Equity in Volleyball
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads episode, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss how youth sports—and especially club volleyball—have shifted from many small “mom-and-pop” organizations to consolidation by large ownership groups and private equity. They define private equity broadly as investors adding liquidity to rapidly expand clubs and facilities, often seeking returns by building real-estate assets and monetizing the entire “volleyball experience” through tournaments, software, merch...
- Jun 25, 202635 min
TBH Episode 39: Navigating June: Athlete's Dilemma and Decisions
Send us Fan Mail The Triple Block Heads hosts joke about Frank shaving his head, then discuss how club volleyball athletes should navigate June’s overlapping options: club college showcases, on-campus prospect camps, and preparing for nationals. Prompted by a message from Dennis Rios, they argue that on-campus camps provide the most information for athletes facing June 15 recruiting decisions, while club showcases function like “trailers” best used earlier in the process to sample coaches’ st...
- Apr 23, 202644 min
TBH Episode 38: Volleyball Unplugged: High Performance Memories and Evolution
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast, Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss the USA Volleyball High Performance Tournament (later the All-Star Tournament) and how it evolved, emphasizing its unique features: regional pride, USA development camp ties, international teams, a combined boys/girls event, and international rules with limited subs and best-of-five formats. They describe how the event challenges coaches to rapidly evaluate players, build cohesive te...
- Apr 9, 202630 min
TBH Episode 37: From Passion to Profession: Breaking into Coaching
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, the hosts discuss how to enter coaching, emphasizing that many start in club volleyball and should research local clubs, meet and “interview” club directors, and seek organizations with year-round opportunities (teams, camps, clinics, lessons, tournaments) to build coaching and administrative experience. They stress humility, learning through mentorship, observing different coaching styles, and the importance of relations...
- Mar 26, 202630 min
TBH Episode 36: Two Libero System: Strategy, Recruitment, and Challenges
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, Frank, Marc, and Makani discuss the two-libero system: its origins from the late-1990s libero rule, adoption in men’s NCAA (2012), later adoption in women’s NCAA, and newer rule changes allowing more flexibility between sets. They outline club and higher-level strategy uses, including splitting duties between serve-receive and defense specialists, using a libero jersey for a high-impact server to save substitutions, and u...
- Mar 12, 202635 min
TBH Episode 35: The Role of Clubs in Athlete Injury Prevention
Send us Fan Mail Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss how volleyball clubs can prevent injuries and support athletes through rehab, emphasizing that overuse injuries are rising due to longer seasons, more reps, and hard playing surfaces. They argue clubs should prioritize athlete wellbeing through practical prevention systems: consistent, progressive warmups that end with athletes sweating, and standardized cooldowns. They stress athlete responsibility (arrive early, focus during warmup, listen to...
- Feb 26, 202648 min
TBH Episode 34: The Toughest Position... Middle Blocker
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, Makani, Frank, and Marc begin a role-specific series focused on training middle blockers offensively and defensively from youth through elite levels. They identify four foundational motor skills for young middles—reaction, balance, timing/rhythm, and motor/work ethic—emphasizing early development for taller athletes and injury prevention. Offensively, they stress the mindset of “how do I get set,” training tempo clarity (...
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About Triple Block Heads
Welcome to Triple Block Heads; the podcast for all things volleyball. Each episode, the trio of Block Heads will discuss topics that will hit home for a variety of volleyball enthusiasts, from beginners to collegiate athletes and volley nerds in between. The Block Heads bring a combined 50 years of coaching experience ranging from club to the highest levels of Division 1.
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