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Triple Block HeadsAuthor: 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. Language: en-us Genres: News, Sports, Sports News, Volleyball Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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TBH Episode 35: The Role of Clubs in Athlete Injury Prevention
Episode 35
Thursday, 12 March, 2026
Send a textMakani, 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 early soreness) and the need for tournament-day plans to manage play/ref/off cycles, including shifting reffing tasks to coaches/parents so athletes can recover and prepare. Post-match priorities include hydration, electrolytes, protein, stretching, and switching to slides. They recommend simple shoulder prehab with resistance bands and inexpensive “rehab bags” (bands, lacrosse balls, foam rollers, massage guns), noting that accessible information makes lack of knowledge an unacceptable excuse.Instagram - @tripleblockheadsX - @tripleblockheadThreads - tripleblockheadsFacebook - Triple Block HeadsYoutube - @TripleBlockHeads
