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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 46: Exploring Effective Gym Practices: From Music, Motivation, and More
Episode 46
Friday, 2 October, 2026
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss their personal preferences for building an effective gym/court culture across different settings (club, college, camps). They debate when music helps (warmups, skill reps) versus hurts (six-on-six communication, feedback, video review), emphasizing volume control and team-made playlists. They cover whistle use for serve initiation to simulate match routines, preferring electronic whistles or mics in multi-court gyms, and also using scoreboard horns for timed station rotations. They discuss open versus closed practices, generally favoring openness with clear parent behavior expectations, noting college programs vary and timing matters near competition, plus Iowa high school coaching restrictions. They address volleyball selection and consistency with game balls, preferred ball-cart counts (about 25), ball-management rules, and crisp net setup. Finally, they explore effort/accountability systems, avoiding extreme “punishments,” using brief sit-outs, winner-chosen consequences, and emphasizing celebrating winning, with a broader call for intentional, consistent coaching environments.Instagram - @tripleblockheadsX - @tripleblockheadThreads - tripleblockheadsFacebook - Triple Block HeadsYoutube - @TripleBlockHeads
