EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 29 MIN
Tough Love, Torn Knees & the Training Most Athletes Ignore | VBSC Staff Q&A: VBSC Podcast Episode 8
from The VBSC Podcast · host Greg Herceg
Episode Description: Greg Herceg (The Volleyball Strength Coach) brings together his full coaching staff for a Q&A episode — plus an introduction to their newest coach. From gut-wrenching injury comebacks to the training methods they were skeptical about, this one's packed with honest, practical insight for volleyball players and coaches at every level. Timestamps: 0:00 — Welcome & Episode Intro 0:19 — Today's Format: Q&A + New Coach Introduction 0:44 — Meet Gerry: New Beach Volleyball Coach & FSU Beach Program Veteran 2:42 — Q1: The Moment You Knew a Client Turned a Corner (Mentally & Physically) Coach Sarah: Tough love and a client who finally did the work Dion: How addressing body language changed a client's game overnight Greg: From apartment gym anxiety to 2+ years of consistent training 9:00 — Q2: Worst Injury & How You Came Back Cece: Torn ACL, MCL & meniscus in college preseason — and the mental battle of recovery Sarah: A career's worth of ankle damage and playing the best volleyball of her life in her mid-30s Dion: Six meniscus tears, multiple surgeries, and making it to professional play in France Greg: Two calf tears that exposed gaps in his training philosophy and changed the VBSC approach 20:08 — Q3: Favorite Volleyball Memory Gerry: Late-round beach playoffs + post-tournament dinners with the team Sarah: Scoring on (and blocking) elite men at the net — validation of years of work Greg: 23+ kills against Ohio State in a five-set win at Ball State 23:59 — Q4: Something Greg Teaches That You Were Skeptical About — But Now Swear By Dion: Tri-Phase (TRIFA) training Gerry: High-frequency daily isometrics for knee pain Cece: Deep-tier plyometrics and their impact on vertical, knee health & hip mobility 27:59 — Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts 28:28 — Where to Follow the Coaches on Instagram Follow the Coaches: @volleyballcoachsarah @coachcecevb @gerryplaysbeach @dionlala @theVolleyballStrengthCoach (YouTube & Instagram) | @vbstrengthcoach (TikTok) Like, subscribe, and leave a review if you found this helpful — see you next week! Resources & Links:VBSC Coaching Application (Link to apply for personalized volleyball coaching)Connect with Coaches:Greg - YouTube | Instagram
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In this episode, host Greg Herceg (The Volleyball Strength Coach) brings together his full coaching staff for a special Q&A and introduces the newest team member, Gerry, a Florida-based beach volleyball specialist and former student manager for the FSU Division I beach volleyball program. The coaches tackle four listener-submitted questions: 1. Describe the moment you knew a client had genuinely turned a corner — not just physically, but mentally. 2. Worst injury you've ever had — and how did you come back from it? 3. Favorite volleyball memory. 4. What's something Greg teaches that you were skeptical about at first, but now fully believe in? *Follow the coaches on Instagram: @volleyballcoachsarah | @coachcecevb | @gerryplaysbeach | @dionlala | @theVolleyballStrengthCoach* Subscribe on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode!
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