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VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored
by Volleyballogy Guys
Welcome to VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored - the volleyball podcast by former pro players, coaches - and volleyball parents - aimed at bridging gaps between players, coaches, and parents (by calling out what we're all thinking but too afraid to say), and to provide FREE content and high-quality instructional videos through our YouTube channel and website at www.volleyballogy.orgNew episodes are released each Wednesday and listners can help support the mission and the show by donating what they can at https://bit.ly/3R1BI6VThanks for listening!- The VOLLEYBALLOGY Guys
Episodes
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Ep. 60 - Playing the Crazy Recruitment Game
It’s all rather exhausting and has evolved into a bit of a crazy ‘game’ over the past decade; and one that parents, players, and even coaches seemingly HAVE to play in order to get their young athletes into post-secondary college and university programs. But, is it the best way for coaches to…
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Ep. 59 - Coaching vs Yelling
We tend to coach the way we were coached or accept it when we see coaches instructing the way we’ve seen them on tv or while we were growing up, but is coaching today different than it was ‘back in the day’ - or should it involve yelling at all? More to the point, is there a difference between...
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Ep. 58 - Do Physical Punishments Work?
We’ve all likely experienced some form of physical punishment (running laps, touching lines, push-ups, etc.) at a practice - as a parent spectator, an athlete, or even as a coach who’s organizing the team consequence. Much like parenting, the debate has raged in sport over whether or not these...
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Ep. 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball
Episode 57 - The Decline of High School Volleyball What in the world is happening to high school volleyball? Of course, most high schools will struggle to court a team as good as one of the local club squads, but it seems that high school volleyball TODAY has really dropped off even when compared...
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Ep. 56 - Afraid to Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach?
Episode 56 - Afraid To Talk To/About Your Volleyball Coach? Fear of retribution. That’s why so many parents & players are afraid to - even politely - voice concerns with coaches who hold all the power. While a lot of coaches would say that kids should learn to advocate for themselves (and this is...
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Ep. 55 - When Coaches Listen to Complainers
The problem with complaints is that we instantly get our ‘backs up’ when we hear them - but what if the complainers have a valid point that we’re simply not seeing? Or - what if they have a superficial understanding of the game and ‘don’t know what they don’t know?’ In other words, how do we know...
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Ep. 54 - Volleyball Rules You Gotta Know!
We’ve all been there as parents, players, and even coaches: the whistle blows and everyone stands in a cloud of confusion and partial outrage…looking from the ref, to the players, to other coaches, and back to the ref again. What the heck was THAT and why did the whistle blow? Of course, a number...
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Ep. 53 - Cultivating Positive Team Culture
We all want it but it seems so gosh darn elusive! But what if cultivating positive team culture is actually much easier than we think and what if it's something that all parents, coaches, and players can actually build together, using an almost formulaic or step by step approach? No matter what...
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Ep. 52 - Too Stressed To Watch Them Play?
In gyms around the world, parents - and even coaches - often struggle to watch their children & athletes play the game. We get it…it’s tough to see your kids in pressure situations and tougher to see them struggle, or even fail in key moments. Some parents have resorted to leaving the sidelines…
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Ep. 51 - Got Cut...Now What???
It’s that time of year; when gyms are filling up and battles are being (or have been) fought for the precious few spots on school & club volleyball teams around the country - and around the world. Inevitably, 12-18 players will be celebrating and selected while countless other athletes (and their...
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Ep. 50 - The Problem of Politics in Volleyball
Whether it’s youth volleyball or even at the highest levels of the game, players have always had to deal with ‘politics’ in one form or another and there’s no denying the reality that it absolutely sucks. But what are the obvious & not so obvious forms that politics can take on & what can…
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Ep. 49 - Confusing Youth & Pro Volleyball
A lot of what we talk about on this show can be boiled down to one key problem: too many parents & coaches are simply confusing youth sports with the pro sports they watch on tv. The deterioration of youth sports has actually coincided with the growth of our pro sports culture because the more we...
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Ep. 48 - Is Club Volleyball Your ONLY Option?
Over the past few years now, parents, players, and even coaches have been growing more & more frustrated by the governing bodies of volleyball, as well as the politics in their club, or the lack of fairness on their team. The bottom line is that - while we have more players in youth programs than...
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Ep. 47 - Can You Teach Players to COMPETE?
Young players are always being told to COMPETE more, to be more aggressive on the court, and - well - to just stop tolerating losing or having the ball hit the floor so often. But can a coach, parent, or even the player themselves actually work to raise the level of ‘COMPETE’ or drive a player…
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Ep. 46 - How To STANDOUT at Tryouts
Tryouts can be a stressful time for players, parents, and even coaches - but the irony about stress is that it often impedes everyone’s ability to perform well at the very thing they’re trying to conquer. In this extremely practical episode, the guys draw on their own experiences at the club,...
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Ep. 45 - Is Playing Loud BETTER?
Parents, players, and coaches have all heard it and maybe even believe it. “BE LOUDER if you want to win.” “You’re too quiet!” Or, even, “If you don’t make more noise out there, you won’t be starting - or playing.” But is playing LOUDER really what makes an athlete better or are we simply using…
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Ep. 44 - Is Volleyball SEXIST?
When stepping back and looking at the game, there’s some very noticeable differences between how we coach - & even parent - boys & girls. While there may be justifiable & pedagogically rational reasons for some of these differences, there are also some glaring & less understandable…
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Ep. 43 - Hugh McCutcheon: Championship Behaviors
Pick up your copy of Hugh McCutcheon’s Championship Behaviors: A Model for Competitive Excellence RIGHT HERE - it really is a must read for every player, coach, & parent! In this episode we are pleased and proud to have Olympic gold & silver medalist, Hugh McCutcheon join us for an important...
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Ep. 42 - Questions from the VOLLEYBALL MOMS Facebook Group
If you haven’t seen or joined the ‘Volleyball Moms’ group on Facebook, it’s quickly becoming THE place for volleyball parents (including dads) to find answers to basic questions and seek advice on more complicated issues from parents & coaches who may have experienced something similar. In this...
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Ep. 41 - Are BIG Goals Part of the Problem?
We hear them everywhere; the questions about our future and our goals. ‘What’s your life plan?’ - or - ‘where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ While it’s true that BIG goals are always good to keep tucked away in the back of our minds, has there been a shift in how we view these goals and…
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Ep. 40 - Is Mental Training a MYTH?
As more and more athletes, parents, and coaches pursue the elusive dream of ‘making it’ (whatever that means to them), there has been a proportionate rise in the number of mental training guides and programs for sale online. IS mental training something that can be LEARNED or improved upon from a...
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Ep. 39 - The BASICS of Beach Volleyball
As more and more coaches and players - and their parents - flock to the beaches and sand courts across the world (often to escape the restrictions, limitations, and politics of the indoor game), we thought it might be wise to help those who are new to the sand understand the key differences…
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Ep. 38 - Team Gossip vs Constructive Criticism
Parents are often placed in an awkward spot and may not know how to respond when their child starts speaking about teammates or a coach in a negative manner. Is it ever okay for parents to engage in such discussions with their children or is it best to avoid these topics so as to not magnify or...
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Ep. 37 - The Problems With Early Re-Signings
More than ever, club teams and players/parents are seeking to ‘lock each other up’ earlier and earlier each season - and often before tryouts have even started. Why do clubs offer players early re-signings in youth volleyball? Why do parents/players agree to sign so quickly? And are these early...
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Ep. 36 - What's the POINT of Youth Volleyball?
We see it in gymnasiums and on sand courts across North America and even the rest of the world. Parents, players, and coaches are working, traveling, training, and practicing more than ever before, and all in an attempt to make it to the next level - or even to the highest level. But as our world...
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Ep. 35 - The Ankle Brace Debate SETTLED!
To brace or not to brace - that is the question! The debate has raged on for YEARS in volleyball circles and among coaches and trainers alike. Well, as usual, the Volleyballogists are going to use logic, reason, philosophy, and EVIDENCE to settle this age-old volleyball debate once and for all....
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Ep. 34 - Why Indoor Players NEED Beach
What do all coaches and parents, who think beach volleyball teaches bad habits, have in common? That’s right - they’ve almost certainly never played the game! For those who have played both, it’s a ‘no-brainer.’ Beach volleyball gives indoor players a real edge when they come back in the gyms and...
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Ep. 33 - The 10 COMMANDMENTS of Club Building
We finally did it! The volleyballogists have put together the ultimate 10 ingredients that each volleyball club needs to set themselves apart from any and all competitors. Parents, players, club directors, and coaches all have opinions regarding what constitutes the perfect or ideal club…
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Ep. 32 - The Power of Humility
It’s fascinating how universal it is that the highest achievers - in ANY walk of life - tend to successfully straddle the very fine line between confidence and arrogance. How do they do it and what’s the key difference? Well - it’s humility, but it, too, has to be tempered or balanced with a...
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Ep. 31 - HELP! My Kid's Coach is CRAZY!
In this episode, the guys sit down to chat about the difficulties in determining if it’s you or your kid’s coach that is, in fact, a bit crazy (because no one thinks that THEY might be the problem). So, after defining what constitutes a ‘crazy coach,’ the topic shifts towards logical steps…
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Ep. 30 - Coping & Bouncing Back From Injury
The dreaded ‘i’ word is a player’s worst nightmare - and isn’t much fun or easy on parents & coaches, either. In this episode, Zuby & Erik chat about the physical and mental struggles caused by injury along with some vital early steps that can help speed up recovery and make coming back that much...
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Ep. 29 - Do Good Coaches Know About Bad Coaches?
There are a lot of good coaches out there and they often find themselves feeling ‘attacked’ when parents, players, and even other coaches talk about all the ‘bad apples’ out there. But do good coaches know exactly how bad the coaching has gotten on a wider scale over the past 10 to 15 years? If…
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Ep. 28 - When Is It Okay To Quit?
Quitting is usually considered to be a negative in our culture, but are there times when quitting (or leaving a team/club) is actually the harder and more useful option? While there’s value in struggle, and facing adversity can teach us important lessons, parents also need to be mindful of the...
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Ep. 27 - How Coaches Lose Teams
Most of us have seen it. The coach is talking & ‘selling’ but the team isn’t listening & ‘buying.’ This is a coach who has ‘lost’ their team and it’s virtually impossible to get the players back. So, why does it happen? Well - there’s the easy answers, like the coach is a ‘screamer’ or doesn’t...
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Ep. 26 - How Should Parents Cheer?
Erik is finally back from vacation and sits-down with Zuby to chat about the often controversial (and hot-button) topic of how parents should cheer. As usual, they offer up a few unique insights and take-aways and come at the issue from a variety of perspectives. It’s true that sometimes parents...
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Ep. 25 - Player Pep Talk: Thinking About Quitting?
Join Zuby for another ‘Player Pep Talk’ where he discusses the shortcut to standing out, playing with no fear, and becoming a better player RIGHT AWAY. In volleyball - and in life - there are passengers and there are drivers, and the goal is to take the wheel and become a bold player, too busy to...
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Ep. 24 - Player Pep Talk: Play Better INSTANTLY!
Join Zuby for another ‘Player Pep Talk’ where he discusses the shortcut to standing out, playing with no fear, and becoming a better player RIGHT AWAY. In volleyball - and in life - there are passengers and there are drivers, and the goal is to take the wheel and become a bold player, too busy to...
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Ep. 23 - The Secret to a Better Season (& LIFE)
Join Zuby & Erik as they discuss the secret to a better season - and a better LIFE. It’s the art of being GRATEFUL, of course, learning to not take the little things for granted - and even seeing the ‘bad’ things as positives in the long run. Sometimes, we forget that we’re lucky to have the...
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Ep. 22 - Managing Toxic Parents
Some people think it’s the greatest problem in all of youth sports. While there are definitely toxic players and coaches, something that all players, coaches and parents themselves can agree on is that there are a lot of toxic PARENTS out there, today. Whether it’s demanding more playing time…
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Ep. 21 - Handling Toxic Teammates
Listen in as Zuby & Erik discuss the growing problem of toxic teammates in volleyball. As usual, the guys don’t take the superficial approach, but instead examine the - often overlooked - root causes behind these behaviors so players, parents, & coaches can FIRST understand the source (vital)...
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Ep. 20 - Recruiting Tips w. Shane Christopher
Zuby & Erik welcome former OCAA College ‘Coach of the Year’ (and current club volleyball parent), Shane Christopher, to discuss the sometimes overwhelming and daunting chore of getting recruited. Parents, players, and coaches will want to listen in as the guys ask Coach Christopher… What’s the…
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Ep. 19 - 20 Questions w. Zuby & Erik
Get to know Zuby & Erik a bit better as they answer 20 QUESTIONS about their own experiences in the game, since childhood and all the way through their varsity & pro careers. You’ll laugh, cry, and even learn a lot through this edition of 'Volleyballogy UNcensored,' which many critics say is the...
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Ep. 18 - Player Pep Talk: Being YOUR Best, Not THE Best
Zuby is back with another ‘Player Pep Talk’ (technically for players, parents, and coaches - and for anyone wanting to succeed at ANYTHING really). This week, Zuby dives deep into why comparing ourselves to others is a futile and illogical exercise and why truly excellent individuals, instead,...
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Ep. 17 - The Ultimate PLAYERS' Season
It’s here! They’ve talked about the coaches and spoken at length regarding the parents - and now it’s time for Zuby, Erik, & Meach to unveil the ultimate season for the actual volleyball PLAYERS! Listen in or watch as the guys cover the key points of what it takes to be a winning and successful...
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Ep. 16 - The Ultimate PARENTING Season
This week Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss best practices and ideas for parents as they navigate the ups & downs of volleyball life with their kids. Being a parent is never easy, but it can be particularly tricky knowing when to speak up or what to say when things go a bit sideways (as they inevitably...
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Ep. 15 - The Ultimate COACHING Season
This is it! Listen in as the former pro players/coaches at VOLLEYBALLOGY break down the key aspects and best practices employed by the top echelon of coaches to bring out the best in themselves, their players - and even the parents in a given season. Starting with tryouts, Zuby, Erik, & Meach...
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Ep. 14 - HELP: My Kid Isn't Playing!
Zuby, Erik, and Meach are back together and helping parents and players deal with the reality of not playing enough - or even being benched. Specifically, they identify different key reasons young athletes may find themselves ‘glued’ to the bench (rightly or wrongly) and how they - and their...
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Ep. 13 - Player Pep Talk: Confidence
In this unique instalment of VOLLEYBALOGY UNcensored, Zuby (former player, coach, and Philosophy/Psychology teacher) sits down alone on camera in our first ever ‘Player Pep Talk.’ Parents and coaches will want to listen in as Zuby works to define what true confidence looks and feels like for…
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Ep. 12 - Parents Q&A (PART 2)
While Meach decided to spend time with his OTHER family for reasons discussed, Zuby & Erik are left alone to answer another great batch of parents’ questions coming in from [email protected], as well as the VOLLEYBALLOGY Facebook Page & our YouTube comments section (please keep those coming…
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Ep. 11 - Volleyball Parents: Q&A (PART 1)
Parents - it’s your time to shine! This week Zuby, Erik, & Meach field questions from inquiring volleyball moms & dads, who wrote in via Facebook, YouTube, and www.volleyballogy.org. In this FIRST installment of ‘Volleyball Parents: Q&A’, the former pro players and coaches at VOLLEYBALOGY…
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Welcome to VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored - the volleyball podcast by former pro players, coaches - and volleyball parents - aimed at bridging gaps between players, coaches, and parents (by calling out what we're all thinking but too afraid to say), and to provide FREE content and high-quality instructional videos through our YouTube channel and website at www.volleyballogy.orgNew episodes are released each Wednesday and listners can help support the mission and the show by donating what they can at https://bit.ly/3R1BI6VThanks for listening!- The VOLLEYBALLOGY Guys
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