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The Volleyball By Design podcast gives coaches simple, actionable, step by step strategies so you can get clarity in your coaching and apply what you learn right away.
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This episode dives into the intangibles of volleyball — the non-skill, non-system factors that directly impact game play, lineup decisions, and winning. We break down the habits, awareness, and behaviours that coaches need to be aware of but don’t always explicitly coach, and why they matter so much on match day. Some things we cover are:
Being surprised on the court
Coming down from the block
Switching
Setter Coverage
Screening
Communication
Engaging with the Ref
Attention to detail from athletes
And a few more key concepts
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Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I break down the exact technology I use in my volleyball program — including apps, software, and equipment that help with practice planning, film, communication, and player development. If you’re looking to save time and coach more efficiently, this episode is for you. The Tech I mention are:
IstatVball 3
CoachBoard
Solo Stats Touch
OVR Jump Tester
Bam Video Delay
Bushnell Radar Gun
Pocket Radar Gun
QwikCut - https://bit.ly/QwikCut-Volleyball-Platform
HUDL (Balltime AI), Volleymetrics
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Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
Great seasons don’t just happen on the court — they’re shaped by the conversations you have with your players. In this episode, I share how I approach preseason and postseason interviews, what questions truly matter, and how these conversations can transform player development, accountability, and team culture. We dive into:
Why preseason and postseason interviews matter more than most coaches realize
The key questions that set expectations and drive real player growth
How interviews improve trust, communication, and team culture
Common interview mistakes coaches should avoid
Turning player feedback into actionable changes for next season
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSngh_CoachB
In today's episode, we go back into the vault where Erik Shoji shares some tangible advice that coaches can take and apply in their gym right away with their players. Topics include
Passing Technique & Strategies
Reading and Cues
Mental side of passing
Defensive movement & cues
And so much more.
Click here to view Erik's youtube channel
Click here to register for my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Click here to sign up to the waitlist for Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
In this episode, I went back to past interviews with great coaches and compiled all their advice on building team culture and put it into this episode. There are a ton of takeaways and notes you can get from this episode. We dive into:
Documents & Pillars
Communication
Standards
Relationships
Special culture items per team
Amazing quotes on culture
And so much more
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
This custom blocking system taught in the episode has helped many high level teams create chaos on the fly and shut down some of the strongest offenses. If you're a coach looking to improve their blocking toolbox, this episode will change the way you think about blocking. We dive into:
Blocking terminology
The custom blocking system
How to implement it
Different Variations
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, we dive into hand signals from not only the setter but the coach and other players as well. Then we transition to verbal cues and how you can use verbal cues to communicate effectively with your players and avoid having to burn unnecessary timeouts. In this episode we cover:
10 different hand signals
Different positions that have different purposes
Play calling
Verbal cues and how to create them
And much more
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out to me via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode I walk you through the exact blueprint that took a local high school with zero competitive volleyball experience to 2 regional championships, 1 city championship and a top 4 finish in the province (equivalent to State championships) in just 3 years. We dive into:
The 3 year plan
Culture
Planning
Player Development
What moved the needle the most
Core ideas to elevate programs
And a few more key ideas
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I'm privileged to bring back National Team Middle Daenan Gyimah where we're talking about the evolution of the game and why his coach is the best coach in the world. We dive into:
6 Skills/Tactics that is being used more at the highest level
The skills of a Middle Blocker
His pro team's scheduling and training
Importance of training environment
A few drills
Why his coach is the best in the world
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I take us back into the vault to an interview I had with pro setter Micah Ma'a where we discuss the tactical and technical aspect of setting. We dive into:
Setting technique
Decision making
Key factors to making a great setter
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode I share 10 strategies on transition that can help your team capitalize when in transition. We dive into:
7 different types of transition
Footwork
Switching Patterns
Transition off Dig
Creative offense in transition
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I dive into a common problem coaches face with their teams and that is, what to do when the other team goes on a run. In this episode I share strategies to combat this issue. We dive into:
The Mental Side
Timeouts
Rotation Issues
Play Calls
Train it in Practice
Perfect 12 Drill
Tactical
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I sat back and thought about how the greatest coaches in the world got to where they are. Did they do anything similar? Where did they spend a lot of their time? Where did they invest their time and money to get to where they are?
I noticed there were patterns that were the same across all high level coaches and I wanted to bring those to the podcast. This is a great episode if you're ready to grow right now as a coach and jump to the next level.
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, we dive into a popular discussion regarding volleyball IQ. How can we, as coaches, improve our players volleyball IQ. In this episode we dive into 5 main strategies and a few others to help your players increase their volleyball IQ. We talk about:
Volleyball IQ is game understanding + perception + decision making + anticipation
Block Training vs Game Training
Video
Decision Making & Cues
Types of drills
Problem Solving
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
This episode is a little different. Yes, you'll still get some value out of it as a coach for a variety of reasons but I walk you through my entire process for starting my ProAm Volleyball league. We dive into:
My Vision
Step By Step Process to Start
Draft Combine
Unique Rules
Tickets
Staff
Coaching
Etc.
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I dive into the tactical aspect of serve receive and not necessarily the technical. Understanding how to tactically approach serve receive will help increase your sideout percentage. We dive into:
Long Angle vs Short Angle
Spin vs Float
Different footwork
Film
Mindset
Libero
Seams vs Passing zones
Increasing Sideout %
Short Serves vs Long Serves
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Click here to donate to volleyball kids in need - www.westhillvolleyball.ca
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I dive into the conversation regarding playing time and how it affects the culture of your team. We talk about:
Dealing with players, parents and administration
Volleyball Manual
Popular scenarios on your team regarding playing time and culture
Strategies to help deal with the playing time dilemma for coaches
And a few more key things
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I dive into some drill concepts as well as team and individual drills. These drills are vetted and proven and used by the best coaches in the world. We dive into:
Fundamental vs Skill
Block Train vs Game Train
6 Individual skill drills
7 Team Skill Drills
Multi Skill Drills
Performance Indicators
How To Implement Progressions and Variations
And much more
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to join my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, I share a list of items that will help coaches be more prepared and ready for the beginning of the season. We dive into:
Equipment
Planning
Training
Structure
Reporting
Meetings
Etc.
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to register for my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, we are privileged to have on 2025 Libero of the tournament at the NORCECA Championships Quintin Greenidge where he not only dives into the technical and tactical aspects of being a Libero but tells us the insights from what the best coaches did for him to get him to the next level. He dive into:
Serve Receive - Technical
Defense - Technical
Club
Film
Strength Training
And a few more key concepts
Click here to join Digital Volleyball Academy - www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com
Click here to register for my free workshop - www.volleyballworkshop.com
Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
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Amazing! So, truly helpful and informative. Lots of great information for new coaches. I have learned so much! Thank you for this!!