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
At DVA LIVE 2025, there were amazing guest speakers that provided real insights that helped coaches with their teams. One of them was head coach Dan Lewis who had a great presentation about his planning process, player development, evolution of the game and so much more. In this episode, you get to hear some important points he made during that presentation in which you could apply to your team. He dives into: New phases of volleyball Guiding Principles A drill he uses every single practice and how you can cater it to your team Static/Block Training vs Game Training Stats Culture And a few more key concepts Purchase DVA LIVE 2025 (All Video Replays & Access to all resources shared) - www.volleyballworkshop.com/dvalive2025 Join Digital Volleyball Academy at www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
In this episode, we have the privilege of having 6X National Champion Jessy Satti on and he talks about how his club is the largest club in Canada and why they're so successful. He also talks about how he's gone to 9 18U provincial championships in a row. It's a great episode. We dive into: Keys to growing a club Retaining Athletes Seasonal Planning Practice Planning Phases of Training Top Drills he uses Setter work And a few more key concepts Join Digital Volleyball Academy at www.digitalvolleyballacademy.com Join my free workshop at www.volleyballworkshop.com Reach out via Instagram @BrianSingh_CoachB
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jessica marsh
Amazing! So, truly helpful and informative. Lots of great information for new coaches. I have learned so much! Thank you for this!!