The Coaches Car Ride Home – Details, episodes & analysis

If you’ve ever sat in post-game silence, questioned a passing score, or wondered how lineups are built — this one’s for you.

In this episode we cover:
• What to talk about with your athlete on the car ride home (and what NOT to say 👀)
• How we practice the week before a tournament
• Breaking down serve receive passing ratings in a way that actually makes sense
• The importance of getting your middles involved early in the game
• Behind the scenes of how we write a lineup and what really goes into those decisions

New episodes every Wednesday.
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We are so glad you are here! In this episode we dive into the "why" of our podcast. You will learn about your hosts, a father-daughter volleyball coaching duo. We will also discuss our recent big tournament win and how we did it. We talk about the mental adjustments during high pressure situations and how parents can keep the energy high. We cover so much in our very first episode! 

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This week we hit record on the way home from a tournament and let you in on what the coach’s car ride home actually sounds like.

In this episode, we talk through tough losses and what goes through a coach’s mind during post lost huddles. We unpack how we make adjustments when injuries happen and how to handle it as a player. We also break down how we decide where to serve, and what we’re looking for strategically. We capture the importance of grit and determination to finish close games or make an important comeback. 

Make sure you watch until the end! There are some fun parent interviews from this weekends tournament. Thank you for the parents who agreed to be interviewed and answered our crazy questions. 

If you’re a coach, player, or volleyball parent, this episode will feel very familiar. 

New episodes every Wednesday.

On this episode of the Coaches Car Ride Home, Coach Lauren and Coach Paul describe what a Qualifier Tournament is and why they are important. They discuss the structure of the tournament and the reason why teams want to do well at them. On the "Coaches Clipboard" this week your coaches teach you all about serve receive rotations! 

Tune in next week for an interview with our old club director on recruiting and what its really like being a parent who is also involved behind the scenes. 

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Good Luck this weekend to all the teams playing!

In this episode the coaches discuss positions and what it takes to play each one. How to decide where to play, what's required and how not to get stuck in a position. Also the coaches are joined by John Brodner, former club director and parent of 2 D1 college players.

Welcome to The Coach’s Car Ride Home !

In this episode of The Coach’s Car Ride Home, my dad and I talk about the rules of the game and some tips for understanding the sport better.

Whether you're new to volleyball or already love the game, this is a fun conversation about one of the most exciting sports out there.
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We are so excited to be back after a week off! This episode dives into the importance of a strong warm up, what it takes to make a standout athlete and the importance of praise. 

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Episode 9 of The Coaches Car Ride Home dives into a topic every athlete hears about, but not everyone truly understands: recovery.

In this episode, we break down why recovery is just as important as training, especially in today’s world where sports have become a year round grind. We talk about the real impact of sleep on performance, why stretching and proper warm ups and cool downs matter more than most athletes think, and how tools like icing and foam rolling can help your body stay ready to compete.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode gives practical insight into building better habits and taking recovery seriously.

Welcome back to The Coaches Car Ride Home! On this episode we are joined by our friend and Coach Lauren's former teammate Taylor! She has been in the college recruiting world for the last 7 years and has so much insight to share with you all. Join us for this fun Q&A session as Taylor drops all the recruiting tea!

See you all in Chicago!

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