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Welcome to Triple Block Heads; the podcast for all things volleyball. Each episode, the trio of Block Heads will discuss topics that will hit home for a variety of volleyball enthusiasts, from beginners to collegiate athletes and volley nerds in between. The Block Heads bring a combined 50 years of coaching experience ranging from club to the highest levels of Division 1.

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🇨🇦 Canada - volleyball
17/08/2026
#13
🇺🇸 USA - volleyball
17/08/2026
#18
🇨🇦 Canada - volleyball
16/08/2026
#36
🇺🇸 USA - volleyball
16/08/2026
#22

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TBH Episode 3: Volleyball Practice Unpacked: From Skill Work to Competition

Episode 3

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 43:08

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In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into structuring effective volleyball practices. Key discussion points include essential elements like skill progression, individual versus team structures, and managing practice intensity based on season timing and workload. The group emphasizes the importance of minimizing downtime such as shagging and incorporating game-like drills to enhance readiness. The use of statistical analysis, both simple and complex, helps evaluate player performance and set realistic goals. Inclusivity, player empowerment, and creating a competitive yet supportive environment are also highlighted. The episode wraps up with strategies for closing practices on a positive note, ensuring players leave feeling accomplished and motivated.

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TBH Episode 2: Serving Success: Mastering Volleyball's First Offensive Move

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 48:45

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In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani Cantor, Frank, and Mark delve into the intricacies of serving in volleyball. They discuss the mechanics from initial development to collegiate levels, focusing on toss and hand contact. They stress the importance of simplifying movements and achieving repeatability. The episode highlights strategies for developing effective serving routines, mental aspects such as visualization and positive self-talk, and the importance of depth and location in serving. They also discuss evaluating serves, adjusting techniques based on situational contexts, and guiding athletes in their serving journeys.

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TBH Episode 1: Becoming a Blockhead: Insights on Volleyball and Life

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024 • Duration 42:24

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In the inaugural episode of 'Triple Blockheads,' hosts Makani Cantor, Marc Neef, and Frank Flanagan discuss their journeys into the world of volleyball, from their diverse backgrounds to their passion for the game. They provide insights into various phases of volleyball development, including club ball, collegiate sports, and coaching. The trio tackle topics such as the impact of early exposure, the importance of fostering love and passion for the game, and the significance of learning and growth over mere winning. They also highlight the challenges and rewards of transitioning from player to coach and the broader implications on personal and athletic development. This episode sets the stage for a podcast dedicated to celebrating and exploring the depth of the volleyball world, its community, and its lifelong impact.

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TBH Episode 4: Setting the Scene: Double Contacts and Their Impact

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Thursday, January 2, 2025 • Duration 28:56

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In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the topic of 'double contacts' in volleyball, specifically focusing on the new collegiate rules allowing double contacts when setting to a teammate but not over the net. The discussion covers the rule changes' impact on game flow, player confidence, and the development of setters and non-setters at both the collegiate and club levels. They explore how these changes could shift who gets trained as a setter, the potential impacts on the club system, and even speculate about future system changes. The hosts also touch on the challenges of rule differences across various levels of play and the potential for confusion among parents, viewers, and officials. The conversation aims to provide insights into how volleyball rules evolve and the broader implications for the sport.

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TBH Episode 5: From Angles to Execution: Passing Strategies Uncovered

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Thursday, January 16, 2025 • Duration 34:02

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In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the fundamentals of effective volleyball passing. The conversation covers essential techniques, including the importance of high and playable passes, understanding angles, maintaining athletic posture, and mastering platform control. They emphasize training methods such as reps, experimenting with different passing scenarios, and integrating overhead passing. They also touch on the mental aspects of passing, offering strategies for players to regain confidence after mistakes. The discussion concludes with insights on system-level strategies to improve team passing and ultimately, offensive execution.

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TBH Episode 6: Empowering the Athlete: A Parent’s Guide to College Recruitment

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Thursday, January 30, 2025 • Duration 34:51

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In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the intricacies of collegiate recruitment, focusing on the role and influence of parents in the process. They emphasize the importance of allowing athletes to advocate for themselves while providing tips for parents on how to support their children effectively without overstepping. The discussion covers proper etiquette at club tournaments, the significance of authentic communication during recruitment, and the impact of a parent's involvement in a child's journey from high school to college sports. The hosts highlight the need for independence, character building, and appropriate parent engagement during campus visits and phone calls with coaches. They also touch upon the relationship between clubs and colleges in preparing athletes for recruitment and the importance of honesty and fit in both domains.

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TBH Episode 7: Game On: Navigating Proper Tournament Etiquette

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Thursday, February 13, 2025 • Duration 45:33

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Welcome to this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast where hosts Makani, Mark, and Frank discuss volleyball club tournament etiquette. They provide insights on proper behavior for players, teams, parents, and spectators from the beginning of team registration to post-match sportsmanship. The episode covers crucial topics like respecting tournament policies, appropriate team camp setup, on-court conduct, and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. They also delve into effective warm-up routines, roles and responsibilities during matches, and the impact of parental conduct on the athletes and the team. Mark shares his views from a recruiting perspective, emphasizing non-verbal cues and conduct that college coaches notice. The discussion wraps up with the hosts sharing their biggest pet peeves in club volleyball tournaments, providing both humorous and practical advice.

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TBH Episode 8: Private Lessons: Boost or Bust for Young Athletes?

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Thursday, February 27, 2025 • Duration 37:54

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In this episode of the Triple Block Heads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the hot topic of private volleyball lessons. The conversation revolves around the increase in private lessons, their benefits, drawbacks, and appropriate use cases. The hosts discuss the reasons athletes may pursue private lessons, how these lessons can help or hinder a player's development, and the possible hidden agendas behind them. They emphasize the importance of having clear expectations, proper communication between coaches and athletes, and the balance between technical skill development and game play scenarios. Opinions vary on whether private lessons are more valuable in season or off season, but there's a consensus on the necessity of structured, purposeful practice. The episode concludes with a look at how club culture and competition impact the prevalence of private lessons and an invitation for listeners to contribute their questions and comments.

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TBH Episode 9: Beyond the Box Score: Developing Skills with Numbers

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Thursday, March 13, 2025 • Duration 39:53

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In this episode of 'Triple Blockheads,' the hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss the significance and application of statistics in the volleyball world. They explore how stats can help athletes differentiate themselves, improve their skills, and develop their game at various stages, from middle school to high school and beyond. The conversation covers key metrics like kill percentage, error percentage, and hitting efficiency. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic goals during practice and how conditional statistics can improve specific skills like serving and hitting. The role of advanced analytics and technology in tracking and analyzing stats is also examined, alongside the evolving approach to using stats in team strategies and individual training. Finally, the hosts emphasize that while stats are valuable, they should not be the sole focus, especially for younger players, as overemphasis can hinder developmental progress.

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TBH Episode 10: Setting the Stage: Skills, Strategy, and Success

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Thursday, March 27, 2025 • Duration 42:08

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This episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosted by Makani, Mark, and Frank, focuses on the progression of volleyball setters. The discussion covers essential aspects of setter development from foundational skills to advanced techniques. Key talking points include the importance of proper posture, leg usage for power generation, and maintaining a neutral body position for consistency. The hosts emphasize the setter’s role as a leader, detailing the significance of communication, mental flexibility, and strategic decision-making. They highlight the necessity for setters to be both technically proficient and mentally tough, and also address the importance of having a secondary skill. The episode also mentions updates in volleyball regulations, specifically the removal of 'doubles' in the Lone Star region. Additionally, the talk concludes with advice for young setters on becoming better leaders and communicators on and off the court.

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