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The Pit to Pro Podcast

The Elser Brothers

This Podcast hosted by Jesse, Mathias, and Aaron Elser, is meant to guide young athletes on their journey to high performance. Join us as we share our first hand experiences in and effort to help you reach your own volleyball goals.

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Episode #20 - Blocking with Lucas VanBerkel

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2024/10/10

In this episode we are joined by another two-time Olympian. Lucas talks about his mental state after attending two olympics, the sacrifices his family had to make to help him succeed, and the role that fun has in long term success. He breaks down why he loves playing for the National Team more than playing overseas, how volleyball has changed over his 10 year professional career, and why blocking is such a difficult skill.The Athlete Wellness AcademyBegin your journey to pain free spiking, mo...

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Episode #19 - Attacking with Eric Loeppky

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2024/09/30

In this episode we are joined by Eric Loeppky. Eric dives into his near career ending sickness, the pressure and sacrifices it takes to be great, and how he ended up playing for one of the most elite clubs in the world. We discuss the power of using offspeed shots, where the lefty tip came from, and what goes through his mind when he’s attacking at the highest level. We talk about the value in rest, reevaluation, and detachment and how that helps him perform on some of the biggest stages in t...

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Episode #18 - Reception with Kevin Tillie

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2024/09/16

In this episode we are joined by Kevin Tillie. Kevin is a world class receiver and a back to back Olympic Gold Medalist. He shares how his volleyball journey brought him to Canada, how many people tried to change his technique along the way, and his current role in the French National Team gym. We discuss what sets the French team apart from the rest of the world, the difficulty of receiving a hybrid serve, and how important having fun and being creative is to his success.The Athlete Wellness...

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Episode #17 - Serving

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2024/09/09

In this episode we discuss the different ways you can “weaponize” your serve to gain an edge over your opponents. We reminisce about some of our best serving memories and what we were feeling, seeing and doing in those moments. Serving is a difficult and crucially important skill and we hope the tips and tricks we provide in this episode can help you become more efficient and consistent servers.Click here to begin your journey to more aces and pain free spiking: https://coach.everfit.io/packa...

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Episode #16 - Setting with Brett Walsh

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2024/08/31

In this episode with Brett Walsh – AN OLYMPIAN – we talk about all things setting. Brett’s ability to be a positive influence whether he is on the court or not helped him, through many ups and downs in his career, earn a spot in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. We talk about growing up with Dads who played on the national team, what separates great setters from good setters, and how to instill patience in yourself and those around you. We discuss the benefits of track and field training...

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Episode #15 - Q&A #3

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2024/08/23

In this question episode we discuss the power of the birth order and the psychology of getting yourself out of a rut. We talk about the gap between Team Canada and Team France during the Olympics and how big a role a single error can play in a team’s success. Lastly, we emphasize the importance of learning from those bad games - or even the games you were on the bench - and how that perspective can greatly change the trajectory of your career.

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Episode #14 - What did we Learn: Summer 24' Edition

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2024/08/14

In this episode we use a plethora of Ben Josephson quotes about golf and explain how they relate to high level volleyball performance. We talk about the power of efficiency, extension, and acceleration when performing a skill and we debate the use of boxes in a practice.

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Episode #13 - How to get More Blocks with Jackson Howe

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2024/07/24

In this episode, our longtime friend, teammate, and roommate, Jackson Howe joins us as we talk about adding value to the team as an undersized middle, playing at the next level and the importance of the setter-middle relationship. We reminisce about our club days, the huge benefit of having friends overseas with you, and the importance of finding the playstyle that best suits your abilities and physical attributes.

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Episode #12 - Quotes and Ideas with Jesse and Mathias

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2024/07/05

In this episode Mathias and Jesse discuss some of their favorite ideas and quotes that have helped them in various ways throughout their career – on and off the court. We discuss how these ideas help us deal with failure, practice gratitude, connect with others, and approach fear.

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Episode #11 - Fathers Day Edition with Tom Elser

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2024/06/25

In this episode we are joined by our Dad, Tom Elser, for a special Fathers Day Edition of the Pit to Pro Podcast. Our Dad had a lengthy career consisting of many years with the National Team, a National Championship with the University of Calgary Dinos, a year of professional ball in Italy, and on various masters teams -- playing well into his 50’s. We discuss topics ranging from the parents role in the recruiting process, the best memories of his career, the role of volleyball in our family,...

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Episode #10 - Leadership

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2024/06/05

In this episode we talk about the role of humility and empathy in a leadership position. We further discuss what leadership means to us, how we have experienced great leadership, and we highlight some of the important leaders in our life and the amazing individual qualities each one brings to a team or a friendship.

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Episode #9 - Q & A #2

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2024/05/17

Our first ever episode where all three of us are in the same room!!!! Listen to our second "Question and Answer" episode where we answer the remainder of your pressing question.2:08 If y’all could do something other than volleyball as a career what would you do? Oog it has to be something other than a rancher. 3:48 Jesse, why did you decide to sign with de Sète?5:44 What was the Elser boys least favorite subject in high school?7:31 What are the biggest aspects of a GOOD setter?9:38

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Episode #8 - Holistic Wellness and Arm Swing...

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2024/05/09

In this episode with our first guest ever, Nick Del Bianco, we discuss a number of helpful tips, tricks, and strategies to stay healthy, play longer, lift heavier, sleep better, and even hit harder. Nick specializes in athlete holistic wellness with an emphasis on longevity and availability.

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Episode #7 - Mental Health in Sport

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2024/05/02

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Episode #6 - Mental Toughness and Dealing with Pressure

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2024/04/25

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Episode #5 - Q & A #1

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2024/04/11

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Episode #4 - Teammates and Team Dynamics

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2024/03/25

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Episode #3 - Post-Secondary and Recruitment

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2024/03/17

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Episode #2 - Improvement and Performance

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2024/03/10

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Episode #1 - The 20 Mile March

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2024/02/27

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