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PODCAST

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast

Chuck Dougherty

The Bump, Set, Mic podcast guides you through the world of junior club volleyball through the perspective of the TNT Volleyball Club located in the Philadelphia area. Join Club Director Chuck Dougherty and his cohost Brian Mooney as they interview coaches, parents and players to get behind the scenes insight into all things important in the world of club volleyball.

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01:10:15

Ep33 Fall Tryout Recap & the New TNT College...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/10/24

We’ve got a fun one for you this time on TNT Bump. Set. Mic.! 🎙️ We’re kicking things off with a recap of our 12U–14U tryouts—lots of energy, tons of talent, and a few process improvements to make this our smoothest tryout ever! If you ever wondered how we manage 250 girls in a single tryout, we give you peek under the covers. At TNT, we are always striving for improvement, so we develped our own home grown tryout app that made this year’s process smoother, faster, and even more awesome. Chuck,

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01:16:03

Ep 32: Serious. Fun. TNT’s Core Values

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/09/19

In Episode 32 of Bump. Set. Mic., Chuck and Brian dive into the heart of TNT Volleyball: our core values. From the early days of the club to today, these values have shaped who we are, how we play, and the community we build. We’ll explore why our values matter, how they’ve evolved over the years, and the role they play in guiding every decision—from coaching and player development to building a culture of serious fun, family, and excellence. Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this

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01:02:25

Ep. 31: TNT is for Boys Too! with Jacki Curci and Bob...

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2025/08/14

An exciting first for the podcast comes your way in episode 31! Chuck and Brian are joined by TNT boys' program directors Jacki Curci and Bob Minschwaner to discuss the history and growth of boys volleyball, and how they have been producing successful boys teams since 2010! They discuss relevant topics such as the challenges of building a competitive schedule, how to get recruited by colleges as well as the differences between coaching boys and girls. Chuck and Brian learn all about the

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01:01:44

Ep 30: Building the Perfect Schedule with Leon...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Did you ever wonder how clubs create tournament schedules for teams? If you have ever found yourself scratching your head or irritated about anything related to your schedule, you don't want to miss this episode. In Episode 30, Season 3, Chuck and Brian talk to the schedule maker extraordinaire, a.k.a The Unicorn, a.k.a Leon Kasperski to discuss all of the things that need to be considered when creating the tournament schedule for a team. The panel discusses important factors such as travel

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Ep 29: Fun in the Summertime? Tryout Season is Upon Us

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/07/15

In Episode 29, Season 2 of the podcast kicks continues with another episode from "The Owner's Box." (aka Chuck's Kitchen Table) Segment 1 begins with a discussion of what TNT is doing to prepare for the upcoming tryouts. Chuck and Brian discuss open gyms, TNT's commitment to honoring the tryout and USAV rules by NOT extending early offers, and the rumor of "Secret Tryouts". Chuck adds his personal feelings about the changing landscape of club volleyball and tryouts, and how TNT has had to make

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01:34:10

EP 28: Nationals Recap & The Road Ahead

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/07/02

In Episode 28, Season 2 of the podcast kicks off at "The Owner's Box" ... i.e. Chuck's house. At the start, Chuck and Brian begin discussing their recent time in Orlando at AAU Nationals with the TNT girls' teams while also wishing the boys' teams who are currently competing there the best of luck. After that, they talk briefly about the quick tunraround from one season to the next before moving forward. The first segment provides a detailed recap of Nationals for the TNT girls' teams who

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01:12:46

Ep 27 Serving with Purpose: Abbey’s Legacy, the Road...

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2025/06/11

In Episode 27, Chuck and Brian discuss TNT's summer programs and which one is right for you! We look ahead to AAU Nationals and discuss the upcoming summer tryouts as next season quickly approaches. In addition, Chuck and Brian discuss some current events in the crazy world of Philadelphia club volleyball and provide some advice on what to look for when trying to decide which clubs to try out for. The final episode of season 1 ends with a overview and recap of the highly-successful Play4Abbey yearly

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01:21:33

Ep 26: Female Coaches - Girl Mom, Boy Mom, Step Mom...

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2025/05/17

In episode 26, Chuck and Brian welcome four of the club's female coaches, Casey Jenkins, Amber Wood, Kira Campbell, and Sue Rose to the podcast for our "Ladies' Night" episode to share their experiences as players, coaches, parents, and maternal figures within the volleyball community. This episode highlights topics such as the variety of experiences and perspectives that female coaches bring to the volleyball community, challenges that female coaches face, and the importance of female

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01:57:45

Ep 25 Coaches Mid-Season Roundtable with Jordan...

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2025/04/22

We're hitting the mid-season mark, and it's time to check in with the minds behind the game. In this special roundtable episode, we sit down with TNT Coaches, Players and Directors to break down the highs, lows, and surprises of the season so far. We’re talking team development, tactical adjustments, what players are learning, and how coaches are keeping their squads focused for the stretch run. Expect honest insights, behind-the-scenes strategy, and plenty of volleyball wisdom. Whether you're a

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01:20:04

Ep 24 NIL for High School Athletes with Courtney Altemus

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/03/19

If you thought Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) just applied to D1 College athletes (like we did!), boy were you wrong! Courtney Altemus from Advance NIL joins Chuck and Brian to set the record straight. In Episode 24 of Bump. Set. Mic, we dive deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, focusing on how it's changing things in the college world and also impacting high school athletes, too. NIL has been a game-changer in the sports world, allowing athletes to profit from their

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Ep 23 In-Season Strength Training and Nutrition with...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Ever wonder if you should try to squeeze in Strength and Conditioning Training during the Season? We have the science and data to answer that question! Ever wonder how your athlete should be eating at a tournament to keep fresh all day long? Listen to what we learned! In Episode 23, Chuck and Brian welcome back Emily Neff from Relentless Athletics to share her findings from her research on In-Season strength training. The results will surprise you! Suffice to say, you are probably doing it

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01:24:08

Ep 22 College Recruiting with Eli Porr and Leon...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/02/21

In Episode 22, Chuck and Brian talk to Volleyball Lifer and College Coach Eli Porr and Volleyball Dad and TNT Club Director Leon Kasperski as they discuss their thoughts on the College Recruiting process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering playing college volleyball or simply trying to decide if college volleyball is right for them. In Segment 1, we discuss what college coaches are actually looking for when scouting volleyball players. The answers may surprise you! What are the

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Ep 21: Parent Advice from a Parent - with Natalie...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2025/02/05

In Episode 21, Chuck and Brian travel to Baltimore, MD for the JVA Charm City Classic to talk to Team Mom, Parent, and Former D1 athlete, Natalie McIlhenny. This episode talks about what to expect as a new parent venturing into the world of club Volleyball and is a MUST LISTEN for all parents. Natalie does an amazing job of putting things into perspective and gives her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from 4 years of Club Volleyball. In Segment 1, we discuss the benefits of playing club

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Ep 20: Welcome to The Armory!

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2025/01/26

The first episode of 2025 finds Chuck and Brian at TNT's just-opened new facility, the Armory! In this episode's first segment, they talk about the benefits of the new facility now that it's open - and how it came to fruition. Segment two's focus is getting caught up on recent conversation and current issues being discussed on Facebook at Volleyball Moms, especially now that the club season is well underway. Segment 1: The Opening of The Armory 1:00 How The Armory came to be? 7:56 What does the new

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Ep 19: 13U Expectations and Advice with JK3

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2024/12/16

In episode 19, Chuck and Brian ventured to the new TNT Armory facility scheduled to open in January to meet up with 13U Coach John Kutsuzawa, a.k.a. JK3. John will be coaching the National TNT 13 Roadrunner team this season and has played volleyball for over 30 years. JK3 has coached CYO, high school, adults, and beach players. He has previous club stops at East Coast Power and GPS Crush prior to coming to TNT. Ever wonder what to expect from 13 year old players and how much you can challenge

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01:09:27

Ep 18 Volleyball in Europe With Randy Syracuse

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2024/11/27

In episode 18, Chuck and Brian caught up with TNT Coach Randy Syracuse. Randy recently joined TNT to continue his volleyball journey with our club, and we couldn't be happier that he's now with us. Randy's journey includes expereince as both a professional player and a NCAA Division 1 coach. He also has a long track record of recruiting and training talented academic and athletic students. Randy has achieved multiple championships and medals as a player in various countries along the way, and he has

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Ep 17 How Teams Are Made - Dealing With the Stress of...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2024/11/18

In Episode 17, Chuck and Brian got together a few days after the recent tryouts for the remaining 15-18U teams to discuss TNT's approach to the tryout process. Tryouts are stressful for Players, Parents and Coaches alike. This episode takes listeners behind the scenes of the process that takes place from the time the tryout is completed until the teams are fomed. In segment one, Chuck and Brian talk about the steps that are taken by the club before, during and after a tryout. We learn how TNT

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01:32:34

Ep 16 Advice from a Legend with Russ Rose

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2024/11/05

In Episode 16, TNT is pleased and honored to be able to present a volleyball dicussion with legendary Penn State Coach Russ Rose from a recent chat with TNT Director of Operations Leon Kasperski. The chat occurred in advance of Coach Rose's 11/10/24 visit to TNT to conduct both coach and player clinics. This special episode features numerous clips taken from that chat, each one followed by a discussion between Chuck and Brian about the topics just mentioned. In segment one, Russ shares his thoughts

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01:04:39

Ep 15 Beginning a Coaching Career with Rob Reifsteck...

Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast ·

2024/10/29

In Episode 15, Chuck invites Brian and TNT 15U Platinum Head Coach Rob Reifsteck and 15U National Head Coach LJ Brothers to his home to discuss volleyball from their perspectives as younger male coaches. They discuss their beginnings in volleyball, how they got started coaching teenage girls. We hear their thoughts about the upcoming club season and goals for their 15U teams. They discuss the differences in coaching boys vs. girls, and how they go about translating knowledge they gained as players

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01:17:41

Ep 14 Volleyball Statistics for Dummies - with Sam...

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2024/10/18

In Episode 13, Chuck and Brian met up with TNT 14U National Coach Sam Moyerman to discuss the value of statistics in volleyball and suggestions for proper use of them within the concept of a team. Given that there are many different opinions about stats, Sam presents a lot of valuable information about which are most important and how they should be valued by coaches, players, and parents. The need to balance the coach's “eye-test” with what statistics say was an interesting aspect of the

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