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Triple Block Heads

Triple Block Heads

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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All Episodes

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TBH Episode 25: Concise Coaching with Three Words

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2025/10/23

Send us a text In this episode of 'Triple Block Heads', hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss their 'less is more' approach to volleyball skills training. They emphasize using concise, three-word cues that are easy for athletes, parents, and coaches to remember. The hosts cover key skills such as serving, setting, passing, blocking, and attacking, providing specific word cues and techniques for both beginners and advanced players. They focus on the importance of repetition, player empowerment...

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40:25

TBH Episode 24: Behind the Line: Integrating Back Row...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text The hosts of the 'Triple Block Heads' podcast dive deep into the integration and importance of back row attacks in volleyball, with a particular focus on the differences between the men's and women's games. They discuss the evolution of the back row attack, its prevalent use in men's volleyball, and its growing adoption in the women's game. Frank shares insights from his collegiate experience on setting back row players, emphasizing the trust and practice required. The team tal...

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39:50

TBH Episode 23: Volleyball Defense Systems: Building...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text In this episode of Triple Block Heads, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss the importance of defense in volleyball, emphasizing how solid defensive strategies contribute to winning games and championships. They delve into various defensive systems, notably perimeter and rotational defenses, explaining when and why coaches might choose one over the other. They highlight the impact of blocking configurations and adjustments, the integration of front-row and back-row strategies, and t...

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43:07

TBH Episode 22: Film Sessions: A Guide to Smarter,...

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2025/09/11

Send us a text This podcast episode of Triple Block Heads focuses on the importance and strategies of watching film for volleyball players. It provides detailed tips on how athletes can use film sessions to improve their technical skills, decision-making, and overall game performance. The hosts discuss key elements for individual positions like attackers, blockers, setters, and defenders, emphasizing the importance of body positioning, platform formation, and situational awareness. The episod...

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29:59

TBH Episode 21: DIY Volleyball Training: Home...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Blockhead podcast, hosts Frank, Marc, and Makani discuss various ways volleyball players can improve their skills at home. The episode highlights the importance of being creative and intentional when training without a traditional court or equipment. The hosts share personal stories and practical tips, such as using household items, involving parents or friends, and even playing non-traditional games like Wallyball. They stress the significance of ...

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43:19

TBH Episode 20: Building a Defensive Wall: A...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text This episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosted by Marc, Frank, and Makani, delves into the intricacies of blocking in volleyball. The hosts discuss the training progression for blocking, starting from the basics taught to younger age groups to more advanced techniques for older players. They cover essential blocking concepts, including positioning, footwork, and hand placement. The importance of eye work, reading the game, and adapting blocking schemes based on the oppo...

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TBH Episode 19: From Feet to Finish: Developing Elite...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosts Frank and Makani and Marc dive deep into the art of volleyball attacking. They address skill progression, focusing particularly on young athletes aiming to spike the ball. The discussion includes fundamentals of attacking, such as timing, feet to the ball, and the importance of a rhythmic approach. They also cover age-specific variations, particularly for 13-15 year-olds, emphasizing the need for a slow-to-fast approach, ...

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36:43

TBH Episode 18: Navigating Volleyball Specialization...

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2025/07/17

Send us a text In this episode of Triple Blockheads, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss the complexities of sports specialization versus being a multi-sport athlete, with a focus on volleyball. They delve into how the debate often begins in the club space, the importance of supporting multi-sport athletes in smaller communities, and how recruiting processes can be influenced by a player's multi-sport background. Frank shares insights from his experience as a club director, emphasizing the commun...

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41:18

TBH Episode 17: Balancing the Court: The Length of...

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2025/07/04

Send us a text In this episode of the 'Triple Blockheads' podcast, hosts Marc, Frank, and Makani discuss the structure of the volleyball club season, starting from practices in December to national tournaments in July. They explore the pros and cons of such an extended season, emphasizing the impact on players' physical health, particularly in terms of overuse injuries. The discussion also touches on the discrepancies between different regions and clubs in the U.S. regarding tryouts and seaso...

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TBH Episode 16: Mastering Camp Design and Execution

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2025/06/19

Send us a text The podcast episode discusses the importance of volleyball training camps for young athletes, detailing the benefits and differences between camps and clinics. It covers personal experiences with various types of camps and highlights the evolving structure of modern volleyball camps. The conversation delves into the essential elements of running successful camps from both club and collegiate perspectives. Key points include the significance of a well-organized structure, tailor...

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TBH Episode 15: Navigating the Recruiting Maze: Tips...

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2025/06/05

Send us a text The 'Triple Block Heads' podcast returns with hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank diving into the volleyball recruiting process—a highly requested topic. The discussion covers crucial aspects: the importance of proactivity in recruitment, the appropriate timeline for reaching out to schools, and essential rules and milestones like the significance of June 15th for communication with colleges. They emphasize the need for personalized, concise, and effective emails accompanied by impre...

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42:59

TBH Episode 14: Volleyball Revolution: Wild Ideas to...

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2025/05/22

Send us a text In this episode of the 'Triple Block Heads' podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss a variety of hypothetical rule changes for volleyball. They propose modifications such as eliminating the let serve, introducing professional sports-style trades and drafts in club volleyball, moving the antennas to the pole standards, and implementing international substitution limits. They also consider banning open-hand tips, introducing super points for high-stakes moments, and adding...

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TBH Episode 13: Versatility vs Specialization:...

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2025/05/08

Send us a text In this episode of 'Triple Blockheads,' hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the topic of positional specialization in volleyball. They explore when young athletes should focus on a specific role and the benefits of being versatile. The conversation covers multiple aspects such as developmental phases in club volleyball, coaching strategies, and how positional flexibility can impact a player's career from youth to collegiate levels. The hosts also discuss how clubs balanc...

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TBH Episode 12: Keep Volleyball Fresh: Conquering the...

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2025/04/24

Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss strategies for managing and overcoming the mid-season lull in volleyball. They cover the importance of keeping practices fresh and creative by introducing non-traditional activities, adjusting practice structures, and incorporating player-led drills. The conversation touches upon the nuances of goal setting and defining success, emphasizing the role of continuous skill development and playe...

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TBH Episode 11: Volleyball Training Essentials: From...

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2025/04/10

Send us a text In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss various volleyball training tools and techniques to enhance practice sessions. They cover tools like setter balls, noodles, dots, cones, tape, video replay, jump boxes, and more. Each item is evaluated based on its practical application, cost-effectiveness, and potential benefits. Additionally, they critique more expensive equipment like Solo Spike and Air Cat, suggesting cheaper and more efficient alte...

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TBH Episode 10: Setting the Stage: Skills, Strategy,...

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2025/03/27

Send us a text 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 communi...

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TBH Episode 9: Beyond the Box Score: Developing...

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2025/03/13

Send us a text 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 realist...

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TBH Episode 8: Private Lessons: Boost or Bust for...

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2025/02/27

Send us a text 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 expect...

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TBH Episode 7: Game On: Navigating Proper Tournament...

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2025/02/13

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 ...

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TBH Episode 6: Empowering the Athlete: A Parent’s...

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2025/01/30

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...

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