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The Volleyball By Design Podcast

by Brian Singh

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How to Train Your Offensive Systems: The 6-on-6 Skeleton and My Offense vs. Defense Drill

October 26, 2026 · 27 min

Designing your offensive systems is one thing. Training them so your players know exactly where to be and get the most quality reps is another. In this episode, I break down how to train your team’s systems in practice. That starts with…
Talent Doesn’t Supersede Character: What To Do When A Player(s) Becomes A Problem

October 19, 2026 · 25 min

Every coach eventually faces it: a player who’s talented, maybe even your best, but is quietly dragging the whole team down. In this episode, I share the story of cutting my best player at Seneca, the step-by-step process I use when a…
How an Olympic Coach Plans, Practices & Prepares With John Speraw

October 12, 2026 · 45 min

In this episode, we go back into the vault. In 2021, I sat down with John Speraw, former head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team and UCLA, and now President and CEO of USA Volleyball. Recorded around the Tokyo Olympics, this…
Winning Is Not For Everyone (But The Pursuit Is)

October 5, 2026 · 24 min

Most players think showing up to practice is the sacrifice. It's not. In this episode, I show coaches how to teach their athletes what a serious competitor actually looks like. In this episode: The line in the volleyball manual that…
How to Optimize Your Rotation (And Win More Close Sets)

September 28, 2026 · 25 min

Most coaches pick their starting rotation the same way every match: setter serves first, best hitter up front, and go. But your starting rotation quietly decides which rotations get extra turns in close sets, and that can be the difference…

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The Lego Method: The Secret To Faster Skill Acquisition (Passing Edition)

September 21, 2026 · 26 min

Every parent knows Lego instructions are so clear a five-year-old can build the set on the box without help. What if you taught your athletes the same way? In this episode, I break down the exact method I use to teach skills so clearly…
The Invisible Curriculum: 5 Things Your Practice Plan Doesn't Show

September 14, 2026 · 28 min

Your practice plan has drills, reps, and systems on it. But there's a second curriculum running underneath your entire season that no one writes down and it might be shaping your team more than anything you actually drew up. In this…
From Knowing Nothing About Volleyball to Building a Coaching Career — Lessons Every Coach Should Hear

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

In this episode, I share my journey from knowing very little about volleyball to building a career coaching at the high school, club, and college as well as eventually working alongside some of the best coaches and athletes in the…
How Elite Volleyball Teams Build Culture, Systems & Winning Habits With National Team Player Daenan Gyimah

August 31, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode, I share part of a presentation from Canadian National Team and professional volleyball player Daenan Gyimah, as he gives coaches an inside look at what happens at the highest levels of the game. We discuss: Building…
Team Canada: What I learned From A Week Inside The Senior Men's National Team

August 24, 2026 · 35 min

This past week I had the privilege spending a week training with the Canadian Senior Men’s National Team and came away with a ton of lessons that coaches at any level can apply to their own gym. In this episode, I share: How the head…
Two Simple Tools To Build More Resilient Athletes With Mental Skills Coach Paige Tonz

August 17, 2026 · 17 min

In this episode, you will hear from mental skills coach Paige Tonz as she shares two practical mental-performance tools from her presentation at DVA LIVE 2026. First, Paige breaks down the pre-serve routine—a simple way to add a mental…
The Art of Drill Design with Canadian Senior Men's National Team Coach Dan Lewis

August 10, 2026 · 28 min

In this episode, I share a part of a live training that Dan did with our coaches about drill design. You can see what his thought process is and how efficient his drill designs are based on fundamental principles. He dives into: RTG How…

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The Volleyball By Design podcast gives coaches simple, actionable, step by step strategies so you can get clarity in your coaching and apply what you learn right away.