TBH Episode 15: Navigating the Recruiting Maze: Tips for Student-Athletes

TBH Episode 15: Navigating the Recruiting Maze: Tips for Student-Athletes

Author: Triple Block Heads June 5, 2025 Duration: 50:39
Send us Fan Mail 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 imp...

There’s a particular kind of conversation that happens on the sidelines of a gym, after the last point has been scored and the nets are coming down. Triple Block Heads captures that spirit-a deep, often funny, and always insightful dive into the world of volleyball. You’ll hear three hosts with a combined fifty years of coaching, from grassroots club levels all the way to top-tier Division 1 programs, breaking down the sport they love. This isn’t just play-by-play analysis; it’s about the culture, the training nuances, the latest news, and the shared experiences that connect everyone who’s ever stepped on a court. Whether you’re picking up a ball for the first time, competing at a collegiate level, or you’re a self-proclaimed volley nerd, the discussions here feel like pulling up a chair with old friends who just get it. Every episode of this podcast explores topics that resonate across the spectrum of players and fans, blending technical knowledge with personal stories. The result is a uniquely authentic listen that goes beyond the basics of fitness and health, touching on the real heart of the game. Tune in for perspectives shaped by decades in the trenches, where the love for volleyball is the true common ground.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 36

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TBH Episode 34: The Toughest Position... Middle Blocker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:04
Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, Makani, Frank, and Marc begin a role-specific series focused on training middle blockers offensively and defensively from youth through elite levels…
TBH Episode 33: Navigating the Volleyball Transfer Portal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Marc delve into the complexities of the NCAA transfer portal and its impact on collegiate volleyball. They discuss the portal's…
TBH Episode 31: Offensive Systems and Training Tactics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:04
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Marc delve into offensive strategies in volleyball, contrasting it with previously discussed defensive techniques. The discussi…
TBH Episode 30: New Years Resolutions for Volleyball [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:54
Send us Fan Mail In this New Year's episode, the hosts of the Triple Block Heads podcast reflect on their journey over the past year in producing content about volleyball. They discuss the challenges and successes they'v…
TBH Episode 29: Changing Positions and Role Acceptance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:55
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss various aspects of changing positions in volleyball. They delve into the reasons and timing for position changes,…
TBH Episode 28: Blockheads Guide to AVCA Convention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:47
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the 'Triple Block Head' podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss the upcoming collegiate volleyball convention at the end of the fall season. They cover the logistics of attendin…
TBH Episode 27: Club Season Begins: What to Look Forward to... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:38
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Triple Block Heads, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss their excitement and challenges for the upcoming volleyball club season. Frank, a club director, shares his enthusiasm for creating…
TBH Episode 26: Turning the Tide: Tactical Timeout Techniques [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:28
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss the nuances of timeout management in volleyball coaching. They emphasize the strategic use of timeouts to break th…
TBH Episode 25: Concise Coaching with Three Words [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Send us Fan Mail 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…