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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 impressive highlight videos to grab coaches' attention. The hosts also explore the role of recruiting services and assistants in aiding athletes, especially for those not in high D1 categories, underscoring the importance of relationships and thorough research. Wrapping up, they highlight the unique nature of the recruiting experience and advise athletes to enjoy the process, make well-informed decisions, and leverage all available resources.

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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 hockey-style power plays. The goal of these changes is to enhance the strategic complexity of the game, improve skill development, and increase the excitement for both players and spectators.

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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 balance competitive success with comprehensive skill training, and offer insights for both athletes and club coaches on preparing players for college volleyball.

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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 player engagement. The hosts also highlight the differences in handling teams that qualify early for nationals versus those still striving for a bid. They offer practical advice for maintaining motivation and passion throughout the long club volleyball season.

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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 alternatives. The discussion emphasizes creativity and resourcefulness in using training aids to improve skill development and make practice sessions more engaging.

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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 communication, mental flexibility, and strategic decision-making. They highlight the necessity for setters to be both technically proficient and mentally tough, and also address the importance of having a secondary skill. The episode also mentions updates in volleyball regulations, specifically the removal of 'doubles' in the Lone Star region. Additionally, the talk concludes with advice for young setters on becoming better leaders and communicators on and off the court.

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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 realistic goals during practice and how conditional statistics can improve specific skills like serving and hitting. The role of advanced analytics and technology in tracking and analyzing stats is also examined, alongside the evolving approach to using stats in team strategies and individual training. Finally, the hosts emphasize that while stats are valuable, they should not be the sole focus, especially for younger players, as overemphasis can hinder developmental progress.

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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 expectations, proper communication between coaches and athletes, and the balance between technical skill development and game play scenarios. Opinions vary on whether private lessons are more valuable in season or off season, but there's a consensus on the necessity of structured, purposeful practice. The episode concludes with a look at how club culture and competition impact the prevalence of private lessons and an invitation for listeners to contribute their questions and comments.

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