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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 36 episodes
Triple Block Heads
Latest Episodes
TBH Episode 36: Two Libero System: Strategy, Recruitment, and Challenges
In this Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast episode, Frank, Marc, and Makani discuss the two-libero system: its origins from the late-1990s libero rule, adoption in men’s NCAA (2012), later adoption in women’s NCAA, and newer rule changes all...
•
Episode 36
•
30:57
TBH Episode 35: The Role of Clubs in Athlete Injury Prevention
Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss how volleyball clubs can prevent injuries and support athletes through rehab, emphasizing that overuse injuries are rising due to longer seasons, more reps, and hard playing surfaces. They argue clubs should prio...
•
Episode 35
•
35:09
TBH Episode 34: The Toughest Position... Middle Blocker
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. They identify four foundational motor s...
•
Episode 34
•
48:04
TBH Episode 33: Navigating the Volleyball Transfer Portal
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 emergence and its role in empowering stu...
•
Episode 33
•
46:15
TBH Episode 32: The Road to Nationals - First Qualifier Insights and Preparation
This episode of the 'Block Triple Blockheads' podcast dives into preparing for National Qualifiers. The hosts, Makani, Frank, and Marc, discuss various aspects such as the definition of qualifiers, the challenges teams, players, and parents fac...
•
Episode 32
•
34:48
