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Scouting Your Opponent - Dan Westby (Marshall Tiger)
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08/25/24 • 52 min
Scouting is one of the ways that you can prepare your team to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Westby (Marshall Tigers). Dan has led the Tigers to a Minnesota record 9 State Championships. There may not be another program in the state that scouts their opponents as much as Marshall does. Listen in to hear the perspective on scouting from one of the best around.
10/21/24 • 33 min
We are nearing the end of October, which means we are starting the playoffs! Let's check in with Jackie Richter (Lakeville North Panthers) and hear how she prepares her team for the transition from the regular season to their first playoff match.
Considerations Before Hosting Your First Match
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08/19/24 • 57 min
In this episode, Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Josh Wastvedt (Burnsville), and Darin Swenson (Litchfield) talk about the things you should be thinking about before you host your first match of the season.
09/02/24 • 54 min
In the latest episode of The MNVBCA Pod, we asked ChatGPT how we could change the rules of volleyball. Hear what Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) thought about the proposed AI rule changes. Plus, we reveal the first week of the MNVBCA Coaches Poll Top 10.
09/09/24 • 38 min
In this episode of The MNVBCA Pod we talk with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton) about the best spot to serve an opponent, what is the right size for a youth volleyball team, and we discuss the latest editions of the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll.
Teaching Players How to Handle Emotions on the Court - Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans)
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09/30/24 • 44 min
In this episode we talk with Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans) about how to teach players to "play with emotion, but not be emotional players." Coach Jackson has been a part of State Championship and National Championship teams, and he shares his perspective on helping players work through the ups and downs that can occur during practices and matches.
Organizing and Participating in a Scrimmage
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08/11/24 • 38 min
The 2024 Minnesota volleyball season is here! Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield) and Greg Sayuk (New Prague) in a discussion about recommendations (and in some cases, requirements) for running and participating in a preseason and post-season scrimmage.
Building a Program Beyond the Court
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08/04/24 • 41 min
Building a successful volleyball program is more than teaching the fundamentals and skills of the game. Join our conversation with Kelsey Morken (Spring Grove) as she shares a number of ways that you can help build and promote your program on the court, in your school, and in your community.
MNVBCA Clinic Recap
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07/28/24 • 45 min
The 2024 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic is over, but that doesn't mean we stop talking about it. Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they recap their favorite takeaways from this year's clinic.
The First Day (Week) of Practice
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07/22/24 • 49 min
What does your first practice look like? We chat with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) and get some ideas of what their first day (or week) of practice will look like this year.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The MNVBCA Pod have?
The MNVBCA Pod currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does The MNVBCA Pod cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Volleyball and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on The MNVBCA Pod?
The episode title 'Organizing and Participating in a Scrimmage' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The MNVBCA Pod?
The average episode length on The MNVBCA Pod is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The MNVBCA Pod released?
Episodes of The MNVBCA Pod are typically released every 6 days, 10 hours.
When was the first episode of The MNVBCA Pod?
The first episode of The MNVBCA Pod was released on Jul 4, 2024.
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