The Pit to Pro Podcast
The Elser Brothers
This Podcast hosted by Jesse, Mathias, and Aaron Elser, is meant to guide young athletes on their journey to high performance. Join us as we share our first hand experiences in and effort to help you reach your own volleyball goals.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Pit to Pro Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Pit to Pro Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Pit to Pro Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode #14 - What did we Learn: Summer 24' Edition
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08/14/24 • 25 min
In this episode we use a plethora of Ben Josephson quotes about golf and explain how they relate to high level volleyball performance. We talk about the power of efficiency, extension, and acceleration when performing a skill and we debate the use of boxes in a practice.
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Episode #17 - Serving
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09/09/24 • 65 min
In this episode we discuss the different ways you can “weaponize” your serve to gain an edge over your opponents. We reminisce about some of our best serving memories and what we were feeling, seeing and doing in those moments. Serving is a difficult and crucially important skill and we hope the tips and tricks we provide in this episode can help you become more efficient and consistent servers.
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Episode #21 - A Volleyballers Life with Graham Vigrass
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10/21/24 • 67 min
In this episode we discuss the trials of being a new coach, the power of the mind and how to promote curiosity, as well as why Canada is behind other nations in terms of skill development. We speak about the dichotomy of how to deal with what matters and believing that it doesn't matter, and the side businesses within recovery. We discuss the amazing opportunity of having a family overseas as well as the benefit of immersing yourself in other cultures.
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Episode #19 - Attacking with Eric Loeppky
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09/30/24 • 60 min
In this episode we are joined by Eric Loeppky. Eric dives into his near career ending sickness, the pressure and sacrifices it takes to be great, and how he ended up playing for one of the most elite clubs in the world. We discuss the power of using offspeed shots, where the lefty tip came from, and what goes through his mind when he’s attacking at the highest level. We talk about the value in rest, reevaluation, and detachment and how that helps him perform on some of the biggest stages in the world.
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Episode #9 - Q & A #2
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05/17/24 • 53 min
Our first ever episode where all three of us are in the same room!!!! Listen to our second "Question and Answer" episode where we answer the remainder of your pressing question.
2:08 If y’all could do something other than volleyball as a career what would you do? Oog it has to be something other than a rancher.
3:48 Jesse, why did you decide to sign with de Sète?
5:44 What was the Elser boys least favorite subject in high school?
7:31 What are the biggest aspects of a GOOD setter?
9:38 What are your guys’ opinion on the challenge system?
13:06 Did you guys ever play any other organized sports growing up?
16:06 How did you guys get stronger and improve arm swing, jump etc? Was it gym or something else or just maturity?
19:42 What was your training schedule like comparing club to university to pro?
25:06 How do you guys deal with being “burnt out” or “tired of volleyball” especially when you’re loving it but part of yourself is getting bored of it or is unsatisfied with the lack of progress you’re making. How do you dig yourself out of those moments and get back on track and love the sport even more?
30:37 How were you put in touch with your agents?
33:39 What is your favourite memory from the Canuck Dino club
days, relating exclusively to off court memories?
37:06 What was the biggest thing you took from being coached
by Ben Josephson
40:25 Do you guys have a volleyball bucket-list?
44:08 Jesse, how did you come back from your low back injury? Do you have residual effects (physical or mental)?
49:59 For someone who wants to play USport what is the best way to go about achieving that goal?
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Episode #8 - Holistic Wellness and Arm Swing Mechanics with Nick Del Bianco
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05/09/24 • 90 min
In this episode with our first guest ever, Nick Del Bianco, we discuss a number of helpful tips, tricks, and strategies to stay healthy, play longer, lift heavier, sleep better, and even hit harder. Nick specializes in athlete holistic wellness with an emphasis on longevity and availability.
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Episode #7 - Mental Health in Sport
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05/02/24 • 60 min
The goal of this episode is to continue to do our part in breaking the stigma around mental health – especially in athletes. We wanted to share our journey with mental health, how it has affected us, and how to create a safe space for those important people around you.
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Episode #6 - Mental Toughness and Dealing with Pressure
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04/25/24 • 59 min
In this episode we discuss tips and tricks on how to stay present in stressful situations, how to reset after errors, and how to deal with nerves. We also discuss the power of gratitude and the role that willpower plays in performance.
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Episode #5 - Q & A #1
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04/11/24 • 55 min
We got an overwhelming number of questions so THANK YOU!!! We promise we will answer all of them. If we don't answer it in this episode that means we are using your question to shape the conversation of future episodes. Stay tuned.
1:38 How do you stop comparing yourself to others around you/on your own team?
7:08 Do you guys ever compare yourself to each other? Or how do you manage to not compare yourself?
9:38 What athlete have you played with that would be the best/ swaggiest men's league guy?
11:26 How do you get the “swoosh/checkmark” back when you feel you’ve plateaued?
14:36 Who’s the better basketball player between you guys?!
15:31 If you were on death row, what would your final meal be?
16:58 17U boys team working on vision of the block and decision making on offense. What training was most successful to develop this skill for each of you, and what goes through your head between reception and attack?
22:46 What was the mindset that’s instilled in you all that separates you guys from other volleyball family’s? How come all of you are so successful but other brothers/sisters aren’t, can you distill what that is?
26:28 What was it like playing with your brother(s)? Was there a different dynamic in your “family” or “teammate” relationship?
32:43 My highschool team is struggling to find a groove and win games. We are all pretty decent individually and have good team chemistry but we find ourselves in ruts where we can’t pass, set or hit well against teams that are definitely not as good as we are. I was wondering if any of you guys can relate or if you guys had advice for getting out of situations like these.
37:13 What is the driving force to keep playing? The love of the game? The grind? The money/monetary benefits? The awards? Because it’s what you know?
41:25 Mathias, would you like to play in Polish PlusLiga? Have you had any offers from this league so far?
42:12 Jesse, How do you feel about being such a model and someone we look up to, especially for younger people and the new generation of volleyball players.
44:00 What was it like to play setter and outside. How do you handle the transition and which position do you like playing more?
46:54 Mathias, how are you so good at setting, passing, and hitting. You’re just as a good of a setter as a hitter. I know players that can play 2 positions but NOT at YOUR level. Especially at the national level. How do you do that?
48:08 Considering that all three of you guys were from the same high school, and I think Jackson Howe too. Did y'all destroy teams so easily? And did you guys win provincials?
46:54 Mathias, how are you so good at setting, passing, and hitting. You’re just as a good of a setter as a hitter. I know players that can play 2 positions but NOT at YOUR level. Especially at the national level. How do you do that?
50:13 To me, you guys had the GREATEST college men's volleyball team of all time in the 2021-2022 season. Do you guys think that year you guys were the greatest Mens college volleyball team to ever assemble? And if you guys had one more season together with that team, would you guys win the Canada West Championship, the U Sports Championship, or both?
53:44 Jesse, being that you're 6'9, would you ever play middle?
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Episode #2 - Improvement and Performance
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03/10/24 • 52 min
In our second episode, we talk about learning and habits. We explore two different schools of thought – how to stress your mind and body just the right amount to ensure maximum success – and the science behind creating a new habit.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Pit to Pro Podcast have?
The Pit to Pro Podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does The Pit to Pro Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Learning, Success, Conversation, High Performance, Mental Health, Professional, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Volleyball, Sports and Habits.
What is the most popular episode on The Pit to Pro Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode #9 - Q & A #2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Pit to Pro Podcast?
The average episode length on The Pit to Pro Podcast is 57 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Pit to Pro Podcast released?
Episodes of The Pit to Pro Podcast are typically released every 10 days, 3 hours.
When was the first episode of The Pit to Pro Podcast?
The first episode of The Pit to Pro Podcast was released on Feb 27, 2024.
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