Triple Block Heads

Mar 13 2025 9 ep. 39 mins 1
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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. 

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TBH Episode 9: Beyond the Box Score: Developing Skills with Numbers

Mar 13 2025 39 mins  
Send us a text 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 li

TBH Episode 8: Private Lessons: Boost or Bust for Young Athletes?

Feb 27 2025 37 mins  
Send us a text 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

TBH Episode 7: Game On: Navigating Proper Tournament Etiquette

Feb 12 2025 45 mins  
Send us a text Welcome to this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast where hosts Makani, Mark, and Frank discuss volleyball club tournament etiquette. They provide insights on proper behavior for players, teams, parents, and spectators from the beginning of team registration to post-match sportsmanship. The episode covers crucial topics like respecting tournament policies, appro

TBH Episode 6: Empowering the Athlete: A Parent’s Guide to College Recruitment

Jan 29 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the intricacies of collegiate recruitment, focusing on the role and influence of parents in the process. They emphasize the importance of allowing athletes to advocate for themselves while providing tips for parents on how to support their children effectively without overstepping. The discus

TBH Episode 5: From Angles to Execution: Passing Strategies Uncovered

Jan 16 2025 34 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the fundamentals of effective volleyball passing. The conversation covers essential techniques, including the importance of high and playable passes, understanding angles, maintaining athletic posture, and mastering platform control. They emphasize training methods such as reps, experim

TBH Episode 4: Setting the Scene: Double Contacts and Their Impact

Jan 01 2025 28 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the topic of 'double contacts' in volleyball, specifically focusing on the new collegiate rules allowing double contacts when setting to a teammate but not over the net. The discussion covers the rule changes' impact on game flow, player confidence, and the development of sette

TBH Episode 3: Volleyball Practice Unpacked: From Skill Work to Competition

Dec 18 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into structuring effective volleyball practices. Key discussion points include essential elements like skill progression, individual versus team structures, and managing practice intensity based on season timing and workload. The group emphasizes the importance of minimizing downtim

TBH Episode 2: Serving Success: Mastering Volleyball's First Offensive Move

Dec 17 2024 48 mins  
Send us a text In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani Cantor, Frank, and Mark delve into the intricacies of serving in volleyball. They discuss the mechanics from initial development to collegiate levels, focusing on toss and hand contact. They stress the importance of simplifying movements and achieving repeatability. The episode highlights strategies for developing ef

TBH Episode 1: Becoming a Blockhead: Insights on Volleyball and Life

Dec 17 2024 42 mins  
Send us a text In the inaugural episode of 'Triple Blockheads,' hosts Makani Cantor, Marc Neef, and Frank Flanagan discuss their journeys into the world of volleyball, from their diverse backgrounds to their passion for the game. They provide insights into various phases of volleyball development, including club ball, collegiate sports, and coaching. The trio tackle topics such as