The Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast

Miles Partain

A podcast with volleyball Olympian Miles Partain exploring the biomechanics and strategy of volleyball. We go over the armswing, defensive strategy, offensive decision making, vertical jump, and how to train it all together.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

5 episodes
Updated June 16

Episodes5

Newest first

June 16 · 6 min
Ep 05 Car Volleyball - Offensive Flexibility 01
offensive mobility for volleyball
June 16 · 2 min
Ep 04 Car Volleyball - Defensive Flexibility 01
Achilles Abductors Knee flexion Hip external Hip internal rotation Hip Hip abduction under hip extension
June 4 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep 03 Volleyball Armswing w/ Nick del Bianco @armswing.academy - Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast
Nick played professional indoor volleyball as an outside hitter and now works with the Arm Swing Academy based in Edmonton, Canada, where he does one-on-one coaching, consulting, and clinics for clubs, colleges, and pro programs across the entire world. He has worked with national teams and juniors alike. In this podcast, we discuss:- the arm swing- the optimal draw back position- how to unload on the ball- arm slots- approach feet- how to hit different angles- and how to stay safe doing it all
June 4 · 58 min
Ep 02 The Volleyball Strength Coach Greg Herceg - Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast
In this podcast, I interview Greg Herceg, @the.volleyball.strength.coach on Instagram (201K followers). He is one of the leading figures on social media for volleyball-specific strength training. We discuss the difference between jump types, whether you are a muscular jumper or an elastic jumper. We talk about how to program your strength training across the course of a season and more.
Jun 25, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Ep 01 Armswing, Universal Principles, the Skill of Winning, and Set Distribution - Ryan Ammerman
Ryan Ammerman and I discuss the armswing mechanics, universal principles, the skill of winning, passing, and set distribution. Ryan has a phenomenal volleyball mind. He is a two time national collegiate champion and professional indoor setter, now coaching women’s volleyball at the University of Maryland.

The Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast

Ep 05 Car Volleyball - Offensive Flexibility 01

Ep 04 Car Volleyball - Defensive Flexibility 01

Ep 03 Volleyball Armswing w/ Nick del Bianco @armswing.academy - Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast

Ep 02 The Volleyball Strength Coach Greg Herceg - Miles Partain Volleyball Podcast

Ep 01 Armswing, Universal Principles, the Skill of Winning, and Set Distribution - Ryan Ammerman