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The MNVBCA Pod

Coach Swenson

Hear about the latest news relating to Minnesota High School volleyball brought to you by coaches from around the state! 

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  • 36 episodes
  • Updated July 10

Episodes36

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  • Sep 23, 2024 · 47 min

    Making Adjustments - John Yunker (Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots))

    In this episode we talk about making adjustments during matches and during the season. We are joined by John Yunker, head coach of the Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots). Plus, we review the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll for Week 4. Spoiler Alert...we have three new #1 teams.

  • Sep 2, 2024 · 54 min

    We Asked ChatGPT To Change the Rules of Volleyball, Week 1 Top 10 Reveal

    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.

  • Aug 25, 2024 · 52 min

    Scouting Your Opponent - Dan Westby (Marshall Tiger)

    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.

  • Aug 19, 2024 · 57 min

    Considerations Before Hosting Your First Match

    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.

  • Aug 11, 2024 · 38 min

    Organizing and Participating in a Scrimmage

    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.

  • Aug 4, 2024 · 41 min

    Building a Program Beyond the Court

    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.

  • Jul 28, 2024 · 45 min

    MNVBCA Clinic Recap

    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.

  • Jul 22, 2024 · 49 min

    The First Day (Week) of Practice

    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.

  • Jul 17, 2024 · 30 min

    Coaches Preseason Checklist

    The season is going to be here before you know it. Let's have a quick discussion some of the things that you should have on your "Preseason Checklist" as a coach. Greg Sayuk, head coach of the New Prague Trojans, joins us to talk about a few of the things that you should be thinking about before Day 1!

  • Jul 14, 2024 · 5 min

    The MNVBCA Pod - What is that?

    In this episode, we learn about why The MNVBCA Pod was created and what we can look forward to in the future!

  • Jul 10, 2024 · 14 min

    Summer Clinic Shop Talk - Episode #5 - Greg Ueland

    The man behind it all tells us why this year's clinic is going to be awesome! In this episode, we are joined by Clinic Director Greg Ueland from Roseville to hear about why this year's clinic is perfect for all coaches!

  • Jul 8, 2024 · 6 min

    Summer Clinic Shop Talk - Episode #4 - Becca Pulju

    In the latest episode of Summer Clinic Shop Talk, we talk with Becca Pulju from Sebeka about the Coaches Clinic. Becca is excited for the clinic so that she can spend a few more days with her people!