VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored

Volleyballogy Guys

Welcome to VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored - the volleyball podcast by former pro players, coaches - and volleyball parents - aimed at bridging gaps between players, coaches, and parents (by calling out what we're all thinking but too afraid to say), and to provide FREE content and high-quality instructional videos through our YouTube channel and website at www.volleyballogy.org

New episodes are released each Wednesday and listners can help support the mission and the show by donating what they can at https://bit.ly/3R1BI6V

Thanks for listening!

- The VOLLEYBALLOGY Guys

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60 episodes
Updated Nov 20, 2023

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Jan 12, 2023 · 2 hr 2 min
Ep. 20 - Recruiting Tips w. Shane Christopher
Zuby & Erik welcome former OCAA College ‘Coach of the Year’ (and current club volleyball parent), Shane Christopher, to discuss the sometimes overwhelming and daunting chore of getting recruited. Parents, players, and coaches will want to listen in as the guys ask Coach Christopher… What’s the best way to start the recruitment process? What do college & university coaches look for? What kind of video do coaches like to see? Is there hope for players who haven’t been recruited? Do ‘open tryouts’ even exist anymore? Do college coaches value club or high school volleyball more? What advice would college coaches give to parents or players? As usual, this episode will be filled with a tonne of GOLD nuggets, so be sure to listen with your young player(s) to help set your minds at ease and get a handle on this increasingly stressful & competitive component of youth volleyball. -------------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching! Volleyball, volleyballogy podcast, volleyballogy uncensored, volleyballogy, volleyball mom, volleyball dad, volleyball player, volleyball coach, volleyball club, volleyball life, zuby erik meach, beach volleyball, volleyball podcast, recruiting, volleyball recruiting, ncaa volleyball, oua volleyball, usa volleyball, volleyball canada, FIVB, AVP, eurovolley, Volleyball World, volleyball podcast, #1 volleyball podcast
Jan 4, 2023 · 2 hr 31 min
Ep. 19 - 20 Questions w. Zuby & Erik
Get to know Zuby & Erik a bit better as they answer 20 QUESTIONS about their own experiences in the game, since childhood and all the way through their varsity & pro careers. You’ll laugh, cry, and even learn a lot through this edition of 'Volleyballogy UNcensored,' which many critics say is the ‘feel good episode of the YEAR!’ Okay - we’ve oversold it a bit, but you WILL enjoy the funny stories, unique takes, and intriguing philosophies shared in this very special episode. ------------------ We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Dec 28, 2022 · 42 min
Ep. 18 - Player Pep Talk: Being YOUR Best, Not THE Best
Zuby is back with another ‘Player Pep Talk’ (technically for players, parents, and coaches - and for anyone wanting to succeed at ANYTHING really). This week, Zuby dives deep into why comparing ourselves to others is a futile and illogical exercise and why truly excellent individuals, instead, prefer to work on and measure the only aspect within their control - themselves and their own actions. Social media, schools, and sports can have us focusing on what everyone else is doing, but once we learn to work on being OUR best (as opposed to THE best), we’ll find that stress & frustration is reduced, enjoyment levels skyrocket, and improvement - and even mastery - is well within our reach! -------------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Dec 21, 2022 · 1 hr 46 min
Ep. 17 - The Ultimate PLAYERS' Season
It’s here! They’ve talked about the coaches and spoken at length regarding the parents - and now it’s time for Zuby, Erik, & Meach to unveil the ultimate season for the actual volleyball PLAYERS! Listen in or watch as the guys cover the key points of what it takes to be a winning and successful player in a time where coaches and teammates (and even some parents) are often more challenging to deal with than ever before. Listen, laugh, and LEARN from the former pros as they cover the keys to being a great teammate, how to be a coachable player with a winning mindset - and why external validation (good or bad) is a slippery slope on which to live & play. Parents and coaches will learn a tonne and will definitely want to share this with the young players they know! ------------------------ We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Dec 14, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min
Ep. 16 - The Ultimate PARENTING Season
This week Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss best practices and ideas for parents as they navigate the ups & downs of volleyball life with their kids. Being a parent is never easy, but it can be particularly tricky knowing when to speak up or what to say when things go a bit sideways (as they inevitably do). This funny, entertaining, and insightful episode will provide the ultimate blueprint for parents so they (and their kids) can get the most out of each & every season…and not want to kill each other! ----------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Dec 7, 2022 · 1 hr 59 min
Ep. 15 - The Ultimate COACHING Season
This is it! Listen in as the former pro players/coaches at VOLLEYBALLOGY break down the key aspects and best practices employed by the top echelon of coaches to bring out the best in themselves, their players - and even the parents in a given season. Starting with tryouts, Zuby, Erik, & Meach provide a step by step blueprint or checklist for coaches who are interested in promoting excellence, the proper mindset, and reducing friction with players & parents (a vital component & problematic symptom often overlooked & left unaddressed by many coaches). The guys share a few laughs and even break into song a couple times (yes - they’re that passionate)...but don’t worry, fast-forwarding and muting are still easy to use features available to all our listeners. ----------------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Nov 30, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min
Ep. 14 - HELP: My Kid Isn't Playing!
Zuby, Erik, and Meach are back together and helping parents and players deal with the reality of not playing enough - or even being benched. Specifically, they identify different key reasons young athletes may find themselves ‘glued’ to the bench (rightly or wrongly) and how they - and their parents - can come to grips with the situation and cultivate powerful methods to cope, and even THRIVE, in this seemingly negative predicament. ---------------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Nov 23, 2022 · 42 min
Ep. 13 - Player Pep Talk: Confidence
In this unique instalment of VOLLEYBALOGY UNcensored, Zuby (former player, coach, and Philosophy/Psychology teacher) sits down alone on camera in our first ever ‘Player Pep Talk.’ Parents and coaches will want to listen in as Zuby works to define what true confidence looks and feels like for young athletes, as well as useful and PRACTICAL tips to help develop this vital ingredient for success - both on & off the court. We hope you enjoy this special format, as we’ll be mixing in more ‘Player Pep Talks’ down the road from time to time. Of course, please email info@volleyballogy.org if you have a show topic that you’d like us to cover! ------------------ We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Nov 16, 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
Ep. 12 - Parents Q&A (PART 2)
While Meach decided to spend time with his OTHER family for reasons discussed, Zuby & Erik are left alone to answer another great batch of parents’ questions coming in from info@volleyballogy.org, as well as the VOLLEYBALLOGY Facebook Page & our YouTube comments section (please keep those coming by the way!). In this second instalment of ‘Parents Q&A,’ the guys discuss the following important topics & questions: Why do some coaches discourage beach volleyball and are they right to do so? Is it wrong for coaches to bypass development in the interest of winning now? How can players perform better in high stress situations like tryouts? Can my kid burn out if he/she loves volleyball & training too much? Do you owe your club some advance notice (or explanation) before leaving? Any advice for my child who desperately wants to play professionally one day? Should a young volleyball player continue to enjoy other sports or specialize? We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Nov 9, 2022 · 1 hr 50 min
Ep. 11 - Volleyball Parents: Q&A (PART 1)
Parents - it’s your time to shine! This week Zuby, Erik, & Meach field questions from inquiring volleyball moms & dads, who wrote in via Facebook, YouTube, and www.volleyballogy.org. In this FIRST installment of ‘Volleyball Parents: Q&A’, the former pro players and coaches at VOLLEYBALOGY discuss: Is it necessary to play club AND highschool to get recruited? What to do if your child wants to quit How to handle the problem of LATE (& unreasonable) changes to club practice times? Physical recovery tips for players who are playing a LOT Why players tape their fingers How many club teams should your child tryout for? ---------------- We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Nov 2, 2022 · 1 hr 48 min
Ep. 10 - Mental Health in Youth Volleyball
Listen in as Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss the increasingly important issue of mental health & anxiety in volleyball - especially as we demand more & more of our young athletes. The guys discuss personal mental health issues, past counselling & educational experiences, and offer tips for parents of young children, as they traverse the fine line between keeping children open to new experiences & remaining respectful of autonomy. This is an important episode aimed at assisting parents, players, and coaches better understand, what can be, an overwhelming and intimidating topic. Of course, if you or someone you know is struggling, please be sure to talk to someone you trust (teacher, coach, parent, friend, etc.) or even reach out to your local high school Guidance Office as they have a list of free & local resources, aimed at helping adults & children, alike. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching! #volleyball #beachvolleyball #volleyballlife #volleyballplayer #volleyballmom #volleyballdad #volleyballogy #volleyballworld #volleyballpodcast #volleyballogyuncensored #zubyerikmeach #volleyballcoach #volleyballworld #mentalhealth #anxiety
Oct 26, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min
Ep. 9 - Plight of the TALL Player
Zuby, Erik, & Meach dive deep into the often overlooked and under-discussed issue of how the club & high school game is ruining thousands of tall players - and setting them up for failure at the varsity level and beyond. As usual, the guys have a few laughs along the way and come up with some practical SOLUTIONS for players, coaches, and PARENTS who might be dealing with this - all too common - problem. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Oct 19, 2022 · 2 hr 1 min
Ep. 8 - Picking the RIGHT Club Volleyball Team
Parents & players will want to listen in while Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss the good & bad things to look for when deciding on the best club team for your child - and your sanity. Plus, Erik & Meach fill Zuby in on the migration patterns of turkey vultures (who only care about winning?). It sounds strange, but it's oddly on-topic. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Oct 12, 2022 · 1 hr 36 min
Ep. 7 - The Plight of the SHORT Player
In this episode, Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss the growing trend of selecting just the tallest players to form youth volleyball teams. Are we overlooking what smaller players can bring to the table? Listen-in and share a few laughs with the guys as they talk about the risks of letting it ALL ride on TALL. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening/watching!
Oct 5, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min
Ep. 6 - Crazy Club Volleyball Fees
Join Zuby, Erik, & Meach for another funny & insightful edition of VOLLEYBALLOGY UNcensored. In this episode the guys tackle the important issue of rising club volleyball fees and possible ways for parents & clubs to help keep volleyball affordable for all (and for clubs to to improve transparency - and perhaps their images - in the process). Nothing is off limits in this important episode so be sure to set aside some time, take good notes, and share this with the clubs & families in your area! We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening! #volleyball #beachvolleyball #volleyballlife #volleyballplayer #volleyballmom #volleyballdad #volleyballogy #volleyballworld #volleyballpodcast #volleyballogyuncensored #zubyerikmeach #volleyballcoach #volleyballworld #clubvolleyball
Sep 28, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep. 5 - The Dangers of Stats
Join Zuby, Erik, & Meach for another funny & informative 'deep dive' into the world of volleyball stats and the dangers of drawing conclusions from numbers - and numbers alone. The guys also hit on broader societal issues associated with the ease of data collection & the risks associated with overreactions. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KWAS8MCTP48DN #volleyball #beachvolleyball #volleyballlife #volleyballplayer #volleyballmom #volleyballdad #volleyballogy #volleyballworld #volleyballpodcast #volleyballogyuncensored #zubyerikmeach #volleyballcoach #volleyballworld
Sep 21, 2022 · 2 hr 12 min
Ep. 4 - The Ultimate Volleyball Mindset
Join Zuby, Erik, and Meach for a few laughs and philosophical insights as they dive deep into the qualities that make up the ultimate volleyball mindset and serve up a few examples/factors that led to some of the greatest (and worst) examples of mentally tough athletes. The guys also pay homage to and discuss some of the mindset icons like, Karch Kiraly, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Kobe Bryant, and - of course - Roger Federer. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening!
Sep 14, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min
Ep. 3 - The TRYOUT Show!
Every player, coach, & parent will want to listen in as Zuby, Erik, & Meach discuss what it takes for both players & coaches to kick-butt during tryouts. Aside from best practices for coaches & players, parents will also learn about how to spot 'red flags' regarding club & coaching mindsets & tendencies...and of course - it's all done with a laugh or two along the way. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KWAS8MCTP48DN #volleyball #beachvolleyball #volleyballlife #volleyballplayer #volleyballmom #volleyballdad #volleyballogy #volleyballworld #volleyballpodcast #volleyballogyuncensored #zubyerikmeach #volleyballcoach #volleyballworld
Sep 7, 2022 · 2 hr 9 min
Ep. 2 - How To Raise a Volleyball Player (& not be THAT parent)
Zuby & Erik sit-down this week to discuss the best things parents can do (and avoid) to help their young player enjoy the game and get the most out of their volleyball experience. Parents, players, and coaches will want to listen in as the guys address the, often overlooked, root causes - and solutions - to one of the most common issues affecting youth volleyball today. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects. Thanks for listening!
Aug 31, 2022 · 2 hr 1 min
Ep. 1 - Good Coach/Bad Coach
In the first ever episode of 'VOLLEYBALL UNcensored,' Zuby, Erik, & Meach sit-down to discuss the Volleyballogy mission, as well as some funny stories & key differences between good coaches & bad coaches. We hope you enjoy this podcast & all the FREE content created by the former pro players, coaches - and current volleyball parents - at VOLLEYBALLOGY. Help support our mission to provide FREE & ACCESSIBLE high-quality content for players, coaches, & families (of varied socioeconomic backgrounds all over the world) by visiting www.volleyballogy.org - or donate what you can today to help us fund future projects.