Triple Block Heads

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.

Triple Block Heads is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Triple Block Heads, a sports show with 30 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  TBH Episode 46: Exploring Effective Gym Practices: From Music, Motivation, and More

  Oct 2, 202653 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Triple Block Heads volleyball podcast, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss their personal preferences for building an effective gym/court culture across different settings (club, college, camps). They debate when music helps (warmups, skill reps) versus hurts (six-on-six communication, feedback, video review), emphasizing volume control and team-made playlists. They cover whistle use for serve initiation to simulate match routines, preferring electronic whistles or mics in multi-court gyms, and also using scoreboard horns for timed station rotations. They discuss open versus closed practices, generally favoring openness with clear parent behavior expectations, noting college programs vary and timing matters near competition, plus Iowa high school coaching restrictions. They address volleyball selection and consistency with game balls, preferred ball-cart counts (about 25), ball-management rules, and crisp net setup. Finally, they explore effort/accountability systems, avoiding extreme “punishments,” using brief sit-outs, winner-chosen consequences, and emphasizing celebrating winning, with a broader call for intentional, consistent coaching environments. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads

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  Episode #45

  TBH Episode 45: RPI Decoded: How Scheduling Can Make or Break Your Season

  Sep 19, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail Hosts Makani, Marc, and Frank explain NCAA volleyball’s Rating Percentage Index (RPI) and how it drives scheduling, tournament selection, and recruiting. They define RPI as 25% team winning percentage, 50% opponents’ winning percentage, and 25% opponents’ opponents’ winning percentage, noting that 75% is largely outside a team’s control once the season starts, making scheduling crucial. They discuss non-conference preseason tournaments, return obligations, guarantees/pay games, conference initiatives that tier scheduling expectations, and how the transfer portal adds uncertainty after contracts are signed. They compare RPI to the AVCA coaches poll and note key RPI movement typically occurs in the 30–70 range. They also touch on bracket geography, expanded seeding, NAIA pool play, and potential club-volleyball ranking improvements using weighted tournament strength and AI tools. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads

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  Episode #44

  TBH Episode 44: Navigating The Shift: Club to High School Transition

  Sep 3, 202641 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads episode, Makani, Frank, and Marc discuss the complexities club volleyball players face transitioning into high school season, emphasizing mindset and perspective as much as physical readiness. They break down scenarios for elite, “twos,” and lower-tier club athletes across strong and weak high school programs, including challenges like adjusting to different systems, leadership expectations, inconsistent training, and the temptation to equate self-worth with high school outcomes or stats-based awards. They argue players can still develop on weaker teams through transferable skills (e.g., setting on the run, hitting bad balls, more defensive reps) and should focus on making teammates better. The group highlights the importance of open communication among players, parents, club directors, and high school coaches, cautions against rash transferring or skipping high school for training, and notes recruiting exposure is driven more by club than high school. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads

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  Episode #43

  TBH Episode 43: Balancing Act: Understanding Intensity Levels in Training

  Aug 20, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of “Triple Block Heads,” Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss structuring volleyball training intensity using a red/yellow/green practice model to manage load, reduce injury risk, and peak late in the season. Marc explains that after an off day, practices should start at “yellow” rather than going hard, then cycle intensity through the week (including game-week adjustments), with “green” days targeting about 110% of match output. They describe measuring intensity using wearable tech (e.g., Catapult) and emphasize practice duration as a reliable lever to control output, alongside considerations like jump totals and drill selection. For clubs with limited practices and athletes with other sports, they stress communicating about fatigue, being intentional with jump allocation, adapting plans on the fly, and reflecting on practice structure and flow. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads

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  Episode #42

  TBH Episode 42: Coaching Littles 13 and under

  Aug 6, 202644 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this Triple Block Heads episode, Makani, Marc, and Frank discuss Frank’s first season coaching a 12U team while also coaching 17s, including the challenge of balancing eight straight weekends of tournaments. Frank describes how beginners grew socially and structurally, from not knowing gym routines to creating their own games and playing queens, and how his team progressed from basic blocking principles to running slides and a 5-1 with kid-friendly rotation names like “banana split.” They focus on managing 12-year-olds’ emotions, using private check-ins, validating feelings, and offering options to restore autonomy, while reinforcing aggressive mindsets and distinguishing aggressive vs passive mistakes. Frank highlights staffing choices—organized assistants with parenting/youth experience—and emphasizes tournaments as teaching opportunities, keeping drills familiar with small modifications, and preserving the pure joy that younger players bring. Instagram - @tripleblockheads X - @tripleblockhead Threads - tripleblockheads Facebook - Triple Block Heads Youtube - @TripleBlockHeads

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