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In this episode, Brandon and I discuss our upcoming tournament and our preparation strategies. We talk about our dream tournaments and the different vibes and competitiveness of various events. We emphasize the importance of finding the right balance between fun and competition. I share my insights on using statistics to improve performance and make informed decisions, while Brandon focuses on feeling strong and healthy for the tournament and discusses his workout and practice routine leading up to the event! In this conversation, Brandon Joyner and I discuss important conversations and questions to have with your beach volleyball partner. We emphasize the need for effective communication and understanding each other's preferences and needs on the court. Additionally, we also discuss the importance of building a better offense and understanding your own strengths and strategies. Moreover, we provide tips for serving and defense, including the importance of serving the perimeter and maintaining proper posture while defending. And finally we answer questions from live attendees and discuss the age requirements for our beach volleyball camps.

Time stamps

00:00 Preparing for a Big Tournament

04:05 Dream Tournaments and Finding the Right Balance

13:14 Turning on the Competitive Edge

21:16 Prioritizing Strength and Health

23:13 Effective Preparation Strategies

26:06 Effective Communication and Understanding

28:08 Building a Better Offense and Understanding Your Strengths

35:28 Serving the Perimeter and Maintaining Proper Posture

39:09 Consider Age Requirements for Beach Volleyball Camps

44:14 Experimentation and Collecting Information for Improved Strategies

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🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player

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Summary

Mark Burik is having a conversation with Ryan about his goals in beach volleyball. Ryan wants to improve his skills and become competitive in open level tournaments. He is currently playing at the double A level and wants to work towards winning a double A tournament. Mark suggests that Ryan focuses on improving his passing skills, as he feels less confident in that area. Mark advises Ryan to prioritize serve receive practice and set a goal of getting at least 200 non-game passes per week. He also encourages Ryan to organize practice sessions with other players to get more reps and improve his skills. The conversation revolves around the importance of getting enough practice reps in volleyball, specifically focusing on serve-receive. The speaker discusses the challenges of finding people to practice with and the need for a dedicated group to improve skills. They also touch on the benefits of posting on social media to find like-minded individuals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of repetition and deliberate practice in improving specific skills. The speaker also mentions the potential benefits of moving to a location with a high concentration of skilled players for easier access to training opportunities. ....

Takeaways

Set specific goals to track progress and stay motivated. Focus on improving weaker areas, such as passing skills. Prioritize serve receive practice to become more confident in passing. Organize practice sessions with other players to get more reps and improve skills. Finding a dedicated group of practice partners is crucial for improving skills in volleyball. Posting on social media can help connect with like-minded individuals for practice sessions. Repetition and deliberate practice are key to improving specific skills, such as serve-receive. Moving to a location with a high concentration of skilled players can provide easier access to training opportunities. ....

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting Goals

10:56 Putting Targets on Opponents' Backs

28:34 The Importance of Practice Reps

35:28 The Challenge of Being a Self-Starter

44:55 The Power of Saying No

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🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills
🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players
🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes
🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player
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SummaryIn this episode, Mark Burik interviews Nathan Michaels, a trainer who specializes in training beach volleyball athletes. They discuss the growth of beach volleyball and the differences between training for indoor and beach volleyball. They also talk about common injuries in volleyball and how to prevent and recover from them. Nathan emphasizes the importance of strength training and mobility for injury prevention and performance improvement. He also provides tips for finding a knowledgeable trainer and balancing training and playing volleyball. In this conversation, Nathan Michaels and Mark Burik discuss the importance of strength training for volleyball players. They emphasize the need for athletes to move weights quickly, regardless of the load, in order to develop athleticism. They also discuss the use of velocity tracking to determine the appropriate speed for lifting. They highlight the importance of focusing on sport-specific adaptations rather than body composition. They also touch on the significance of rest and recovery, the role of soreness as an indicator of progress, and the importance of individualizing training programs based on body type and goals. Keywordsbeach volleyball, training, athletes, injuries, strength training, mobility, recovery, strength training, athleticism, velocity tracking, speed, sport-specific adaptations, rest and recovery, soreness, individualization

Takeaways
• Beach volleyball is growing rapidly, and junior players are becoming increasingly competitive and skilled.
• Injuries in volleyball, such as knee, hip, and low back pain, can be prevented or managed through strength training and mobility exercises.
• Finding a knowledgeable trainer who listens to your goals and needs is crucial for effective training.
• Training on sand can be beneficial for rehab and conditioning, but it should be balanced with training on hard surfaces to avoid overuse injuries.
• Balancing training and playing is important to prevent fatigue and optimize performance. Move weights quickly to develop athleticism
• Use velocity tracking to determine appropriate lifting speed
• Focus on sport-specific adaptations rather than body composition
• Rest and recovery are crucial for optimal performance
• Soreness is not always an indicator of progress
• Individualize training programs based on body type and goals Titles
• Preventing and Managing Injuries in Volleyball
• The Importance of Strength Training and Mobility The Role of Rest and Recovery
• The Importance of Lifting Speed Sound Bites
• "The difference between a double A adult and a 15 year old junior girl who has been training for three or four years, they're not even on the same playing field."
• "You can't go wrong with strong."
• "The braking systems for beach athletes tends to be quite a bit higher than when I'm comparing to some of the NBA line stats that I have access to."
• "Move the weight, make it move"
• "Ego doesn't matter"
• "Use velocity tracking to determine the range to work in"

Chapters
00:00Introduction and Upcoming Events
03:19Fitness Talk Begins
04:14The Growth of Beach Volleyball and the Rise of Junior Players
09:10Preventing and Managing Injuries in Volleyball
25:12Training on Sand vs. Hard Surface
32:12Finding a Knowledgeable Trainer for Effective Training
34:40Balancing Training and Playing for Optimal Performance
36:11Developing Athleticism through Strength Training
38:21The Importance of Lifting Speed
41:00Sport-Specific Adaptations vs. Body Composition
43:18The Role of Rest and Recovery
47:47Soreness as an Indicator of Progress
49:53Individualizing Training Programs