In this short PSA, Thierry & Frank discuss the COVID-19 impact on FTFC ..read more

In this guestless episode, Frank & Thierry share their top 10 tips for championship season.   (0:48) - How is Frank feeling about his 18U boys team's upcoming championship season?   (1:57) - #10 - Keep some room in your practice planning for block training.   (4:06) - #9 - Watch next level playoff volleyball online. OVA YouTube Channel OUA TV   (7:30) - #8 - Focusing more or monitoring more closely off court factors like sleep, nutrition, hydration, etc.   (9:11) - #7 - Organize a team building activity.   (12:04) - #6 - Watch more game videos and use the freeze frame method.   (15:48 ..read more

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Maverick Volleyball Coach Paul Rainville to discuss the benefits of unorganized sports, the value and challenges with a centre approach, the Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase and much more.   (1:21) - Was Paul a two sport athlete at Laurentian University?   (2:20) - What lead Paul to choose volleyball over many other sports and become a coach?   (4:39) - Why does coach Rainville believe unorganized sports played a huge role in his upbringing?   (6:00) - Is unorganized play less frequent nowadays?   (7:33) - Was being a gym teacher or a coach alway ..read more

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Maverick Volleyball Coach John Salem to discuss the rewards and challenges of coaching younger female athletes, the technical and tactical development of his teams, the application of LTAD and much more.   (0:39) - How is the season going so far for the 14U Outlaws?   (1:02) - After being an assistant coach during his daughter's club career, why did coach Salem decide to work with the younger teams?   (3:11) - Why does John believe 13U girls is better suited for his personality?   (5:42) - Why does coach Salem remain at the younger age groups?   (6 ..read more

In this guestless episode, Frank & Thierry discuss recent club highlights, some international successes, how to help school and club ball athletes and much more.    (0:40) - Check out recent episodes Episode 45 - Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation with Melissa Healy Episode 46 - Broaden Your Horizon with John Spack Episode 48 - Growing the Maverick Volleyball Club, Being a Builder and Financial Literacy with Greg Skotnicki Episode 49 - Injury Prevention Through Proper Athlete Development with Jason McCullagh and Nick Haince Épisode 47 (FR) - Les leçons de vie d'une carrière légendaire av ..read more

Dans cet épisode, Frank et Thierry accueillent Gino Brousseau, olympien, entraîneur adjoint de l'équipe nationale masculine, entraîneur adjoint à l'Université de Laval et membre du Temple de la  Renommée de Volleyball Québec et Volleyball Canada, pour discuter de sa carrière légendaire de volleyball, sa transition d'athlète à entraîneur, l'optimisation de la relation entraîneur-athlète et la préparation tactique défensive.   (0:54) - Comment vont les préparatifs pour le tournoi de qualification olympique?   (2:18) - Comment est-ce possible de préparer un plan de match contre une équipe ina ..read more

In this episode, Frank welcomes Team Canada Assistant Coach Dan Lewis to discuss the National Excellence Program, his illustrious career, the requirements to being a great libero, drill design and much more.   (1:35) - How is training going with the National Excellence Program?   (3:17) - What could school, club and provincial team coaches do to help athletes better develop structural tolerance?   (5:20) - What is the make up of the athletes at the NEP this year?   (9:33) - What type of sports did Dan play growing up? Finland Prevails at WJC, Continuing Tradition of Punching Above Weight La fi ..read more

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Strength Coaches Jason McCullagh and Nick Haince to discuss the rise in volleyball injuries, LTAD, sport specialization, athlete wellness and much more.   (0:50) - Why is another strength and conditioning topic discussed on a volleyball podcast? Volleyball Faces an Epidemic That is Hurting the Sport   (1:40) - Nick's bio  Episode 5 - Physical Preparation with Nick Haince   (2:10) - What was the impact of producing the initial podcast on physical preparation? @capital_strength_ts   (3:45) - Jason's bio @coachmccullagh   (4:05) - Why is coach McCullag ..read more

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome MVC VP of Finance & Development Programs Greg Skotnicki to discuss the growth of an organization, how to become a builder, the importance of financial literacy and much more.   (0:25) - Why should a coach develop his administrative competencies?   (1:07) - Greg's bio   (1:27) - How is Greg a Maverick original?   (2:55) - When did coach Skotnicki start his coaching career?   (4:52) - What inspired Greg to pursue a military career?   (6:00) - How did Greg discover his passion for entrepreneurship?   (7:29) - How was Greg part of the club's tremend ..read more

Dans cet épisode, Frank et Thierry accueillent Paul Gratton, capitaine de l'équipe olympique de 1984, ex-agent de joueur professionnel au Canada et membre du Temple de la  Renommée de Volleyball Canada, pour discuter de sa carrière légendaire de volleyball, de ses diverses contributions considérables et des apprentissages qui découlent.   (1:45) - Comment est-ce que Paul a débuté sa carrière de volleyeur?   (4:05) - Quel a été l'impact de l'entraîneur de l'équipe nationale Ken Maeda?   (5:22) - En quoi constituait l'entraînement à temps plein avec l'équipe nationale à cette époque?   (9:50 ..read more