The Surprising Truth About Training Style Flexibility in Volleyball Coaching: VBSC Podcast Episode 3

Are you looking to improve your volleyball game by jumping higher and hitting harder? In this solo episode, Greg Hersig, the Volleyball Strength Coach, shares actionable insights into training smarter, understanding force production, and tackling the mental aspects of college volleyball. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or enthusiast, you'll learn how foundational strength, technique, and mindset come together to elevate your performance.

Key Topics:

• Greg Hersig's volleyball journey: from childhood to college
• The biggest lessons learned as a volleyball strength coach since 2000
• Why embracing multiple training styles makes a better coach
• The challenges and adjustments of playing college volleyball
• How to increase vertical jump and hitting power effectively
• The science behind force production, speed, and power
• The importance of body weight, strength exercises, and technique
• Practical tips for training to jump higher and hit harder
• The significance of power to weight ratio for volleyball athletes
• How to make your parents proud by improving jump height

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Greg Hersig’s journey and solo episode overview
00:14 - How long Greg has been playing volleyball and his background
01:24 - Early influences from family and CYO teams
02:16 - College recruitment story and challenges faced
03:48 - Major lessons learned as a volleyball performance coach
04:44 - The value of training styles: pulling ideas from multiple methods
06:32 - The importance of foundational frameworks in training
07:28 - College playing experience: adjustments and biggest challenges
08:40 - Speed of the game and mental shifts in college volleyball
09:49 - How to jump higher: key factors including force, speed, and technique
11:40 - The science of force production and power output
13:36 - Body weight considerations and power-to-weight ratio
14:41 - Practical advice on strength training and plyometrics
15:56 - The value of ball throws for arm swing speed
16:44 - Incorporating Olympic lifts and foundational strength exercises
17:01 - How to ask questions and connect for personalized advice

Connect with Greg Hersig:

• Instagram
• YouTube

Resources & Links:

• VBSC Coaching Application (Link to apply for personalized volleyball coaching)

Connect with Coaches:

• Greg - YouTube | Instagram