VBSC Podcast Episode 1: Volleyball Vertical Gains with Triphasic Training

Discover how a dedicated volleyball coaching team discusses innovative training methodologies, including triphasic training, and how they adapt advanced lifting techniques for adult athletes. Learn practical insights on programming, progressions, and enhancing athletic performance on and off the court.

Key Topics:

• Introduction to the coaching team and their volleyball backgrounds
• Overview of the training system used for adult volleyball players
• Explanation of triphasic training and its phases (eccentric, isometric, concentric)
• Benefits of extended tempo phases for strength and tendon health
• Personal success stories with triphasic training, including injury recovery
• Scaling advanced training techniques for non-elite athletes
• Variations in overload eccentric training for athletic transfer
• Practical application of fast eccentrics and deceleration in sport
• How to adapt training variables to overcome plateaus and keep progressing
• Upcoming podcast initiatives and client offerings for dedicated volleyball athletes

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to VBSC podcast and coaching staff 00:28 - Coaches' backgrounds and volleyball experience 01:12 - Overview of training focus for adult volleyball players 02:01 - Introduction to triphasic training and its origins 03:01 - Deep dive into triphasic phases: eccentric, isometric, concentric 04:00 - Extending tempo phases for better results 05:05 - Client insights on tempo adjustments and progress 07:21 - Personal success story: injury recovery and strength gains 08:26 - Science behind tendon strengthening through triphasic tempo 09:14 - Limitations of initial triphasic results and advancements 10:14 - Overloaded eccentric training for improved athletic performance 11:10 - Incorporating sport-specific fast eccentrics 12:39 - Structuring training cycles for progressive overload 13:35 - Outcomes and impression of current training methodologies 15:13 - Benefits of variety and new challenges in training 16:25 - Scaling triphasic principles for general population 17:25 - Personal testing and ongoing development with these methods 17:55 - Wrap-up, future podcast plans, and coaching opportunities

Note: This episode emphasizes practical adaptation of advanced training for adult volleyball athletes, highlighting program flexibility, injury prevention, and continuous improvement.

Resources & Links:

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

Connect with Coaches:

• Greg - YouTube | Instagram