Ep 9 Start them Early - with Bob Quon
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Release Date: 08/02/2024
Ep 39: Serious. Fun. From The Armory to MLK Weekend
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
It's a party at The Armory! TNT Volleyball is thrilled to mark one year since opening the doors to our wonderful facility, The Armory in Horsham, PA. This episode of "Bump, Set, Mic: the TNT Volleyball Podcast" begins with a celebration of all that The Armory has added to life here at the club. In addition, during this episode Chuck and Brian brought some of TNT's 15U and 17U Platinum players into the studio to share some insights as they talk about the dynamics of their current teams, recent tournament experiences, and their volleyball journeys to this point. While visiting, the players also...
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Ep 38: Lets Talk HUDL: How Video Helps TNT Players Improve - With Sam Moyerman
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Film doesn’t lie - and in club volleyball, it can help coaches to improve their practice, players to devleop faster, and parents to stay aligned with the process they invest so much in for the benefit of their children. In this episode of “Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast," hosts Brian Mooney and club director Chuck Dougherty welcome returning guest and resident analytics guru, Coach Sam Moyerman, for a deep dive into how TNT uses the platform HUDL and its video and stat capabilities to elevate players, inform coaches, and engage parents. The group discusses why film review...
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Ep 37 - Season Kickoff
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Ready or not, here comes the club season! Bump Set Mic gets it started in episode 37 with an energetic, behind-the-scenes look at TNT Volleyball’s kickoff to the new season. Hosts Brian Mooney and club director Chuck Dougherty, joined early by TNT's Director of Operations Leon Kasperski, break down the realities of the club's efforts when navigating tournament scheduling chaos, hotel “stay-to-play” hurdles, outfitting teams for the season, arranging for programs over the holidays, and efforts towards furthering player development during the season. Other highlights of the episode...
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Ep 36 - Setting Up Success: The Value of Team Parents
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Team parents are the quiet leaders on every junior volleyball team that work closely with coaches and the club to make the season better for players, families, and everyone involved. In Episode 36 of the TNT Junior Volleyball Club podcast, hosts Brian Mooney and Chuck Dougherty discuss the crucial role of team parents in club volleyball. They emphasize the importance of team parents in fostering a positive team culture, managing logistics, and maintaining open communication. Key responsibilities include organizing team events, coordinating travel, and ensuring team cohesion. The hosts...
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Ep 35 - College Experience Series Vol 2 - Marist University Players
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Wondering what college volleyball life is like for a Division 1 athlete? This episode of Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast Presents the College Experience Series continues with a focus on the player perspective featuring players from Marist University in New York. In this second episode of the series, Bump, Set, Mic co-hosts Chuck Dougherty and Brian Mooney sat down again with TNT Director of Operations Leon Kasperski to share and reflect upon his recent interview with Marist University players Claire Lewis (a 5th Year Senior Setter and Team Captain), Claudia Kasperski (a Junior...
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Ep 34 - College Experience Series Vol 1 - Temple University Coaches
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast, is thrilled to present the first episode of our new College Experience Series. So much is often discussed about how players should go about trying to get recruited, but what is life like for college players, coaches, and others involved in the college game once that occurs? The College Experience Series will have you covered with all you need to know about life in the college volleyball world from those that live in it. In this first episode of the series, Bump, Set, Mic co-hosts Chuck Dougherty and Brian Mooney sat down with TNT Director...
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Ep 33 Fall Tryout Recap & the New TNT College Experience Series
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
We’ve got a fun one for you this time on TNT Bump. Set. Mic.! 🎙️ We’re kicking things off with a recap of our 12U–14U tryouts—lots of energy, tons of talent, and a few process improvements to make this our smoothest tryout ever! If you ever wondered how we manage 250 girls in a single tryout, we give you peek under the covers. At TNT, we are always striving for improvement, so we develped our own home grown tryout app that made this year’s process smoother, faster, and even more awesome. Chuck, Brian and Leon will give you a peek into how technology is being used at...
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Ep 32: Serious. Fun. TNT’s Core Values
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
In Episode 32 of Bump. Set. Mic., Chuck and Brian dive into the heart of TNT Volleyball: our core values. From the early days of the club to today, these values have shaped who we are, how we play, and the community we build. We’ll explore why our values matter, how they’ve evolved over the years, and the role they play in guiding every decision—from coaching and player development to building a culture of serious fun, family, and excellence. Whether you’re a player, parent, or coach, this conversation will give you a deeper look at what makes TNT more than just a club—it’s a...
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Ep. 31: TNT is for Boys Too! with Jacki Curci and Bob Minschwaner
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
An exciting first for the podcast comes your way in episode 31! Chuck and Brian are joined by TNT boys' program directors Jacki Curci and Bob Minschwaner to discuss the history and growth of boys volleyball, and how they have been producing successful boys teams since 2010! They discuss relevant topics such as the challenges of building a competitive schedule, how to get recruited by colleges as well as the differences between coaching boys and girls. Chuck and Brian learn all about the underground market of Nationals jersey exchanges, and how that is a major factor when designing...
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Ep 30: Building the Perfect Schedule with Leon Kasperski
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Junior Club Volleyball Podcast
Did you ever wonder how clubs create tournament schedules for teams? If you have ever found yourself scratching your head or irritated about anything related to your schedule, you don't want to miss this episode. In Episode 30, Season 3, Chuck and Brian talk to the schedule maker extraordinaire, a.k.a The Unicorn, a.k.a Leon Kasperski to discuss all of the things that need to be considered when creating the tournament schedule for a team. The panel discusses important factors such as travel costs, availability, picking the right level, and college coach exposure among other...
info_outlineIn Episode 9, Brian and Chuck welcome Coach Bob Quon as they discuss the role that young players play in building a club.
In Segment 1, we talk about the TNT Regional program which has introduced hundreds of young players to volleyball that may not have had the opportunity to join a club and receive quality coaching. We discuss the challenges faced when starting a grassroots program and feedback received from the parents.
In Segment 2, we discuss the Community Outreach programs at TNT Volleyball, and how they are instrumental in introducing players and families to the world of club volleyball. We end the segment sharing insight into the Play4Abbey quads tournament that has raised thousands of dollars towards scholarships for players that cannot afford club volleyball.
A few Volleyball Moms' questions are the perfect way to end the episode, as the panel answers questions posted about private lessons, when to get children started in volleyball, and also the age when children should start playing club.
Timeline:
Meet Bob Quon- 1:30
How have skills of 14U players changed in the past 10 years - 5:56
TNT Regional Program and how it helped grow the club - 15:41
What is more important, winning or player development? - 24:10
Challenges faced when starting a Regional program - 25:10
Reaching out to the community - 31:53
TNT's biggest competitor - 32:40
How to start reaching out to the community - 33:30
Biggest benefits of reaching out to the community 36:10
Play4Abbey Event - 39:00
Value of Private lessons for younger players- 43:58
How young to get players started in volleyball - 45:50