Ep 16 Advice from a Legend with Russ Rose
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast
Release Date: 11/05/2024
Ep 27 Serving with Purpose: Abbey’s Legacy, the Road to Nationals, and Summer Programs
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In Episode 27, Chuck and Brian discuss TNT's summer programs and which one is right for you! We look ahead to AAU Nationals and discuss the upcoming summer tryouts as next season quickly approaches. In addition, Chuck and Brian discuss some current events in the crazy world of Philadelphia club volleyball and provide some advice on what to look for when trying to decide which clubs to try out for. The final episode of season 1 ends with a overview and recap of the highly-successful Play4Abbey yearly charity event held recently. If you are not familiar with Abbey's story and how it has...
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Ep 26: Female Coaches - Girl Mom, Boy Mom, Step Mom & Newlywed with Casey Jenkins, Amber Wood, Kira Campbell, Sue Rose
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In episode 26, Chuck and Brian welcome four of the club's female coaches, Casey Jenkins, Amber Wood, Kira Campbell, and Sue Rose to the podcast for our "Ladies' Night" episode to share their experiences as players, coaches, parents, and maternal figures within the volleyball community. This episode highlights topics such as the variety of experiences and perspectives that female coaches bring to the volleyball community, challenges that female coaches face, and the importance of female representation in the coaching ranks. Segment 1: (0:00 - 24:24) Intro of guests Challenges and rewards of...
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Ep 25 Coaches Mid-Season Roundtable with Jordan Robinson, Andrew Lee, Dave Noll & Sam Moyerman
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We're hitting the mid-season mark, and it's time to check in with the minds behind the game. In this special roundtable episode, we sit down with TNT Coaches, Players and Directors to break down the highs, lows, and surprises of the season so far. We’re talking team development, tactical adjustments, what players are learning, and how coaches are keeping their squads focused for the stretch run. Expect honest insights, behind-the-scenes strategy, and plenty of volleyball wisdom. Whether you're a player, coach, or just a fan of the game, this episode gives you a front-row seat to how TNT...
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Ep 24 NIL for High School Athletes with Courtney Altemus
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If you thought Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) just applied to D1 College athletes (like we did!), boy were you wrong! Courtney Altemus from joins Chuck and Brian to set the record straight. In Episode 24 of Bump. Set. Mic, we dive deep into the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, focusing on how it's changing things in the college world and also impacting high school athletes, too. NIL has been a game-changer in the sports world, allowing athletes to profit from their personal brand, but what does this mean for high school students navigating this new landscape? In Segment...
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Ep 23 In-Season Strength Training and Nutrition with Emily Neff
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Ever wonder if you should try to squeeze in Strength and Conditioning Training during the Season? We have the science and data to answer that question! Ever wonder how your athlete should be eating at a tournament to keep fresh all day long? Listen to what we learned! In Episode 23, Chuck and Brian welcome back Emily Neff from Relentless Athletics to share her findings from her research on In-Season strength training. The results will surprise you! Suffice to say, you are probably doing it wrong! In Segment 1 Emily explains why it is important for young athletes...
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Ep 22 College Recruiting with Eli Porr and Leon Kasperski
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In Episode 22, Chuck and Brian talk to Volleyball Lifer and College Coach Eli Porr and Volleyball Dad and TNT Club Director Leon Kasperski as they discuss their thoughts on the College Recruiting process. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering playing college volleyball or simply trying to decide if college volleyball is right for them. In Segment 1, we discuss what college coaches are actually looking for when scouting volleyball players. The answers may surprise you! What are the attributes and skills coaches prioritize in recruits? What makes a player stand...
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Ep 21: Parent Advice from a Parent - with Natalie McIlhenny
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In Episode 21, Chuck and Brian travel to Baltimore, MD for the JVA Charm City Classic to talk to Team Mom, Parent, and Former D1 athlete, Natalie McIlhenny. This episode talks about what to expect as a new parent venturing into the world of club Volleyball and is a MUST LISTEN for all parents. Natalie does an amazing job of putting things into perspective and gives her tips, tricks, and lessons learned from 4 years of Club Volleyball. In Segment 1, we discuss the benefits of playing club volleyball, and all of the ways that parents can enhance the experience for the team. Natalie...
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Ep 20: Welcome to The Armory!
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The first episode of 2025 finds Chuck and Brian at TNT's just-opened new facility, the Armory! In Segment 1, we talk about the benefits of the new facility now that it's open - and how it came to fruition. Segment 2 answers some important questions about the start of the club volleyball tournament season as posted by our Facebook friends at Volleyball Moms. Wanna hear out take on teams yelling "Balls Up", Sandbagging and what to do if you are feeling duped by your club? Join us in a fun conversation about important issues facing the club volleyball world. Segment 1: The...
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Ep 19: 13U Expectations and Advice with JK3
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In episode 19, Chuck and Brian ventured to the new TNT Armory facility scheduled to open in January to meet up with 13U Coach John Kutsuzawa, a.k.a. JK3. John will be coaching the National TNT 13 Roadrunner team this season and has played volleyball for over 30 years. JK3 has coached CYO, high school, adults, and beach players. He has previous club stops at East Coast Power and GPS Crush prior to coming to TNT. Ever wonder what to expect from 13 year old players and how much you can challenge them? JK3 shares shares his thoughts on what to focus on in practice, and what to expect...
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Ep 18 Volleyball in Europe With Randy Syracuse
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In episode 18, Chuck and Brian caught up with TNT Coach Randy Syracuse. Randy recently joined TNT to continue his volleyball journey with our club, and we couldn't be happier that he's now with us. Randy's journey includes expereince as both a professional player and a NCAA Division 1 coach. He also has a long track record of recruiting and training talented academic and athletic students. Randy has achieved multiple championships and medals as a player in various countries along the way, and he has quite a bit of experience in club volleyball, too. On this episode, Randy talks about his life...
info_outlineIn Episode 16, TNT is pleased and honored to be able to present a volleyball dicussion with legendary Penn State Coach Russ Rose from a recent chat with TNT Director of Operations Leon Kasperski. The chat occurred in advance of Coach Rose's 11/10/24 visit to TNT to conduct both coach and player clinics.
This special episode features numerous clips taken from that chat, each one followed by a discussion between Chuck and Brian about the topics just mentioned.
In segment one, Russ shares his thoughts about club philosophy, skill acquisition at the younger age groups, and overall player development. Leon and Russ also talk about putting teams together for success as well as Russ's approach to communicating with the players and parents.
Segment two includes additional talk about club culture along with player expectations, selection, and development. Russ shares his thoughts on roster formation for winning teams. The discussion then focuses on reasons for TNT's growth and the club's approach to the coming season. Leon and Russ talk about TNT's goal of trying to develop players, while also providing a great experience. Finally, the group discusses the value of learning life lessons while participing in youth sports.
In segment three, Russ gives his thoughts on volleyball statistics that corellate to winning. Russ gives advice on the approach that clubs such as TNT should be taking to continue to build and be successful against some of the nation's premier programs. The segment ends with the Russ' thoughts on the importance of having players that are willing to work in order to be successful. The episode ends with a brief update on upcoming events at TNT.
Timeline:
2:43 Clip 1 (Club Philosophy, Skill Acquisition, and Overall Player Development)
16:23 Clip 2 (How to Put Successful Teams Together, Russ's Approach to Communicating with Players and Parents)
25:47 Clip 3 (More on Successful Club Culture, Player Expectations, Selection, and Development along with Roster Formation for Winning Teams)
45:35 Clip 4 (Reasons for TNT's growth, our approach to the coming season while trying to balance player development with the best experience, and the life lessons that experiences in sports can provide)
61:27 Clip 5 (Problems Clubs Can Experience, Stats that Corellate Most to Winning, How to Be Most Successful Against Top Competition, Players Working Hard vs. Players Hardly Working)
78:14 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events at TNT