Ep 23 In-Season Strength Training and Nutrition with Emily Neff
Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
Release Date: 03/06/2025
Ep 41: The Truth About Sandbagging: Medals vs. Development
Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
Some teams chase trophies, while others prioritize growth. What about pursuing both? Even if it appears that a tournament team is sandbagging, is that reality of what's really going on? In episode 41 of "Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Club Podcast,"Chuck and Brian are joined by Leon Kasperski, TNT's Director of Operations and scheduler extraordinaire, to go behind the scenes regarding the controversial topic of sandbagging in club volleyball. What may appear to be sandbagging on the surface might actually not be that at all. If a team is sandbagging, why does it happen? And the tough...
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Ep 40: The Mental Side of the Game With Stephanie Hutchman and Annemarie Tester
Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside of them: a desire, a dream, a vision” - Muhammad Ali. These wise words from the greatest boxer of all time directly connect to the focus of episode 40 of "Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Podcast." In this episode, Chuck and Brian welcome TNT parents and mental health professionals Stephanie Hutchman ( and and Annemarie Tester to share their insights into the world of mental health. Our experts break down the pressures young athletes face, from performance anxiety and identity issues to the...
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Ep 39: Serious. Fun. From The Armory to MLK Weekend
Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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 Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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. The importance of Core Values to a club.
Bump, Set, Mic...The Junior Club Volleyball Podcast by TNT
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...
info_outlineEver 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 to find time for strength and conditioning training during the season. She dispells the old-school training methods that many were raised on such as "Suck it Up", "Play Multiple Sports", and "If you want to jump higher, jump more".
In Segment 2, Emily dives into her research project results and shares her shocking findings on how to improve your vertical, and what happens to players that out-prioritize strength training in favor of more volleyball training. Learn how to focus on things that will make your athlete better, stronger, and more equipped for the season.
In Segment 3, Emily explains what an effective strenth and conditioning program looks like. She shares her thoughts on how athletes should eat during tournaments, and how parents can tell when they are eating the wrong things.
The Episode ends with Chuck describing all of the exciting offerings from TNT planned for the Summer of 2026.
Segment 1 - 0m 45s
Segment 2 - 22m 51s
Segment 3 - 38m 20s
TNT Summer Update - 55m 10s