The MNVBCA Pod
Hear about the latest news relating to Minnesota High School volleyball brought to you by coaches from around the state!
Episodes
We are nearing the end of October, which means we are starting the playoffs! Let's check in with Jackie Richter (Lakeville North Panthers) and hear how she prepares her team for the transition from the regular season to their first playoff match.
In this episode we talk with Scott Jackson (Wayzata Trojans) about how to teach players to "play with emotion, but not be emotional players." Coach Jackson has been a part of State Championship and National Championship teams, and he shares his perspective on helping players work through the ups and downs that can occur during practices and matches.
In this episode we talk about making adjustments during matches and during the season. We are joined by John Yunker, head coach of the Champlin Park Rebels (not the Patriots). Plus, we review the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll for Week 4. Spoiler Alert...we have three new #1 teams.
In this episode of The MNVBCA Pod we talk with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton) about the best spot to serve an opponent, what is the right size for a youth volleyball team, and we discuss the latest editions of the MNVBCA Top 10 Coaches Poll.
In the latest episode of The MNVBCA Pod, we asked ChatGPT how we could change the rules of volleyball. Hear what Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) thought about the proposed AI rule changes. Plus, we reveal the first week of the MNVBCA Coaches Poll Top 10.
Scouting is one of the ways that you can prepare your team to compete at the highest level. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Westby (Marshall Tigers). Dan has led the Tigers to a Minnesota record 9 State Championships. There may not be another program in the state that scouts their opponents as much as Marshall does. Listen in to hear the perspective on scouting from one of the best around.
In this episode, Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Josh Wastvedt (Burnsville), and Darin Swenson (Litchfield) talk about the things you should be thinking about before you host your first match of the season.
The 2024 Minnesota volleyball season is here! Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield) and Greg Sayuk (New Prague) in a discussion about recommendations (and in some cases, requirements) for running and participating in a preseason and post-season scrimmage.
Building a successful volleyball program is more than teaching the fundamentals and skills of the game. Join our conversation with Kelsey Morken (Spring Grove) as she shares a number of ways that you can help build and promote your program on the court, in your school, and in your community.
The 2024 MNVBCA Coaches Clinic is over, but that doesn't mean we stop talking about it. Join Darin Swenson (Litchfield), Becca Pulju (Sebeka), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) as they recap their favorite takeaways from this year's clinic.
What does your first practice look like? We chat with Lonnie Morken (Mabel-Canton), Marty Kiebel (Maple Lake), and Greg Ueland (Roseville) and get some ideas of what their first day (or week) of practice will look like this year.
The season is going to be here before you know it. Let's have a quick discussion some of the things that you should have on your "Preseason Checklist" as a coach. Greg Sayuk, head coach of the New Prague Trojans, joins us to talk about a few of the things that you should be thinking about before Day 1!
In this episode, we learn about why The MNVBCA Pod was created and what we can look forward to in the future!
The man behind it all tells us why this year's clinic is going to be awesome! In this episode, we are joined by Clinic Director Greg Ueland from Roseville to hear about why this year's clinic is perfect for all coaches!
In the latest episode of Summer Clinic Shop Talk, we talk with Becca Pulju from Sebeka about the Coaches Clinic. Becca is excited for the clinic so that she can spend a few more days with her people!
In the latest episode of Summer Clinic Shop Talk, we talk with Andy Guggisberg about the Coaches Clinic. Andy is not only a regular presenter, he is one of the clinic's best storytellers!
In this episode, we are joined by Lonnie Morken of Mabel-Canton. Hear what Lonnie loves about the clinic. Spoiler alert... he loves it all.
In this first episode of Summer Clinic Shop Talk, hear why Maple Lake Irish coach, Marty Kiebel, loves the MNVBCA Coaches Clinic and why he thinks you should attend this year.
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