Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast

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 Opening of The Armory

1:00 How The Armory came to be?

7:56 What does the new facility offer as compared to the bunker?

11:37 What are some of the plans for each facility moving forward?

15:36 Will all of the teams get to practice at the new facility?

Segment 2: Catching Up With Some Questions From Volleyball Moms

20:30 Is it too late for a player at age 13 to get started with volleyball?

22:59 Thoughts on court etiquette and yelling "Balls Up!" on an opponent serve?

25:22 What about playing time at tournaments?

30:14 How about choosing a captain?

34:00 What level should a club's #1 team be playing in at tournaments?

37:50 The addition of multiple players to a team --- and what it means to be a starter?

43:00 12U and being asked to change positions?

45:31 Role of (and need for) parent coaches?

47:39 A clever way to perhaps avoid having to buy hoodies, etc. at multiple tourneys? 

49:22 Wrap-up

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