In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Maverick Volleyball Club Director of Finance and VP of Operations John Nguyen to discuss tryout and finance tips.

 

(2:10) - Best resource for tryout is an experienced coach

 

(2:26) - Resource: Volleyball Tryout Checklist by Art of Coaching

 

(3:23) - Frank's tips for a successful tryout

 

(9:01) - Thierry's tips for a successful tryout

 

(17:18) - John's bio

 

(19:05) - What were Jonh's playing days like?

 

(21:06) - What got John into coaching early on?

 

(22:15) - What is the OVA Banjam?

 

(24:02) - What is John's coaching philosophy?

 

(26:52) - Who are John's mentors?

 

(32:40) - As MVC Director of Finance, what are some tips John has for our club coaches on the financial level?

 

(36:26) - How often should a team's budget be discussed or reviewed?

 

(38:44) - What is the ideal tryout process?

 

(41:45) - How does a coach gather as much useful information as possible during a tryout?

 

(44:00) - What is the 4 or 5 step selection process MVC emphasizes during tryouts?

 

(46:50) - What should a coach prioritize to obtain the most important information on her or his athletes?

 

(50:22) - What does that first tryout practice look like for John?

 

(52:41) - How does John asses the intangibles?

 

(54:30) - Should a coach use video during a tryout to observe behaviours and even gather stats?

 

(57:43) - How important is the athlete & parent meeting during the tryout process and what should it include?

 

(59:45) - What are some thoughts on the "project player"?

 

(62:10) - What are some thoughts on the practice player?