In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Strength Coaches Jason McCullagh and Nick Haince to discuss the rise in volleyball injuries, LTAD, sport specialization, athlete wellness and much more.

 

(0:50) - Why is another strength and conditioning topic discussed on a volleyball podcast?

Volleyball Faces an Epidemic That is Hurting the Sport

 

(1:40) - Nick's bio 

Episode 5 - Physical Preparation with Nick Haince

 

(2:10) - What was the impact of producing the initial podcast on physical preparation?

@capital_strength_ts

 

(3:45) - Jason's bio

@coachmccullagh

 

(4:05) - Why is coach McCullagh still providing some services to the Maverick Volleyball Club while now residing in the GTA?

 

(5:00) - As Jason is the instigator of the MVC off season strength conditioning program, how does he view its evolution over time?

 

(7:55) - What is Jason's and Nick's connection?

 

(8:50) - How does coach McCullagh perceive the growth of the SC program with MVC up to this point?

 

(11:14) - How many athletes are now training off season?

 

(12:58) - What were Jason and Nick's initial thoughts when reading the article on the increase of injuries in volleyball?

Volleyball Faces an Epidemic That is Hurting the Sport

 

(16:03) - Why is there a rise in injuries with volleyball athletes, particularly at the younger age groups?

 

(19:33) - Is this situation similar with other sports?

''These Kids are Ticking Time Bombs'': The Threat of Youth Basketball

Coaches are Terrible at Talent ID, podcast with Joe Baker

 

(23:30) - How can the lack of education be addressed with coaches, parents and athletes?

 

(27:27) -  What can be done in regards to overlapping programs that put too much stress on athletes?

 

(29:00) - What is a the LTAD model not addressing?

 

(30:50) - How can sound communication be a big part of the solution in regards to proper LTAD and preventing injuries?

 

(36:01) - How can club coaches be better communicators?

 

(41:59) - How can athletes be built up to better tolerate stresses in the weight room and on the court?

 

(45:57) - What can be done in regards to developing physical literacy and preventing early specialization?

 

(47:20) - How can down time like the Christmas break, March break or summer break be best utilized by the athletes?

 

(54:06) - How important is athlete monitoring and individualizing training?

 

(57:45) - Would an athlete focused seasonal guide be helpful? 

 

(60:17) - Should HP volleyball athletes be prohibited from doing school volleyball?