Listen in as the fellas discuss the art of losing. Tolman and Robinson answer some age old questions about athletes and losing. We have all lost before, but does that define you as an athlete? Can losing be more beneficial to your growth than winning? These questions and more on this episode of Pin to Pin!

Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggle develops your strength. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” In this episode, we sit down with Javi Miller-Estrada from Ignite Performance and discuss the ins and outs of strength training and how it pertains to the volleyball world. Javi is an incredible resource to our young athletes and takes them from good to great starting in the weight room!

Tolman and Danger talk about the ins and outs, dos and don'ts of starting a prep volleyball program. Lots to consider! Enjoy the tips and don't be afraid to jump in head first. You won't want to miss more Noah trivia to get your volleyball mind going!

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In this episode, we discuss the differences between growth and fixed mindsets. We analyze what it takes to develop a tough athlete who can deal with all sorts of adversity. Tune in for that and more Noah Trivia!

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In this episode, the guys dive in to the world of motivation. How do you motivate yourself, the athletes you coach or the athletes that live in your home? What drives you to be great? Listen as they break down the many different ways to stay motivated!

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AVCA 30 under 30 coach Andrew Yamashiro joins the fellas to discuss curriculum. Andrew has a wealth of knowledge coaching kids of all ages and skill level. He shares some secrets and we talk about what skills should be acquired at what age and level of development.

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Tolman and Robinson welcome in Evan Johnson in part 2 of episode 6. Evan has an amazing story to tell about overcoming adversity and reinventing himself as a player!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFzsnh3DA7I

Tolman and Robinson welcome in guest Kris Maglunog. You won't want to miss his incredible story of dealing with adversity and how it has made him a better coach!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFzsnh3DA7I

Listen in as the fellas discuss what it means to be a tough volleyball player. They lean on legends of sports for some insight into toughness this time like Jay Bilas, Tom Izzo and John Calipari and then dive deep in to how that translates to the volleyball court.

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Listen in as the guys discuss each position in volleyball and what goes in to developing great players in each spot. Watch it on Youtube here!