TIMEOUT

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discussing their short-term focuses when in-season. During “Game Film”, they dive into what guides long-term planning in their programs. Mark and Mike end the show “Talking Shop” with club and high school coach Tyler Wingate about club and high school program differences, and how Tyler navigates multiple roles in the New England volleyball community

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discussing the importance of knowing your team before setting goals. During “Game Film”, they explore head coaches having goals for themselves and staff. Mark and Mike end the show “Talking Shop” about setting realistic goals with your team, and tips for reaching those goals through training. (55min) 

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discuss how to increase efficiency in training. During “Game Film”, they dive into their defensive strategy for a faster offensive system. Mark and Mike end the show exploring the impact of a faster tempo offense, and tips for implementing a faster offensive system. (58min)

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discussing “work/life balance” as coaches. Then, they dive into a range of passing drills and training ideas to prepare athletes for game-like scenarios. After these topics, Mark and Mike conduct an interview with Georgia Southern University assistant coach Efrain Negron on breaking down passing strategy and technical cues. (58min)

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discussing their pre-season checklists and what they get done prior to day 1 of pre-season. Then in the Game Film segment, they dive into the importance of modifying your offensive system to the strengths of your attackers. Mark and Mike end the show talking shop about cultural investment and training assistant coaches before pre-season begins. (61min)

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the podcast discussing what they do during off-seasons to improve as coaches for the upcoming season. They also break down what they look for in both training and match film. 
 
After these topics, Mark and Mike shift to an interview with David Beck (First Assistant & Recruiting Coordinator for University at Buffalo - Division I, MAC) about leadership ideals, empowerment vs. encouragement, and the importance of knowledge shared throughout a coaching staff. (70min) 

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open the session talking about the changes that have occurred in certain areas of the game (on and off the court) due to COVID-19 and how they affect the future of the athletes. They also dive into outside perspectives and concepts that can help coaches determine which defensive system is best for their team. 

After their initial topics, Mark and Mike shift to an interview with Cora Thompson (Tufts University - Division III, NESCAC) about the culture she has built within their program. Cora describes aspects that exist within her team’s culture and how they must evaluate and adapt their culture every year. (59min) 

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan have the opportunity to interview with Alesia Bennett (Brandeis University - Division III, UAA) about her journey from a player to coach, especially the emphasis on the relationships and mentorships she has built throughout every program Alesia was a part of throughout the years. (29min) 

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas and Mike Houlihan open this episode discussing why they created EVO 3 Sports and the podcast, "TIMEOUT! Powered by EVO 3 Sports." Then, they converse about mentoring and how it inspired their coaching careers.  

Co-Hosts Mark Thomas & Mike Houlihan discuss the recruiting process along with a variety of skills and intangibles coaches are looking for in each position at the Collegiate level.