In this episode of Triple Blockheads, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the intricacies of collegiate recruitment, focusing on the role and influence of parents in the process. They emphasize the importance of allowing athletes to advocate for themselves while providing tips for parents on how to support their children effectively without overstepping. The discussion covers proper etiquette at club tournaments, the significance of authentic communication during recruitment, and the impact of a parent's involvement in a child's journey from high school to college sports. The hosts highlight the need for independence, character building, and appropriate parent engagement during campus visits and phone calls with coaches. They also touch upon the relationship between clubs and colleges in preparing athletes for recruitment and the importance of honesty and fit in both domains.

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In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, Makani, Frank, and Mark discuss the fundamentals of effective volleyball passing. The conversation covers essential techniques, including the importance of high and playable passes, understanding angles, maintaining athletic posture, and mastering platform control. They emphasize training methods such as reps, experimenting with different passing scenarios, and integrating overhead passing. They also touch on the mental aspects of passing, offering strategies for players to regain confidence after mistakes. The discussion concludes with insights on system-level strategies to improve team passing and ultimately, offensive execution.

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In this episode of the Triple Blockheads Podcast, hosts Makani, Frank, and Mark delve into the topic of 'double contacts' in volleyball, specifically focusing on the new collegiate rules allowing double contacts when setting to a teammate but not over the net. The discussion covers the rule changes' impact on game flow, player confidence, and the development of setters and non-setters at both the collegiate and club levels. They explore how these changes could shift who gets trained as a setter, the potential impacts on the club system, and even speculate about future system changes. The hosts also touch on the challenges of rule differences across various levels of play and the potential for confusion among parents, viewers, and officials. The conversation aims to provide insights into how volleyball rules evolve and the broader implications for the sport.

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