Block & Talk

Sports

About

From big blocks to better conversations—Block & Talk dives into everything volleyball. We break down skills, swap coaching ideas, build smarter practices, and bring on guests from all corners of the game.

Episodes

  • Episode #5 - Serve and Pass Pt. 2

    This episode of Block & Talk, "Serve and Pass Pt. 2," continues the discussion on the first contact in volleyball. It provides serving and passing cues and explores strategies for manipulating serve receive.

  • Serve & Pass Pt. 1

    This episode of Block & Talk, titled Serve & Pass Pt. 1, focuses on the fundamental serve and pass techniques in volleyball. The hosts analyze coaching cues, strategy, and how to approach training these essential skills.

  • We talkin' 'bout practice

    Clay Ressler and Adam Layton discuss the importance of practice in volleyball, focusing on constraint-based coaching and game-like drills to improve performance. They share practical insights that coaches can implement in the gym.

  • How Important Is Culture?

    This episode of Block & Talk discusses the significance of team culture for athletes. The hosts share their experiences and effective methods for cultivating culture within gyms.

  • Welcome to Block & Talk

    This is the first episode of the Block & Talk podcast. The hosts introduce themselves, explain the purpose of the show, and discuss their future aspirations for the podcast.