About this episode
0:46 - How Vic was introduced to and gained an appreciation for volleyball. 1:52 - When and why Vic made the transition from playing in the majors to coaching - using his own experience to help younger, developing players. 3:27 - Simple and inexpensive warm-ups and routines coaches can teach to players and implement within their own practice. 6:50 - More expensive and heavy-duty equipment to invest in for better shoulder health (e.g. crossover symmetry, motion capture equipment). Marc Pro device mentioned: https://marcpro.com/product-category/devices/ 9:38 - What part of Vic’s previous coaching that he would try to do differently. 12:01 - Applying shoulder techniques in volleyball (preventing the full extension of arm above your head in a straight downward motion). 14:52 - Posture’s effects on shoulder health. 15:40 - Should you lower your elbow when extending your arm and shoulder? 17:11 - Developing correct arm swings in younger players who have to compensate for lower reach above the net. 19:25 - How to correct high elbow and extended shoulder motions that lead to weaker shoulders. 22:25 - Aqua bags, and utilization of them during practice. 24:43 - Using weighted balls during practice (weighted med balls, weighted baseballs, aquabags). 27:05 - Implementing practice methods that Vic uses in a volleyball context. 28:43 - Pre and post practice exercises and routines to maintain shoulder health. Pre-practice - Crossover symmetry and band exercises. Post-practice - Eccentric exercises. 29:39 - Repetition counts for pre and post practice exercises. 32:17 - Benefits of soft tissue massages (using lacrosse balls and foam rollers).