# Programing Volleyball Training & Scheduling: Expert Insights from the VBSC Podcast Episode 2 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2.md Podcast: [The VBSC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616) Published: 2026-02-03T16:17:08+00:00 Episode link: https://the-vbsc-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2-XbHxA2pz Audio file: https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/3ce8cb3b-5580-4897-812d-0d83c36e2dea/episodes/4001ce5c-3a95-454d-8655-42c272e8426b/audio/98ac90e7-f9ed-4e8c-8bae-29f713ac0305/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=9d9C7DkL Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/episodes/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2 Duration seconds: 1230 ## Resource Most volleyball players and coaches overlook one simple shift that can unlock consistent strength gains and peak performance—without overtraining. Discover how a flexible, science-backed training split can make your workouts more effective, easier to fit into any schedule, and keep your body fresh for every game. In this episode, Greg and the coaching team break down the most efficient training strategies tailored for volleyball athletes — whether you're in-season or off. You'll learn why three workouts per week can outperform traditional four-day splits, and how a strategic upper-lower-full approach maximizes results while preserving recovery. Get insider tips on scheduling workouts around your match days, the importance of in-season maintenance routines, and how to adapt your lifting to match your volleyball schedule. We also explore the common pitfalls of overtraining and the benefits of smarter programming, including how to keep your muscles fresh for explosive jumps and quick movements that dominate the court. Plus, discover the secret weapon of preseason and tournament prep days — low-intensity activation that primes your nervous system and improves performance without fatigue. This episode is perfect for volleyball players, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who want a smarter approach to training. Whether you're struggling to balance workouts and match schedules or looking to break through a plateau, you'll walk away with actionable strategies to elevate your game. Don't miss this chance to optimize your training and start playing at your best — consistently. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/episodes/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/programing-volleyball-training-scheduling-expert-insights-from-the-vbsc-podcast-episode-2.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.