The VBSC Podcast

Waupaca Recap: Lessons from Grass Volleyball's Biggest Tournament

Episode Summary

Fresh off the Waupaca Boat Ride — one of the biggest outdoor volleyball tournaments in the world — host Greg Herceg sits down with Coach Dion and Coach Gerry for a post-tournament debrief. The trio breaks down their experience playing grass triples for the first time together, including a wild playoff match that went to 44-42. They dig into key takeaways: blocking struggles on the big grass court, timing adjustments for swing blocks, approach mechanics on an unfamiliar surface, and the value of filming and reviewing matches immediately. The conversation also turns to training changes ahead of the next tournament — more athleticism-focused work, speed and agility certification, mobility, and getting back to deep squatting. A fun, honest recap full of lessons for anyone competing outside their usual format.

Episode Notes

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• 0:00 — Intro: Greg Herceg introduces the episode, on the road at Waupaca
• 1:22 — What is Waupaca Boat Ride? Tournament format, record-breaking team signups, weekend schedule
• 2:42 — Recap of the double A division bracket and results
• 3:24 — Coach Dion's takeaways: flow state, heart rate data, and siding out under pressure
• 7:59 — Coach Gerry's takeaways: blocking timing, defensive positioning, and film review
• 11:33 — The wild playoff match breakdown: comeback from down 29-26, Gerry's clutch block, 44-42 finish
• 16:50 — Training focus going forward: deep squatting, injury prevention
• 17:14 — Greg's training plan: building athleticism over pure strength
• 20:55 — Gerry on technique adjustments and approach switching
• 23:37 — Wrap-up: meeting in person, shoutouts to clients at the tournament
• 25:30 — Closing and subscribe reminder