• EP #107 Serve Receive! How to Pass Dimes and Prevent Shanks
    Sep 10 2024

    In this conversation, Mark Burik discusses the basics of passing in beach volleyball. He emphasizes the importance of posture and mental preparation before every point. He provides tips on how to start every point with the right mindset and how to create a stronger mental game. He also talks about the athletic posture and the importance of staying in that position throughout the game. Mark explains the concept of rooting into the ground and maintaining balance while passing. He also discusses footwork sequencing and the use of legs and arms in passing. Mark shares a three-point passing scale and explains the ideal passing angles for left and right side attackers. He suggests recording matches and taking statistics to track passing performance. In this conversation, Mark Burik discusses the importance of building a strong platform in serve receive. He emphasizes the need to get your hands together before the ball crosses the net to ensure a steady and accurate pass. He also shares a drill that players can do at home to improve their passing skills. Mark highlights the different levels of passing, from a three-point pass that allows for attacking to a zero-point pass that results in an overpass or an ace. He encourages players to track their passing stats and use video analysis to identify areas for improvement. Mark also introduces the Better at Beach online app and the various courses and programs available to help players upgrade their passing.

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    Time Stamps:

    00:00 Importance of Athletic Posture in Serve Receive

    08:53 Understanding and Maintaining Posture

    20:06 Using Both Legs and Arms in Passing

    25:48 Recording Matches and Tracking Progress

    31:38 Passing High: The Key to Successful Attacks

    34:16 Building a Strong Platform for Effective Passing

    37:33 Creating an Angle: The Secret to Accurate Passes

    45:19 Improving Your Passing Skills: Tips and Drills

    01:05:49 Q&A: Stance for Jump Servers vs Float Servers

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • EP #106 : How to Start a Beach Volleyball Facility with ATX Beach
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode, I interview LJ Luciano, the owner and operator of ATX Beach, the largest beach volleyball facility in Austin, Texas. We discuss LJ's journey into volleyball, the growth of the Sand Wannabes Facebook group, and the challenges of starting a beach volleyball venue. LJ shares his experience in raising money through crowdfunding and emphasizes the importance of having a site before seeking investors. We also discuss the significance of building a comprehensive business plan and understanding the costs involved in running a facility. I highlight the importance of alcohol sales in a bar with a volleyball setup and the challenges of running a restaurant alongside a volleyball venue. We talk about the need for a solid business plan, understanding the competitive landscape, and adapting to different revenue streams. We also touch on income streams in the beach volleyball industry, including leagues, tournaments, private events, and merchandise sales. 🌟 🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥 💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast Time Stamp: 00:00Introduction and ATX Beach 03:44The San Wannabes and Crowdfunding 07:07Becoming an Entrepreneur and Raising Money 24:15Building a Business Plan 37:22Small Business Loans vs. Crowdfunding 41:02Understanding Costs and Expenses 42:28The Importance of Alcohol Sales 45:47Creating a Solid Business Plan 48:15Understanding the Competitive Landscape 52:59Exploring Different Revenue Streams 59:44Knowing When to Pivot 01:06:11Stick to the Current Model 01:10:34Challenges of Matching Skill Levels 01:17:21The Growing Popularity of Pickleball
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • EP #105 Punta Cana: Exclusive All-Inclusive Beach Volleyball Camp & Resort Secrets!
    Aug 29 2024
    Join us as we explore the Palma Real Resort in Punta Cana 🌴, where our Better at Beach volleyball camp 🏐 takes place! We’ll show you the amazing restaurants 🍽️, pool bars 🍹, gym 💪, and beautiful beach—all included with your stay. We’ll also check out the adults-only areas and the relaxing spa. Plus, we'll cover key details like booking, transportation, and upcoming camps. Don’t forget to join our Facebook group for updates and download our app for free courses and more! 🌟 🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥 💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast Time Stamps: 00:00Introduction 01:24 Preview of the All-Inclusive Punta Cana Camp Resort 04:08 Scouting Visit to the Palma Real Resort 06:04 Tour of the Resort Entrance and Check-In Area 08:33 Exploring the Main Area of the Resort 09:03 Gym and Other Facilities 10:27 Buffet Dining and Food Options 13:11 Restaurants and Reservations 15:20 Overview of the Courts and Pool Areas 17:43 Cabanas and Beach Bars 19:58 Kid-Friendly and Adults-Only Sections 23:46 Adults-Only Pool and Spa 26:14 Introduction to the Punta Cana all-inclusive camp 32:05 Booking and preparation for the camp 34:19 Upcoming camps and events 42:08 Joining the Better at Beach coaching roster 52:55 Accessing free courses and resources with the Better at Beach online app
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    56 mins
  • EP #104 - What College Beach Volleyball Coaches Hate and Love in Recruits Inside Look! Complete Coach Academy
    Aug 22 2024
    In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Colby discuss the recruiting process for beach volleyball. They provide advice for coaches, club directors, and players on how to stand out and get noticed by college coaches. They emphasize the importance of creating impressive highlight videos, being persistent in reaching out to coaches, and providing clear identification in videos. They also discuss the importance of honesty and transparency in the recruiting process and the need for coaches to understand the specific needs and culture of each college program. In this conversation, Mark Burik and Colby Burleson discuss the importance of creating a positive and supportive culture in beach volleyball. They highlight the role of parents in shaping a player's attitude and behavior, emphasizing the need for parents to avoid making excuses and badmouthing partners. They also stress the importance of self-reflection and seeking feedback as coaches, and offer practical tips for improving coaching practices. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the value of video in the recruiting process and the importance of networking with other coaches. 🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥 💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast Time Stamps : 00:00 : Introduction and Overview 03:45 : Tips for Coaches and Players in the Recruiting Process 14:08 : Creating Impressive Highlight Videos 17:26 : The Importance of Persistence and Genuine Interest 19:46 : Clear Identification: Making it Easy for Coaches 23:06 : Honesty and Transparency in the Recruiting Process 25:49 : Understanding the Needs and Culture of College Programs 28:43 : Defining the Ideal Player Persona for Your Program 34:02 : Building a Positive Culture in Beach Volleyball 35:11 : The Impact of Parents on Player Attitude and Behavior 39:22 : The Importance of Self-Reflection and Feedback for Coaches 45:48 : Utilizing Video in the Recruiting Process 50:27 : The Value of Networking with Other Coaches Mark Burik (00:00.696) Hello everybody. And welcome to the better at beach podcast. My name is Mark Burik And today you guys are going to get a look inside one of our complete coach Academy group meetings. So we had a really awesome discussion that I think is going to bring a ton of good information for anybody who is coaching either at the junior or high school level, as well as the college level. we talked with. He was the club director for hive volleyball, one of the absolute powerhouses of indoor volleyball. has since left that club and he is now coaching beach volleyball for university of Utah. So he's got a lot of experience as a player and a coach. during our, Complete coach Academy meeting. kind of leaned on him and asked him for a lot of recruiting. Advice. So if there's somebody who is looking to recruit it in your life, if there are coaches who are on the recruiting trail and might need some advice, if you're a coach or you know, any coaches who want to help get their kids recruited, that's what we talked a lot about. In this meeting. Now, if you don't know the complete coach Academy is a year round training program that I run where I meet with a lot of coaches from around the country every week. And we problem solve, we discuss things with each other. We talk about, practice management, team management, player and parent problems, coaching problems. We actually exchange work opportunities, which is really cool. And we share a lot of our. coaching philosophy here at better at beach. So this was one of those meetings that it just became so really filled with great information that I thought, Hey, we've got to release this as a podcast episode and share it with the audience. If you guys want to become part of the complete coach Academy and meet with us and other coaches every week and learn from elite players and elite coaches doing it at the highest level. Mark Burik (02:19.086) You're more than welcome. Just go to better at peach .com forward slash coach. You can check out the links around this podcast or this video, and you will also see some opt -ins for our 36 best beach volleyball drills. Now those are all written out, but we do also have a practice planning super pack where you have over 200 beach volleyball drills and a lot of ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Olympic Qualification Process and Ranking System Upcoming AVP Events and Camps
    Jul 30 2024

    In this episode, Logan Weber and I discuss the Paris 2024 Olympics and upcoming beach volleyball camps. We analyze the matches and teams in the men's competition. The conversation covers topics such as the Olympic qualification process, the top teams to watch out for, and the importance of serve receive and control in beach volleyball. In this conversation, we also discuss the performance of various beach volleyball teams at the Olympics and the upcoming AVP events. We analyze the struggles of certain teams, such as Partain and Bines, and discuss the potential for an all-USA final in the women's division. They also mention the Beach Volleyball World app and the coverage it provides for beach volleyball matches. The conversation concludes with a discussion of upcoming AVP camps and events.

    I Time Stamps I

    00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Upcoming Beach Volleyball Camps

    05:37 Analyzing the Matches in the Paris 2024 Olympics

    13:12 Explanation of the Olympic Qualification Process

    17:20 Highlighting the Importance of Serve Receive and Control in Beach Volleyball

    25:29 Struggles of Certain Teams at the Olympics

    32:31 Potential for an All-USA Final in the Women's Division

    35:40 Coverage of Beach Volleyball Matches with the Beach Volleyball World App

    38:25 Improved Social Media Coverage and Marketing by the AVP

    44:35 Upcoming AVP Events and Camps

    49:08 Complete Coach Academy and Personalized Video Analysis

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    56 mins
  • EP #102: What AVP Teams Did Right/Wrong This Weekend!
    May 26 2024

    In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Brandon Joyner and I discuss the AVP Huntington tournament and share our observations and insights. We praise the AVP for its coverage and accessibility on YouTube, allowing viewers to easily watch matches from all courts! We also discuss strategies and tactics used by players, including the importance of simplifying the game when playing with new partners, all by highlighting the impressive performance of Sean Rosenthal and Cody Caldwell, as well as the dominance of Taylor Crabb and Jake Gibb. We also discuss the impact of wind conditions on gameplay and offer tips for adjusting to challenging conditions. The conversation covers various topics related to volleyball techniques, drills, and upcoming camps. Additionally, we share a drill to simulate playing in windy conditions and discuss the concept of zones in setting. The conversation then shifts to analyzing the performance of players in the AVP tournament, including Jake Urrutia, DJ and Brian Miller, and James Shaw. Moreover, we highlight the importance of being aggressive in hitting and the tough competition in the AVP event. The conversation concludes with a discussion on upcoming camps and programs offered by Better at Beach (don't forget to check the links below!) Time stamps 00:00 Teaser Introduction and Overview of AVP Huntington Tournament 04:44 Praise for AVP's Coverage on YouTube 08:42 Impressive Performance by Sean Cook and Cody Caldwell 13:53 Playing with New Partners: Simplify and Trust 24:24 Mastering Spin Control and Wind Conditions 25:15 Drills and Strategies for Coaches and Players 27:23 Understanding Space and Movement on the Court 29:40 Improving Arm Swing Mechanics with the Fix Your Arm Swing in 21 Days Program 38:53 Player Spotlight: James Shaw's Powerful Hitting 43:18 Strong Competition at the AVP Tournament in Huntington Beach 49:20 Upcoming Beach Volleyball Camps and Tournaments COMPLETE WORKOUT PLAN FOR ONLY $37 https://www.betteratbeach.com/offers/... FIX YOUR ARM SWING IN 21 DAYS ONLY $37 https://www.betteratbeach.com/offers/...🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. The only way to get our course and workout program collection & apply for coaching is through this link. You'll see all of our options after you join the email list. 🏐 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK Facebook https://www.facebook.com/betteratbeachvolleyball Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betteratbeachvolleyball/

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    56 mins
  • EP #101: How To Prep for a Big Volleyball Tournament
    May 23 2024

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    In this episode, Brandon and I discuss our upcoming tournament and our preparation strategies. We talk about our dream tournaments and the different vibes and competitiveness of various events. We emphasize the importance of finding the right balance between fun and competition. I share my insights on using statistics to improve performance and make informed decisions, while Brandon focuses on feeling strong and healthy for the tournament and discusses his workout and practice routine leading up to the event! In this conversation, Brandon Joyner and I discuss important conversations and questions to have with your beach volleyball partner. We emphasize the need for effective communication and understanding each other's preferences and needs on the court. Additionally, we also discuss the importance of building a better offense and understanding your own strengths and strategies. Moreover, we provide tips for serving and defense, including the importance of serving the perimeter and maintaining proper posture while defending. And finally we answer questions from live attendees and discuss the age requirements for our beach volleyball camps.

    Time stamps

    00:00 Preparing for a Big Tournament

    04:05 Dream Tournaments and Finding the Right Balance

    13:14 Turning on the Competitive Edge

    21:16 Prioritizing Strength and Health

    23:13 Effective Preparation Strategies

    26:06 Effective Communication and Understanding

    28:08 Building a Better Offense and Understanding Your Strengths

    35:28 Serving the Perimeter and Maintaining Proper Posture

    39:09 Consider Age Requirements for Beach Volleyball Camps

    44:14 Experimentation and Collecting Information for Improved Strategies

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    🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players

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    🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player

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    55 mins
  • Episode #100: You know why you HAVEN'T WON but do you have a plan to FIX IT? | Private Lesson from The Complete Player Program
    Apr 17 2024

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    Summary

    Mark Burik is having a conversation with Ryan about his goals in beach volleyball. Ryan wants to improve his skills and become competitive in open level tournaments. He is currently playing at the double A level and wants to work towards winning a double A tournament. Mark suggests that Ryan focuses on improving his passing skills, as he feels less confident in that area. Mark advises Ryan to prioritize serve receive practice and set a goal of getting at least 200 non-game passes per week. He also encourages Ryan to organize practice sessions with other players to get more reps and improve his skills. The conversation revolves around the importance of getting enough practice reps in volleyball, specifically focusing on serve-receive. The speaker discusses the challenges of finding people to practice with and the need for a dedicated group to improve skills. They also touch on the benefits of posting on social media to find like-minded individuals. The conversation emphasizes the importance of repetition and deliberate practice in improving specific skills. The speaker also mentions the potential benefits of moving to a location with a high concentration of skilled players for easier access to training opportunities. ....

    Takeaways

    Set specific goals to track progress and stay motivated. Focus on improving weaker areas, such as passing skills. Prioritize serve receive practice to become more confident in passing. Organize practice sessions with other players to get more reps and improve skills. Finding a dedicated group of practice partners is crucial for improving skills in volleyball. Posting on social media can help connect with like-minded individuals for practice sessions. Repetition and deliberate practice are key to improving specific skills, such as serve-receive. Moving to a location with a high concentration of skilled players can provide easier access to training opportunities. ....

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Setting Goals

    10:56 Putting Targets on Opponents' Backs

    28:34 The Importance of Practice Reps

    35:28 The Challenge of Being a Self-Starter

    44:55 The Power of Saying No

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    50 mins