12 October 2026
How an Olympic Coach Plans, Practices & Prepares With John Speraw
The Volleyball By Design Podcast
About
In this episode, we go back into the vault. In 2021, I sat down with John Speraw, former head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team and UCLA, and now President and CEO of USA Volleyball. Recorded around the Tokyo Olympics, this conversation is packed with lessons from one of the best minds in the game that hold up just as well today.
In this episode:
Behind the scenes of the Tokyo Olympics
How John approaches seasonal planning
Practice structure and planning at the highest level
Why fundamentals still matter at every level
Game day preparation and approach
And much more
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