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I help volleyball athletes improve their mentality, navigate life as an athlete, and help them reach their athletic potential. This podcast was designed to expose young players to the knowledge of college athletes in order to excel their growth and reach new heights.

Christopher Knowles


    • Dec 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    VGC Podcast #032: Big Lesson - More Work = More Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 16:07


    In this episode I talk about another big lesson i have learned throughout my career. That big lesson is the increase in work ethic is necessary to reach the next level and how much you put in determines what you get out. Check out the other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #031: How To Get Out Of A Slump, Making Your Step-Close Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 16:21


    In this episode we are back with a Q&A episode where I talk about how to get out of a slump or if you feel like you are plateauing and what to do to make your step-close better. Check out the other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #030: Big Lesson - It's All On Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 25:01


    In this episode we are starting something new by putting out 'Big Lesson' episodes where I share a major lesson i learned throughout my long career. Today we talk about how every solution to our problem is internal and we can change the direction of our athletic career. Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #029: Hitting Deeper Shots, Setting Accuracy, and Jumping Form

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 7:55


    In this episode we talk about how to fix your jumping form for more bounce, the keys to hitting deeper cross court shots, and how you can be a more accurate and consistent setter. Check out other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #028: OOS Hitting, Right Handed Opposite, and Back-row Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 6:06


    In this episode we talk about how to be a better right handed opposite, how to be more effective behind the 3 meter line (10 foot), and how to hit out of system as a right handed opposite. Check out more of our platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #027: Snapping Your Wrist, Playing In College, Hitting Out of System

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 7:21


    In this episode we talk about how to snap your wrist mroe when you contact the ball, how to play in college in another country, and hitting out of system balls from the back row. Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #026: Better Blocking, Hitting Harder, and Doing The Right Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 7:53


    In this episode I cover the 2 ways to hit harder, how to block correctly and be in the right spot, and why you should stick to the approach your doing and not change. Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #025: Standing Out in Tryouts, Being a Better Lefty, and Reading Powerful Serves

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 10:02


    In this episode I cover how to be better at volleyball as a lefty, how to read if the serve is going to go slow or fast, and how to stand out in your tryouts. Check us out on other platforms: @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #024: More Consistent Jump Serve, Predict Hitters Shot, Control Your Sets, and much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 13:08


    In this episode we talk about how to get a more consistent jump serve, how to predict where the hitter will hit while blocking and on defense, how to control more of your sets, and much more! Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #023: Improve Your ENTIRE Approach, Hitting Low Sets, Tips for Lefties, and much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 14:32


    In this episode we talk about how to improve your approach from timing to rhythm and everything in between, how to hit lower sets, what shoes to get for you, and much more! Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #022: How to Make a Comeback after Getting Cut, Setting and Outside Tips, and much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 15:49


    In this episode we talk about how to improve and comeback better than ever after getting cut from your high school or club team, how to play defense as an outside, setting difficult passes as a setter, and much more! Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #021: How to Reach D1, Improve Serve Receive, and much more...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 13:42


    In this episode we talk about the different paths to getting to the D1 level, improving serve receive mistakes, fixing lower back pain, and so much more! Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #020: Getting College Coaches to Watch You WITHOUT Club, and much more..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 21:09


    In this podcast we look into how to get colleges to watch you without being in club, how to get a faster swing, how to receive difficult float serves, and so much more! Check out our other platforms @volleybllgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #019: How to Get In Flow State, Hit Bad Sets, Study High Level Players, and much more..

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 20:31


    In this episode we talk about how to consistently get in the zone, how to hit bad sets and still be an asset to your team, the best ways to study higher level players, and much more! Check out our other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #018: Hitting Timing, Decision Making, Serve Receive, Defense, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 13:16


    This episode we talk about how to improve your hitting timing, developing the ability to make better hitting decisions, working on serve receive and defense and how they are similar, and more! Follow us on all other platforms: @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #017: Standing Float Serve, Hitting Over the Net, OOS Hitting, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 11:41


    This episode talks about having a better standing float serve, how to avoid hitting into the net, getting better at Out Of System hitting, and more! Follow us on all other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #016: Answering Questions from Our Community!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 15:04


    In this episode we pull together some questions from the VGC Growth Environment and answered them to help you become your best self! Follow us on all other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #015: High School Volleyball, Mindset for Hitting, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 11:00


    This episode talks about what to do in high school volleyball and how to succeed, developing the right mindset for approaching and hitting, preventing back pain and strengthening yourself to be resilient, and more! Follow us on all other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #014: Beating a Double Block, Getting the Right Shoes, My View on Picking a Club, and more...!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 21:36


    This episode talks about being more creative when hitting to score more points, the right shoes to pick for you for guys and girls, how to pick the right club for you according to the season of your athletic career that your in, and not calling yourself undersized too early. Follow us on all other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach We just launched the VGC Community! Sign up before September 3rd to get a 30 day free trial, seats are running out fast!

    VGC Podcast #013: How to Stand Out as a Middle, Oppo, and Outside!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 12:46


    Here, we built on the popular TikTok video of 'How to Stand Out as a Libero' and talked about how to stand out as a Middle Blocker, Opposite, and Outside hitter. Make sure you check out our other social medias @volleyballgrowthcoach Watch the day to day journey of me pursuing my volleyball dreams with you @VGC-Daily on Snapchat!

    VGC Podcast #012: Torque, Balanced hitting, Timing, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 12:28


    This episode we discuss how to be more balanced when you're hitting, how to use more torque, and timing hits better. Make sure you follow us on all social media platforms; @volleyballgrowthcoach Also, watch the day to day life of how I am chasing my dreams on Snapchat by subscribing to @VGC-Daily

    VGC Podcast #011 Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 22:36


    In this episode we answer more of the TikTok comments we are getting on our account and helping you, the players, towards improving everyday. Follow us on all platforms: @volleyballgrowthcoach @VGC_Daily on Snapchat to watch the day to day process of chasing our dreams!

    VGC Podcast Q&A: Answering TikTok Comments!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 34:22


    This episode is another Q and A style episode but with a little twist. This time I am answering your TikTok comments! comment more on social media and send me your questions to be featured on the next episode! @volleyballgrowthcoach on all platforms

    VGC Podcast Q&A: Playing in College, At-Home Drills, Standing Out from Others, and more..!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 19:22


    On this episode, players submitted their questions and I work to give clear cut honest answers so you can find your path to your next level. @volleyballgrowthcoach on all platforms

    VGC Podcast Q&A: Being Undersized, Opinion on Lifting Weights, Serve Receive, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 28:41


    On this episode, players submitted their questions and I work to give clear cut honest answers so you can find your path to your next level.

    VGC Podcast #007 with Maile Goss from Hawaii Hilo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 22:09


    In this episode we discuss finding your home in college, success after volleyball, and where volleyball can lead you. Mailes experience: - CIF San Diego Section D2 Champion - 4 years at Hawaii Hilo - Graduated Check out my other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #006 with Kasey Clouet from LIU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 17:33


    In this episode we talk about what it takes to win a conference championship, the mindset going into a winning season, setting yourself up for success after volleyball, and much more. Kaseys' Resume: - NEC Champion 2023 - Led NEC and 10th in Division 1 for blocks - Multiple High School League Titles - Played Freshman year at Miramar College Check out the other social medias @volleyballgrowthcoach Apply for a Program within VGC

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    VGC Podcast #005 with Grace McCullough from CUI Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 37:57


    In this episode we talk about making the transition from indoor to beach, embracing new opportunities, how to best approach the recruiting process, and much more! Graces' Experience: - Division 2 CIF Champion - League Champion - Honor Roll all 4 Years - Lewis and Clark College in 2019 - Mira Costa College from 2020-2021 - Graduated at Concordia University Irvine Check out my other platforms @volleyballgrowthcoach on all social media!

    VGC Podcast #004 with Megan Widener from Long Beach State

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 17:52


    In this episode we talk about succeeding in beach volleyball, how to separate yourself in the girls game, and much more. Megans Resume; - Multi-year Team Captain for Tamarack Beach Volleyball Club - AVCA High School Beach All-American 2021 - USA Volleyball U16 National Champion 2019 - USA U19 A1 HP Team - and a lot more Check out my other platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @volleyballgrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #003 with Matthew Lim from UCSD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 39:33


    On this podcast episode Matt and I talk about maintaining a high level of play, the key thing to success as an athlete, the fundamentals of separating good from great, and much more. Matt's resume: - UCSD Outside - Big-West All Freshman Team - North County Coastal Player of The Year - San Diego Section All-CIF First Team - AVCA Second Team All-American - and more Matt has been a long time friend and great competitor over the course of our career and excited to see what his future holds. Check out more content like this on my Instagram @athletegrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #002 with Jack Palmer from GCU

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 36:17


    Jack and I talk about the recruitment process, what players do wrong in their career, picking the best college for you, and how to be the best. Jack has been an amazing friend and has a great mentality for an athlete. Check out more content on my Instagram: @athletegrowthcoach

    VGC Podcast #001 with Max McCullough from CUI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 9:16


    In this episode we talk about how to get college looks, important mentality shifts, and what it means to be great. Max's Experience: - plays at Concordia University Irvine - plays on the USA U21 National Team - MPSF All-Freshman Team - and more Max has been a great friend for years and has a tremendous mind when it comes to volleyball. Check out my instagram for more content @athletegrowthcoach

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