Ready or not, here comes the club season! Bump Set Mic gets it started in episode 37 with an energetic, behind-the-scenes look at TNT Volleyball's kickoff to the new season.

Hosts Brian Mooney and club director Chuck Dougherty, joined early by TNT's Director of Operations Leon Kasperski, break down the realities of the club's efforts when navigating tournament scheduling chaos, hotel "stay-to-play" hurdles, outfitting teams for the season, arranging for programs over the holidays, and efforts towards furthering player development during the season. 

Other highlights of the episode include a recap of some recent fun events at TNT (watch parties, glow volleyball, co-ed pickup), sharing parent readiness tips for the season, and taking a look at some upcoming tech and social media initiatives that will power the club moving forward.

Segment 1: Behind the Scenes as The Season Approaches (0:00 - 29:11)

  • Tournament Scheduling Process and an In-Depth Look at Why Changes Occur
  • Coordinating Hotel Blocks for Coaches and Families and the Benefits of Keeping Teams Together
  • Securing Uniforms and the Challenges That Process Entails
  • Scheduling Events for Players During the Holiday Break
  • Highlighting Some Recent Fun Events at TNT

Segment 2: Maximizing Player Development During the Season (30:00 - 39:08)

  • TNT's Approach to Academy Sessions to Further Player Development
  • Strength and Conditioning Development Opprtunities Provided In-Season by the Club
  • A Focus on College Recruiting, the use of Hudl, and its Benefits to Coaches, Players, and Families

Segment 3: A Parent "To-Do" List and New Developments at TNT (39:56 - 59:50)

  • Confirming AAU Membership and Affiliation with the Club
  • Finalizing Hotel Reservations Using Links Provided by the Club
  • Ensuring all Payment Obligations Have Been Met
  • Preparing for the First Tournament (response to a question from the Facebook Group "Volleyball Moms")
  • Exploring Options for a New Management System for the Club
  • Developing a Social Media Team With Player Involvement to Enhance Our Presence
  • Upcoming Programs at TNT and Links to TNT Socials

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