The Bump, Set, Mic podcast guides you through the world of junior club volleyball through the perspective of the TNT Volleyball Club located in the Philadelphia area. Join Club Director Chuck Dougherty and his cohost Brian Mooney as they interview coaches, parents and players to get behind the scenes insight into all things important in the world of club volleyball.
Bump, Set, Mic...The TNT Volleyball Podcast
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The Bump, Set, Mic podcast guides you through the world of junior club volleyball through the perspective of the TNT Volleyball Club located in the Philadelphia area. Join Club Director Chuck Dougherty and his cohost Brian Mooney as they interview coaches, parents and players to get behind the scenes insight into all things important in the world of club volleyball.
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July 15, 2026
Ep 45: From Player to Coach: Emily Poole's Volleyball Journey
<p><strong>Hard work can be fun!</strong> In this episode of Bump, Set, Mic, Chuck and Brian are joined by Coach Emily Poole, head women's volleyball coach at Arcadia University and member of the TNT Volleyball coaching staff, as she shares her volleyball journey and blueprint for how very competitive teams can also have an enjoyable time as well at both the club and collegiate levels.</p> <p>Chuck, Brian, and Emily cover her path from York, PA to Division I volleyball, navigating academics at Lehigh, and the moment she realized coaching—not the corporate world—was her future. Emily shares how she was thrown into college coaching during COVID, what it was like to take over the Arcadia program at 24, and how she builds competitive, academically driven teams that still have fun.</p> <p>Specific to the club side, Emily reflects on last year's TNT 17 Platinum run to USAV Nationals, the culture that kept them locked in through a long season, and what she's looking for as she takes over 16 Platinum this coming season<strong>.</strong> The epiosde closes with practical perspective on <strong>TNT tryouts</strong>, recruiting realities, and how families can keep their sanity during one of the most stressful times of the year.</p> <hr /> <h3>Segment 1 – Emily's Volleyball Journey and Development as a Player (0:00 - 17:58)</h3> <ul> <li>Returning from nationals with club in full summer mode and a brief recap of the time in Florida</li> <li>Introducing Coach Emily Poole – Arcadia head coach, TNT coach, a Colts fan in Eagles country</li> <li>Emily's start in volleyball: late to the sport, middle school-only at first, invited as a guest player for nationals</li> <li>Her high school experience at Central York, the impact of strong coaches, and discovering grass volleyball</li> <li>Reaching D1 at Lehigh: the extra work put in and how Emily built full-skill IQ as a middle</li> <li>Reframing the middle position: not just "the tall kid," but a complete athlete who must learn all skills</li> <li>Balancing high academics with D1 volleyball, a sophomore slump, and how a new coach's academic standards reset Emily's approach</li> <li>Sharing that academic emphasis with her own college and club teams (team GPAs, study halls, support systems)</li> <li>Favorite memories at Lehigh</li> <li>When volleyball became more than "just playing" for Emily</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3>Segment 2 – Building a College Program and Coaching Philosophy (17:58 - 44:14)</h3> <ul> <li>Emily's graduate assistant experience at Lehigh</li> <li>Coaching through COVID, promotion by necessity, and how the COVID-era experience helpd shape Emily's readiness</li> <li>The Arcadia opportunity and Emily's coaching style</li> <li>Chuck's perspecitve based on feedback about the 17 Platinum experience from Emily's players last season</li> <li>Balancing "fun" and high standards; dismantling the myth that fun and competitiveness can't coexist</li> <li>Building a culture at Arcadia </li> <li>The roads that led Emily to TNT</li> <li>More on the 17 Platinum experience and the dedication of the team's players</li> <li>"We want Puerto Rico" - players pushing for a bigger national schedule for the coming season, aiming high, and a quick discussion about playing up instead of sandbagging</li> <li>Key differences for Emily between college and club coaching: recruiting vs. life mentoring, opponent scouting vs. unknown brackets, systems vs. heavy skills work</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3>Segment 3 – The Coming Season, Player Traits, and Tryouts (44:24 - 59:47)</h3> <ul> <li>Emily's new role for the coming season with 16 Platinum along with her goals for the team and its players</li> <li>What Emily feels that 16s players need the most: sharpening core skills, starting to layer in more complex systems, and learning to communicate productively on the court</li> <li>More on communication and leadership, the need to separate feedback from personal feelings, and how players must find their voice</li> <li>The traits Emily looks for in players: attitue, effort, coachability, and competitiveness</li> <li>Emily's "middle bias" - comfortable with all positions, but especially passionate (and demanding) with middles and blocking systems</li> <li>Contributions Emily makes to the club besides coaching a team</li> <li>The benefits of having college coaches at TNT to help players understand what will be expected if they want to move up and play in college</li> <li>The upcoming tryout season: the resulting anxiety for players and parents, rumor mills, and Chuck's firm stance on <strong>no early offers</strong> before tryouts and the club's ethical tryout philosophy</li> <li>Why tryout session times are assigned just before tryouts at TNT</li> <li>Additional perspectives on tryouts for families available in previous episodes 7 and 29</li> <li>More tryout advice for families</li> <li>Club website and social media contacts, how to reach Emily and Leon Kasperski for recruiting help, and encouragement for everyone heading into upcoming tryouts and high school seasons</li> </ul>
June 11, 2026
Ep 44: Why Middles Matter With LJ Brothers
<p>What's volleyball life really like for the players in the middle? In this episode, the second in Bump, Set, Mic's planned series of episodes on each on-court position, Chuck and Brian sit down with college, TNT, and high school coach LJ Brothers to talk about his volleyball journey, unpack what makes middle blockers great, and share tips on how families can navigate the recruiting process. </p> <p>They cover the realities of playing middle at a high level, what college staffs truly look for, how to build effective highlight reels, and smart strategies for showcases, Nationals, and overall long‑term development. </p> <h3>Segment 1 – The Modern Middle Blocker: Role, Mindset, and Development</h3> <p>Chuck and Brian open with LJ's journey into volleyball and quickly pivot into what makes the middle blocker position unique today. LJ explains why middle is both exciting and demanding, pushing past the stereotype of "just be tall and hit hard" and into reading hitters, moving efficiently, and influencing the game on every rally. The conversation gives players and coaches a framework for how to think about the physical and mental skills involved in middle play.</p> <h3>Segment 2 – The Recruiting Lens: What Coaches Want from Middles</h3> <p>The second portion of the episode focuses on recruiting from a coach's perspective. LJ walks through what college staffs are truly evaluating in middles—athleticism, consistency, and court presence on both offense and defense—while Chuck and Brian probe on timelines, family expectations, and how undersized athletes can still make themselves valuable. They touch on when to start emailing coaches, how to use both high school and club footage, and why realistic self‑assessment and long‑term development matter the most.</p> <h3>Segment 3 – Showing Your Game: Highlights, Events, and Pathways</h3> <p>In the final stretch, the discussion turns tactical: how to build highlight reels that actually help, which camps and showcases are worth the time, and how to approach Nationals so coaches already know your name. LJ offers position‑specific ideas for what to include on film along with some some solid advice for those just staring their volleyball journey and those a bit further along the way. The episode ends with a look ahead to upcoming TNT programs as the summer season ensues.</p>
May 28, 2026
Ep 43: Should I Stay or Should I go: Quitting Mid-Season & Choosing Your Next Club
<p class="isSelectedEnd">More athletes than ever seem to be quitting their volleyball teams mid-season — but why is it happening, and what can families learn from it?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In this episode of Bump Set Mic, we take a deep dive into one of the biggest issues facing club volleyball today: quitting during the season, navigating adversity, and deciding whether it's time to stay with your current club or move on.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">We discuss the real reasons players leave teams, including burnout, playing time frustrations, confidence struggles, coach conflicts, academic pressure, financial stress, and the growing impact of social media comparison culture. We also explore the difficult question many families face: are athletes learning resilience through challenges, or are they being protected from discomfort too quickly?</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">The conversation also covers:<br /> • The emotional reality of playing time and development<br /> • How parents influence quitting decisions<br /> • Balancing volleyball with other sports and commitments<br /> • The impact one player leaving has on an entire team<br /> • When leaving a team is absolutely the right decision<br /> • How to leave respectfully and professionally</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">In the second half of the episode (37m 14s), we shift to one of the biggest offseason questions in club volleyball:</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">"Should we stay at our current club… or move on?"</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">We break down:<br /> • Healthy reasons families change clubs<br /> • Why the "grass is greener" mentality can be dangerous<br /> • What truly defines a strong club culture<br /> • How coaches view constant club switching<br /> • The difference between being on a #1 team versus thriving on a #2 team<br /> • The questions every family should ask before making a move</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">This episode is designed to help players and parents make thoughtful, long-term decisions about development, adversity, expectations, and fit — both on and off the court.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">One of the strongest reminders from this conversation:<br /> "Sometimes the greatest growth season for an athlete is the year they struggle."</p> <p>Download Episode 43 of Bump Set Mic wherever you get your podcasts.</p>
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