On this episode of the VBSC podcast, host Greg Herceg is joined by the full coaching team — Coach CeCe, Coach Gerry, Coach Dion, and Coach Sarah — for a deep dive into in-game volleyball strategy, shifting focus away from strength and conditioning to the tactical side of the sport.The team shares strategies pulled straight from their one-on-one coaching and film review sessions, including:Becoming a smarter hitter by using go-to shots and exploiting the block instead of relying purely on athleticismIdentifying and attacking an opponent's weaknesses in serve receive and hittingWhy you should repeat a serve that just scored an ace instead of second-guessing itAdjusting serve receive positioning against strong servers, and the psychology of when to make it obviousPivoting strategy early instead of waiting several points to adjustKnowing your own strengths as a player and building your game around them rather than trying to imitate elite-level playersThe importance of patience and timing on beach volleyball approachesA hilarious (and painful) TikTok lowlight from Coach Dion's college daysClosing thoughts on maintaining your individual volleyball identity and, above all, having fun with the gameWhether you're prepping for a big tournament or just want to play smarter, this episode is packed with practical, real-world strategy from the VBSC coaching staff.