Episode 54 - Thoughts on Unorganized Sports, the Centre Approach and the Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase With Paul Rainville

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Maverick Volleyball Coach Paul Rainville to discuss the benefits of unorganized sports, the value and challenges with a centre approach, the Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase and much more. (1:21) - Was Paul a two sport athlete at Laurentian University? (2:20) - What lead Paul to choose volleyball over many other sports and become a coach? (4:39) - Why does coach Rainville believe unorganized sports played a huge role in his upbringing? (6:00) - Is unorganized play less frequent nowadays? (7:33) - Was being a gym teacher or a coach always Paul's long term plan? (8:43) - Why does coach Rainville particularly enjoy working with younger age groups? (10:40) - How is the season going so far with the 14U boys Bandits and Renegades? (11:39) - What is the most enjoyable part of coaching at that age group? (12:36) - Having been involved with various centre approach, what are some of coach Rainville thoughts on the concept? (15:01) - What is the key to a successful centre approach? (15:55) - Why should other age groups or other clubs with large cohorts start using the centre approach? (16:48) - How can a parent better support his child involved with a centre approach? (17:38) - What is the process behind producing rosters, moving athletes around when necessary? (21:35) - What are some typical issues coach Rainville has faced with the centre approach and what solutions does he recommend? (24:13) - How is the final decision on the end of season rosters communicated with athletes and parents? (27:11) - As a symposium participant and a spectator, what are Paul's thoughts on the inaugural Can Am Holiday Volleyball Showcase? (29:29) - Was there a big difference in playing style between the american and canadian teams? (31:40) - What are some key takeaways for coach Rainville in regards to the symposium? (33:30) - Get your feet to the ball and push to 6 (35:20) - Above the Line from Urban Meyer and Wayne Coffey; no BCE (36:10) - 10/80/10 (37:30) - Controlables: attitude, communication & effort (38:42) - Events + response = outcome (39:09) - Play whistle to whistle (40:00) - Air volleyball (41:54) - Importance of steady head level, non midline contact and platform angle on passing (47:05) - Setters staying in their invisible cylinder, square up to the long set (48:15) - Will the event be back next year? (49:25) - What is one of coach Rainville's favorite resource?Chicken Soup for the SoulRick & Dick HoytBackwards Bike by Destin Sandlin