Ep 41: The Truth About Sandbagging: Medals vs. Development
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The episode discusses the controversial topic of sandbagging in club volleyball and the balance between winning and player development.
Some teams chase trophies, while others prioritize growth. What about pursuing both? Even if it appears that a tournament team is sandbagging, is that reality of what's really going on? In episode 41 of "Bump, Set, Mic, the TNT Volleyball Club Podcast,"Chuck and Brian are joined by Leon Kasperski, TNT's Director of Operations and scheduler extraordinaire, to go behind the scenes regarding the controversial topic of sandbagging in club volleyball. What may appear to be sandbagging on the surface might actually not be that at all. If a team is sandbagging, why does it happen? And the tough question every program wrestles with: are we prioritizing trying to win, or helping our players to get better? All of that and more, including some of the online discussions about this topic, is covered in this episode. Segment 1 – Chasing Medals vs. Chasing Improvement (0:00 -23:22) Catching up with Chuck and Leon Defining "Playing down" (aka sandbagging) Legitimate reasons for clubs choosing what are perceived as "lower" divisions Common frustrations and perceptions within the volleyball community on the subject The downsides of playing easier competition TNT's core message: long-term…
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