EP #172 Grass Volleyball Strategy Guide: Why Serve & Offense Dominate the Game

EP #172 Grass Volleyball Strategy Guide: Why Serve & Offense Dominate the Game

From Get Better at Beach Volleyball by Mark Burik & Brandon Joyner

April 4, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner interview Tomas Goldsmith about volleyball strategies and community building in grass and beach volleyball.

In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner interview Tomas Goldsmith, a volleyball player and community builder. They discuss Tomas's journey from indoor to grass and beach volleyball, the importance of community in the sport, and key strategies for winning in different formats. The conversation also touches on the differences between grass and beach volleyball, the significance of ball control, and the evolving demographics and positions within the sport. In this conversation, Tomas discusses the growth of the beach volleyball community in Milwaukee, the establishment of Volley Life, and the importance of community engagement and partnerships with local parks. He shares insights on managing volleyball leagues, organizing tournaments, and the philosophy of stewardship over ownership in community sports. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of running a sports organization and the commitment to fostering a vibrant volleyball culture. 💪 GET YOUR   FREE DRILLBOOK   to level up your game   OR CHECK OUT OUR   MEMBERSHIP   &   WORKOUTS   AND GET:  💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE &amp…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark Burik, Brandon Joyner

Guest: Tomas Goldsmith

Topics covered

  • grass volleyball
  • beach volleyball
  • community building
  • volleyball strategy
  • ball control
  • sports organization

Keywords

  • volleyball
  • grass volleyball strategy
  • beach volleyball
  • community engagement
  • ball control
  • sports organization
  • tournaments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Volley Life

Places: Milwaukee

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