Adult vs. Youth Volleyball Training: What Actually Changes at 25+

In this episode, Greg Herceg (The Volleyball Strength Coach) sits down with the VBSC coaching staff — Coach Dion, Coach Cece, and Coach Sarah — to break down the key differences between training adult volleyball players (25+) and training high school or college-age athletes. Whether you're a recreational adult player, a club coach, or a strength coach working with volleyball athletes, this episode is packed with practical insights. Topics Covered: [Scheduling & Programming] Why full-body, 3x/week programs work well for college athletes but often fall short for adults How the VBSC team uses upper/lower splits to give adult clients more scheduling flexibility The importance of eliminating barriers and helping clients plan their training week in advance [Exercise Selection] Building a bodyweight foundation before progressing to loaded movements Why younger athletes need to "learn their bodies" first — especially during rapid growth phases How training experience among youth athletes has improved significantly over the past decade Meeting athletes where they are and progressing at an individualized rate [Compliance & Motivation] The literal and figurative "drive" difference between teens and adults Why adult clients tend to have higher compliance — and how to leverage that Structuring simple, home-friendly programs to keep younger athletes consistent [Recovery] How recovery capacity decreases with age and why that has to be built into programming Reducing workout volume and duration without sacrificing results Why "not recovering" makes even the best-written program ineffective [Seasonality & Periodization] The challenge of periodizing for adult players who play volleyball year-round How to identify a client's "peak performance window" and build their program around it Why adult players sometimes need to play less volleyball to actually get better Comparing in-season vs. off-season programming for high school, college, and adult athletes Connect with the Coaches: Coach Cece — Instagram & TikTok: @CoachCeceVB Coach Dion — Instagram: @DionLala Greg Herceg / The Volleyball Strength Coach — YouTube & Instagram: @The.Volleyball.Strength.Coach | TikTok: @VBStrengthCoach About the VBSC Podcast: The VBSC Podcast is dedicated to volleyball strength & conditioning and everything related — built specifically for the adult volleyball player. New episodes every week. Resources & Links:VBSC Coaching Application (Link to apply for personalized volleyball coaching)Connect with Coaches:Greg - YouTube | Instagram