Podcast Episode
Miles Partain Returns: Hitting Breakdown, Fascia Debates & Banana Volleyball

About this episode
Greg Herceg (the Volleyball Strength Coach) sits down with beach volleyball pro Miles Partain for a wide-ranging conversation covering hitting mechanics, elastic training theory, a bold new idea for beach volleyball, and building an online coaching business.
Timestamps:
0:07 — Intro & catching up since Part 1
0:23 — Miles' update: Rio Elite 16, vertical jump training, and becoming Orthodox Christian
3:58 — Miles' seven-part hitting mechanics breakdown (hip drive, trunk rotation/extension, scapular movement, arm pronation)
8:31 — Side-bend arm swing mechanics, coiling core, and David Weck's training philosophy
17:44 — Passively training elastic systems and tendons
19:30 — Braking vs. stretching in plyometric training, fascia training debate
30:26 — Miles' "Banana Volleyball" concept: a fan-first, entertainment-driven league
43:44 — Miles' online coaching business breakdown
51:07 — Greg's evolving business model and new School community
55:14 — Where to find Miles and Greg on social media
Connect:
Miles Partain: Instagram/TikTok @milespartain, YouTube @milesjpartain
Greg Herceg: Instagram/YouTube thevolleyballstrengthcoach, TikTok vbstrengthcoach — community: Volleyball Workouts
Resources & Links:VBSC Coaching Application (Link to apply for personalized volleyball coaching)Connect with Coaches:Greg - YouTube | Instagram