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The Pit to Pro Podcast

Written by: The Elser Brothers
  • Summary

  • This Podcast hosted by Jesse, Mathias, and Aaron Elser, is meant to guide young athletes on their journey to high performance. Join us as we share our first hand experiences in and effort to help you reach your own volleyball goals.

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Episodes
  • Episode #9 - Q & A #2
    May 17 2024

    Our first ever episode where all three of us are in the same room!!!! Listen to our second "Question and Answer" episode where we answer the remainder of your pressing question.

    2:08 If y’all could do something other than volleyball as a career what would you do? Oog it has to be something other than a rancher.

    3:48 Jesse, why did you decide to sign with de Sète?

    5:44 What was the Elser boys least favorite subject in high school?

    7:31 What are the biggest aspects of a GOOD setter?

    9:38 What are your guys’ opinion on the challenge system?

    13:06 Did you guys ever play any other organized sports growing up?

    16:06 How did you guys get stronger and improve arm swing, jump etc? Was it gym or something else or just maturity?

    19:42 What was your training schedule like comparing club to university to pro?

    25:06 How do you guys deal with being “burnt out” or “tired of volleyball” especially when you’re loving it but part of yourself is getting bored of it or is unsatisfied with the lack of progress you’re making. How do you dig yourself out of those moments and get back on track and love the sport even more?

    30:37 How were you put in touch with your agents?

    33:39 What is your favourite memory from the Canuck Dino club
    days, relating exclusively to off court memories?

    37:06 What was the biggest thing you took from being coached
    by Ben Josephson

    40:25 Do you guys have a volleyball bucket-list?

    44:08 Jesse, how did you come back from your low back injury? Do you have residual effects (physical or mental)?

    49:59 For someone who wants to play USport what is the best way to go about achieving that goal?

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    54 mins
  • Episode #8 - Holistic Wellness and Arm Swing Mechanics with Nick Del Bianco
    May 9 2024

    In this episode with our first guest ever, Nick Del Bianco, we discuss a number of helpful tips, tricks, and strategies to stay healthy, play longer, lift heavier, sleep better, and even hit harder. Nick specializes in athlete holistic wellness with an emphasis on longevity and availability.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode #7 - Mental Health in Sport
    May 2 2024

    The goal of this episode is to continue to do our part in breaking the stigma around mental health – especially in athletes. We wanted to share our journey with mental health, how it has affected us, and how to create a safe space for those important people around you.

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    1 hr and 1 min

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