EP 32: Tommy Hansen | The Volleyball Performance Blueprint

Tommy Hansen, owner of Perform 4 Life and Director of Sports Performance at Top Flight Volleyball Club, joins the show to break down the realities of volleyball training and athlete development. Best known on Instagram as @freestyle_jump_guy, Tommy has become a go-to resource for jump training and performance insights in the volleyball world.

We dive into what injury prevention actually is, the truth about landing mechanics, and how he approaches sprint and jump training specifically for volleyball athletes. Tommy also shares his perspective on navigating the youth and club sports landscape and what coaches and parents often misunderstand about long-term development.

Beyond the training side, Tommy walks through how he grew his Instagram from 5,000 to 45,000 followers, what has (and hasn’t) led to real business growth, and the vision he’s building toward for the future.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Self-Experimentation in Training

10:04 Scaling Programming for Big Groups

13:10 Consistency in Training for Youth Athletes

15:49 Balancing Performance and Injury Prevention

24:18 Building Resilience Through Jump Variety

29:21 Balancing Extensive and Intensive Jumps

34:15 Sprint Training for Volleyball Players

38:25 Common Misconceptions in Athletic Development

44:15 Navigating Skill vs. Physical Development Priorities

51:54 Integrating Skills and Conditioning in Coaching

58:06 Growing a Social Media Following

01:07:13 Long-Term Vision and Sustainable Coaching