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Inside A National Championship System (Earn 17, Lose 8) with 2026 USPORTS National Championship Coach Adam Schriemer
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Apr 6, 20261:17:43
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In this episode, I sit down with USPORTS National Champion head coach Adam Schriemer to break down the systems, standards, and mindset behind building a championship team. From practice design to match-day decision making, Adam shares exactly what it takes to consistently win at the highest level.
In this episode we dive into:
- Why championship teams focus on “earning 17 and losing no more than 8”
- The key stats that actually decide matches (first ball kills, transition, aces, blocks)
- How to build a team culture that thrives through conflict and adversity
- A 4-week training progression to prepare your team for the season
- Serving philosophy: why unpredictability beats power
- The 4 keys to elite serve receive
- How to structure in-system and out-of-system offense
- Defensive habits that separate good teams from great ones
- Why “playing to win” is different than “trying to play well”
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