From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Volleyball Canada's Director for Athlete and Coach Pathways James Sneddon to discuss coaching certification, Smashball, Safe Sport, a club recognition program and Women's National Excellence Program.    (1:05) - James' bio   (1:20) - What pushed James to pursue volleyball at a very young age?   (2:45) - What position did James play?   (3:25) - How did James' education background help him progress in his volleyball endeavours?   (4:01) - At what stage in his playing career did coach Sneddon know he was eventually going to coach?   (5:20) - What are some lessons that coaching at Capilano College taught James?   (7:40) - What does his role at Volleyball Canada as a Manager of Sport Development entail?   (9:00) - Why was the change in the coaching certification pathway such a big undertaking?   (12:50) - How can the online information on coaching certification be more intuitive and perhaps only be on one website? https://coach.volleyball.ca/   (16:45) - What is Smashba