From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome former Queen's University men's volleyball Head Coach Brenda Willis to discuss various topics including the International Coaching Symposium, athlete development, recruitment and coaching tips.   (2:05) - What does VNL mean for Ottawa and the volleyball community?   (3:10) - How was the International Coaching Symposium concept developed?   (4:50) - How was the impressive list of international coaches presenting at the symposium gathered?   (6:20) - Brenda's bio   (6:58) - How is being a tactical player a great starting point to developing a great coaching mind?   (8:25) - What brought coach Willis into coaching?   (9:25) - How did Brenda end up coaching boys?   (12:05) - How did coach Willis turned the men's volleyball program around quickly early in her Queen's University career?   (12:46) - Who were Brenda's mentors?   (17:15) - How important is it to always be a student of the game?   (18:05) - What is the most significant achievement of coach Willis' stellar ca