The Option

Jason Dibelius

Podcast by Jason Dibelius

  1. Episode 274 - Oleksiy Gutor

    19 HRS AGO

    Episode 274 - Oleksiy Gutor

    Oleksiy Gutor is an American volleyball coach and former player. His multiple awards at Penn State and his indoor professional career for various blue-chip clubs are well-documented. With his father playing for the USSR national team for 8 years, volleyball runs in his blood for this Ukraine-born, Texas-raised standout. 01:26 - Steven Roschitz hitting with both hands, the beach grind, the benefit of having an active pro at practice, the power of little man syndrome, picking on someone your own size, stinks 23:22 - How good is Taylor Crabb, a smaller player where no one talks about his height because he plays big, Phil Dalhauser, and why some of his games are quick 43:44 - The importance of skill when everyone is an elite athlete 1:13:30 - Coaching: how can we help, where can we help, plus, are coaches cheating kids out of what they can do? Playing fiery teams and knowing when to let a sleeping tiger lie. 1:40:20 - Texas volleyball, and the amazing coaching going on, there, plus, the proper way to pass the coaching baton from and to ascending age groups 2:08:00 - How to get to the next level, getting what you want and wanting what you get. 2:25:01 - Yelling: the conflicting forces of noise and (perhaps) an actual message, setting up an environment where people enjoy being there, plus, what is the most difficult position to teach in juniors? 2:40:50 - Volleyball reading material, and other great reads 3:09:45 - Favorite movies, comedians #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast

    3h 40m
  2. Episode 272 - Zarah Fowler

    20 FEB

    Episode 272 - Zarah Fowler

    Zarah Fowler is an American volleyball coach and active player. After briefly playing at Coastal Carolina, she redirected her energy to being a coaching savage at the club level, with the ultimate goal of coaching DI and someday directing her own club. Ambition on steroids. 06:48 - How long did it take to separate Zarah the coach from Zarah the player? 13:30 - Are you learning about yourself from coaching (as an active player and...person), plus are you a video nerd? 21:31 - Personalizing your work: the pros and cons 27:01 - What do you tell your team after a tough loss in the middle of the tournament? 31:38 - Why do people leave hating the sport: the parent, player and coaching perspective, understanding the difference between coaching girls and boys, and the ground rules 48:38 - The club system, the paying customer, listening to what the kid wants, present them their reality and options, plus, knowing when to take time off, the difference between coaching hot or cold, the dangers of the former 59:10 - Attitude adjustment stories, and how the deal, and the risk that comes with it 1:08:11 - Controllables, things you can control that the other team cannot take away 1:14:25 - Fundamentals that come across as easy to teach, the value of marketing and networking, tip on being recruited, what the coach's bandwidth of attention is, the dynamic shift on who rules indoor women's volleyball 1:34:15 - are we role models or are we saints? Good reading material, movies that inspire us #nyvarsitysports #optionpodcast #progressionbeachvolleyball

    1h 57m
  3. Episode 269 - Dr Tommy Rhee

    16 JAN

    Episode 269 - Dr Tommy Rhee

    Dr. Thomas Rhee is an American leading Chiropractor with a concentration in regenerative medicine. With an impressive background that spans UCLA, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and international recognition in sports health, Dr. Tommy Rhee is no stranger to cutting-edge healing techniques. He has dedicated over three years to the development of "RheeGen®." Recognizing the limitations and risks of injection-based stem cell therapies, he envisioned a safer, more accessible alternative — one that could deliver the healing power of regenerative medicine without using live cells or invasive procedures. He is also the author of "The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Topical Stem Cell Therapy." 02:20 - What got him into the chiropractic and sports medicine profession, military service and how it set a standard on how he wanted to succeed. 14:00 - How good conversations can inspire people who fell off, as well as the ones who seek purpose, learning from mistakes, and the self-correction 18:00 - Stem Cells vs "RheeGen: the compare and contrast analysis, and why the latter is beneficial, also, discussing preventative measures, residual treatment, and reversing ailments and complications, the future of regenerative medicine, The power of the second opinion 37:20 - Symptoms, and how to treat them, giving the patient permission to tell you what is wrong without understanding terminology, how the preventive, the treatment and the cure are connected 47:37 - The inciting incidents that make people care about their health 55:40 - Are there moments of doubt where something works or not, or it that diminished with "checking all the boxes?" Plus, nutrition and the lack of emphasis on the research 1:04:00 - preventive maintenance for juniors, and how to develop properly 1:09:01 - Let's have a little fun: good books, good movies, movie characters without superpowers who are still heroes, book promo etc., escapisms that allows you to function in your career 1:16:00 - we got caught up in military stories

    1h 30m
  4. Episode 268 - Wendy Jones and Deanna Schneyer

    17/12/2025

    Episode 268 - Wendy Jones and Deanna Schneyer

    The Human Design meets the Winning Element, as Wendy and Deanna meet for the first time! Wendy Jones is an American author, entrepreneur, podcaster and the founder of "Be Better Media" - a movement dedicated to maximizing wellness, as well as enhancing one's quality of life. Her journals real like novels and her podcast "What I meant to say" is provocative. She is most recently involved in transformative health, in terms of the nervous system. DEANNA Schneyer is an American volleyball coach, referee, and best-selling author. A former DI player, she has exhibited many talents as a coach and a top referee on the domestic and international scene. She is also the author of the book "The Winning Element" - a one-stop shop to conquering physical and mental obstacles on and off the court. 02:45 - The Women's NCAA tournament is wild, the Buffalo Bills, plus, do refs notice coaching adjustments between sets? And which refs? RI's, II's or line judges? Volleyball questions from the chat. 22:16 - Why we love Terrence Howard 24:30 - Wendy Jones, Bebettermedia, The Human Design, healing, competing in swimming and triathlons 35:20 - How to teach letting go of the outcome in a healthy way. 51:30 - "Gifting" someone a book to inspire dialogue with family members and close friends 56:45 - Human design gene keys, plus, Deanna's relationship with religion, sexuality, we all discuss 1:14:00 - Sodom and Gomorrah, and the historical meaning behind it 1:27:00 - Dealing with break-ups and feeling inadequate, the similarity in sports, plus, drill instructors are experts, do not try this at home 1:43:31 - There is a distinction between a role model and a saint, helping youth players deal with anxiety better 2:01:01 - Understanding the nervous system, human design, your role and identity, how does heart coherence lead the new you 2:10:50 - The art of "posting and ghosting" 2:23:55 - Is heart coherence the new currency? Great reads, TV series, etc.

    2h 53m

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