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New York University (NY)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
John Ta
Volleyball
SILVER
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I am a 4-time State Champion in Boys Volleyball at Brookline High School and a D3 player at NYU. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
- Amory Playground, Brookline, MA
- Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Coach is willing to travel up to 5 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
1 session package with Coach John. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$100 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
3 session package with Coach John. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$255 3 sessions ($85/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
5 session package with Coach John. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$400 5 sessions ($80/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
10 session package with Coach John. 60 minute session length
Session Length: 1 hour
$750 10 sessions ($75/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for up to 2 athletes
3 Sessions, 1 hour with 2 athletes.
Session Length: 1 hour
$450 3 sessions ($150/ea) + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Middle Blocker, Setter, Outside Hitter, Opposite, Libero
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Spiking, Setting, Serving, Serve Receive, Jumping, Hitting, Digging, Blocking
Credentials
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New York University (NY)
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Middle Blocker, Setter, Outside Hitter, Opposite, Libero
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Spiking, Setting, Serving, Serve Receive, Jumping, Hitting, Digging, Blocking
More About Coach John
Private Volleyball Training & Player Development: Coach players across elementary, middle school, and competitive club programs in Brookline and the greater Boston area. Specialize in high-rep 1-on-1 and small-group sessions that build deep muscle memory, footwork efficiency. Probably most proud of the fact that I've coached my son's little league teams. He became an AllStar in AA and AAA. I've coached my son's basketball teams and sometimes he helps me coach VB.
I am a 4-time State champion in Boys Volleyball at Brookline High School. Every single year I was in High School we were state Champions. I played at NYU DIII thereafter.
My training is structured around high-volume repetitions, granular biomechanical breakdowns, and game-speed execution. Beyond live on-court reps, I teach specialized solo drills that athletes can take home to continuously multiply their touch volume:
Dynamic Prehab & Movement Prep: Injury-prevention stretching combined with targeted plyometrics to build explosive vertical jump, lateral quickness, and deceleration mechanics.
Passing & Serve-Receive Mechanics: Granular breakdown of footwork, platform alignment, shoulder drop, and weight distribution. Focus on controlled angles, balance, and outside-the-midline platform control rather than passive passing.
Setting Precision & Wall Reps: High-touch setting drills—including targeted wall setting variations—designed to build soft hands, wrist quickness, and consistent spatial awareness. Athletes learn exact wall-training routines to continue getting hundreds of independent reps at home.
Attacking Mechanics, Footwork & Wall Drives: Systematic breakdown of the spike approach footwork, transition steps, and upper-body loading mechanics. Utilizes specialized wall-hitting and wrist-snap drills to isolate arm swing technique, contact height, and top-spin control.
Mental IQ & Reaction Speed: Training both right and left sides to develop non-dominant court awareness, rapid decision-making, and an aggressive, fearless approach to competition.
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Client Reviews
Derek (CoachUp client)
I’m so happy we booked John for our 16 year old’s volleyball training. He is a fantastic instructor and we’re extremely pleased. We booked 8 sessions total and John was always on time, very communicative, and a great teacher. Highly recommend working with John if you’re considering it. It was our first experience with CoachUp and John made it wonderful
Lucnise (CoachUp client)
Skill and patient good with players
Márcia (CoachUp client)
Just started sessions and eager to go back
Mikayla (CoachUp client)
Not only taught me physical training also taught me mentally how the game works. I recommend.
Nina (CoachUp client)
Very knowledgeable and great teacher!
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