How Oregon Volleyball is Pushing the Industry Forward Using Sports Tech

Introduction

At Oregon University, they are always looking for an edge, especially when it comes to refining their practice approach. That's where Trent Kersten stepped in. He had this idea bubbling for a dedicated practice planner for sport coaches, something more intuitive than what was out there.

TeamBuildr Practice caught up with Trent in July 2024, started building out this vision in August and September, and now, in June 2025, TeamBuildr Practice officially launched a platform born from a real coaching need.

Challenges

Volleyball, especially at the highest levels, demands incredible precision and adaptability in practice. But honestly, most coaches were still stuck in the Stone Age. Trent's colleagues were essentially building their versions of TeamBuildr Practice in Excel, line by painstaking line. Imagine the hours poured into that, just to get a basic plan down!

As Trent puts it, "This platform levels the playing field for people that are just getting into actually tracking practice." He's a big believer that practice organization should mirror strength and conditioning—thinking in logical, four-week blocks.

Solution

The team at Oregon has been all-in with TeamBuildr Strength. It's transformed how they manage their athletes in the weight room, providing the structure and data they need to make smart decisions about their physical development. Now, they are looking to extend that same level of precision and integration into their volleyball practice planning with TeamBuildr Practice.

This means they can seamlessly connect the physical demands of the weight room with the on-court intensity, ensuring their athletes are always prepared and peaking when it matters most. It's about creating a unified, holistic training environment where everything is tracked, intentional, and optimized for performance.

Results

Tracking and monitoring practice is huge at Oregon Volleyball. It's not just about knowing what they did yesterday, but about being able to genuinely track progress—or identify where they might be falling short—with incredible efficiency on the coaching side. Imagine this: an athlete reports a sore shoulder.

With TeamBuildr Practice, they can instantly pull up the last 10 days of their training load, look at acute-to-chronic ratios, and spot potential patterns. It's a game-changer for injury prevention and athlete well-being. This tool is also a huge benefit for club-level volleyball, where directors oversee multiple teams. Now, directors can easily monitor how their coaches are planning practices, ensuring quality and consistency across the entire club.

Plus, it’s a perfect entry point to introduce them to TeamBuildr Strength, creating a powerful, integrated system from the ground up. The biggest win with this app? Coaches don't need to be an Excel wizard to organize their sessions effectively. No more endless emails or repeated explanations just to get all different people on the same page. It’s all there, clear as day.