Stop training for the weight room.
Start training for the court.
APS is a year-round physical preparation system for volleyball players who want to jump higher, hit harder and stay explosive when the match gets difficult.
No random workouts. No guessing. No starting over every season.
Cancel anytime · Gym access required · Train through the TrainHeroic app
countries represented
between new training blocks
in-season and off-season options
You can get stronger and still feel slow, heavy and inconsistent on court.
Volleyball does not reward the biggest gym numbers. It rewards how quickly you produce force, control your body and repeat explosive actions throughout the match.
Strength without transfer
Your squat goes up, but your jump, movement and hitting power barely change.
Random training
You copy exercises online without knowing when, why or how to progress them.
Poor season management
You train too hard near matches or stop lifting completely once the season begins.
APS connects the weight room to the demands of volleyball. Every block has a purpose, a progression and a place in the season.
Train the qualities that decide points.
APS combines the physical qualities a volleyball player needs instead of treating strength, power, jumping and durability as separate goals.
Force
Build the strength base needed to create more force into the floor.
Explosive power
Learn to produce force faster for jumping, attacking and quick movements.
Reactive ability
Improve how you absorb and reuse force during fast stretch-shortening actions.
Durability
Prepare your knees, ankles, shoulders and trunk for repeated volleyball demands.
Your training should change when your season changes.
The same plan cannot be pushed the same way all year. APS gives you clear options based on your match schedule, training load and phase of the season.
Perform without carrying unnecessary fatigue.
Use the option that matches your week:
✓ Important-match week
✓ Standard competition week
✓ Reduced volume when needed
✓ Strength and power maintained through the season
Build what the season does not give you time to build.
Use the higher-training option to develop:
✓ Maximum strength
✓ Rate of force development
✓ Jump and reactive qualities
✓ Robustness before competition begins
You can join at any time. The current block includes instructions to help you select the right option for your schedule.
A clear plan from your first session.
You do not need to build your own program or search for a new workout every week.
Join APS
Get immediate access through the TrainHeroic app.
Choose your option
Follow the instructions for your in-season or off-season week.
Train and track
Watch exercise demonstrations and record weights, reps and feedback.
Progress
Receive new blocks, progressions, deloads and ongoing direction.
Players return because the system gives them direction.
APS is trusted by volleyball players from more than 40 countries, from developing athletes to experienced competitors.
Angus Lam
“Now I can fully utilize my jump and spiking power.”
Vasco
“I’m jumping higher and spiking harder.”
Philipp Henke
“I’m doing things I didn’t think I was capable of.”
Not random highlights. Structured work over time.
The goal is not only to lift more weight. It is to become more efficient at producing and applying force on court.
Individual results vary. Progress depends on training consistency, recovery, schedule, experience and individual response.
Stop walking into the gym guessing.
Open the app and know what to do, how much to do and what comes next.
✓ Complete sessions with sets, reps and RPE
✓ Exercise demonstration videos
✓ Weight and performance tracking
✓ Exercise substitutions when needed
✓ New training block every four weeks
✓ Weekly instructions and coach communication
Experience from the court, structure from sport science.
I’m Daniel Maciel. I have played professional volleyball for more than 24 years across 20+ countries. I have also lived through shoulder and knee surgeries, setbacks, long seasons and the challenge of staying physically ready year after year.
APS combines that real competitive experience with strength and conditioning principles. It is not a collection of exercises designed to look different. It is a system designed to help volleyball players train with purpose.
years in professional volleyball
countries played in
documented reach at age 38
APS is built for committed volleyball players.
The clearer the fit, the better the experience.
You want a complete system.
✓ You play volleyball competitively
✓ You are intermediate or advanced
✓ You have access to an equipped gym
✓ You want to improve physical performance
✓ You are ready to train consistently
✓ You want direction throughout the season
You are looking for shortcuts.
× You want a magic exercise
× You cannot access a gym
× You want a fully individualized 1:1 plan
× You are unwilling to track or progress your training
× You expect guaranteed results without consistent work
Your complete volleyball physical preparation system.
Everything you need to stop training randomly and start building physical qualities that matter on court.
✓ Up to five training days, with clear priority sessions
✓ In-season and off-season options
✓ Important-match week adjustments
✓ New blocks every four weeks
✓ Progressive loading and deload weeks
✓ Exercise demonstration videos
✓ Tracking through the TrainHeroic app
✓ Athlete group and coach direction
✓ Exercise substitutions when needed
✓ Cancel anytime
per month
Less than $1.25 per day.
No long-term contract.
Gym access is required.
Individual results vary.
Frequently asked questions.
Clear answers before you make a decision.
Yes. APS is designed for athletes with access to an equipped gym. Typical equipment includes barbells, dumbbells, cables, benches, resistance bands, medicine balls and weight plates.
The program offers up to five training days, but not every athlete needs to complete every session. Priority sessions and different weekly options help you fit the system around practices, matches and recovery.
Yes. APS is designed for both in-season and off-season athletes. You receive different options for important-match weeks, standard competition weeks and periods when you can train harder.
Yes. You can join at any time. Use the current instructions, select the option that matches your schedule and begin with appropriate loads.
No. APS develops physical qualities needed across volleyball positions, including force, power, jumping, movement, reactive ability and durability.
APS is a structured group training system, not a fully individualized 1:1 service. It includes training options, substitutions, group access and coach direction. Athletes who need fully individual programming should apply for 1:1 coaching.
A free workout or AI can give you exercises. APS gives you a coherent year-round structure: training blocks, progression, deloads, competition-week options, demonstrations, tracking and ongoing direction built specifically for volleyball.
You have access for as long as your subscription remains active. Billing is monthly and you can cancel without a long-term contract.
No responsible training program can guarantee a specific result. Progress depends on consistency, recovery, schedule, training history and individual response. APS provides the structure and progression; you still need to do the work.
Train for the player you want to become.
Join volleyball players around the world using APS to build strength, power, jumping ability and durability through every phase of the season.
No long-term contract · Cancel anytime · Immediate app access
Legal disclaimer: Nothing on this page should be taken as a promise or guarantee of specific results. Any mention of past performance or potential outcomes is provided for informational purposes. Results vary according to the athlete, training consistency, recovery and individual circumstances.
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