BUILT FOR VOLLEYBALL. TESTED IN COMPETITION.
Stop training for the weight room.
Start training for the court.
A year-round strength and performance system for volleyball players who want to jump higher, hit harder and stay explosive throughout the season.
Armored Player System (APS)
3, 4 or 5 days/week · In-season + off-season
New training blocks every 4 weeks
USD $37/month · Immediate app access
Cancel anytime · Gym access required
PROGRAMMED BY DANIEL MACIEL
Sports Science graduate · 24 years in volleyball
Professional playing experience across 20+ countries
40+
countries represented
4 weeks
between new training blocks
All season
in-season and off-season options
PLAYERS FROM 40+ COUNTRIES
Hear it from players who train with APS.
Vasco
PORTUGAL
“I’m jumping higher and spiking harder.”
Angus Lam
HONG KONG
“Now I can fully utilize my jump and spiking power.”
Philipp Henke
GERMANY
“I’m doing things I didn’t think I was capable of.”
These are individual experiences, not a promise of the same result.
STRENGTH IS ONLY USEFUL WHEN IT TRANSFERS
Stronger in the gym. Still missing something on court?
A bigger squat is useful. Volleyball also demands fast takeoffs, quick changes of direction and repeated explosive actions. Your training needs to develop those qualities together.
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.
THE SYSTEM
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 that helps you put more force into the floor.
Explosive power
Practice producing force quickly for faster takeoffs, attacks and movements.
Reactive ability
Train to absorb and reproduce force quickly when a rally gives you little time to reset.
Durability
Prepare your knees, ankles, shoulders and trunk for repeated practices, matches and tournaments.
ONE SYSTEM. EVERY PHASE.
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.
IN-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
OFF-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.
EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE
Open the app. Your session is ready.
See your exercises, sets, reps and RPE in TrainHeroic. Watch the demonstrations, follow the session and record your training.
✓ Sessions organized in exercise order
✓ Demonstration videos
✓ Sets, reps and RPE targets
✓ Training history and weight tracking
✓ Exercise substitutions when needed
✓ Weekly instructions and coach direction
YOUR TRAINING INSIDE TRAINHEROIC
SESSION DETAILS AND EXERCISE DEMONSTRATIONS
YOUR APS MEMBERSHIP
Your training is planned. Know what to do next.
APS is a continuously programmed group training system, not personalized 1:1 coaching. You get weekly schedule options, in-season and off-season guidance, exercise substitutions and a new block every four weeks.
CHOOSE 3, 4 OR 5 DAYS
Choose the weekly option that fits your volleyball schedule. Each block has its own focus and split, with clear instructions on which sessions to prioritize.
IN + OFF SEASON
Clear instructions for in-season, off-season and tournament weeks and jump volume around volleyball.
BUILT AROUND VOLLEYBALL JUMP DEMANDS
Jump work is programmed with volleyball demands in mind. Follow the weekly guidance to fit gym training around the jumping you already do on court.
A NEW BLOCK EVERY 4 WEEKS
Follow a new block programmed by Daniel, with a training focus and week-to-week progression. Know how to move forward instead of repeating the same workouts for months.
SHOULDER + KNEE
Shoulder mobility, stability and tissue-capacity work, plus knee preparation, are built into the training structure.
EVERYTHING IN THE APP
Exercise videos, sets, reps, loads, training history and exercise substitutions, organized directly inside TrainHeroic.
INDOOR + BEACH
Built to develop the physical qualities volleyball demands. Use it alongside your indoor or beach volleyball training.
USD $37/month · Cancel anytime
Access while your membership is active. No long-term contract.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear plan from your first session.
You do not need to build your own program or search for a new workout every week.
01
Join APS
Get immediate access through the TrainHeroic app.
02
Choose your option
Follow the instructions for your in-season or off-season week.
03
Train and track
Watch exercise demonstrations and record weights, reps and feedback.
04
Progress
Receive new blocks, progressions, deloads and ongoing direction.
REAL PLAYERS. REAL EXPERIENCE.
Watch players describe their experience.
Hear what these players noticed in their jumping, attacking and preparation. Individual results vary.
Terzic
MACEDONIA
“It helped me seeing how much different I can be when I am actually very well prepared for the season.”
Alessandro
ITALY
“I’m faster than ever and I was jumping higher. My spikes are faster and very, very powerful, more than usual.”
MORE PLAYER FEEDBACK
Read what players shared.
Player feedback adds context to the training experience. It does not establish a guaranteed improvement or a typical timeline.
Individual results vary. Progress depends on training consistency, recovery, schedule, experience and individual response.
BUILT BY SOMEONE WHO LIVES THE SPORT
Built around the demands I have lived.
I’m Daniel Maciel, a Sports Science graduate with 24 years in volleyball and professional playing experience across 20+ countries.
I have lived through shoulder and knee surgeries, long seasons and the challenge of balancing gym work with practices, matches and recovery. I built APS around that reality.
Each block combines strength and conditioning principles with the demands of volleyball, so your training has a purpose and a progression.
24+
years in volleyball
20+
countries played in
3.65 m
spike reach at age 37
KNOW BEFORE YOU JOIN
APS is built for committed volleyball players.
The clearer the fit, the better the experience.
APS IS FOR YOU IF
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
CONSIDER A DIFFERENT OPTION IF
You need a different kind of support.
× You need a fully individualized 1:1 plan
× You cannot access an equipped gym
× You need rehabilitation for an injury
× You cannot commit to consistent training
× You expect a guaranteed jump increase
START TODAY
Your complete volleyball physical preparation system.
A planned training system for strength, power, jumping and the repeated demands of volleyball.
✓ Choose 3, 4 or 5 training days
✓ In-season and off-season options
✓ Competition-week guidance
✓ New training blocks every four weeks
✓ Progressions and deload weeks
✓ Exercise demonstration videos
✓ TrainHeroic tracking
✓ Athlete group and coach direction
✓ Exercise substitutions when needed
APS MEMBERSHIP
USD $37
per month
New training block every 4 weeks.
Billed monthly in USD. Cancel anytime.
Access while your membership is active.
Gym access required. Not personalized 1:1 coaching.
QUESTIONS BEFORE JOINING
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.
Choose the 3, 4 or 5 day option that fits your schedule. Follow the block’s instructions and prioritize sessions around your 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.
Free resources can be useful. APS offers an ongoing structure: which exercises to do, in what order, with what sets, reps and effort, and how to progress through each block. It brings season guidance, videos, tracking and coach direction into one place.
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.
STOP GUESSING. START BUILDING.
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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