Jump Higher on the Volleyball Court
Jump Higher on the
Volleyball Court
Online strength training for volleyball players - coached by a professional athlete with 20+ years of experience.
What you get inside APS:
3-4 volleyball-specific workouts per week
1 to 1.5 hours training session duration
Demo videos for every exercise
Direct message access to your coach
Technique feedback & movement corrections
Weekly Training updates
New training blocks every 4 weeks
Private group with competitive volleyball athletes
TrainHeroic app (load tracking included)
$37/month – cancel anytime
WHAT REALLY DETERMINES HOW HIGH YOU JUMP
Two athletes can be equally strong. Only one jumps higher.
The difference isn’t muscle. It’s how the body absorbs, organizes, and releases force.
When your body doesn’t feel safe under load, it applies the brakes. When the brakes are on, your vertical stays locked.
APS trains the system that allows your body to release power.
Most players get stronger but don’t jump higher.
APS trains your body to absorb force, control it, and express power, the way volleyball actually demands.
Less force leaks
More power transfer
Less joint stress
Who is this for?
Competitive volleyball players
In-season or off-season
Any position
Athletes tired of pain, plateaus, and guessing
WHAT CHANGES WHEN YOUR JUMP SYSTEM WORKS
You jump higher with less effort
Your body feels more responsive
Power shows up when you need it
You stop feeling blocked on takeoff
My name is
Daniel Maciel.
Professional volleyball player and strength coach. I’ve been playing professionally for over 24 years in more than 20 countries. I’ve trained athletes from 40+ countries.
But I haven’t always been at my best. I learned the hard way that strength without structure and load without progression only lead to burnout, injury and inconsistent performance.
Today, at age 37, I’m stronger, jumping higher, more explosive and more resilient than I was in my 20s, not by accident, but by systematic preparation.
This system is built from decades of personal experience, physical science and real results on the court.
My name is Daniel Maciel.
Professional volleyball player and strength coach. I’ve been playing professionally for over 24 years in more than 20 countries. I’ve trained athletes from 40+ countries.
But I haven’t always been at my best. I learned the hard way that strength without structure and load without progression only lead to burnout, injury and inconsistent performance.
Today, at age 37, I’m stronger, jumping higher, more explosive and more resilient than I was in my 20s, not by accident, but by systematic preparation.
This system is built from decades of personal experience, physical science and real results on the court.
Athletes using APS report the same pattern:
Higher jumps, less pain, more confidence and consistent performance across the season
Angus Lam
Hong Kong
“After 3 months of the Armored Player Project, I no longer feel pain in my shoulders and knees. It feels like the restrictions on my body have gone away for good.”
Terzic
Maccedonia
“It’s my first official better volleyball season in my life… I feel like now I am ready to actually start playing and enjoying volleyball without any injuries, without pain, and just feeling very, very confident.”
Vasco
Portugal
“I increased a lot my vertical jump, I fell very different in that case”
Philipp Henke
Germany
“I’ve been able to hit harder, I’ve been able to jump higher”
Peyman Karimi
Belgium
“Before I had a lot of problems with my knees and with my lower back… the pain is almost gone. I played with braces and had some injections every year… I don’t need them anymore.”
Arnoldo – Atleta VS
“Eu senti que tive uma melhora significativa na minha impulsĂŁo e na defesa, principalmente nos movimentos laterais.”
Matheus Gaviolli – Atleta VS
“Minha força aumentou consideravelmente e estou conseguindo saltar muito mais alto.”
Tiago Perejon – Atleta VS
“Fiz uma comparação de antes e depois, meu salto evoluiu em nĂveis absurdos, meu ataque ficou mais potente e meu bloqueio simplesmente mudou.”
Rommel – Atleta VS
“Mesmo depois de 3 cirurgias nos joelhos, estou evoluindo muito com o programa.”
Eduardo Andrade – Atleta VS
“Apesar de eu ser um atleta considerado baixo, hoje eu salto mais alto, tenho mais força e controle no meu corpo.”
Gabriel Diniz – Atleta VS
“O programa foi fundamental para conquistar a maior realização da minha vida: uma vaga na seleçao brasileira de surdos.”
Rodrigo Cruz – Atleta VS
“No primeiro mĂŞs de programa, minhas dores sumiram totalmente. E hoje salto mais alto e me sinto muito mais forte.”
Gabriel Paiva – Atleta VS
“Com o VS, eu consegui me destacar muito mais, evoluir meu nĂvel de jogo e conquistar uma vaga numa nova equipe.”
For all positions!
3 to 4 training sessions per week
Training session 1 to 1.5 hours long
Injury prevention strategies
Support from Monday to Friday directly in the app with Daniel Maciel
Exercises with demo videos
Volleyball-specific strength and power training
Exercise technique corrections done directly with Daniel Maciel
Easy-to-use, intuitive app
Load tracking built into the app
Weekly Training updates
New training blocks every 4 weeks
It’s not a one-day spike. It’s a system, for athletes who want performance that shows up consistently.
⚠️ Gym access is required.
$47 (USD)
per month
Frequent Asked Questions
Yes. This program was designed for athletes who train in a fully equipped gym, with equipment such as barbells, dumbbells, cables, benches, resistance bands, medicine balls, and weight plates. This allows us to properly develop strength, power and real transfer to volleyball performance.
This program was created for athletes who already compete or are transitioning to a higher level, intermediate to advanced players. If you play volleyball competitively and want to develop your physical abilities to perform better in matches, this program is for you.
Yes. Just like professional athletes, the training is structured for both players who are currently competing and those who are not in season.
The program is designed to complement your technical training while respecting your practice and match schedule.
It’s an all-year-round program. That means it doesn’t matter whether you’re in season or off season, you can join at any time and be well prepared.
No. It develops physical qualities that are essential for all volleyball positions, such as jumping ability, power, movement and sport-specific endurance. That’s why it works for every position on the court.
You’ll have access to the program for as long as your subscription is active. The payment is monthly, just like Netflix or Spotify and you can cancel anytime, quickly and easily.
If you:
Compete or want to compete at a higher level
Train in a gym
Want to stay explosive until the very last point
Then this method was created for you.
Legal Disclaimer: “Nothing in this product should be taken as a promise of guaranteed results. Any mention of past performance or potential outcomes from the strategies discussed is not, and should not be seen as, a recommendation or a guarantee of any specific result.”