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Hand-On-Ball Contact Warm-Up Drills with Joshua Walker – Baylor Univ.

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:56:32 +0000

Watch as Coach Joshua Walker talks about how to train hand contact. Hand contact is important for ball control, and he explains how each drill helps with hand-on-ball contact.

Working on Team Chemistry with Haley Eckerman – Kent State Univ.

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:39:57 +0000

Watch as Coach Haley Eckerman explains how she works on team chemistry. In the off-season, the team has a weekly one-hour session on leadership and culture. A different player plans each activity, and Coach Eckerman explains several examples of what these sessions consist of. They also have a session where the players set their goals. Each player writes down four things they want to work on to improve and the current reality of those goals. They must identify the steps needed to achieve each goal without constant reminders from a coach.

Up the Hash Shooting Drill with Matthew Licciardi & TJ Haley – Lehigh Univ.

Intercollegiate Mens Lacrosse Coaches Association — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:34:54 +0000

Watch as Coach Matthew Licciardi explains, and Coach TJ Haley demonstrates the Up the Hash Shooting Drill. The drill is set up with a line of cones arched and slightly bent towards the middle of the field. The player will start with the ball in his stick with the stick out in front of him. He will step with the left foot, come off the right foot on the inside, then take a jump shot shooting for the far post. Coach stresses the importance of shooting over the top and not from the side.

Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:21:15 +0000

Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate the Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill. The drill focuses on a defender’s gap positioning and responsibilities. When the offensive player catches the pass, the defender will swipe down with the inside hand then pop back placing their hand behind their back. The offensive player will try to get a layup, and the defender must move trying to keep their chest between the offensive player and the basket.

Bear 1-on-1 Defensive Drill with Dusty May – Univ. of Michigan

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:22:21 +0000

Watch as Coach Dusty May explains, and players demonstrate this Bear 1-on-1 defensive drill. The drill focuses on a defender’s gap positioning and responsibilities. When the offensive player catches the pass, the defender will swipe down with the inside hand then pop back placing their hand behind their back. The offensive player will try to get a layup, and the defender must move trying to keep their chest between the offensive player and the basket.

Why Run Tempo? This Is How We Do It with Josh Heupel – Univ. of Tennessee

Nike Coach of the Year Clinics — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:13:25 +0000

Watch as Coach Josh Heupel explains the reasons that the Volunteers play with tempo and how they do it. Tempo allows for more scoring opportunities, creates an aggressive offense, impacts defensive preparation, and tires out the defense. Coach Heupel covers in detail how they create a culture of playing fast and the steps they take to practice it.

Chair Closeout Drill with Stephanie Desmarais – Claudia Taylor ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson High School (TX)

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:35:17 +0000

Watch as Coach Stephanie Desmarais explains, and players demonstrate this chair closeout drill. The focus is on communication, contesting the shot, the distance between them and the opponent, and staying in a low wide stance. Three chairs are lined up across the court at the two free throw and half court lines. The girls will attack the chairs as if they were an offensive player while maintaining fundamentals and technique.

Offensive Line: Reach Progression with Geep Wade – Georgia Institute of Technology

Nike Coach of the Year Clinics — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:31:47 +0000

Watch as Coach Geep Wade explains and shows practice video of the o-line reach progression. The players always start on air, working on steps and positioning which helps them gain confidence. Coach Wade shows examples of both good and bad technique when blocking a defender. If a player is giving effort but has poor technique, then it is your job to coach him up.

Chair Closeout Drill with Stephanie Desmarais – Claudia Taylor ‘Lady Bird’ Johnson High School (TX)

Texas Association of Basketball Coaches — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:41:42 +0000

Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies

American Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:37:11 +0000

Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, "Can you be too positive?" He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites a Duke University study on optimists, which found that optimists work harder, earn more money, and are more likely to succeed in business and sports. If your positivity is genuine, it can help you overcome adversity and challenges.

Watch the full ABCA Q&A session with Jon Gordon free here.