Watch as Coach Dan Meske explains, and players demonstrate this slide attacking drill progression. Start by tossing balls over the net to your middles which helps to train vision, making it easy for players to […]
Jump Float Serve Remedy for Hitting the Ball Into the Net with Joe Sagula – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Joe Sagula talks about serving and shares his remedy for serves that are going into the net. Coach has players slow down their first step when serving which helps with control. Being […]
Be Careful Not to Overuse Technology in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik From the time most children can walk and talk today, they have a technological device of some type in their hands. By the time they finish elementary school, children can code, decode, […]
Ball Control 1-on-1 Drill with Megan Wargo-Kearney – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach Megan Wargo-Kearny explains, and players demonstrate this 1-on-1 drill that works on ball control. The major focus is on the first ball being high which gives players time to set up for […]
Teaching the Jump Set with Jim Stone – Univ. of Denver
Watch as Coach Jim Stone explains, and a player demonstrates jump setting. Coach will talk about the proper starting position (back to the net), footwork patterns (including a hop), and the importance of setter rhythm. […]
The Grind
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]
Passing Technique Review with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach Mick Haley discusses factors in passing: who has their core on, who drops and loads before the ball is served, and who pushes and re-balances. As players demonstrate, Coach Haley stops and […]
Serve Receive Wave Drill with Allie Yaeger – Binghamton Univ.
Watch as Coach Allie Yaeger explains, and players demonstrate this serve receive wave drill. This is a great drill to use after warmups as you can tie all your skills together. Servers and blockers start […]
Non-Traditional Setting Cross Court Dig Drill with Kendra Potts – West Texas A&M
Does your team struggle to capitalize on out-of-system situations? Watch as coach Kendra Potts discusses this cross court setting drill that will help players become comfortable with non-traditional setting.
Tennis Ball Blocking Footwork with Mackenzie Chrisman – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Chrisman explains, and players demonstrate this blocking drill that uses multiple tennis balls. Players will grab and drop the balls while alternating hands, focusing on short arms, and sealing the net. […]
Warmup Prehab Band Circuit with Adrianna Blackman – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Adrianna Blackman explains, and players demonstrate the Warmup Prehab Band Series they use to help prevent injury and increase shoulder strength and mobility. Players will complete eight reps of each move while […]
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Blocking Drills with Haley Kindall – Univ. of West Florida
Watch as Coach Haley Kindall explains, and players demonstrate a few blocking drills that work on positioning and tempo. The solo commit block helps players work on a one-step, hop to close the block in […]
Are You Building a Better You? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains why it’s necessary to build a “better you” to be an effective leader. The way coaches regulate or react to a room influences the type of team they have. He […]
Duties and Personalities on a Team
By: Kelly Inouye-Perez Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics All the best teams in every sport have strong leadership among team members. But not every team member is going […]
Growth Mindset with Paco Labrador – US Naval Academy
Nothing is set in stone. Watch as Coach Paco Labrador explains his belief in growth mindset and how he applies it to his coaching. In growth mindset nothing is fixed, and everything can have growth. […]
Amoeba Serving Game with John Newberry – Univ. of Central Arkansas
Watch as Coach John Newberry discusses, and players demonstrate the Amoeba Serving Game to develop serving accuracy. Coach Newberry emphasizes having fun in practice as long as you are getting some developmental work in at […]
Body Posture with Alyssa D’Errico – Univ. of Dayton
Watch as Coach Alyssa D’Errico explains and players demonstrate three body positions: Regular (athletic position), Medium (passing position), and Low (defensive position).
Using Different Types of Balls for Setting with Zach Weinberg – Tennessee Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Zach Weinberg discusses the benefits of using different types of balls as training tools for your setters. Coach has setters train with an international ball and a basketball which are different sizes, […]
Unwritten Culture Rules with Joe Sagula – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Joe Sagula talks culture and discusses how it all starts in the locker room. Each team has a set of player-enforced “unwritten rules” that have been passed down. Coach explains that when […]
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
High Hands Pepper with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Emily Kohan explains, and players demonstrate the High Hands Pepper Drill. This pin-focused drill works on hitting the ball off the top of the block. Coach encourages players to challenge themselves, swing […]
Coaching Tips: Athletes Who Have Experienced Trauma with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld discusses some tips for coaches who are dealing with athletes that have experienced some form of trauma. These athletes are not trying to push your buttons or be difficult but […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Analyzing Passing Mechanics with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach Mick Haley discusses, and players demonstrate effective passing form and movement for serve receive defense. Coach Haley emphasizes the importance of quick footwork and being stationary before making contact with the ball.
Servers vs. Passers Drill with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
Have you identified the strong and weak rotations in your defense? Watch as Coach Emily Kohan demonstrates a serve receive passing drill that focuses on getting reps in a specific rotation.
Passing Platform Progression with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach Ron Zwerver explains that the position of the feet is very important in passing. The feet should be as wide as the shoulders and the shoulders are always over the knees with […]
Jack and Jill Setting Drill with Natalie Morgan – Harvard-Westlake School (CA)
Watch as Coach Natalie Morgan explains, and players demonstrate this flexible setting drill that works both short ways, with the flow, and long ways, against the flow. The focus will be on body position, balance, […]
Shuttle Passing Drill with Melissa Wolter – Univ. of West Florida
Watch as Coach Melissa Wolter explains, and players demonstrate the Shuttle Passing Drill. This flexible drill can be timed or completed through a certain number of touches. Players will group in threes and the outside […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]