Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson explains, and players demonstrate this blocking drill series that works on one-hand blocking and sealing the net. First, players will focus on reaching over the net and grabbing a tennis […]
Develop Culture with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains what she considers important in developing a team culture. Communication is a key factor in a successful culture, and it is important that you listen to the players and […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
5-Set Sit Down with Kevin Hambly – Stanford University
Volleyball Coaches Insider is proud to present our brand-new exclusive interview series called the 5-Set Sit Down. Episode 1, sponsored by Sports Imports, features 2-time NCAA Division 1 National Championship Coach and the leader of […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin DeShazo explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for […]
Passing: Deflection Angle with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this passing drill which focuses on deflection angle. Keeping weight on their front foot during contact, players will pay attention to shoulder position, dropping inside to get the […]
10-Minute Clinic: Best of the 2023 AVCA Super Clinic
In this Volleyball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, we complied a few of the many amazing drills from the 2023 AVCA Super Clinic. Drills Covered in this 10-Minute Clinic: Outside Hitter +/-3 Drill with Pi’i […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Acknowledgement Rule
By: Mike Hebert Originally Published in: Thinking Volleyball Provided by: Human Kinetics The late Mike Hebert coached the University of Minnesota Gophers for 35 years and is considered to be one of the “architects” of […]
Chip-Chip-Bounce-Bounce Competitive 6-on-6 Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate the Chip-Chip-Bounce-Bounce Drill. The drill is a 10-minute competitive drill with the goal of getting 5 points to win the game. Progressing from free balls to […]
Reading Serves Early with Hugh McCutcheon – (Retired) Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Hugh McCutcheon discusses the tip-offs on reading where servers intend to place the serve. The key to reading servers is for your players to understand what they are seeing and as a […]
Team Defensive Scouting with Alyssa D’Errico – Univ. of Utah
Watch as Coach Alyssa D’Errico discusses system plans and how knowing your strengths and weaknesses and who your biggest threat is helps you plan and gives you the opportunity to take chances. Systems make your […]
Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not everyone […]
Serving Tactics
By: Becky Schmidt – Hope College Originally Published in: Volleyball: Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics Serving to different locations on the court can challenge your opponent and put your defense at an advantage. […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Multi-Ball Block to Attack Transition Drill with Morgan Thomas – Texas Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Morgan Thomas explains, and players demonstrate this multi-ball drill called ‘Brain Games’. The drill has everyone attacking at the same time and transitions from walk to realistic game play which allows you […]
Dig or Die Team Drill with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach Chad Callihan explains, and players demonstrate this 6v6 free ball drill that is great for cardio. Everyone gets the opportunity to receive and if there is no touch on the block or […]
Developing Leaders and Creating Culture with Amy Cataline – Seven Lakes High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Amy Cataline explains the importance of defining your purpose and values and sharing them with your players. Be intentional and make sure your players know why you coach. Creating a mission statement […]
Inside Our Practice with Lyndsey Oates – Univ. of Northern Colorado
Watch as Coach Lyndsey Oates talks through goals for this practice. She starts with technical position training, tactical situational training, and finishes up practice with competitive 6-on-6 scrimmage.
Training Setters & Attacking Out of System with Billy Ebel – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Billy Ebel explains drills he uses for setters to work on hand placement, speed, reading the pass, out-of-system plays, and footwork.
Sideout Concepts and Drills with Jordan Armstrong – Jacksonville Univ.
Watch as Coach Jordan Armstrong gives tips on how to sideout as quickly as possible, along with drills to help athletes improve these skills.
Team Drills with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Sanders explains purposeful drills that still keep things fun and competitive for athletes. She begins with a warmup called Around the World, then leads into drills like Six vs. Six with […]
Keeping Your Team In Attack Mode with Shay Goulding Meurer – Salt Lake Community College
Watch as Coach Shay Goulding Meurer discusses how to keep your team in attack mode. Coach provides drills and information on how to make the best out of out-of-system balls, that way your athletes can […]
Fast-Paced Drills with Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS)
Watch as Coach Nancy Dorsey demonstrates fast-paced drills including: butterfly no touch, hyperventilate, and 12=50. These drills allow athletes to warm up, learn new skills, and have fun through friendly competition.
Ball Control Drills with Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS)
Watch as Coach Nancy Dorsey demonstrates ball control drills so athletes are better prepared for in-game scenarios. These drills teach athletes how to control the ball, pursue the ball, and how to work with players […]
Blocking Drills with Julie Jenkins – Trinity University
Watch as Coach Julie Jenkins explains how to train blocking technique. Coach emphasizes the importance of the small details while training blocking, and the discipline it takes to focus on those details.
Fundamentals of Blocking with Jim Stone
Watch as Coach Jim Stone explains the fundamentals of blocking and shows clips of players demonstrating proper posture and various footwork options including the shuffle step and crossover. Coach explains the meaning of ‘shaping the […]
Point the Finger at Yourself First
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River High School (MD) Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did […]
