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 […]
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 Utah
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 – Univ. of Evansville
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
Bean Bag Passing Drill with Tom Hilbert – (Retired) Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Hilbert explains that he likes training aids for certain drills and believes that gadgets can assist players in learning. The players demonstrate this drill by placing bean bags on their shoulders […]
Box-Initiated Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coaches Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this box-initiated setting drill. The player next to the inclined box uses an easy toss to hit the ball at the box. The […]
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of their role on […]
Elements of a High-Performance Culture
By: Carla Nicholls Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a part of a high-performance culture team is exciting, yet these environments can be extremely vulnerable and cannot be […]
Bounce Gun Middle Attacking Warmup with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Dan Meske explains, and players demonstrate this middle attacking warmup progression. First, Coach wants players focusing on a high snap as they work on quick arm swing, bouncing the ball under the […]
Butterfly Drill Variations and 1-2-3 Passing with Kendra Potts – Grand Canyon Univ.
Watch as Coach Kendra Potts discusses the Butterfly Drill which offers the athletes multiple reps in every category. The 1-2-3 passing exercise is great for players of all levels and can be modified to work […]
Setting: Balance Balls with Carolyn Condit – Miami University
Watch as Coach Carolyn Condit explains and players demonstrate this balance ball setting drill with an emphasis on maintaining a good contact point and the follow through.
Use Social Media as a Tool
By: Becky Burleigh – (Retired) Univ. of Florida Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Most athletes have outward-facing social media as well as inward-facing social media. You can post […]
Culture Is Not a Sign or a Saying with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Seth Greenberg explains that building your culture takes time. Culture is not a sign or saying but how you live every day and how you carry yourself. It involves being consistent and setting expectations and […]
Hazing in Athletics
Hazing in Athletics: A Culture that the Realm of Athletics and Coaching May Unknowingly Contribute To! By: Rick Farnham, Retired AD – University of Vermont Athletics have always professed that “sports build character,” but it […]
Setting: Transition Situation Drill with Natalie Morgan – Long Beach State Univ.
Watch as Coach Natalie Morgan explains, and coaches and players demonstrate this transition drill that focuses on setters having to decide who they will set. The setter has three options: setting the outside, setting the […]
Up and Available Rapid-Fire Hitting Drill with Arturo Rivera
Are you finding that your hitters are unprepared for a fast set? Watch as Coach Arturo Rivera discusses this up and available hitting philosophy that he teaches his athletes and shares one drill for reinforcing […]
Kneepad Touch Cardio Drill with Anne Kordes – Assumption HS (KY)
Watch as Coach Anne Kordes explains and shows video of kids running the Kneepad Touch Drill. This is a physical drill, requiring players to touch the kneepad of the teammate that passes the ball. Coach […]
Jump Float Serve: Creating a Good Line with John Grossman – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Grossman explains, and players demonstrate this jump float serving drill that focuses on creating a good, straight line. The ball and the serving shoulder both start on the line (which you […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Slide Connection Drill with Adrianna Blackman
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this slide connection drill that works on tempo and vision. Each player takes two balls and focuses on transition before the second swing. Start with players hitting line […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]