Watch as AVCA Director Kathy DeBoer discusses the keys to motivating players. Coach begins by stressing that your players’ performance isn’t personal and that everybody learns differently. She then provides a worksheet so viewers can […]
Youth VB Practices: Strategies & Drills to Build Confidence and Survive the Chaos with Kathy DeBoer & Becca Just – American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)
Watch as Coaches Kathy DeBoer and Becca Just discuss how to train the rapidly growing group of youth volleyball players. They talk about the paradox of teaching beginners and explain how to work through the […]
How We Create More Kills Per Set with Stats, Drills, and Game Execution with Kim Wudi – Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Watch as Coach Kim Wudi discusses how her team utilizes statistics and drills to create more points. Coach analyzes how her team scores points most frequently and uses that information to sustain success. She helps […]
8 Warm-Up Routines to Start Your Practice with Marko Majstorovic – Absolute Volleyball Academy of Texas
Watch as Coach Marko Majstorovic provides eight warm-up routines that can be used to start practice. Coach has players demonstrate his helpful warm-up routines while noting that these routines are extremely flexible and can be […]
Shutting Down a Terminal Attack with Blocking Technique, Drills, Schemes, and Scouting Methods with Mackenzie Nelson – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson explains how to shut down a terminal attack using blocking techniques, drills, schemes, and scouting methods. Coach has players demonstrate some detail-focused progressions that she emphasizes in her program. She […]
Maximizing the Impact of Your Libero with Matt Jones – Univ. of California, Santa Barbara
Watch as Coach Matt Jones explains how to maximize the impact of your libero. Coach gives a presentation where he touches on the aspects of the position that he feels aren’t as talked about in […]
Serve Receive Passing – Movement and Drills with Melissa Wolter – Univ. of West Florida
Watch as Coach Melissa Wolter explains how she trains serve-receive passing. Coach begins by walking through the drills her athletes use to practice important skills such as proper ball contact and footwork. She then provides […]
Learning the Game Through Games with Mike Bynon – Lakeside Volleyball Club
Watch as Coach Mike Bynon discusses learning the game through games. Coach introduces several game-style drills that implement many skills at once in order to train players for real game scenarios and help them understand […]
Setting Drill Progressions for Every Level of Play with Natalie Reagan – Long Beach State Univ.
Watch as Coach Natalie Reagan explains various setting progressions that can be applied to every level of play. Coach discusses some setting drills that her athletes use, the concepts at play in each drill, and […]
Competing Everyday: Individually, Small Groups, and Team Drills with Nora Groft – Northwestern High School (SD)
Watch as Coach Nora Groft explains various player led competition drills to be done individually, in small groups, or as a team. Coach explains each drill by giving helpful pointers, showing diagrams, and finally having […]
Leaders Develop Culture First with Penny Lucas-White – Alabama State Univ.
Watch as Coach Penny Lucas-White gives a presentation about team culture. Coach defines culture, emphasizes the attributes of culture, explains the keys to developing a culture of your own, and points to leadership as the […]
Serve Receive Training with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains and demonstrates multiple serve-receive progressions and drills. Coach starts by discussing her passing philosophy, giving helpful pointers for players to remember throughout the passing drills she shows.
Drill Design with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders discusses drill design. Coach emphasizes the importance of intentional, focused drills that aim to reach a specific end goal. Rather than copying drills directly from a book, she gives advice […]
The 2 Main Ways to Increase Vertical & Decrease Injuries During the Season with Rob Rose – Founder/President, TrueAP
Watch as Coach Rob Rose explains how to increase vertical and decrease injuries during the volleyball season. Coach stresses the importance of weight and mobility training in accomplishing these goals. He provides year-round schedules, goals, […]
Practice Planning Tips, Templates, and Tools with Sarah Martin – Morehead State Univ.
Watch as Coach Sarah Martin discusses her practice planning tips, templates, and tools. Coach reflects on her personal experience to share the things that have helped her plan and prepare for practice across many different […]
Would You Want to Play for Yourself? Strategies to Help Ensure the Answer Is Yes with Scott Fitzgerald – Colby-Sawyer College/Kearsarge Regional High School (NH)
Watch as Coach Scott Fitzgerald explains how to ensure that your players want to play for you. Coach begins by asking a thought provoking question, aiming to help coaches reach a high level of self-evaluation, […]
Louisville Outside Attacking with Todd Chamberlain – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Todd Chamberlain discusses how to train outside attackers. Coach shares drills his players use to practice tooling the block, hitting shots, and more.
Developing a Complete Setter to Get the Most Out of Your Offensive System with Zach Weinberg – Univ. of Evansville
Watch as Coach Zach Weinberg explains how to develop a complete setter in order to get the most out of your offensive system. Coach has a player demonstrate various drills that help to improve out […]
Where Is the Title IX Finish Line with Peg Pennepacker – High School Title IX Consulting Services
Watch as Peg Pennepacker discusses the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and where she sees the end goal or “mythical finish line”. There has been a lot of positive movement in the last 10 years, […]
A Lot of Try
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Previously, I shared that my daddy was a professional cowboy in Texas. Kid Marley had many clever sayings related to his […]
Tiny Ball Reach Blocking Drill with Tom Hilbert – (Retired) Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Hilbert discusses, and players demonstrate this tiny ball blocking drill to encourage your athletes to reach over the net and hold instead of drifting to one side.
Dig Catch Drill Progression with Allie Yaeger – Binghamton Univ.
Do you have athletes that lose focus after they make contact with the ball? Watch as Coach Allie Yaeger discusses, and players demonstrate this drill progression that helps athletes stay engaged with the play after […]
Assigning Serving Spots with Ruth Nelson – BYOP
Do you assign serving spots for your athletes? Watch as Coach Ruth Nelson discusses her philosophy on serving to specific areas of the court and some tips for communication with your athletes.
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
What Are You Tracking During a Match? with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach Chad Callihan discusses which stats he tracks for Wyoming Volleyball and shares one example of an all-in-one stat sheet that you can use during your next match.
Set Bounce Toss Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
“Don’t be a spectator of your own game.” Watch as Coach Zwerver explains the importance of keeping focused on your next task. Simple moves must be perfect and multiple reps help achieve this. The Set […]
3 Keys to Passing with Alyssa D’Errico – Univ. of Utah
Watch as Coach Alyssa D’Errico discusses, and players demonstrate three passing keys that every player should use as a progression for any defensive situation.
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Are You Humble Enough to Admit You Were Wrong? with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale asks the question, “Are you humble enough to admit you are wrong?” Most coaches would answer yes to this question, but many have a hard time with it. Why? Undermining creditably […]