By: Alan Stein, Jr. AlanSteinJr.com I try to build my success, brick by brick, and aim to get a little better every day. One of my focal points is improving my leadership. The words ‘coach’ […]
Building Culture with Sue Moon – North Henderson HS (NC)
Watch as Coach Sue Moon discusses the importance of building a team culture that is both meaningful and sustainable. As a coach, it’s essential to create a culture that aligns with your values and helps […]
Volleyball Pyramid Training with Zoe Bell – Ardrey Kell HS (NC)
Watch Coach Zoe Bell explains her pyramid training plan, which she uses with her team. The system involves players completing drills within a set time limit. If they don’t finish the task on time, they […]
Teaching a Jump Float Serve with John Grossman – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Grossman discusses how to set up a player to serve. He wants them to be 45 degrees to the net so that they are half open facing and can generate power […]
Ball Control Drills with Megan Wargo-Kearney – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach Megan Wargo-Kearney discusses how they use a limited amount of girls in practice to be able to focus on particular skills. The small group ball control drills that they will demonstrate in […]
Setting Drills with Luka Slabe – USA Volleyball
Watch as Coach Luka Slabe discusses the setting drills he uses in practices while his players demonstrate. In the first drill, he has them focus on making sure that their knees are bent and that […]
Setting Spider with Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
This drill starts with players on their backs, scissoring the legs with the ball in the middle and the hands going through. Keep the ball in the same spot with just a little bit of […]
What’s Important Now with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Tennis Ball Wrist Drill with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this tennis ball wrist drill. Two players should be 15 ft. apart on their knees and, using their wrists, flick the tennis ball to their partner. The wrist […]
Step-Drop-Dig Drill with Bob Bertucci – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach instructs the players to protect the sideline, leading with the right or left foot depending on what side of the court they are on. The drill starts with the players working on […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Drill Progressions with Jen DeJarld – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Jen DeJarld discusses drill progressions. She instructs players as they demonstrate multiple drill progressions that focus on skills including cooperation, movement, and intention. She shares important tips and pointers to use while […]
HS Final 4 Coaches Panel: Team Drills and Group Q&A
Coaches Panel Includes: Kris Fiore – Lincoln-Way East HS, Melissa Masterson – Nazareth Academy, Heather Ohlau – Edwardsville HS, and Tonya Grayson – Newark HS. Watch as the High School Final Four Coaches Panel (Kris […]
Offensive BRA (Bic) System with Dan Friend – Lewis Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Friend discusses his offensive backrow attack (bic) system. He opens by sharing his team’s “strategy goal book,” a detailed packet that he gives to his athletes at the beginning of the […]
Learning to Learn: Indoor/Beach Integration with Monolo Concepcion – Eastern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Monolo Concepcion discusses the concept of learning to learn. He opens with a personal story from his early days of coaching when he realized that he didn’t know as much as he […]
Blocking & Recruiting with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College
Watch as Coach Cliff Hastings discusses blocking and recruiting. He speaks on a number of important topics, including his Volley Kids program, how to successfully coach and engage youth players, drills used to teach blocking […]
Coaching High School: A Fast Track to Sainthood with Chris Tamas – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Chris Tamas discusses coaching high school. He highlights what he believes to be the four most important ideas needed to create a successful high school program: craft, care, culture, and curiosity. He […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Wall Ball Setting with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this wall ball setting warmup which focuses on feeling the smooth ‘in’ and the stiff ‘out’ of your set. Change it up by having the players squat and […]
Emergency Sets with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach Coronel talks emergency sets and, with the help of Coach Carlini, demonstrates a few options when dealing with an out-of-system ball. Bump set, over the head, and spinning out of it are […]
Ability to Control the First Contact
By: Bill Neville Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible, Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics The ball comes over the net from the opponent in four ways: as a free ball, a down ball, […]
Mindset: Stop Blaming & Complaining with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses awareness and mindset which may be the #1 separator from good to great and from great to elite. A winner’s mindset involves having extreme accountability and ownership for everything in your life. You […]
Shot Maker Drill with Anne Kordes – Assumption HS (KY)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this shot maker drill that is great for all ages and focuses on hand contact. Starting in two or three lines, players will toss to themselves and swing. […]
Left Side Passing Communication Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this passing drill that focuses on communication and passing to the left. Coach explains that having an imaginary diagonal line helps two passers on the court know which […]
Build a Culture of Character with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey explains that great coaches use sports to develop young men and women to be successful in life. When you develop the person and not the player, you build champions and that can lead […]
End-of-Season Evaluation Forms
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Departing senior athletes are an extremely valuable source of evaluation information. Because of the amount of time spent in the program […]
Approaching Drill with Bob Bertucci – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this timed approaching drill that works on the best angles and speed for attacking. Good technique is key, and Coach emphasizes keeping heels out in front and getting […]
Touch 2 Drill with Tom Turco – Barnstable High School (MA)
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of the Touch 2 Defensive Drill. This is an intensive, flexible drill allowing you to set the tone and modify the end result. Players must give all-out effort […]
Creating and Sustaining a Winning Culture
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Recently, I made a talk to some fellow educators on culture in sport. I aimed to provide the audience with the methods to build […]