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Attack Work: The Draw
Oct 21, 2020

Attack Work: The Draw with Ryan Theis – Marquette Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these attack work drills using three different hits. Players will focus on their draw, creating separation at chest level with hand back and open. Players will then take […]

Individual Defense Drill

Individual Defense Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this individual defense drill. Players will go from serving to digging, helping to train that movement. After serving line to line, players move to their normal defensive positions […]

Oct 21, 2020

3 Factors in a Successful Attack

By: Jeff Zannetti It’s no secret that hitting is one of the most fun parts of volleyball! We all love when we get that perfect set that we can just wail on. It’s not always easy […]

Oct 21, 2020
Under Over Attacking Drill
Oct 14, 2020

Under Over Attacking Drill with Allison Yaeger – Seton Hall Univ.

This is a partner’s drill, and they are each lining up on the ten-foot line across from each other. One partner tosses the ball in the air and the other will indicate over or under […]

Rock, Paper, Scissors Drill

Rock, Paper, Scissors Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team

Watch as Coach Coronel and Coach Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this progressive setting drill which is designed to make players uncomfortable. With a player or coach flashing “rock, paper, or scissors” signs, the setter […]

Oct 7, 2020
How the "Why?" Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey

How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey

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 with ‘no’, […]

Oct 7, 2020
No Excuses

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 […]

Oct 7, 2020
Setting Spider
Sep 24, 2020

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 […]

High Hands Attacking Drill

High Hands Attacking Drill with Tom Hilbert – Colorado State Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this mini game in which the attackers must hit the block and still get a kill. The attackers are trying to hit off the block or between it […]

Sep 16, 2020
Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate

Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida

Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains that you want to build an environment based on communication in which the athletes are comfortable talking to you. Many times, parents or even coaches can hinder this process and […]

Sep 16, 2020
The 5 P's to Preventing Burnout

The 5 P’s to Preventing Burnout

By: Kevin Leichtman Did you know? Burnout happens most often to the hardest working, most committed and dedicated individuals? If you are striving to hit big goals and working as hard as you can, you […]

Sep 16, 2020
See and React Drill
Sep 2, 2020

See and React Drill with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘see and react’ drill. The defense should watch the passer and check to see that the ball is not going over the net then focus on the […]

5 Before 8 Competitive Drill

5 Before 8 Competitive Drill with Evan Case – Univ. of the Incarnate Word

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘5 before 8’ competitive drill. There are two sides with this drill: side A being offense and B is defense. Side A will receive free or down […]

Sep 2, 2020
Self-Awareness Test

Self-Awareness Test

Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]

Sep 2, 2020
Box-Initiated Setting Drill
Aug 25, 2020

Box-Initiated Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team

Watch as Coach explains, 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 setter releases from a defensive […]

Watch the Spiker

Watch the Spiker with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the “Watch the Spiker Drill”. Blockers must visually read the angle of a spiker’s approach and take away their best shot. Intercept the approach so that the spiker’s […]

Aug 19, 2020
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism

Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey

Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]

Aug 19, 2020
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths

The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths

Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]

Aug 19, 2020
Tennis Ball Wrist Drill with Jim Moore - Lane CC (OR)
Aug 11, 2020

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 […]

Triangle Progression Setting Drills

Triangle Progression Setting Drills with Todd Dagenais – UCF

Watch as Coach explains, and setters demonstrate this triangle progression drill. There are three progressions and the setter will have a different starting point in each one. The setter will set ten balls reading the […]

Aug 5, 2020
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes

Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle HS (NY)

It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]

Aug 5, 2020
Sticking Together - The Importance of Staying in Touch

Sticking Together: The Importance of Staying in Touch

By: Dave Portney, AVCA Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association “Allow empathy and compassion to guide your decisions. Because we’re all in this together, it’s more important now […]

Aug 5, 2020
Wall Ball Setting
Jul 21, 2020

Wall Ball Setting Ron Zwerver with Oregon State Univ.

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 […]

Two Step Attack Approach Footwork

Two Step Attack Approach Footwork with Ryan Theis – Marquette Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this footwork drill which focuses on the explosive last two steps of the approach. Coach explains the importance of positioning as it helps with the power behind the […]

Jul 15, 2020
Blocking Drill

Blocking Drill with Tom Hilbert – Colorado St. Univ.

Watch as Coach describes, and players demonstrate this drill to help work on blocking technique. Players will transition from hit to block, and block to hit. Coach emphasizes pressing and getting hands over the net […]

Jul 15, 2020
Fired Up - Returning to Play After a Long Break

Fired Up – Returning to Play After a Long Break

By: Jim Miret, Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: AVCA I hope as you read this article you and your loved ones are healthy and safe. Without a doubt, […]

Jul 15, 2020
Jul 15, 2020

Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning

Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]

Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust

Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]

Jul 10, 2020
3v3 Back Row Attack Drill

3v3 Back Row Attack Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this attack drill progression which starts out 3 on 3 with players digging and attacking from back row. Next, players continue digging backrow but switch the attack to […]

Jul 7, 2020
Multi-Ball Block to Attack Transition Drill

Multi-Ball Block to Attack Transition Drill with Morgan Thomas – Texas Tech Univ.

Watch as Coach 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 to create […]

Jul 1, 2020
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