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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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’, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]