Watch as Coaches explain, and players demonstrate this crosscourt passing drill that works on movement, not positioning. Defensive specialists and setters will cover their space and need to communicate in the seams all while giving […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
In-System, Out-of-System Drill with Joseph Morales – Texas A&M-Kingsville
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this fast-paced drill working on in-system and out-of-system play. Progressing from a tip to a roll shot and then a down ball, players will dig the ball and […]
Defending the Float Serve with Mick Haley
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this challenging drill that works on defending the float serve. Players must become comfortable with technique while focusing on footwork, platform, and contact. Coach emphasizes the ‘push and […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Coaching Advice with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach explains that there is no prescription for coaching and the most important thing is to be yourself and love what you do. You do not need to be told how to do […]
4 vs. 4 Full-Court Pepper Drill with Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 4 vs. 4 pepper drill that focuses on out-of-system attacking and helps your hitters become more effective. This drill gets all players involved and communicating. It can […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing. The overall […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Kneepad Touch Cardio Drill with Anne Kordes – Assumption HS (KY)
Watch as Coach 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 suggests working […]
Blocking Hand Placement with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of this hand placement drill that helps blockers work their hands independently. Blockers will approach and touch one static ball while blocking a live ball with the opposite […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]
Hand Contact Drills with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these hand contact drills that help with controlling the ball. Can your players put the ball where they want to? This is a timed drill used as a […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]
Defense: Teaching the Ready Position with Brian Gimmillaro, Retired – Long Beach State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates the defensive ready position. To manipulate the ball, you will pass from the knee or below focusing on elbow positioning and timing. You need the ‘snap’ and […]
Practice the Match with Mike Lingenfelter – Munciana Samurai
Watch as Coach explains ‘practicing the match’ and how important it is to coach the way you play. Make sure that who you are in practice is who you are on game day. Creating game-like […]
High Hands Pepper with Tom Hilbert – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that the High Hands Pepper Drill for improving an attacker’s shot is his favorite drill at CSU. The drill is played with four players on a side with two right/left side […]
Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
Mental Toughness with Pete Jacobson – WinSmarter
Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
Serving: Pick a Line with Kelly Sheffield – Univ. of Wisconsin
Watch as Coach explains how he wants his servers to be serving from one of the sidelines. Tape is placed on the floor that lead to seams within the zones. The servers must pick a […]
Develop Culture with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic HS (NE)
Watch as Coach explains what she considers important in developing a team culture. Communication is a key factor in a successful culture, and it is important that you listen to the players and try to […]
5 Keys to Building Unstoppable Confidence
Provided by: Jeff Zannetti Re-define Success & Failure Many of today’s student athletes are making the common mistake of focusing their attention solely on results, what others may think of them and fearing letting down […]
Team Defensive Scouting with Alyssa D’Errico – Univ. of Dayton
Watch as Coach discusses system plans and how knowing your strengths and weaknesses and who your biggest threat is helps you plan and gives you the opportunity to take chances. Systems make your defense and […]
Leadership: Own Your Program with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O’Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD […]
Taking Charge
Provided by: Raise Your Game The true test of a great leader is revealed not in what he does but what his people do without him. How does your team act when you’re not there? […]
Walking Progressions Warmup with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this walking progression warmup. Setters will start setting and DS passing while walking across court. Next players alternate a high/low set or pass while focusing on timing and […]