By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Buy-in means that the members of your organization choose to embrace, share, and maintain the culture a coach is trying to create. A culture doesn’t […]
Transition Movement/Base to Defense with Genny Volpe – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach Genny Volpe explains, and a player demonstrates how they train base to defense transition movements. Coach has her players touch the floor before they dig which reinforces speed and helps the defender […]
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 – 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 Allison 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.
Blockbuster Drill with Kris Fiore – Lincoln-Way East HS (IL)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the Blockbuster Drill that works on transition footwork. This is a 5v5 competitive, high-energy drill that also works on a full range of shots and has middles focusing […]
Setters: Most Impactful Qualities with Luka Slabe – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses the 2 most impactful qualities for a setter. The first is setting a hittable ball. There are no perfect sets. Set a hittable ball and let the attacker do the work. […]
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 – Univ. of Wyoming
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 Dayton
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.
Setters: Where to Contact the Ball with Luka Slabe – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the correct hand placement for consistent setting. Coach emphasizes the importance of “high hands” placed above the forehead which gives you the ideal trajectory and makes it very […]
Defense: Attack the Attacker with Genny Volpe – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates with a player this ‘attack the attacker’ exercise, focusing on body positioning and footwork while playing individual defense. You have to be aggressive, face the attacker, and make a […]
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 […]
One-Foot Takeoff Footwork Drill with Matt Darling – Gannon Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrates this progression drill that works on the one-foot takeoff. Footwork and arm swing go hand-in-hand. Players focus on the left, right, left approach and add the knee drive. […]
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 […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
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 […]
Continuous Pepper – On Knees with Dan Fisher – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach modifies this pepper drill by having players bump, set, and spike from their knees. Make it competitive with players counting it out for a one-minute time period.
Where to Run Your Offense with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Listen as Coach talks about good pass placement and explains the benefits of running your offense in the middle of the court. This strategy helps with passing and allows 5 attack points with 3 blockers.