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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
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 High School (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
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 – (Retired) 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 9, 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
The Basics Really Work

The Basics Really Work with Alan Stein, Jr.

Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]

Jul 1, 2020
Consequences

Consequences

Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]

Jul 1, 2020
Attacking Line Tips for Setters and Hitters
Jun 23, 2020

Attacking Line Tips for Setters and Hitters with Lauren Carlini – USA National Team

Watch as Coach shares tips for setters and hitters when working on attacking. Setters must read the court to know where the hitter is and to be able to give the best possible ball. Communication […]

Rhythm Principles

Rhythm Principles with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.

Watch as Coach discusses rhythm principles and the importance of playing hard and fast. Whether your team is in system or out of system, the most important thing is for your attackers to be in […]

Jun 17, 2020
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure

Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida

Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]

Jun 17, 2020
Squat Technique for Throwers

Squat Technique for Throwers with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.

Watch as Coach explains that squatting is one of the most important exercises for developing throwers’ speed and power. The feet should be shoulder width apart, but it depends on where the athlete is comfortable […]

Jun 10, 2020
Shuttle and Run Defensive Drill
Jun 9, 2020

Shuttle and Run Defensive Drill with Brian Gimmillaro – Retired

Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates this shuttle and run drill which focuses on defense. Coach emphasizes the importance of arm angle and staying bent and low. You do not need big swings, […]

Partner Throw and Dig Drill

Partner Throw and Dig Drill with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defensive passing progression which is great for pre and early season conditioning. Coach emphasizes the importance of a good ready position with the body low, feet wide, […]

Jun 3, 2020
Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete

Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching

Watch as Nick discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable with […]

Jun 3, 2020
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations

Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations

Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]

Jun 3, 2020
Perfect Passing Drill

Perfect Passing Drill with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this perfect passing drill. This is a timed, competitive drill focusing on ball control. With passers lined up on the left and right, start with a top-spin ball […]

May 20, 2020

Preparing Athletes to Return to Play with Anne Kordes – Assumption HS (KY)

Live Zoom presentation held on May 26, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as Coach Anne Kordes shares how she has been using virtual training to stay connected with her athletes and how she […]

May 20, 2020
Defense: Getting Out of Our Own Way

Defense: Getting Out of Our Own Way

By: Jim Miret, Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Early on in my coaching career I was exposed to the idea that players must get […]

May 20, 2020
Virtual Clinic Replay - Watch On-Demand - Effective Game-Like Practices
May 19, 2020

Virtual Clinic Replay: Effective Game-Like Practices with Suzanne Fitzgerald – Walton High School (GA)

Live Zoom presentation held on May 19, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as Coach Suzanne Fitzgerald shares how she implements game-like drills & scenarios into her practices and what training modifications she is […]

Overuse Leads to Shoulder Injuries

Overuse Leads to Shoulder Injuries with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)

Watch as Coach discusses shoulder injuries due to overuse. Coach stresses the importance of rest between games and managing practices with liberal substitutions. Shoulder injuries obviously impact the individual player but have a negative effect […]

May 14, 2020
5 Footwork Setting Patterns

5 Footwork Setting Patterns with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team

Watch as Coach explains, and players help demonstrate this footwork progression for setters. Starting with a perfect pass and moving through a step off, four steps, one leg and a run and jump your setter […]

May 12, 2020
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May 8, 2020

High School Volleyball Coaches Roundtable

Live Zoom presentation held on May 8, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as 9 elite High School Volleyball Coaches from across the country join over 500+ live attendees to answer questions regarding how […]

Flush Passing Footwork Drill

Flush Passing Footwork Drill with Joe Morales – Texas A&M Univ.-Commerce

Watch as Coach Joe Morales explains, and players demonstrate this flush drill which focuses on passing footwork and improving forearm passing. Starting at the 10-foot line coach wants the players moving back and fighting for […]

May 6, 2020
Maximizing Defensive Movement
Apr 30, 2020

Maximizing Defensive Movement with Brian Gimmillaro (Retired)

Listen as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates different defensive movements and how to work on developing them. Coach emphasizes the importance of using your body to finish a move. Start by stretching the player […]

Defending Quicks

Defending Quicks with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘defending quicks’ drill where you run 1’s and 3’s. The goal is to stop the outside and right side while focusing on eye work. Blockers have to […]

Apr 23, 2020
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  • Middle Attacking: Self Toss to Attack Drills with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville

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    Hitting Around the Block Drill with Phil Nickel – Dallas College Eastfield Campus

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    Prime Our Posture Drill with Kelly Hunter – Univ. of Nebraska

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