Watch as Coach discusses, and players practice proper passing form and how to avoid inconsistencies. Focus on getting your arms out straight and the heels of the hands together. Coach emphasizes the importance of timing […]
Non-Perfect Sets with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach talks about equipping your hitters to deal with non-perfect sets. The focus is on footwork and using two steps to get to the ball. Know the location of the set and always […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Setting: Trust Your Delivery with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach explains, and demonstrates with a player, this drill that helps with body posture while setting. Coach emphasizes the importance of positioning when it comes to setting. Keeping the head straight and not […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
What Makes a Good Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
Blocking: Helping on a Quick Set for a Middle with Ryan Theis – Marquette Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this blocking drill that trains left-side hitters to assist on a quick set for the middle. Players will focus on good spacing from the net, using medium hands, […]
Pass to Set Drill with Jim McLaughlin (Retired)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this pass to set drill. Coach emphasizes the importance of being mindful on the court and processing feedback from the coach. Players will focus on reaction time and […]
Setting Drills
By: Becky Schmidt Originally Published in: Volleyball Steps to Success Provided by: Human Kinetics Four-Corners Setting Drill Divide players into four lines, each beginning at the corners of the court (end line and 10-foot [3 […]
Listen to the Match
By: Mike Hebert Originally Published in: Thinking Volleyball Provided by: Human Kinetics Most coaches I know personally or from watching them coach are guilty of the crime of overindulgence. What they have in common is […]
Defining Mental Toughness with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
Volleyball Recruiting Right NOW Roundtable
In this Volleyball Coaches Insider Roundtable, we sit down with 5 College Coaches from each level of the college game to discuss how rule changes, scholarship numbers, and the transfer portal have changed the recruiting […]
Middle vs. Middle Team Drill with Tom Hilbert – (Retired) Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains this 5-on-5 middle vs. middle team drill. You can run this drill with the middle or setter allowed to block or with just the middle blocking. The drill starts with a […]
You Want to Know Why We Win?
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Winning coaches are asked a lot of questions, and one of the most frequently asked questions is “Why do […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
Eye Sequencing Drill with Cliff Hastings – Parkland College
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this eye sequencing drill that works on offense and defense. Training your players on where to look during the game can be difficult but using numbered targets helps […]
Chaos Passing Drill
By: Teri Clemens and Jenny McDowell Originally Published in: The Volleyball Drill Book Provided by: Human Kinetics Purpose To pass successfully while performing multiple tasks of passing, covering, and relocating. Setup Three passers set up on […]
Bounce 6v6 Out-of-System Game with Kelly Sheffield – Univ. of Wisconsin
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this 6v6 out-of-system ‘bounce’ game. Players will work on out-of-system hitting, setting, and defense with a major emphasis on transitioning allowing a good opportunity for feedback from the […]