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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
By: Ken Kontor Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Program design is achieved through the planning and communication between the volleyball skills coach(es) and the volleyball strength and […]
How much time do you spend in practice developing wrist snap? Watch as Coach Jim Moore demonstrates a progression of partnered drills that will isolate wrist movement while also working on ball control.
