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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
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 […]
Program Design Integration Report Card – Volleyball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coach Working Together
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 […]
Wrist Snap Progression with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
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.
Step to Dig Drill with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates this step to dig drill. The focus in on using big, aggressive steps and keeping your head in front of your feet throughout the step. Coach explains […]
5-Touch Dutch Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the 5-Touch Dutch Drill. Using a certain number of touches the players must get the ball over the net. First team must use 5 touches, for example, a […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Does Your Practice Plan Have a Goal with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach explains how to prepare a practice plan and the benefits that come along with using one. Ask yourself what you want to get out of your practice and then, along with your […]
Huddle Up – Using Timeouts Effectively
By: Paul Leon, Head Coach – UC Santa Cruz Men’s Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There were a lot of memories to be made during the […]
Around the World Setting Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah
Does your setter struggle with consistency? Watch as Coach Beth Launiere discusses this around the world setting drill to help develop muscle memory and get comfortable setting balls being passed from a variety of different […]
Swing Blocking Tutorial with Arturo Rivera
Are you considering teaching your athletes how to swing block? Watch as Coach Arturo Rivera discusses the benefits of experimenting with different styles of blocking and how he likes to teach the swing block.
Float Serving Short and Deep Drill with Ruth Nelson – BYOP
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this float serving drill which works on both short and deep serves. Focusing on keeping their hands flat and elbows high, players will serve from end line or […]
Paradigm Shift: A Study in Passing
By: Jim Miret, Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association In this article, we wanted to test the paradigm that serves in the women’s game are […]
Catch the Ball Blocking Drill with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this catch the ball blocking drill. Emphasis is on watching the spiker approach and positioning yourself looking to see where the ball is going to go. Players must […]
Weave Pursuit Passing Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach Coronel and Coach Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this weave pursuit passing drill which focuses on foot placement and passing consistency. Players must run to the ball, getting it to the setter […]
Custom Communication
Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Winning Is Hard with Jim McLaughlin (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jim McLaughlin discusses the difficulties that come with winning a match and the importance of teaching your athletes that making changes and overcoming adversity are just a part of what it takes […]
Setter Training with Nabil Mardini – Los Angeles Volleyball Academy
Watch as Coach explains that upright posture and finishing left-right are critical when training setters. When setting, the shoulders should be slightly behind the knees. The left foot should be behind the ball so that […]
Build It Up – 10 Coaching Competencies
By: Richard Gary – Vassar Men’s Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There seem to be as many models for successful coaching as there are successful programs. […]
Outside Hitter Transition Drill with Vinh Nguyen – Univ. of Hartford
Watch as Coach Vinh Nguyen discusses, and players demonstrate this outside hitter transition progression that you can adjust to practice any of your offensive set plays.
Attacking the Blocker with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses how every attack should cross at the fingers, not the hands or arm. Coach explains how blockers are much stronger in the hands and can control the ball when you aim […]
Seated Partner Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini – Houston Juniors and USA National Team
Looking for a partnered drill for your setters that will also help with conditioning? Watch as Lauren Carlini demonstrates this seated partner setting drill that allows your setters to give each other immediate feedback and […]
6-Person Pepper with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this 6-person pepper drill. Your players will run this drill, choosing where to set. From base, the ball is set and players will drop in to defense, back […]
Block to Transition to Attack Footwork Progression with Arturo Rivera
Watch as Coach explains his teaching progression for transitioning from block to attack. Players start by focusing on the movements: jump, land, peel off the net and get set to attack. Players will then focus […]
Tennis Passing Footwork Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Looking for a drill to develop good passing form? Watch as Coach Ron Zwerver demonstrates this tennis passing drill that will help reinforce good footwork and body posture.
Partner Setting Progression: Basketball Keys with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this partner setting progression drill. Players start with a quick shuffle pattern, then move on to setting off the inside, and outside foot. The progression ends with players […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]