Watch as Chet Scott explains the ‘leadership is influence’ concept, and that you know you are a leader if you have followers. If you are going to lead and influence your players, it would be […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Slide Connection Drill with Adrianna Blackman – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this slide connection drill that works on tempo and vision. Each player takes two balls and focuses on transition before the second swing. Start with players hitting line […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Tempo Hitting Drill with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
What is more important for a set, location or tempo? Watch as Coach Emily Kohan discusses the benefits of using a stopwatch in practice to give your athletes immediate feedback and help them, and yourself, […]
Dragon Fly Drill with John Newberry – Univ. of Central Arkansas
Looking for a high-rep drill that incorporates passing, setting, and hitting? Watch coach John Newberry demonstrate this dragon fly drill where players rotate through all 3 skills to accomplish a predetermined goal.
Off-Blocker Hitting Drill with Joe Morales – McNeese State Univ.
Does your team struggle with off-blocker defense? Watch as Coach Joe Morales demonstrates a defensive focused transition drill that teaches your athletes to come towards the ball instead of moving backwards.
One-Hand Blocking Over the Net with Mackenzie Chrisman – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Chrisman explains, and players demonstrate this blocking drill series that works on one-hand blocking and sealing the net. First, players will focus on reaching over the net and grabbing a tennis […]
Accountability and Empathy with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses accountability and empathy. Your program should have high standards, and everyone should be held accountable to those standards. He describes empathy as the ability to put yourself in someone else’s […]
Buying In
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 […]
