Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Hazing/Bullying in Athletics
By: David T. Morris Originally Published in: Student-Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny Definition of Bullying: As defined by the organization, stopbullying.gov, “bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real […]
Middle Attacking: Self Toss to Attack Drills with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Dan Meske explains, and players demonstrate this drill progression that works on middle attacking. Middles will control the pass by tossing to themselves then setting to the setter. This helps players to […]
Under Over Attacking Drill with Allie Yaeger – Binghamton Univ.
This is a partner’s drill, and they are each lining up on the ten-foot line across from each other. One partner tosses the ball in the air and the other will indicate over or under […]
Put It Into Practice
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaches and sport leaders cannot control athletes’ feelings of confidence; however, they oversee the environment in which athletes perform. The following suggestions […]
Prime Our Posture Drill with Kelly Hunter Natter – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Kelly (Hunter) Natter explains, and players demonstrate the everyday ‘Prime Our Posture Drill’. The player will stand on a BOSU ball and hit the ball off a tilted board. She will do […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Blocking Progression Drill with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains, and blockers demonstrate this swing blocking progression drill. Coach Saunders will cover in detail each section of this blocking progress. Blocking a Glove – Single Hand Middle blocker will […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
2-Contact Game with Shay Goulding Meurer – Salt Lake Community College
Watch as Coach Shay Goulding Meurer explains, and players demonstrate this competitive two-touch game that encourages productive communication. Players focus on digging a hittable ball — hitting high and off the net. When a team […]
Out of System Around the World Drill with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains the “Around the World” Drill. This drill includes multiple progressions for ball control and out-of-system training, as well as encouraging loud communication and hand control.
Blocking Progression Training with Jordana Price – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Jordana Price explains, and players demonstrate this flexible blocking progression which starts with slow reps and allows Coach to add layers and get creative. First, the focus is on spacing and footwork […]
Transition Hitting Drill for Outsides and Middles with Vinh Nguyen – Univ. of Hartford
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this hitting drill for outsides and middles. This is a very fast-paced transition drill in which players will focus on attack positions (1 and 2) and rep the […]
9-Dot Challenge with James Leath – Mental Performance Coach
Watch as Mental Performance Coach James Leath presents a group of athletes with the 9-Dot Challenge. The challenge has 4 rules and the athletes have 5 minutes to work by themselves, then with a partner, […]
Full-Feature! Backrow Defense Progression with Kellen Petrone – Univ. of Pittsburgh
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 AVCA Super Clinic, we are releasing a FULL 22-minute session from the 2024 AVCA Super Clinic — which is part of our Volleyball Coaches Insider +Plus video library. Free […]
Hands Over the Net: Adding a Middle Blocker with Mackenzie Nelson – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson explains a blocking drill designed to improve athletes’ performance. This drill keeps them engaged by being mentally stimulating along with training blocking footwork.
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
Rock, Paper, Scissors Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach Coronel and Coach Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this progressive setting drill which is designed to make players uncomfortable. With a player or coach flashing “rock, paper, or scissors” signs, the setter […]
Serving Stats That Matter the Most with Emily Kohan – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Emily Kohan discusses serving stats and explains which stats mean the most. Not every server will have the same goal or expectations when it comes to stats. High ace servers will require […]
Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help
By: Tommy Brown Provided by: One Heartbeat I believe in mental toughness. It’s what I do for a living teaching teams, leaders, and individuals how to push through obstacles, develop resilience, and refuse to quit […]
Building Core Values with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author, and character leadership & culture development coach. Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 20 years helping athletes and coaches connect […]
Tips and Guidelines for Communication and Teaching Methodology to Protect Mental Health
At all times we must remember the influence we have on the players we coach. If the way we act toward them and the way we communicate with them are done properly, the effect will […]
Multi-Purpose Drill with Jen DeJarld – Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Jen DeJarld explains, and players demonstrate this multi-purpose progression drill that works on players’ vision and helps them be intentional on the court. After serving, the server will choose any defensive zone […]
Pepper Drill with Zoe Bell – Ardrey Kell High School (NC)
Watch as Coach Zoe Bell explains, and players demonstrate this flexible over-the-net pepper drill progression. Players will pass, set, and set over the net progressing to cross court and then down the line. Coach explains […]
Teaching the Jump Floater with Ruth Nelson – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach Ruth Nelson explains, and players demonstrate how to work your jump floater using a puffer ball. First, focus on timing and your right-left footwork, then you will lift, step, and hit. Coach […]
Building Trust Quickly with Learning Styles
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance As a high school or elite-level coach, your ability to understand how athletes learn best is critical to unlocking their potential and building rapport quickly. Athletes […]
Tips for Helping Your Athletes Unwind Using Their Comfort Zone (Phones) with Kim Karr – Digital4Good
Watch as Kim Karr discusses tips that administrators and coaches can use to help athletes unwind using their comfort zone (phones). Communication and conversations about an athlete’s phone can impact their mood and stress level. […]
Coaching Yourself: Controlling Your Anger
By: Rainer Martens and Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics The very nature of sport—the potential for injustice and for physical and mental injury—increases the likelihood of coaches experiencing […]
Setters: Most Impactful Qualities with Luka Slabe – USA Volleyball
Watch as Coach Luka Slabe discusses the 2 most impactful qualities for a setter. The first is setting a hittable ball. There are no perfect sets. Set a hittable ball and let the attacker do […]
Preparation Stops When Competition Starts with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner talks about the importance of preparation and explains that prep stops when the competition starts. Mid-game adjustments are fine, but if your players have not learned what is needed beforehand, […]