By: Julie Hatfield-Still Athletics are about more than just winning games or improving physical skills, it’s also a critical time for building the mental strength athletes need to succeed in sports and life. As a […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains that burnout is unlikely to affect coaches who don’t care or who aren’t passionate about their work. However, most successful coaches who invest significant time and effort without maintaining […]
Student-Athletes and the Media
By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
Serving: Towel Drill with Simone Asque-Favia
Watch as Coach Simone Asque-Favia explains, and players demonstrate this towel serving drill. The players will simulate a serve but will hit the ball with the towel, bringing their hand all the way through. It […]
China Ball Handling Drill with Terri Neujahr – Waverly High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Terri Neujahr explains, and players demonstrate this ball handling drill which focuses on communication and can be varied for all players. Players will travel end line to end line in a continuous […]
Leading Others
Originally Published in: THE LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK It is not just enough to lead yourself effectively, you must also have a positive influence on others, John C. Maxwell says, “A leader without a follower is just […]
Power Tipping: Middle Attacking Warmups with Dan Meske – Univ. of Louisville
Watch as Coach Dan Meske explains, and players demonstrate this power tipping warmup progression. Starting with a basketball, players will execute their full approach and tip the ball, focusing on wrist movement and finishing with […]
Digging Run-Through Drill with Rocco Lucci – Niagara Frontier VB Club
Watch as Coach Rocco Lucci explains, and players demonstrate this run-through drill that focuses on digging balls that are far away. Coach wants players to start very low with arms out ready for a hard-hit […]
Filling the Void – Life After Sport
Originally published in an Adam Sarancik Book A close friend from my high school and college years passed away recently. He was, quite simply, the most talented and gifted high school athlete I have ever […]
Setter’s Tempo Drill with Lyndsey Oates – Univ. of Northern Colorado
Watch as Coach Lyndsey Oates explains, and a setter demonstrates this setter’s tempo drill. Setters must be aware of where they are on the court and be able to adjust their tempo accordingly. The closer […]
Attacker: Decision and Execution Errors with Travis Hudson – Western Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Travis Hudson discusses the two types of errors attackers make – decision errors and execution errors. Coach explains the difference between the two errors and how evaluating where the errors are coming […]
Holistic Coaching for the Benefit of All Players
Originally published in an Adam Sarancik Book “Never confuse winning with succeeding. A successful league and team is one that inspires its players to want to come back again tomorrow.” Too often, leagues and teams […]
Full-Feature! Daily Practice Plans and Drills with Nancy Dorsey – St. James Academy (KS)
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 32-minute session from an AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic that is available in our Volleyball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Monday, December 2, 2024 […]
Warmups: The Skyhawk Sequence with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains, and players demonstrate this everyday Skyhawk Sequence practice and pre-game warmup. The focus is to get the players’ mind and body ready to practice or play a game. Coach […]
Coaching Tips: Athletes Who Have Experienced Trauma with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld discusses some tips for coaches who are dealing with athletes that have experienced some form of trauma. These athletes are not trying to push your buttons or be difficult but […]
Setting: Face and Square with Luka Slabe – USA Volleyball
Watch as Coach Luka Slabe explains how he studied every set of his team’s 39 matches to determine the hitting efficiency when the setters are too close to the middle or the net. He determined […]
Hourglass Ball Control Drill with Jenny Glenn – American Univ.
Watch as Coach Jenny Glenn explains, and players demonstrate the Hourglass Ball Control Drill. The drill can be scored by total points, or it can be timed. The court is manipulated by moving the antennas […]
How to Serve Receive Your Best with Kate Wood – McGill-Toolen Catholic High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Kate Wood talks about serve receive and when it matters the most. She discusses that as a coach, there are no perfect passengers and that you need to know your technique and […]
Dig Set Out of System Play Drill with Terri Neujahr – Waverly High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Terri Neujahr discusses a drill they use called Dig-Set. The drill helps simulate different things that could happen in game when you must dig or set. During the drill, they have a […]
Chair Passing Drill for Platform Development with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders discusses drills for platform development, such as their method called the Chair Passing Drill; this helps work on angles with your passers. They have players sit on the edge of […]
Team Defense Drill with Zach Weinberg – Univ. of Evansville
Watch as Coach Zach Weinberg discusses a drill they use called Team Defense. They bring out big boxes on the left and right side of the net with coaches standing on top of the boxes. […]
Middle Hitting: Arm Swing Drill with Phil Nickel – Dallas College Eastfield Campus
Watch as Coach Phil Nickel explains, and players (middles) demonstrate this arm swing drill. This drill has four parts and starts with a player receiving a toss from the coach and hitting the ball under […]
Empowering Coaches: Strategies for Supporting Youth from Struggling Homes in Athletics
By: Scott Garvis, CMAA Provided By: NHSACA As a coach, it’s essential to support students who come from struggling homes. These kids may face various challenges, and coaches can play a vital role in providing […]
Setting: Efficient Feet with Zach Weinberg – Univ. of Evansville
Watch as Coach Zach Weinberg explains, and players demonstrate this setting drill that trains efficient feet. This concept ensures the team will get the majority of killable balls. The Setter will first set themselves off […]
Blocking: Creating a Seal Over the Net with Mackenzie Nelson – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson explains, and players demonstrate the Creating a Seal Over the Net Blocking Drill. The goal is to create a good seal over the net to limit a hitter’s options. Coach […]
Back Setting Drill with Kelly Hunter Natter – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Kelly (Hunter) Natter explains, and players demonstrate this back setting drill. The drill starts with the hardest possible situation, with the tosser off the court to the right back, so that every […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Hand Contact Drill with Simone Asque-Favia
Watch as Coach Simone Asque-Favia explains, and players demonstrate how spinning the ball on tosses helps with their hand contact. Instead of tossing the ball with two hands, toss with one hand, through and up, […]
Blocking Footwork with Mackenzie Nelson – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson explains, and players demonstrate this blocking drill that uses multiple tennis balls. Players will grab and drop the balls, alternating hands, and focusing on short arms and sealing the net. […]