Watch as Coach Kendra Potts explains, and players demonstrate the Columbus Drill which alternates serve-receive and forces players to talk. This fast-paced drill has players thinking forward to their next move and anticipating team interaction. […]
What Is Your Biggest Regret and What Did It Teach You? with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner talks about the importance of player accountability and why he is constantly educating and communicating on and off the court. Coaches should be vulnerable enough to admit that everyone struggles, […]
What May Matter Most Is What You Do Not Say or Do Not Do
Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Players will likely forget what you said and what you did, but they will not likely forget how you made them feel.” Great coaching takes an incredible amount of […]
Game-Like Serving in Practice with Genny Volpe – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach Genny Volpe explains, and a player demonstrates this serving progression that helps create tough and consistent serves that challenge your opponent. Start with a standing serve, keeping the ball between the top […]
Blocking Form and Footwork with Jazmyne Johnson – Univ. of Louisiana at Lafayette
Watch as Coach Jazmyne Johnson explains, and players demonstrate blocking form and footwork. Start loaded in a ready position, squeezing your core with hands at an angle in front, and jump. Footwork progresses to step […]
Step Hops with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Craig Skinner explains, and players demonstrate this step hops progression drill focusing on a setter’s footwork. Using a taped-out area, setters will start in a loaded position and rep footwork in four […]
Developing a Thriving Culture
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Being a successful organization is all about developing a thriving culture. An organization without a positive culture may thrive in the short term but hardly ever […]
5-Set Sit Down with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor University
Volleyball Coaches Insider is proud to present Episode 3 of our exclusive interview series called the 5-Set Sit Down. In this session, we were joined by Ryan McGuyre, Head Volleyball Coach at Baylor University. Interview […]
Tennis Ball 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 while alternating hands, focusing on short arms, and sealing the net. […]
Feet to the Ball Hitting Drill with Matt Darling – Gannon Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Darling explains, and players demonstrate this hitting drill that works on getting your feet to the ball in three steps. Hitters will swing cross court while focusing on technique and always […]
10-Minute Clinic: Outside and Middle Attacking Drills with Dan Meske and Todd Chamberlain – Univ. of Louisville
In this Volleyball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Dan Meske and Todd Chamberlain, Volleyball Coaches at the University of Louisville, share outside and middle attacking drills. Drills Discussed in this 10-Minute Clinic: Attack vs. Glove […]
The Five Most Powerful Words in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Coaches tap into infinite resources to teach their players the fundamentals and mechanics of their sport, and yet, they often fail to tap into the most […]
Step Close Drill with Dan Fisher – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Dan Fisher explains, and players demonstrate this step close drill that works on footwork in every direction. Players will rep the step close in, out, and back while focusing on foot placement. […]
5-Set Sit Down with Craig Skinner – University of Kentucky
Volleyball Coaches Insider is proud to present Episode 2 of our exclusive interview series called the 5-Set Sit Down, sponsored by Sports Imports. In this session, we were joined by Craig Skinner, Head Volleyball Coach […]
Stressors in Coaching
By: Roselee Jencke OAM Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the first things you must accept when you become a coach is that it is anything but […]
Crosscourt Passing Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coaches Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this crosscourt passing drill that works on movement, not positioning. Defensive specialists and setters will cover their space and need to communicate in […]
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
10-Minute Clinic: Serve Receive Passing Drills with Melissa Wolter – Univ. of West Florida
In this Volleyball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Melissa Wolter, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of West Florida, shares four of her favorite serve receive passing drills. Drills Discussed in this 10-Minute Clinic: Star […]
Managing Conflict
By: Teri McKeever – Former College and Olympic Swim Coach Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics If you aren’t having conflicts on a team, then the athletes and those […]
One-Hand Blocking Over the Net with Mackenzie Nelson – Northeastern Junior College
Watch as Coach Mackenzie Nelson 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 […]
Develop Culture with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)
Watch as Coach Renee Saunders explains what she considers important in developing a team culture. Communication is a key factor in a successful culture, and it is important that you listen to the players and […]
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 […]
5-Set Sit Down with Kevin Hambly – Stanford University
Volleyball Coaches Insider is proud to present our brand-new exclusive interview series called the 5-Set Sit Down. Episode 1, sponsored by Sports Imports, features 2-time NCAA Division 1 National Championship Coach and the leader of […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin DeShazo explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for […]
Passing: Deflection Angle with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this passing drill which focuses on deflection angle. Keeping weight on their front foot during contact, players will pay attention to shoulder position, dropping inside to get the […]
10-Minute Clinic: Best of the 2023 AVCA Super Clinic
In this Volleyball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, we complied a few of the many amazing drills from the 2023 AVCA Super Clinic. Drills Covered in this 10-Minute Clinic: Outside Hitter +/-3 Drill with Pi’i […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Setters Key: Hands Up on Time with Luka Slabe – USA Volleyball
Watch as Coach Luka Slabe explains, and players demonstrate a setting drill focused on getting the hands up on time. Coach emphasizes the importance of always being ready to go with big hands, waist-high, and […]
Acknowledgement Rule
By: Mike Hebert Originally Published in: Thinking Volleyball Provided by: Human Kinetics The late Mike Hebert coached the University of Minnesota Gophers for 35 years and is considered to be one of the “architects” of […]
Chip-Chip-Bounce-Bounce Competitive 6-on-6 Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate the Chip-Chip-Bounce-Bounce Drill. The drill is a 10-minute competitive drill with the goal of getting 5 points to win the game. Progressing from free balls to […]