Coaches Insider

Event Welcome Message with Dan Fisher – Univ. of Pittsburgh

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:10:57 +0000

Watch as Coach Dan Fisher shares a welcome message, congratulating participants on furthering their education and enhancing their coaching expertise to better serve their players.

Technical Focuses for Setting & Passing with Michael Fisher & Kamalani Akeo – Univ. of Pittsburgh

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:09:48 +0000

Watch as Coaches Michael Fisher and Kamalani Akeo discuss enhancing technical skills in setting and passing. They introduce various setting routines and footwork drills, emphasizing competition in practice. The session includes advanced techniques like tilt sets and target practice, with a strong focus on hand techniques for setters and tracking for passers. The coaches encourage players to celebrate their successes and maintain accuracy in their serves.

The Power of Fundamentals: Passing and Ball Control with Dana Cooper – Volleyball Elite Academy

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:08:32 +0000

Watch as Coach Dana Cooper demonstrated fundamentals with her youth athletes. She starts with basic passing drills that focus on stability and ball control. As the drills progress, players learn techniques for self-passing and controlled passing, maintaining proper form. Coach Cooper encourages good body positioning and eye focus on the ball, while providing feedback on footwork.

Setter and Attack with LJ Marx – Marquette Univ.

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:08:11 +0000

Watch as Coach LJ Marx goes over drills for setting and attacking that help with player development. Coach Marx teaches the skills needed for effective setting, the challenges of secondary setters, and the value of adaptability. He goes over training techniques, including high and tight balls, and the significance of scouting reports.

Coach LJ Marx is also a part of the Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club.

Serve and Serve Receive Progression with LJ Marx – Marquette Univ.

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:07:48 +0000

Watch as Coach LJ Marx discusses essential volleyball skills with a focus on passing and serving techniques. He emphasizes mastering the basics of passing, understanding platform angles, and learning from mistakes. Coach Marx explores serving strategies such as target hitting while tracking performance metrics like speed and accuracy. Players evaluate their serve types, receive personalized feedback, and are encouraged to take control during practice. The training promotes active participation and incorporates tools like radar guns to inspire consistency and improvement.

Coach LJ Marx is also a part of the Milwaukee Sting Volleyball Club.

Killers: Training Elite Overhead Hand Contacts with Joshua Walker – Baylor Univ.

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:06:04 +0000

Watch Coach Joshua Walker as he discusses training techniques for attacking. He discusses the different variations of hitting and how to work with players to be capable of all of those. He demonstrates drills for hand contact, accuracy and cooperation, and preparing for any type of set.

Embrace the Chaos: The SkyHawks’ Favorite Out of System Drills with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:05:47 +0000

Watch as Coach Renee Saunders discusses how to embrace the chaos and improve your players' skills through effective communication, teamwork, and drills. Players do warm-up drills like 'around the world' and other specific exercises aimed at improving ball control and adaptability. The session includes cooperative drills that emphasize digging, setting, and strategic play, encouraging players to thrive in chaotic situations. Coach Saunders encourages other coaches to embrace chaos in training to boost their player's performances and enjoyment.

SkyHawk Volleyball Offense Pre-Practice with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:04:16 +0000

Watch as Coach Renee Saunders discusses positional and combination drills that her team does as an offensive pre-practice routine. Key techniques include passing, transitioning, and digging, with a strong focus on teamwork and hand positioning. The drills aim to improve agility and footwork to prepare players.

Ball Handling for Practices and Matches Plus Prematch Team Warmups with Kate Norris – New Braunfels High School (TX)

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:27:56 +0000

Watch as Coach Kate Norris leads a volleyball practice focused on ball control and pre-match routines. She runs key drills like two-man series, defensive work, and lateral passing to sharpen skills. The session also walks through warmups, player roles, and attacking routes for hitters. A team pepper drill brings everything together, giving players high reps to build confidence and prepare for matches.

Winning the Sideout Game with Renee Saunders – Skutt Catholic High School (NE)

American Volleyball Coaches Association — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:26:21 +0000

Watch as Coach Renee Saunders shares a variety of drills, including "Around the World" for digging and setting, along with targeted training for setters, hitters, and passers. She highlights movement series and footwork drills to help players maintain proper spacing, while also encouraging them to sharpen their serving skills as game rules are explained. The session features box progression, defensive strategies, and conditioning work, with an emphasis on managing effort and building consistency.