The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball
By The VolleyPod
Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach.
First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill.
Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it.
In the third segment we share a resource that has helped us to become a better coach, with the hopes that it can help you too!
See you on The VolleyPod!
The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballApr 21, 2022
Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy
Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy
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Scenario: Dealing with an aggressive offensive setter This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on team defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eye-sequencing-drill-on-off-over/ - Terry Liskevych and Mark Barnard
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/building-your-teams-defense/ - John Dunning
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defending-the-spread-offense/ - Ben Josephson
The Resource of the Week is Brene Brown's Youtube video about empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQ&t=6s
Episode 105: Moving from a cutthroat culture to a competitive culture, Mid-season serve receive tune-up, and Volleyball Magazine
Episode 105: Moving from a Cutthroat Culture to a Competitive Culture, Mid-season serve receive tune-up, and Volleyball Magazine
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Scenario: Mid-season serve receive tune-up This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos Videos focused on team culture:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-a-culture-with-kevin-hambly/ - Kevin Hambly
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/develop-a-competitive-culture-over-time/ - Russ Rose
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/salima-rockwell-creating-a-competitive-culture-for-female-athletes/ - Salima Rockwell
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-a-productive-gym-culture/ - Dave Shondell
The Resource of the Week is Volleyball Magazine, an online magazine with news and stories from all levels of play. It is available here: https://volleyballmag.com/
Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now
Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now
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Skill: Serving ABC
Scenario: Ideas for when a player is frustrated
Resources:
Perception Action Podcast
Where Should We Begin? Podcast
https://www.estherperel.com/podcast
While We Were Young Book
https://www.amazon.com/When-Were-Young-Richard-Roper/dp/0525539913
Heads Up Baseball by Dr. Ken Ravizza and Dr. Tom Hanson
The Inner Knight by Billy Allen
Episode 103: Long court doubles constraints games, Playing up and playing down, and Powercore 360
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Scenario: Playing up a level and playing down a level, the benefits and challenges of each
This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on variations of narrow court doubles:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/doubles-ladder-warm-up-drill/ Steve Cavella from Menlo High
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/split-court-doubles-drill/ Tod Mattox, host of The VolleyPod
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy
The Resource of the Week is Powercore 360, which is a training series and set of devices that help athletes to use their core and torque more, in order to hit and serve harder and more safely. It is available here: https://powercore360.com/pages/volleyball2022 Also, don't forget to check into AOC's upcoming Virtual Clinics here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/product-category/virtual-clinics/
Episode 102: Teaching setting with one drill, My team is mired in the midseason doldrums, and The Learning Leader
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Skill: Teaching setting with one drill
Scenario: My team is mired in the midseason doldrums
This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on teaching setting to young players:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/partner-knee-work-setting-drill/ - Lauren Carlini
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/alisha-glass-on-setting/ - Alisha Glass
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fast-firm-hands-seated-setting/ - Christy Johnson-Lynch
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/lauren-carlinis-favorite-drills/ - Lauren Carlini
The Resource of the Week is:
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk is available here: learningleader.com/
Also, don't forget to check into AOC's upcoming Virtual Clinics here: store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/product-category/virtual-clinics/
Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy
Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy
Episode 101: Tod's Top 10 Cringiest Player/Coach Moves, Managing expectations for major tournaments, and AOC's Virtual Clinics
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Skill: Tod's Top 10 Cringiest Player/Coaching Moves
Scenario: Managing expectations for major tournaments and playing from a high seed and playing from a low seed
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on helping players and coaches to avoid some cringe-worthy moves:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-is-the-point-of-blocking/ - Laurie Eisler on the real point of blocking
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-visual-learning-techniques-to-help-your-players/ - Joe Trinsey helps his players and coaches to see more and notice more important information points
The Resource of the Week is AOC's Virtual Clinics:
https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/product-category/virtual-clinics/ - All of the information about the upcoming Art of Coaching Volleyball Virtual Clinics
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Special Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches
Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches
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Special Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches
The Resource of the Week came from Sydney Bennett:
@morethanwinsvb on Instagram for drills, tips, and fun camp games
Episode 99: Coach Syd Bennett joins Tod and Davis at the VolleyCave to talk about strengths and areas of improvement
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The VolleyPod Episode 99: Coach Syd Bennett Joins Tod and Davis at The VolleyCave to Talk About Strengths and Areas of Improvement
The Resource of the Week came from Sydney Bennett:
@morethanwinsvb on Instagram for drills, tips, and fun camp games
Episode 98: Teach your hitters to hit way harder, My team needs more targeted serves in practice, and Transforming Basketball
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Skill: Teaching your hitters to hit way harder
Scenario: My team needs more targeted serves in practice
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on hitting hard:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-middle-hitters-to-jump-higher-hit-harder/ Ken Murczek from Emporia State University
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/upper-body-torque/ Carrie Wallin from 949 Athletics
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-maximize-power-on-outside-hits/ Great video about hitting hard
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-good-armswing-technique-for-more-powerful-hitting/ Mark Barnard from Oregon State University
The Resource of the Week is:
Transforming Basketball.com, a website, podcast, Youtube channel, and soon to be book, which can be found at:
https://education.transformingbball.com/podcasts/the-transforming-basketball-podcast
Episode 97: What to teach a beginning volleyball player, What to do when you lose all of your matches on Day 1 at a tournament, and How To Read People Like a Book
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Skill: What a beginning volleyball player should know
Scenario: What to do after you lost all your matches on Day 1 of a tournament
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on developing beginner fundamentals:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hands-down-for-better-passing-from-tod-mattox/ Tod Mattox
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ Tod Mattox
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-basics-of-setting-with-john-dunning/ John Dunning
The Resource of the Week is:
Read People Like a Book by Patrick King which can be found at:
https://www.amazon.com/Read-People-Like-Book-Charismatic/dp/B08QBB3MTG
Episode 96: Beating the Block, handling the post-tournament parent meeting request, and The Untrained Mind
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Skill: Beating the block
Scenario: Handling the post-tournament parent meeting request
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to deal with the block:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tooling-the-block-drill-with-nabil-mardini/ Nabil Mardini
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/ Mark Barnard
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-mental-side-of-hitting-helping-hitters-understand-their-strengths/ Diane Flick-Williams Western Washington
The Resource of the Week is:
TheUntrainedMind.com and Coach Ferreira which can be found at:
Episode 95: Part 2 of our Discussion with All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on Setting Consistency and Confidence
Episode 95: Part 2 of our Discussion with All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence
You can find Krystal's detailed plan for setters here:
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Episode 94: All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on Setting Consistency and Confidence
Episode 94: All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence
You can find Krystal's detailed plan for setters here:
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Episode 93: Improve the tempo of your practice, The increasing cost of club volleyball, and Volleyball Coaching Wizards' book list
Episode 93: Improve the tempo of your practice, The increasing cost of club volleyball, and Volleyball Coaching Wizards' book list
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Skill: Improving the pace of your practice
Scenario: The increasing cost of playing club volleyball
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make your practices have a quicker pace:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/planning-effective-practices-ten-segments-planning/ Terry Liskevych explains how to plan a practice using 10 segments
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ Dave Rubio sets up some great ideas how to run a fast, effective practice
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-basics-with-russ-rose/ Russ Rose talk about what he wants to see in practice every single day
The Resource of the Week is:
Volleyball Coaching Wizards Recommended Reading List, which can be found here:
https://volleyballcoachingwizards.com/recommended-reading/
Episode 92: 15 Myths about club volleyball to dispel with your athletes, My team plays to the level of our competition, and Within The Game podcast
Episode 92: 15 myths about club volleyball to dispel with your athletes, My team plays to the level of our competition, and Within The Game podcast
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Skill: Dispelling myths about club volleyball with our athletes
Scenario: My team plays to the level of our competition
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make the most out of the club volleyball experience:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-roses-rules-for-club-season/ Russ Rose talks about how to view the club season
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-tips-for-moms-and-dads-whose-kids-play-club-and-school-volleyball/ A great take on how parents can view their child's season and make the most out of the experience
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/5-keys-to-making-a-smooth-transition-from-high-school-to-club-volleyball/ How to make an effective switch from high school volleyball to club
The Resource of the Week is:
Within The Game Podcast, which can be found here:
Episode 91: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework, Initiation matters, and 7 and 1/2 Lessons About the Brain
Episode 91: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework, Initiation matters, and Within the Game podcast
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Skill: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework
Scenario: Initiation matters - all about how initiating can help your team get better
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on fostering a positive environment:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-passing-techniques-and-training/
The Resource of the Week is:
7 and 1/2 Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Barrett, which can be found here:
https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/books/seven-and-a-half-lessons-about-the-brain/
Episode 90: Guest Andrew Clifton from Goldenwest VBC is here with: serving under pressure, joining new programs, and The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Episode 90: Guest Andrew Clifton from Goldenwest VBC is here with: serving under pressure, joining new programs, and The Creative Act: A Way of Being
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Skill: Serving under pressure
Scenario: Joining a new program and making your way as a coach
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on the work of Andrew Clifton, especially serve receive principles:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-passing-techniques-and-training/
The Resource of the Week is:
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin, which is available here:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/
Episode 89: Teach your players to coach themselves, Coach better in 2024, and Bring Your Own Parent
Episode 89: Teach your players to coach themselves, Coach better in 2024, and Bring Your Own Parent
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Skill of the Week
The skill of the week is how and why to utilize player-generated feedback in your practices. This can not only make practices more effective, but also draw out the joy of the game and love for learning!
Scenario of the Week
Coaching better in 2024 is not only a goal, it's a priority. Tod breaks down how he intends on beomncing a better coach this year and shares some great ideas.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with player-generated feedback:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/get-feedback-from-your-players/ Mavs volleyball Mike Talamantes, Park University Beach
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/ Dunning, Tod, and Karch
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-quiz-maximize-learning-for-each-player/ Championship Performance
The Resource of the Week is Ruth Nelson's Bring Your Own Parent Program which can be found here:
https://www.bringyourownparent.com/program.html
Nelson's program teaches the youngest athletes fundamental and volleyball skills through their parent(s).
Episode 88: How to keep your lines short, Don't do this at practice, and Hidden Potential
Episode 88: How to keep your lines short, Don't do this at practice, and Hidden Potential
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Skill of the Week
The skill of the week is how to to keep lines short in practice and get more out of your time. Tod shares ideas for setting up stations, organizing your shaggers, and providing tasks that enhance the practice for everyone.
Scenario of the Week
The scenario of the week is what NOT to do during practice, if you want to enhance your practice effectiveness and provide more quality touches for your team. Davis discusses a lot of ideas that will make your practice go from good to great, just by doing some things slightly differently.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with running better practices:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-practice-plans-that-are-more-game-like/
Kim McLain from Corbin University shows us how to make more game-like practices, a staple of great coaching.
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-setting-up-drills/
Russ Rose explores the nuances of making a great drill
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-increase-competition/
Russ Rose on how to bring more competition into drills
The Resource of the Week is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant, which can be found here:
https://adamgrant.net/book/hidden-potential/
Hidden Potential explores that immense value that can be had by addressing concepts like ignition and motivation, and the role that they play in achieving great things.
Episode 87: Takeaways from The 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida
Episode 87: Takeaways from The 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida
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Episode 86: Live From the AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida
Tod and Davis are in beautiful Tampa, Florida, recording live from the AVCA Convention.
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The guys from Ballltime join us to discuss their new and remarkable app for video processing.
Also, The VolleyPod is joined by Lindsay Price, a club coach at Huskies Volleyball Club in Connecticut, who shares her takeaways from the convention.
Episode 85: Accelerated learning through mindset training, 1st club tournament coach's checklist, and Jelly beans
Episode 85: Accelerated learning through mindset training, 1st club tournament coach's checklist, and Jelly beans
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Our skill segment focuses on what your athletes need to know to speed up their learning, help them make sense of what they are doing, and become independent learners. Often we just assume that the athletes know how to train. This can be a mistake because often we "don't know what we don't know", and we leave opportunities for more learning on the table. By "priming" your athletes with a few key concepts, you can make sure that they will get the most out of their time and yours.
Our scenario segment deals with what coaches need on their checklist before their first club tournament. Whether it is your first tournament ever or your first tournament of the season, it can be super exciting! Tod gets coaches to think ahead to their team's needs and how coaches can address them by preparing.
For our resource segment we share our first ever motivational video, Jelly Beans, which leads viewers to see how short life really is, and why we should make the most of our time here on Earth together.
Skill of the Week: Mindset training to accelerate learning and retention and make the most of your time
Scenario of the Week: 1st club tournament checklist
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on how to make the most of your time with the athletes:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-better-alternative-to-hitting-lines-for-warm-up/ Michael Sopocy, Head Coach at North Park University shows a great alternative to have a "value added" warm-up
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quality-control-drill-to-warm-up-with-intention/ Mike Sealy describes his idea of a great warm-up
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/multiple-skill-warmup-drill-for-groups-of-three/ Joe Sagula shows how multi-skill warm-ups can help athletes make the most out their time
The Resource of the Week: , can be found here:
Episode 84: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball part 2, When you want to start fast in a match, and CoachUp
Episode 84: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball part 2, When you want to start fast in a match, and CoachUp
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Our skill segment focuses on two more common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball. This segment follows up on a prior podcast we did, but this time we focus on the ideas that everything you do in practice should be relevant to what the athletes will do later in their high school volleyball experience (it does not need to be), and how being "positionless" in their youth volleyball experience can help them down the road (they should).
Our scenario segment deals with an important topic for club coaches: when you want to get off to a fast start for a match. We all have those early morning matches, and often teams get off to a slow start and blame it on the team not be "awake". This segment goes into how to make sure that your team will be ready to go for their first match of the day!
For our resource segment we share information about CoachUp, a coach finder app that allows anyone to find an individual coach for their needs. This resource gives athletes who do not have access to private coaching or who are not affiliated with a club, the ability to find and connect with a coach in their area. This is a great resource. If you are in the Los Angeles South Bay area you can find Coach Josh Cannon, an excellent beach volleyball coach, on the app and get started!
Skill of the Week: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball
Scenario of the Week: Getting off to a fast start in a match
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/ Jim Stone does a great "Chalk Talk" explaining the 4-2 in detail
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod explains how to modify the 4-2 into a 6-3 and make a more effective offensive system
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-good-hand-contact-when-attacking/ Jim Stone focuses on how to get great hand contact on the ball
The Resource of the Week: CoachUp, can be found here: www.coachup.com
Episode 83: The jump float serve, Starting a season, and How I Built This
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Episode 83: The jump float serve, Starting a season, and How I Built This
Our skill segment focuses on the jump float serve. For many players this can be their most effective serve if they spend some time and attention on it, since it allows for a great deal of versatility, and does not require a huge cannon of an arm to be successful. This segment goes into the teaching of the jump float serve as well as when and why to teach it to young players.
Our scenario segment deals with some ideas for starting off the season that you are trying to make the best season yet! Tod covers ideas from some practice organizing ideas to starting with the goals in mind, to understanding that coaching is a "people first" industry, and leading with your team's priorities.
For our resource segment we share information about How I Built This, a podcast from Guy Raz, that goes deep into the stories of creators. Their stories include company creators, thought leaders, and experts of all types as they tell their tales of woes and windfalls and everything in between, as they tried to build something great.
Skill of the Week: The jump float serve
Scenario of the Week: Starting a season
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/advice-for-jump-float-serves/ Ryan Hofer from Trinity Wesleyan provides great advice for jump float servers
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jump-float-serve-footwork-accuracy-rhythm-and-lift/ Craig Skinner from The University of Kentucky teaches about a few of his keys to success for jump float servers
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-the-jump-float-as-a-weapon/ Karch Kiraly discusses why and how to weaponize your jump float serve
The Resource of the Week: How I Built This, can be found here: https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this
Episode 82: JJ Van Neil talks about practice planning, Taking over a new program, and The Knowledge Project
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Episode 82: JJ Van Neil talks about practice planning, Taking over a new program, and The Knowledge Project
This week we are joined by the Head Coach of Arizona State University, J.J. Van Neil. J.J. has turned around ASU's program in a very short time and has developed a culture there that is unique and player-centered. He speaks with the The Volley Pod squad about practice planning, taking over a new program, and The Knowledge Project.
Our skill segment focuses on ideas surrounding practice planning. JJ Van Neil from Arizona State University discusses the value of practice planning, and how it can really help teams to improve. By staying closely connected to their goals and values, teams can make rapid progress.
Our scenario segment deals with the challenges that coaches encounter when they take over a program. JJ Van Neil from Arizona State University describes the impact of putting people first, and how having a clear vision can help coaches "stay on track" and optimize their time.
For our resource segment we share information about The Knowledge, a podcast, blog, and information site by Shane Parrish. The podcast aims to "uncover(s) the best of what other people have already figured out so you can use their insights in your life." This resource is a great example of using knowledge from all areas of life to better ourself.
Skill of the Week: Practice planning
Scenario of the Week: Taking over a new program
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ Dave Rubio discusses practice planning and gets into a lot of great ideas about the structure of great practices
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/effective-practices/ Jim Stone and John Dunning have an hour long discussion about practice planning, complete with questions from the audience
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiralys-2-minute-take-5-keys-to-getting-the-most-out-of-practice/ Karch Kiraly is on a quick video explaining how to really get the most out of your practice time
The Resource of the Week is The Knowledge Project, which can be found here: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/
Episode 81: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball, What to expect when you are trying to "level up" your team culture, and Kinexon
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Episode 81: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball, WHat to expct when you are trying to "level up" your team culture, and Kinexon
Our skill segment focuses on ideas two major misperceptions in coaching youth volleyball. Sometimes stopping to really unpack why we believe what we believe can be powerful. In this episode we examine two ideas that are often touted as the protypical ideals, but check to see if there could be a better message that we want to pass on to our players.
Our scenario segment deals with the challenges that coaches encounter while they aim to put the team culture in a better place. Coaches across the world aim to develop an effective place for their athletes to learn and compete. However, it can be a challenge to create this environment consistently. This week our coaches discuss what to expect when you are trying to make the culture even better!
For our resource segment we share information about Kinexon.com, athlete tracking for fans and improvement - tracks jumps, acceleration, workload, and a lot more with advanced metrics
Skill of the Week: Misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball
Scenario of the Week: What to expect when you are trying to "level up" your team culture
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-for-middle-school-athletes/ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, and Terry Liskevych teach youth attacking
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/ Columbus Volleyball Academy shows some really great ways to run a youth volleyball practice
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/ Mike Lingenfelder from Munciana Volleyball Club shows his great warm up/ball control drill for youth players
The Resource of the Week: Kinexon, which can be found here: https://kinexon.com/
Episode 80: Postseason Wrap-up: What would we do differently?
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Episode 80: Postseason Wrap-up: What would we do differently?
This special installment of The VolleyPod explores what we would do differently, knowing what we know now, regarding this past season of high school volleyball. This technique can be a coach's best weapon if it is done thoughtfully, and if he/she can parse out why the choices should not have been made, and if the choices should be avoided during their upcoming coaching assignment.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos that we focused on for this pod were the AOC Quick Hits (found under the Video Series tab):
Jim Stone discusses and demonstrates critical aspects of out of system offense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense/
Jim Stone covers the "Stride Slide" defensive move: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/stride-slide-defensive-move/
Episode 79: Setter vision, Concussions, and Whole Child Sports
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Episode 79: Setter vision, Concussions, and Whole Child Sports
Our skill segment focuses on ideas surrounding setter vision. How important is setter vision? When should we start training vision for young players? How can you get athletes to use their vision to impact the game? We discuss all of this and more on the podcast!
Our scenario segment deals with concussions, how avoiding concussions are of critical importance in the health of young people, what coaches and players do to help avoid them, and how they are disrupting the sport more now than ever.
For our resource segment we share information about Whole Child Sports, whose mission is to raise awareness about the many problems in youth sports today and provide advice and solutions for sports parents and youth coaches.
Skill of the Week: Setter vision and its importance
Scenario of the Week: How to train and play smarter and avoid concussions
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on setter vision:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-vision-work/ Ryan Theis from Marquette University shows some great setting vision drills
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-drill-with-debbie-brown/ Debbie Brown, former National Team setter, demonstrates an awesome drill for working with setters' vision
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-important-is-peripheral-vision-for-volleyball-players/ Celine Drewnick discusses the importance of peripheral vision
The Resource of the Week is Whole Child Sports, which can be found here: https://www.wholechildsports.com/
Episode 78: Dave Rubio talks teaching passing, How to work with that challenging lowest group, and Athletes Unlimited
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For this week's episode we welcome Dave Rubio, coach for Athletes Unlimited and long-time University of Arizona coach. He discusses how and what to teach the newest beginners about how to pass.
Our scenario segment focuses on ideas for how to help your lowest level teams. Everyone has a beginner group that struggles to return the ball, serve, and organize their personnel. this segment gives ideas for how to help that team have fun and learn the game.
For our resource segment we share info about Athletes Unlimited, an awesome new pro league in the United States that is delivering competition at the highest level.
Skill of the Week: Teaching passing for the newest beginners
Scenario of the Week: How to work with your least experienced group
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on Dave Rubio and his teaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/learn-passing-basics-with-dave-rubio/ Dave Rubio discusses how to teach the fundamentals of passing
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dave-rubio-on-warming-up/ Dave Rubio talks about warming up
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/reading-a-part-of-every-skill/ Dave Rubio discusses a variety of out of system situations
The Resource of the Week is Athletes Unlimited, and it can be found here: https://auprosports.com/volleyball/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEkjgTatZckGnSvW_4H2956Aw4gZgc0E1Pehfut7O-sdKL1Vx6ddrKxoCGX4QAvD_BwE
Episode 77: Player Vision (What you see is what you get), When a team has beaten you before and you need to beat them now, and The 100 Best Sports Quotes of All Time
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This week's skill is how to train your players' vision, with a special focus on serve receive.
Our scenario segment focuses on when a team has beaten you before, but you need to beat them now.
For our resource segment we share a website that is full of insights in the form of quotes from legendary athletes, coaches, and sports commentators.
Skill of the Week: Player vision, especially in serve receive, and what your players can do to get better at arriving early to where they will meet the ball
Scenario of the Week: When a team has beaten you before and you need to beat them now. Ideas, tips, and ways of thinking about this common scenario.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on vision, especially in serve receive:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-drill-for-training-vision/ Mike Sealy high or low drill for noticing what matters
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-makes-morgan-hentz-dominant/ Jim Stone analyzes what organ Hentz is looking at and why she is so good
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/reading-a-part-of-every-skill/ John Dunning reading and serve receive
The Resource of the Week is The 100 Best Sports Quotes of All Time, and it can be found here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/910238-the-100-best-sports-quotes-of-all-time
Episode 76: Teaching players how to use the rulebook to full advantage, I want to be a better match coach, and The Great Coaches Podcast
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This week's skill is how to train your players to deal with the most difficult calls that refs have to make so that your team can win more matches. There are many situations where knowing the rules of volleyball can either lead a point for your team, or a point for the other team. Davis and Tod discuss how to get your players to recognize the challenge of deciding these calls and how to handle the close calls, both before, during, and after the close decision. Managing the close plays well can help your team win more points and matches.
Our scenario segment focuses on match coaching and how to become in this important aspect of the game. Tod has an awesome list of what to do to become a better match coach. The list begins with "be competitive but not combative" and continues on with Tod's wisdom making a veritable treasure trove of information for how to manage matches. This talk is valuable for experienced coaches, too.
For our resource segment we share a fascinating podcast that talks to the world's best coaches and gleans important, powerful insights that anyone can use in any sport. The Great Coaches Podcast is a wealth of information from the top of the top coaches in their respective sports. Many of their talking points resonate not only in the sports world, but in leadership and in life. On the Psychology of Successful Groups, with Samantha Rockey, is just one terrific podcast of many that can be found on the site.
Skill of the Week: Teaching players how to use the rulebook to full advantage and how to train to deal with the most difficult 50/50 calls by referees
Scenario of the Week: I want to be a better match coach
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on how to do more winning:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/skills-winning-losing/ Kyle Mashima from SoloStats discusses the statistical approach to the most important skills involved in winning
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-and-pass-battle/ Mark Rosen, Terry Liskevych, and Kirsten Booth have a cool talk about how to win the serve and pass battle
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/craig-skinner-championship-team/ Craig Skinner discusses how to build a championship team from the beginning to the big win
Resource of the Week: The Great Coaches Podcast, which can be found on nearly everywhere you listen to podcasts and at: https://thegreatcoachespodcast.com/
Episode 75: Reinforcing system work in serve receive, getting your Middle Attacker the ball more, and The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates
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This week's skill is how and why to create opportunities in your practice to reinforce systems during serve receive practice. In match play serve receive there are a number of factors at play other than an individual's ability to pass to the target. There is a lot of contextual interference which makes it beneficial to practice with these conditions. Tod disucsses some ways that coaches can add these types of conditions to their passing practice and enhance their live play serve receive performance.
Our scenario segment builds on the idea of creating a balanced offense by focusing on how and why to get the Middle Attacker the ball more. Often middles have the highest hitting percentage on the team but get the fewest sets. This imbalance can limit the overall effectiveness of your team since the opposition will have a good idea where the ball is going. Davis explores how to keep your middles alive and working effectively, and finding ways to score and keep the opposition off balance.
For our resource section we share a book that offers rich ideas that mimic The Ten Commandments, but in regards to being a "winning" teammate. These ideas are well thought out and powerful concepts that, when practiced, can be one of the turning points on a competitive team. Integral concepts like self-sacrifice are explained with both wit and humor. Readers will be sure to get something that they can put into practice right away.
Skill of the Week: Reinforcing skill work during serve receive practice
Scenario of the week: Getting your Middle Attackers the ball more often and in better positions to score
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on getting system work during serve receive practice:
Karch Kiraly’s "In a Row" passing drill
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karchs-in-a-row-passing-drill/
Luka Slabe on clarifying the seams in serve receive
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/clarifying-the-seams-on-serve-receive/
Fantastic youth, club, high school, and college coach, currently at Goldenwest Volleyball Club, Andrew Clifton demonstrates how he likes to teach how to divide up the court in serve receive
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/
Resource of the Week
The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates by Sean Glaze can be found here: https://greatresultsteambuilding.net/winning-teammates/
Episode 74: The Safety Episode, When you need to do team bonding but don't want to do a ropes course, and some science behind how volleyball players get injured
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This week's skill is how and why to create a safer environment in your gym. This segment provides a wide range of ideas about little things that coaches can do to promote their athletes' health and prevent some of the most common injuries. Our hope is to promote some discussion about what can be done to keep our athletes playing their best volleyball more.
Our scenario segment is about when your team needs to do team bonding but you don't want to do a ropes course. By that, we mean that we want a more generic binding scenario that encourages continual growth and genuine interest in one another. There is nothing wrong with doing a ropes course, but Tod and Davis favor a more consistent process instead of a one off experience. Tod explains some ways to get this to happen generically.
For our resource section we share an interesting research article that discusses how often and what types of injuries that high school volleyball players experience. This experiment looked at over 2000 high school girls' volleyball players and found that ankle and knee injuries were the most common types of injuries with finger and wrist being the next most common. There are some other great insights that coaches can get from reading this informative article.
Skill of the Week: Practicing safely
Scenario of the week: When your team needs to do team bonding but you don't want to do a ropes course
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on injury prevention:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attack-approach-landing-accordion-it/ John Dunning on the spike approach landing and how to do it safely
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-mechanics-landing-safely-on-two-feet/ Laurie Eisler on how to land safely on two feet
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/exercise-physiologist-don-moxley-on-acl-injury-prevention/ Don Moxley on the very important concept of ACL Injury Prevention
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/injury-prevention-whats-important-after-40-years-of-coaching/ The legendary John Dunning's super informative discussion "What’s Important After 40 Years of Coaching"
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wellness-blog-anxiety/ A blog called Managing Your Anxiety Before Your Anxiety Manages You by Dr. William Parham contains great concepts for dealing with anxiety
Resource of the Week
https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/58/2/177/446976/Incidence-and-Risk-Factors-for-Injuries-in-Girls from the Journal of Athletic Training
Episode 73: Coaching Skill: Adding elastic to your gym for faster improvement, When you can't stop and opposing hitter, and Mick Haley's take on stats that matter
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This week's skill is how and why to use elastic in your gym to enhance training. In hopes of training in an Ecological Dynamics methodology, using elastic can help athletes be free to engage their own learning without being restricted by thinking about their body parts, which slows down processing and learning. They can use external cues to guide their improvement with simple adjustments to the environment that help them to focus on the intention of the action. Elastic is one way to help this process to happen.
Our scenario segment is about when your team cannot stop an opposing hitter. We cover a lot of ways to win matches where you cannot find a way to get points when their best hitter is attacking. Some of these ideas that we cover include: minimizing the number of opportunities that the hitter gets in "scoring position", "pulling" the attacker out of her ideal approach spot, and simply giving up trying to stop her and focusing on stopping the other hitters. Coaches will surely get a nugget or two that will help them to get ideas for their own teams, when they have to deal with bigger hitters.
For our resource section we share an amazing wealth of information that can found on Youtube: Mick Haley's discussion on statistics that matter, via Front Range Volleyball Club and Jim Stone. This talk is so rich in formation and it only has around 700 watches on Youtube! You can be one of the only people who has heard this incredibly impactful video that touches on: winning rally scoring matches, the most important stats to keep, how to perceive digs and their usefulness and much more. Coaches will surely think differently after watching this information-rich video!
Skill of the Week: Using elastic in your gym to enhance learning
Scenario of the week: When your team cannot stop an opposing attacker and what to do
This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball videos focused on why and how to use elastic in your practice:
This video by Mark Rosen shows how he uses elastic to teach players to hit high above the net: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-elastic-attacking-drill/
This video from Dan Meske from Louisville shows how to use elastic to teach blockers how to cut off angles: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/elastic-blocking-drill/
Tod Mattox discusses how to get your athletes to have amore ideal hand path as they block over the net: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ideal-hand-path-when-blocking/
The Resource of the Week, Mick Haley Talks Volleyball on Youtube, by Mick Haley and presented by Front Range Volleyball Club and Jim Stone, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fxhtsSnK1I
Episode 72: Deserted Island Drill: The Listening Game, When your team starts strong and fades in the middle of the match, and Brad Stulberg
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This week's first segment is Davis' Deserted Island Drill, The Listening Game. Davis explains why he runs some form of this game nearly every practice. Also, we discuss variations that coaches can take and run right away. This game follows the Ecological Dynamics line of thinking about training and uses constraints to help form adaptable and intelligent teams.
For our scenario segment we discuss how to train and compete when your team starts strong, but fades in the middle of the match. This all to familiar situation can mean losses for your team if you don't respond quickly. In this episode we talk about how to think about this issue and plan your practices accordingly. Hint: Don't just play games to 25. Mix it up!
Skill of the Week: Deserted Island Drill - The Listening Game
Scenario of the week: When your team starts strong and fades in the middle of the match
The Resource of the Week is the work of Brad Stulberg, which can be found here: https://www.bradstulberg.com/
Episode 71: Deserted Island Drill - Front Row 4s, When you don't feel confident in your coaching, and The Volleyball Institute
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This week's first segment is Tod's Deserted Island Drill, Front Row 4s. We discuss how to make the most out of this drill and why Tod loves this drill and has added it to his menu of drills. So many good things can come from this drill!
For our scenario segment we get a little personal. This week's scenario is about when lack confidence as a coach. There are times when as a coach we know we are not at our best. This can affect your confidence, but there are ways to move forward. Davis and Tod cover what to do in those times and how to regain your best coaching self.
Skill of the Week: Deserted Island Drill - Front Row 4s
Scenario of the week: When you don't feel confident in your coaching
The Resource of the Week, The Volleyball Institute, can be found here: https://thevolleyballinstitute.com/
Episode 70: How to create a more balanced offense, Two teams practicing on one court, and Honoring Byron Shewman and his legacy
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This week's skill is how and why to develop a more balanced offense. Many teams fall into over-setting their best hitters and can miss out on opportunities to increase their team hitting efficiency. In this episode we discuss how to create more strong scoring attempts merely by getting offense from all parts of the net.
Our scenario segment is about when two are sharing a court and how to make the most out of that time for everyone. These ideas are really cool and are sure to help when your team when you share a court.
For our resource section we honor the life and legacy of Byron Shewman, a leader in the volleyball community, and an extremely generous person. Shewman was an outspoken advocate for volleyball and founded The Starlings Volleyball Program, a community-based club system, that was able to reach groups of people that typically would not have much access to volleyball. He was also an extremely talented player, and played on the Olympic team, and later on the beach. Beach Volleyball, by Shewman and Karch Kiraly is a thorough look at how to become a high level beach volleyball player.
Skill of the Week: How and why to create and implement a more balanced offense
Scenario of the week: When two teams are practicing on the same court and how to make the most of your team
This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball videos focused on why and how to create a balanced offense:
This video by Jim Stone discusses team attacking and using a variety attack positions across the net: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-sample-offense-with-multiple-attack-points/
This video from the AOC Vancouver Hitting Clinic explores running offense in gaps and overloading the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-offense-finding-gaps-overloading-blockers/
Tod Mattox discusses how to get offense from your middle blockers when the pass is in the middle of the court: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-the-middle-from-center-court-with-a-block/
The Resource of the Week, Beach Volleyball, by Byron Shewman and Karch Kiraly, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Byron-Shewman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AByron+Shewman
Episode 69: Coaching language 2.0 (phrases I've dumped and their replacements), Improving servers' tactical awareness, and The VolleyNerd Podcast and Luis Cuatok's discussion on culture
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This week's skill is building up culture when both cooperation and competition are important to you. Davis and Tod go over a list of ideas that can help frame culture for coaches, and provide ideas for how to move towards a more ideal version of the team's time together.
This week Davis discusses how to get started on the first day of the High School season. What should you talk about? What should you do? Tod talks about all of this and more in this week's scenario segment.
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from our very Davis Ransom and his interview with Luis Cuatok on The VolleyNerd Podcast. This episode is one of the best talks on culture that you will find. Luis explains the signs of different types of cultures and how teams can move up the ladder. This talk is concise and filled with great information about team cultures and the various ways that the culture affects the team.
Skill of the Week: Coaching language 2.0 and the the phrases I've dumped and their replacements
Scenario of the week: Improving servers' tactical awareness
The Resource of the Week, The VolleyNerd Podcast episode, starring Luis Cuatok, can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/competitive-team-culture-with-one-of-the-nations/id1520140118?i=1000502873940
Episode 68: Establishing a culture of competition and cooperation, Day 1 of high school, and Tod's quote compilation
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This week's skill is building up culture when both cooperation and competition are important to you. Davis and Tod go over a list of ideas that can help frasme culture for coaches, and provide ideas for how to move towards a more ideal version of the team's time together.
This week Tod covers how to get started on the first day of the High School season. What should you talk about? What should you do? Tod talks about all of this and more in this week's scenario segment.
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from our very Tod Mattox, who shares his personal collection of quotes with listeners. This compilation is sure to provide coaches with important wisdom from many, many well-known people.
Skill of the Week: Establishing a culture of competition and cooperation
Scenario of the week: Day 1 of the High School season
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on developing culture:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/finding-a-way-to-win/ from Russ Rose
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intentionality-positive-culture/ a more scientific Quick Take
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-culture/ an hour long discussion from Russ Rose and Mike Sealy
The Resource of the Week, Tod's quote compilation, can be found here: SOON
Episode 67: Decision Making in 6 on 6, How parents can support their athlete during tryouts, and TheTJSanders
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This week's skill is building up decision making through 6 on 6 play. All too often 6 on 6 time appears to be a time where the coach is not actively coaching to a particular theme or concept. With just a little bit of tweaking, though, that same 6 on 6 play could be a powerful time for developing important decision making processes and habits. Tod explores this idea and offers several ways that coaches can make the most out of their time in 6 on 6.
In our scenario segment, Davis and Tod cover some of the important ways that parents can support their athlete through the tryout process, explain some common behaviors that could limit their success in tryouts, and suggest a philosophy for dealing with tryouts as a challenge unto itself, a process that is not entirely up to the athlete, and often a process that has factors that are completely unknown to the families. Parents need to check this scenario and discussion out!
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is TJ Sanders, former Canadian National Team setter, and volleyball content creator. His content is bite-sized chunks of high level setting training. He is a great demonstrator and has a knack for communicating complex ideas in a clear and concise manner. Sanders is a member of the NoEzyBuckets content creation team, which was started by American Libero Dustin Watten. They provide clinics and online content aimed at liberos and setters, as well as college level mens volleyball fans and players.
Skill of the Week: Decision making through 6 on 6 play
Scenario of the week: How parents can support their athlete through tryouts
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on decision making in 6 on 6 play:
Diane Flick Williams' demonstration of a great game that coaches can use to focus on first ball kill offense, and build up their team's decision making in 6 on 6 play: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-vs-6-competitive-drill-going-for-first-ball-kills/
Ben Josephson's video about defending the spread offense and how decision making comes into play: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defending-the-spread-offense/
The Resource of the Week, TheTJSanders, can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/sanders_tj/?hl=en
Episode 66: Defense cues and tips, high school tryout ideas, and Catch Them Being Good
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This week's skill is defense cues and tips. Davis takes listeners through 15 of his favorite sayings and skill cues that help his teams play awesome defense. He also provides a framework for teaching defense that works without taking a million reps of every skill.
In our scenario segment, Tod discusses how to run a highly effective high school tryout. He goes into everything from administration, evaluation, cuts, and communicating your program's values throughout tryouts, as well as shares the games and drills he does at tryouts. You are sure to pick something up from Tod's 40 years in the game!
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is Catch Them Being Good, by Tony Dicicco, Colleen Hacker, and Charles Salzberg. This book focuses on how to connect with girl-athletes specifically and how to use this knowledge to build more effective teams. With questions and activities for parents and coaches, this book points out some key differences between training boys and girls, and how treating each team uniquely, coaches can get the most out of their teams, and help create a more positive overall experience for their athletes.
Skill of the Week: Defense cues and tips
Scenario of the week: High school tryout ideas
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on floor defense and reading:
Mike Sealy (UCLA) talks about connecting defense to vision: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-drill-for-training-vision/
Jim Stone and Morgan Hentz demonstrate how vision affects defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/vision-impacting-defense/
Kimi Olsen from Michigan State has a cool look at how to "capture space" to play better defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/
The Resource of the Week, Catch Them Being Good, can be found here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/290724/catch-them-being-good-by-tony-dicicco-colleen-hacker-phd-and-charles-salzberg/
Episode 65: Raising Player IQ, Tryout evaluations, and Beach Volleyball World
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This week's skill is raising player volleyball IQ. An all too common statement from coaches after losses is "if only we had more volleyball IQ". This episode answers the question that we all want to know, how do we as coaches develop this critical set of skills in our players. Tod and Davis define volleyball IQ, point out it's many uses, and share ideas for how to train it in your athletes.
In our scenario segment, Davis and Tod discuss the art and science of evaluating players at tryouts. When it is obvious, evaluating players is easy. When it is much closer, however, it can become very challenging to discern who has traits that would make a great choice for your team. On this week's scenario we go over some things to look for as well as some traits that might not tell the whole truth about a player's talents.
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is Beach Volleyball World on Youtube. This channel is dedicated to the world of International level beach volleyball. With a main focus on men's and women's play on the FIVB tour, the channel serves up full matches as well as cool collections of interesting plays (like skyballs or option plays, etc.). Check it out and learn more about how the pros play.
Skill of the Week: Raising players' volleyball IQ
Scenario of the week: Evaluating players during club tryouts
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on raising players' volleyball IQ:
Joe Trinsey from SmarterVolley shares 3 visual learning concepts that will help your team learn faster and read more effectively: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-visual-learning-techniques-to-help-your-players/
Jason Hames from K2 Volleyball Club presents a 30-minute video about improving defense through enhanced volleyball IQ: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jason-hames-raise-your-teams-volleyball-iq-and-improve-defense/
The Resource of the Week, Beach Volleyball World, can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@BeachVolleyballWorld
Episode 64: Davis' Club Season In Review: Evaluating Your Own Coaching
This week's episode of The Volley Pod takes listeners through a season review that they can use or change to their liking. The review focuses on your coaching and how you handled training in various areas. To serve as an example of how coaches could use these questions, Tod asks Davis about his club season, which culminated in a Bronze Medal at AAU Nationals in 16 Premier.
If you would like a PDF of the list of Season Evaluation questions just message us on Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod
Episode 63: Passing 2.0, Middle School Summer Camp plans, and Run To The Roar
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This week's skill is Passing 2.0. Davis covers his fundamentals of serve receive and how he thinks about teaching serve receive to young players. This talk is a more in-depth look at passing, complete with reading, movement, emergency moves, talent evaluation, and much more.
In our scenario segment, we go over an awesome plan that coaches can steal or change to make their own, for a middle-school grade summer volleyball camp. Tod and Davis both love running camps and Tod lays out his best plan for what to do with middle schoolers who want to learn to play volleyball.
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from the great Squash coach Paul Assaiante from Trinity College in Connecticut. His book Run To The Roar is about dealing with fear and consequences with resilience, courage, and humility. The motivational and educational nonfiction memoir points out the human nature of striving for excellence and how failure is just as important as success in the realm of sports.
Skill of the Week: Passing 2.0 - more advanced serve receive concepts and skills
Scenario of the week: Summer Camp plan for Middle School age athletes
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on Serve Receive:
Joe Sagula from North Carolina University and Jen Flynn Oldenburg from Ohio State University cover emergency moves that can help passers out of difficult situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/
Jim Stone's video about creating angles is super informative and helpful: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practicing-passing-angles/
John Speraw's foundations of serve receive skill is a must watch for coaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Vpr1oGXwI&t=19s
The Resource of the Week, Run To The Roar by Paul Assaiainte, can be found here: http://www.runtoroar.com/
Episode 62: Joe Trinsey and The Goldilocks Method (Part 2)
Episode 61: Joe Trinsey and the Goldilocks Method, when your team is losing, and SmarterVolley (Part 1)
Our scenario this week is one that Davis knows all too well: when your team is losing a lot, what do you do? Joe discusses his ideas for what coaches can do to help their teams in this difficult yet extremely common scenario. The ideas will be helpful for everyone who has ever endured a brutal loss.
Our resource of the week is Joe Trinsey's website Smarter Volley, which can be found here: smartervolley.substack.com/
Episode 60: Tod’s Deserted Island Drill, all the gear you need for a multi-day tournament, & ILTWYP
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This week's skill is Tod's Deserted Island Drill, Kamikaze. This game is awesome for so many reasons. The game is a 4 v. 4 out of system game with basically one rule: the back row players set. You play with two front row players and two back row players and it really makes the back row and front communicate, be aggressive, and work together in order to protect the whole court. Tod goes into it in detail and explains how coaches can use it with their teams.
In our scenario segment, we go over the gear that coaches need for a multi-day tournament. There's nothing new here except for some great tips for which gear to use in the current club tournament setup. We include the links below!
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from the really great resource for parents, I Love To Watch You Play. This team is helping parents to raise happy, healthy, and successful athletes by offering free information for families about a range of insightful topics such as: From Youth to College Soccer: 5 Takeaways for Sports Parents, or Is Your Athlete Playing To Win or Not To Lose?. This resource is fantastic for coaches who hope to help their athletes lead balanced but successful lives during and after their sporting careers.
Our new segment this week "Deserted Island Drills": Kamikaze, a 4 v. 4 out of system game
Scenario of the week: All the gear you need for a multi-day tournament
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on Tod's Deserted Island Drill, Kamikaze, a 4 v. 4 out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/kamikaze-scrimmage-drill/
Beth Launiere from University of Utah demonstrates the game with college-age players : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-on-4-kamikaze-volleyball-drill-with-beth-launiere/
The Resource of the Week, I Love To Watch You Play, can be found here: https://ilovetowatchyouplay.com/
Links for the Gear from the Scenario segment
Pen:
https://www.jetpens.com/Pilot-Acroball-Ballpoint-Pen-1.0-mm-Blue/pd/11097
Carhartt Backpack:
First Aid Kit:
Tripod:
Vuori:
Episode 59: Luis Cuatok on mental adaptability
Luis Cuatok is a top youth coach in Southern California. His teams have consistently performed well at junior nationals and they have won several medals. At that level, not only do the athletes need to be composed, they also don’t have that many experiences in that situation, so they are learning as they go. On this episode of The VolleyPod Coach Cuatok joins the guys to discuss a newer interpretation of mental toughness, mental adaptability, and it’s role in helping young athletes to be their best.
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Episode 58: Working against the block, is my offensive system a good use of our personnel, and Positive University
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This week's skill is a relatively advanced skill: working against the block. On this episode we provide a bunch of ideas that you can train with your team that can help your hitters to deal more effectively with a big or disciplined block and score more points. There are ideas are points that coaches can implement right now with their hitters as opposed to saying "we will wait until she gets stronger and jumps higher". Mastering the ideas in today's episode will definitely help your team win more games.
In our scenario segment, we discuss how to handle the question: "is my offensive system a good use of my team's personnel?". The coaches with The VolleyPod discuss how to look at this question through a lens of the uniqueness of your team, and which strengths that you can maximize to get the most out of your team from an offensive standpoint. This is one of our most fun things to do in coaching; find the unique factors that make your team great!
We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from the super-optimistic mindset teacher Jon Gordon. His podcast, Positive University, focuses on people who have become masters of their mindset. It includes people like Kerri Walsh-Jennings, Damian Lillard, and Drew Brees. There is a broad plan of helping people who listen to make a greater impact and overcome challenges, but there are many different topics discussed within those broader goals. This podcast is a great listen for anyone trying to make the most out their situation in life.
Skill of the week: Attacking against a big or disciplined block
Scenario of the week: Is our offensive system a good use of our personnel?
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on working against the block:
Mark Barnard's drill for tooling the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/
Jim Stone teaches three of the most useful options for dealing with the block, score, recycle, or tool: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/5-hitting-options-kill-recycle-tip-use-block-in-play/
Jim Stone has athletes demonstrate another highly useful game for working against the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/competitive-5-point-blocking-and-hitting-drill/
The Resource of the Week, Jon Gordon's Positive University, can be found here: https://positiveuniversity.com/