About this episode
1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players. 3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high school volleyball. Coaching a mentality of making the setter’s life easier. 7:55 - Without stats available in the early parts of the club season, how should coaches approach the triangle? Focusing on transition primarily. 8:41 - When first ball becomes a much more important part of the game. 10:07 - Joe’s experience coaching the national team at NORCECA + its importance to players involved. 11:04 - Difference in practice time between the national team and highschool/club, and even at the collegiate level. Maximizing practice time 13:11 - Focused coach = focused players 16:45 - Breaking down the women’s national team’s win against Brazil in the Gold Medal match in relation to the triangle, and Joe’s biggest takeaways. 18:48 - With little time to prepare, focusing on covering up weaknesses rather than expecting a quick change in an athlete’s ability. 20:14 - Breaking down the men’s finals in the Olympics, and how Joe would implement the triangle in the ROC/Russia’s coaching. 20:55 - Russia’s missed serves + resulting in only one ace, balancing aggressiveness with practicality/tacticality. 24:05 - Making the decision to serve with the purpose of blocking + defending, or serve with the purpose of getting aces. 26:54 - Joe’s thoughts on + takeaways from the beach in comparison to indoors. 28:01 - Increased possibilities + strategy. 35:56 - What Joe is looking forward to in the upcoming season. Another link to his blog: https://smartervolley.substack.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout