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Tod and Davis are at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri! Our hosts meet the head women's volleyball for Southern Methodist University Sam Erger and talk about a few cool ideas she used this season to win more points. Next, Davis and Tod talk volleyball with Leonard Armato, the former owner of the AVP. He discusses the future of volleyball and how he is helping to shape our bright future. Then The Volley Pod coaches greet Tony Ker from Hudl to discuss where the platform is headed and how things have been in this whirlwind breakout year. Last on this loaded episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis speak with the Associate Head Coach of Emporia State University Jeff Grove to talk setting! Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

Dec 12

In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching with Josh Steinbach, who reflects on his recent successful season at Villanova. The discussion covers highlights and lowlights of the season, coaching philosophies, innovative techniques, the use of technology in training, and the importance of player adaptability. Josh shares insights on teaching skills, scouting strategies, and the evolving nature of volleyball play, while also emphasizing the significance of personal well-being for coaches. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Dec 5

The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development in coaching, highlighting how an individual coach's improvement can lead to overall team enhancement. It discusses the ripple effect that occurs when a coach becomes better, positively impacting all team members. Anything you do along the lines of coaching improves your team. The fastest way to improve your team is for you to get better. When you get better, everybody gets better. Personal development in coaching is crucial for team success. A coach's improvement has a ripple effect on the entire team. Not all players improve equally, but coaches can elevate the whole team. Investing in your own skills directly benefits your players. Team dynamics are influenced by the coach's growth. Coaching is about leading by example and continuous learning. Improvement in coaching leads to a culture of growth within the team. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intro-to-offensive-systems/ Brennan Dean https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-system/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod Mattox Resource Recommendation of the Week https://volleymovement.com/ Daniel Maciel is an incredible player who has played professionally in 20 countries over 23 years! His platform helps athletes to care for their bodies and enhance their performance through a balanced, volley-centered approach to training, recovery and more. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Nov 26

The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development in coaching, highlighting how an individual coach's improvement can lead to overall team enhancement. It discusses the ripple effect that occurs when a coach becomes better, positively impacting all team members. Anything you do along the lines of coaching improves your team. The fastest way to improve your team is for you to get better. When you get better, everybody gets better. Personal development in coaching is crucial for team success. A coach's improvement has a ripple effect on the entire team. Not all players improve equally, but coaches can elevate the whole team. Investing in your own skills directly benefits your players. Team dynamics are influenced by the coach's growth. Coaching is about leading by example and continuous learning. Improvement in coaching leads to a culture of growth within the team. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-drills-game-like-touches-to-improve-location/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-setting-drill-with-jen-flynn-oldenburg/ Jen Flynn Oldenburg https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-training-for-kids-teaching-the-fundamentals-of-setting/ Ruth Nelson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fundamentals-of-effective-volleyball-setting/ Dan Fisher https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-tips-for-setters/ John Dunning Resource Recommendation of the Week Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Nov 22

In this conversation, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom emphasize the importance of clarity in accountability, defining player roles, and understanding effort metrics. They explore strategies for adapting to physical opponents, developing diverse scoring methods, and maintaining ball control. The discussion also highlights the significance of tactical awareness and unconventional play to gain an edge in matches. Clarity is essential before holding players accountable. Defining team values helps in establishing clarity. Players must understand their roles clearly. Effort metrics should be well-defined and communicated. Tactical awareness is crucial for defensive strategies. Developing diverse scoring methods is key against strong teams. Ball control is vital when facing physically dominant opponents. Controlling the controllables can lead to better performance. Playing unconventionally can disrupt opponents' strategies. Utilizing video analysis can enhance team clarity and performance. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-foster-a-program-culture/ Jared Rudiger with Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/talking-volleyball-with-john-cook/ John Cook https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/game-planning-for-a-first-time-opponent/ Russ Rose Resource Recommendation of the Week https://www.davidmcraney.com/howmindschangehome How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion by David McRaney is a fascinating deep dive into how people decide and are influenced in their decisions. The conclusions that McRaney shares are insightful and science-based, and they point to the power and complexity of transformative thinking. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nov 14

In this episode, Tod and Davis discuss the upcoming virtual clinic for volleyball coaches, emphasizing the importance of arm swing as a fundamental skill in volleyball. They explore various coaching techniques to enhance hitting, the significance of preparing for end-of-season matches, and innovative practice strategies to keep players engaged. The conversation also touches on the use of technology in training and concludes with final thoughts and resources for coaches. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-with-terry-liskevych-and-john-dunning-2/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/john-dunning-how-to-properly-hit/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-whip-arm-swing-sequence/ John Dunning Resource Recommendation of the Week https://www.youtube.com/@VolleyballExplained Volleyball Explained is a Bulgarian podcast that aims to make volleyball more understandable for all. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Nov 7

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis are joined by Tobias Herrera, the Director of Catalyst Volleyball Club in Houston Texas. He joins the pod to discuss key questions that coaches want to know! This week the trio discuss how to incorporate music in practice, how to handle missed practices without compromising the team results, the differences between starting the season with a less experience team, and more questions to get you thinking! The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/guide-to-leadership-introduction/ Christa Dietzen https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/define-your-team-beyond-results/ Christa Dietzen https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/be-yourself-not-a-chameleon/ Christa Dietzen http://theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/get-the-fish-out-of-the-drawer/ Christa Dietzen Resource Recommendation of the Week https://catalystvolleyball.org/ Tobias Herrera and his family run Catalyst Volleyball Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, with several branches in the Houston, Texas area - They are awesome! Check them out! Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Oct 31

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, including reflections on recent matches, the introduction of a new segment with Tobias Herrera from Club Catalyst Volleyball, and the importance of balancing culture and drills in practice. They delve into mental toughness, the first week of practice for different teams, managing parent expectations, and effective drills for young players. The conversation emphasizes the integration of conditioning into practice and the significance of nurturing positive relationships with parents. Thank you to our guest Tobias Herrera IV! You can check out his growing, values based club, Catalyst VBC, here: https://catalystvolleyball.org/ Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 26

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis talk about ideas for how coaches can integrate more of a constraints led approach in their gyms. These ideas are ready to be applied today! Tod then explains Conflict Coaching fuel, the idea that coaches can avoid these types of “fuel” for conflicts on their teams. Then they share excellent resources from The Art of Coaching Volleyball and Volleyball Canada. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-reward-error-control/ Ally Dahl https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-games-for-understanding/ Adriano De Souza - Head Coach Louisiana Tech University https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-sided-games-with-terry-liskevych/ Terry Liskevych Resource Recommendation of the Week Volleyball Canada has so many great resources from our friends from the Great North: instruction, National Teams, health, and so much more! https://volleyball.ca Volleyball CanadaCheck out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 17

In this episode, the hosts of The Volley Pod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on defensive strategies, tactical awareness, and principles for starting the season. They share insights on improving individual defense, the importance of readiness and posture, and how to effectively teach players to dig and pursue the ball. The conversation also touches on the significance of establishing foundational principles for the season and highlights useful coaching resources. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/vision-impacting-defense/ Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-diving-covering-low-balls/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-for-beginners-focus-on-the-first-step/ Diane Flick-Williams Resource Recommendation of the Week The Constraints Collective is a podcast that makes research accessible for coaches, military, and anyone who is hoping to enhance their students’ learning through ecological dynamics. https://open.spotify.com/show/000YYxL9WcdCp1aQ2p1OtO Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 10

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis discuss easy in-game adjustments that can help your teams get out of a jam. They then go over a great way to handle midseason role identification meetings with your team, so that everyone feels good about it. Then they recommend videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball that teach coaches how to run modified offensive systems, and ultimately share a book about program building by Johan Dulfer. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-4-2-6-2-combo/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-5-1-with-two-setters/ Tod Mattox Resource Recommendation of the Week Johan Dulfer’s book, A Program with Purpose: Thoughts on building a successful volleyball program https://www.amazon.com/Program-Purpose-Thoughts-successful-volleyball/dp/1483953807 Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Oct 5

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis discuss various techniques and strategies for improving hitting power in volleyball. They explore the importance of observing players, choosing the right attackers, and training effectively for live play. The conversation also delves into innovative scoring strategies for teams struggling to score points, emphasizing the need for tactical awareness and aggression. Additionally, they share valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their training methods. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ Kerry McDonald https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-an-aggressive-approach-for-a-more-powerful-swing/ Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-drill-train-players-to-take-more-aggressive-swings/ Ken Murczek Resource Recommnedation of the Week National Federation of High School Sports Learning Center https://nfhslearn.com/?courseID=38000&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20000332448&gbraid=0AAAAACua-Lx9IP20_5z3m_3CdNgDucx64&gclid=CjwKCAjwi4PHBhA-EiwAnjTHuVpremYi2wuV4dUgUzwwMW9nS_1TIwRE3u8zyxDxSNPkCH3BM5tDDRoCH-0QAvD_BwE Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Sep 28

In this episode, Tod and Davis discuss various strategies and concepts for coaching volleyball, focusing on defensive systems, tactical approaches, and the importance of creating a positive environment for young players. They emphasize the significance of adapting to different game situations and the role of coaches in shaping players' experiences both on and off the court. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-systems/ Terry Liskevych - Defensive Systems https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/base-position-on-defense/ Jim Stone - Base Position https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-systems-perimeter-defense/ Russ Rose - Perimeter Defense Resource Recommnedation of the Week USA Volleyball Coach Education website https://usavolleyball.org/resources-for-coaches/coach-education/ Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Sep 21

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on skills, strategies, and the dynamics of playing on a high school team. They explore the importance of practice techniques, setting and serving strategies, and the challenges faced by players on less competitive teams. The conversation emphasizes personal growth, teamwork, and the value of maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/checklists-a-coachs-best-friend/ Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-you-should-checklist-every-serve/ Don Patterson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/game-planning-for-a-first-time-opponent/ Russ Rose Resources of the Week https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288002655_Flow_Experience_Empirical_Research_and_Applications Flow Experience Empirical Research and Applications https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224927532_Flow_The_Psychology_of_Optimal_Experience Mihaly Cziksentmihalyi’s book, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Sep 15

Joe Trinsey continues with part two of his discussion with The Volley Pod but this time we are talking about solutions for playing time with huge teams. Joe shares ideas that coaches can use to maximize their team's abilities and keep everyone happy! Our Resource of the Week is Joe Trinsey's awesome Substack which you can find here: https://smartervolley.substack.com/ Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Sep 6

volleyball, coaching, ace ball, youth sports, player development, team strategies, volleyball drills, coaching tips, sports education, volleyball training "It's a great game for skill development." "Miss serves don't count." Chapters 01:12 Understanding Ace Ball: The Game Mechanics 04:03 Variations of Ace Ball: Engaging Drills for All Levels 10:01 Incentivizing Performance: Adjusting the Game Rules 16:29 Counting Aces: Defining Success in Ace Ball 21:57 Final Thoughts on Ace Ball and Its Impact 25:33 Maximizing Efficiency with Technology 26:12 Lineup Strategies for Team Success 28:49 Planning vs. Adaptability in Lineup Decisions 32:55 Playing for Position: First or Second? 35:11 Substitution Strategies: When to Rotate Players 41:28 Role Clarity and Player Development 47:55 Smarter Volley: Insights and Resources Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Aug 29

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the recent changes in high school volleyball rules, particularly the elimination of double contacts on the second touch. They explore the implications of these changes on gameplay and coaching strategies. The conversation shifts to the importance of teaching soft skills alongside hard skills in volleyball, emphasizing values like resilience and focus. The hosts also delve into decision-making processes for players, especially in high-pressure situations, and the need for adaptability in lineups. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos from Today’s Episode https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jesse-mahoney-establishing-core-values/ Jesse Mahoney from Colorado discusses why and how to establish core values https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/leadership-and-core-values-with-tod-mattox/ Our very own Tod Mattox focuses on how leadership and core values interact to shape culture https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-rose-a-coach-for-life/ Russ Rose on coaching values for life Resource of the Week https://thecuriouspolymath.substack.com/ Pete Wung, on his fascinating substack The Curious Polymath, writes about so many various topics. The site includes math, philosophy and so much more, but his volleyball content is very unique and insightful, too! Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Aug 22

In this conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on the importance of teaching vision, enhancing communication, and engaging parents in the volleyball experience. They explore strategies for player development, deliberate practice, and the significance of creating a joyful environment for both players and parents. The conversation also touches on rethinking parent meetings to foster connections and improve team dynamics, along with sharing valuable resources for coaches. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos from Today’s Episode https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-passing-vision/ Julianne Faucette https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/short-mine-deep-passing-drill-to-improve-vision-and-anticipation/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mastering-serve-receive-reading-and-communication/ Dan Fisher Resource of the Week https://open.spotify.com/show/4v1rUNkhXYOwQx86tVnRyd Jiri Popelka’s International volleyball podcast covers advanced volleyball tactics, concepts, and developments Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com Keywords volleyball, coaching, passing techniques, player development, empathy in coaching, training methods, volleyball cuts, teaching strategies, serve receive, coaching resources Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

Aug 15

Resource of the Week https://www.youtube.com/@TechnicalVolley Technical Volleyball Videos Full International level matches cut and fit into very short time frames Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Aug 8

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss effective coaching strategies for teaching volleyball, particularly focusing on passing techniques and player development. They emphasize the importance of movement patterns, platform awareness, and the need for flexibility in training. The conversation also covers the sensitive topic of making cuts in teams, highlighting the need for empathy and clarity in the process. Teach movement patterns to enhance player skills. Focus on platform awareness for better passing. Modify techniques based on ball movement. Emphasize posture and balance during play. Provide players with multiple options for passing. Create realistic training environments for players. Serve tougher to challenge players effectively. Use objective measurements to assess player skills. Communicate clearly about cuts and team selections. Follow up with players after cuts to provide support. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos from Today’s Episode https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tods-tips-serve-receive-footwork-patterns/ Tod Mattox from The Volley Pod https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cathy-george-serve-receive-keys/ Cathy George from Michigan State University https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-and-pass-battle/ Mark Rosen, Kirsten Bernthal Booth, and Terry Liskevych Resource of the Week https://thomasmblack.substack.com/?trk=public_post-text Tom Black from Georgia University’s new Substack His writing dives into learning in general as well as volleyball specific content. Fascinating, insightful, and useful for anyone trying to be their best self. Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com Keywords volleyball, coaching, passing techniques, player development, empathy in coaching, training methods, volleyball cuts, teaching strategies, serve receive, coaching resources

Aug 1

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of coaching tryouts. They share tips for evaluating players, the importance of communication, and strategies for effective court coaching. The conversation also highlights resources available for coaches to enhance their skills and knowledge in the sport. Evaluating how players deal with adversity is crucial. Communication is key in volleyball. Players should be willing to play multiple positions. Coaches should bring energy to the court. It's important to celebrate others' successes. Players should be the first in line for new activities. Coaches need to call out good plays during tryouts. Using varied drills keeps practice engaging. Resources like The Volleyball Net can be very helpful. Mastering Volleyball Tryouts: Essential Tips The Art of Coaching Volleyball "Celebrate others' success." "Can you bring some energy?" "Call out good plays." The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-coaching-volleyball-tryout-checklist/ AOC Team https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-non-negotiables/ Suzie Fitzgerald, Walton High School https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill/ Ryan Hofer, Trinity Western University Resource of the Week https://volleyballtoolbox.net/ Volleyball Toolbox An all in one stop for your volleyball coaching resources. Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Jul 25

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod and guest Dan Meske discuss the transition to head coach, the importance of setter training, and the dynamics of coaching staff. Coach Meske shares insights on effective feedback for setters, the significance of tempo and location in setting, and the role of technology in training. They also explore the hiring process, the importance of creating a fun training environment, and tips for winning volleyball games. "Volleyball is supposed to be fun." "I love chatting about volleyball." "The best never get bored with the basics." The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-leaders-leaders-vs-followers-issues/ Dan Meske https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-leaders-knowing-yourself/ Dan Meske https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fix-it-drill-however-the-rally-ended-correct-it/ Dan Meske Resource of the Week https://open.spotify.com/show/5Dn9K05UoQ7Iz2JQ5R0GaX Out of Rotation Podcast with Dan Meske A volleyball talk podcast for coaches, fans, and players! Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠ ⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠ ⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Jul 18

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss their recent success at USAV Nationals, sharing insights on coaching strategies, skill development, and team culture. They explore effective drills, game strategies, and the importance of building a supportive team environment. The conversation also highlights lessons learned from the championship experience and future goals for continuous improvement in coaching. Takeaways The journey to nationals was filled with tough matches and perseverance. Coaching requires a calm demeanor, even in high-pressure situations. Summer is an ideal time for volleyball camps and clinics to enhance skills. Team culture and like-minded families contribute significantly to success. Daily gratitude practices can foster a positive team environment. Randomness in practice keeps players engaged and adaptable. Understanding ball movement is crucial for effective play. A spread offense can create more scoring opportunities. Players should be encouraged to take risks and learn from mistakes. Utilizing technology can enhance coaching efficiency and player feedback. "Look at you with the gold medal." "We fought off five match points." The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/⁠ Mike Lingenfelter, Munciana Volleyball Club ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-self-toss-hitting-progression/⁠ John Rodriguez, Academy Boiler Juniors ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-movement-shuffling-instead-of-reaching/⁠ Ron Kordes, Assumption HS and KIVA Volleyball Club Resource of the Week ⁠https://skillshark.com/sports-evaluations/volleyball-player-evaluation-app/⁠ SkillShark Athlete Evaluation App An app designed to help coaches run stress-free and efficient evaluations Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

Jul 11

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod are joined by Amanda Jones to discuss Mastering Mental Performance. Join us on The Volley Pod as we dive into the world of mental sports performance with Amanda Jones, a certified mental performance consultant. Discover the tools and techniques that can help athletes and coaches enhance their mental game, from visualization to creating a supportive team environment. The importance of integrating mental skills with physical training. How vision casting can motivate athletes during off-season. Techniques for building psychological safety within teams. The role of positive self-talk and body language in performance. Amanda's PERMA theory for enhancing happiness and performance. Guest: Amanda Jones, CMPC, founder of Armor Mental Performance Hashtags: #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #Volleyball #Coaching The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/ Amanda Jones, Armor Mental Sports Performance https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mental-training-3-ways-to-beat-burnout/ Amanda Jones, Armor Mental Sports Performance https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mental-training-how-to-be-more-confident-in-pressure-situations/ Amanda Jones, Armor Mental Sports Performance Resource of the Week https://armormentalperformance.com/ ⁠ Armor Mental Sports Performance World-class mental training support with a new lesson every week from Amanda Jones Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com

Jul 4

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss the conclusion of the club volleyball season and the transition into high school volleyball. They delve into the importance of language in coaching, presenting a glossary of terms that can enhance player learning and team dynamics. The conversation shifts to the challenges of managing talented players who may disrupt team culture, offering strategies for coaches to address these issues effectively while maintaining a positive environment. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/checklists-a-coachs-best-friend/ Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-players-engaged/ AOC Staff https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-neglected-seconds/ Jon Zlabek Resource of the Week https://thinkingbeyondthebox2018.wordpress.com/ Good, Bad, I’m the Guy With the Blog by Jim Deitz Hall of Fame Coach, his blog, and his collection of coaching resources Check out Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28 & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1 Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠⁠ Takeaways Language shapes learning for players. Creating a glossary can enhance coaching effectiveness. Synergy in teams can lead to better performance. Bad attitudes can spread negativity in a team. Coaches should educate players about team culture. Understanding player behavior is crucial for coaching. Separating behavior from the person is important. Clear definitions of acceptable behavior help maintain culture. Regular communication with players fosters better relationships. Picking battles wisely can prevent team conflicts. Sound bites "What do you mean by synergy?" "Can you make lemonade out of lemons?" "Seek first to understand." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Coaching Philosophy 00:17 Building Relationships with Players 00:27 Introduction and Season Reflections 01:21 Creating a Coaching Glossary 11:06 Handling Culture-Crushing Players 23:56 Resources and Conclusion 26:06 gaming-intro-high-short.wav

Jun 27

This conversation explores various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on mental performance strategies, parental guidance, effective communication between players and coaches, and the importance of reading the game. The discussion also highlights creative ways to engage young players, the benefits of beach volleyball, and the significance of scouting opponents. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of video analysis for self-improvement and categorizing cues for effective defense. Takeaways The coaching book includes valuable insights for players and parents. Mental performance strategies can enhance a player's game. Parents play a crucial role in supporting their young athletes. Reading the game is essential for coaches and players alike. Effective communication between players and coaches is vital. Visual skills in serve receive can significantly impact performance. Creative games can make learning volleyball fun for kids. Improving reading and decision-making skills is key to success. Exploring beach volleyball can benefit indoor players. Scouting opponents can give teams a competitive edge. Titles Unlocking Volleyball Potential: A Guide for Coaches and Parents Mastering Mental Performance in Volleyball "Promote a healthy balance." "Play animal volleyball." "Let them figure it out." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Volleyball Journey 03:30 Mental Performance Strategies for Players 06:11 Supporting Young Athletes: A Parent's Guide 08:57 Reading the Game: Key Skills for Coaches 12:12 Visual Skills in Serve Receive 15:00 Creative Games for Young Players 17:52 Improving Decision Making in Volleyball 20:38 Exploring Beach Volleyball for Indoor Players 23:42 Scouting Opponents: Key Observations 26:27 Priorities for Self-Video Analysis 29:03 Conclusion and Resources 29:47 gaming-intro-high-short.wav Keywords volleyball, coaching, mental performance, parental guidance, player development, reading the game, communication, serve receive, beach volleyball, scouting

Jun 20

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on enhancing private lessons, effective techniques, and strategies for player improvement. They emphasize the importance of adapting lessons to be more game-like, the value of group lessons, and the significance of setting clear goals for the end of the season. Additionally, they explore the necessity of having an adversity plan and team rituals to foster a positive and competitive environment for your end of season tournaments The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/private-lessons-do-you-know-what-to-look-for/ - Priscilla Tallman https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/confidence-in-athletes/ - teacher/coach approach to instilling confidence https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-training-for-kids-teaching-the-fundamentals-of-attacking/ - Ruth Nelson, BYOParent Resource of the Week https://thinkingbeyondthebox2018.wordpress.com/ Good, Bad, I’m the Guy With the Blog by Jim Deitz Hall of Fame Coach, his blog, and his collection of coaching resources Check out Tod’s books! Available on Amazon! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28 & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1 Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠⁠

Jun 13

In this episode of The Volley Pod we get our first look at some content from Tod's upcoming book and cover lessons that coach Mark Massey observed during his time at Club Nationals. Then we cover important lessons from experience about how to avoid coach burnout, which is rampant at this time of the season. Finally, we share a cool coaching resource that challenges a lot of your typical concepts of coaching, Mark Lebedew's At Home On The Court. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/ Posture and Balance with Ray Bechard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/ Emergency Digs with Russ Rose https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/ Capturing Space with Kimi Olson from Michigan State University Resource of the Week https://marklebedew.com/ At Home On The Court by Mark Lebedew is his collection of coaching resources Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠⁠

Jun 6

In this conversation, we explore the dynamics of being an undersized outside hitter in volleyball. Juliette D'Eliseo, 2025 18 Open National Finalist, shares her experiences and insights on how to effectively utilize the block, the importance of smart hitting strategies, and the transition from being a libero to an outside hitter. The discussion also delves into the mental aspects of playing in big games, the significance of team dynamics, and the mindset required to succeed as an undersized player. Juliette emphasizes the need for resilience, adaptability, and a focus on the present moment to thrive in competitive environments. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-outside-hitters-need-a-go-big-mindset/ Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ Kerry Macdonald https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-drill-1v1-hitter-isolation/ Russ Rose Resource of the Week https://www.instagram.com/fourathletes4/?hl=en Four Athletes 4, AJ Nally’s online training Instagram page Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠⁠

May 30

In this episode of The Volley Pod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball , hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of statistics in junior volleyball, effective leadership for team captains, and the nuances of player development. They explore which statistics are most relevant for assessing team performance and how to use them to improve training and game strategies. The conversation also highlights the significance of leadership qualities in young athletes and provides practical tips for captains to foster a positive team culture. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/assigning-leadership-responsibilities/ Jared Rudiger https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaches-thermostat-or-thermometer/ Mike Lingenfelter https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/path-sports-leadership-is-personal/ Julie Foudy Resources https://www.instagram.com/volleyknowledge/ VolleyKnowledge with Miles Partain on Instagram Teaching Volleyball through story Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠

May 23

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod engage with Ken Murczek, head coach at Emporia State University, in a deep discussion about leadership in sports. They explore the dynamics of team captains, the importance of communication over accountability, and the role of leadership configurations in fostering a positive team environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to adapt their leadership styles based on the unique needs of their teams and the individuals within them. Key takeaways include the significance of allowing players to lead, the value of communication, and the understanding that effective leaders do not always have to be the best players on the team. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ ⁠ Email us at ⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

May 16

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Head Coach of Emporia State University Ken Murczek about leadership in coaching. They explore various aspects of leadership, including whether leaders are born or made, the importance of allowing leadership to evolve naturally within teams, and the significance of prioritizing leadership development during preseason. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of shared leadership versus hierarchical leadership, the influence of seniority on leadership roles, and the role of technology in enhancing coaching effectiveness. This episode is Part 1 of 2

May 9

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss the importance of defensive skills in volleyball, the challenges of managing injuries during tournaments, and strategies for effective communication and player replacement. They emphasize the need for coaches to prepare their teams for unexpected challenges and to recognize the value of every player, regardless of their role on the team. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/controlling-the-dig/ Jim Stone with Morgan Hentz https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/ Jen Flynn Oldenburg, Ohio State https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-diving-covering-low-balls/ Kirsten Bernthal-Booth Resources https://soulperformanceacademy.com/ Soul Performance Academy, Dan Mickle Mental skills training, Team culture, and Leadership Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ Email us your take at ⁠ thevolleypod@gmail.com ⁠

May 2

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss recent tournament performances, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skill development. They explore various drills and game strategies that can enhance team performance, particularly focusing on innovative drills like '21 Savage' and 'Shakespeare Serving'. The conversation also covers late-season practice planning, highlighting the need for creativity and adaptability in coaching. Finally, they introduce valuable coaching resources to aid in player development and team success. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-validation-6-v-6-game/ Karch Kiraly https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-mini-games-to-practice-serving/ Karch Kiraly “Flean” to win https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-50-percent-drill/ Karch Kiraly - hit less than 50% speed Resources https://soulperformanceacademy.com/ Soul Performance Academy, Dan Mickle Mental skills training, Team culture, and Leadership Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠

Apr 25

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, including team performance, strategies for players to earn more playing time, and how to handle trash talk during games. They emphasize the importance of communication, skill development, and maintaining a positive mindset in competitive environments. Additionally, they recommend a valuable coaching resource to enhance training and player engagement. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coach-connection-22025/ Amanda Jones, Mental Performance Coach https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/skills-winning-losing/ Kyle Mashima, SoloStats 123 and Rotate 123 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/11-mistakes-to-avoid-on-the-volleyball-court/ Cary Wendell Wallin, 949 Athletics Resources https://archive.org/details/volleyballcoachi0000unse_i9x0 The Volleyball Coaching Bible by Don Shondell and Cecille Reynaud https://us.humankinetics.com/products/volleyball-coaching-bible-volume-ii-pdf-the?srsltid=AfmBOop7d1pcxPsHj9F9HJr7rtcYzyO2CKnvyUCY0ugqXIU4DWMYhs-y Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠

Apr 18

In this episode of The Volley Pod , coaches Davis and Tod discuss their recent tournament experiences, emphasizing the importance of team management, preparation, and mindset. They share insights on how to handle expectations, performance, and end-game strategies, while also exploring innovative coaching practices from college programs. The conversation highlights the significance of focusing on good efforts rather than perfection and encourages coaches to maintain a positive outlook for their teams. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-self-toss-hitting-progression/ John Rodriguez from Academy Boiler Juniors https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-volleyball-players-shouldnt-stretch-before-playing/ Abe Avender, Health and Performance Expert Resources Glue Guys Podcast can be found everywhere you listen to Podcasts including here on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@GlueGuysPodcast and here on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18n6FcVMR5J0hSeboeETPc Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠

Apr 11

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of understanding rotations and the dynamics of player roles. They emphasize the need for coaches to adapt their strategies based on the players' skill levels and the significance of fostering a supportive community among coaches and players. The conversation also touches on the challenges players face when they perceive themselves as the 'big fish in a small pond' and how to navigate these dynamics for personal and team growth. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/understanding-rotations/ Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/rotational-side-out-drill-from-russ-rose/ Russ Rose https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/offensive-defensive-strategies-for-ro-1/ Diane Flick Williams and Mark Barnard Resources JVA Concussion Info (especially for right when the injury happens) https://jvavolleyball.org/signs-symptoms-and-resources-for-concussions-in-volleyball/ CDC Concussion Info (right when the injury happens and going forward) https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/response/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_respondingto.html Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ ⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. volleyball, coaching, rotations, skill development, player dynamics, volleyball strategies, youth sports, coaching tips, volleyball community, player roles Communication is key in coaching and community building. Understanding rotations is crucial for effective gameplay. Different systems exist for rotations in volleyball. Coaches should visualize rotations to enhance teaching. Players need to adapt to various roles for growth. The 'big fish in a small pond' syndrome can hinder development. Every player should experience different roles on the team. Leadership roles are essential for player development. Coaches can help players expand their responsibilities. Practice organization can reduce injury risks.

Apr 4

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the often overlooked challenges of coaching volleyball. They delve into the emotional and psychological aspects of coaching, including the difficulties of giving constructive criticism, maintaining energy and positivity, and managing team dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, self-care, and a growth mindset for coaches. They also share practical tips and resources to help coaches navigate these challenges and improve their coaching effectiveness. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/doug-beal-on-the-state-of-volleyball-in-america-part-1/ Doug Beal on the State of Volleyball in America Resources The Why Is Everything: A Story of Football, Rivalry, and Revolution by Michael Silver https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324093602 Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Mar 27

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Coach Davis and Coach Tod welcome David Durand, a sports performance and psychology leader, to discuss his book ' Bet on It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond' The conversation explores the importance of mental performance, nervous system regulation, and the impact of social stress on adolescent athletes. David shares insights on how coaches can create supportive environments, utilize the BET system (Breath, Eyes, Touch) for athlete regulation, and the significance of connection in coaching. The episode emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing athlete performance and well-being. David Durand's book B.E.T On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond is available here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/B-T-Psychological-Approach-Coaching/dp/B0DB6SFDRK⁠ Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠

Mar 21

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the essential qualities and skills needed for liberos in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of bravery, communication, and mental toughness. They explore the 'Libero Manifesto' which outlines ten steps to becoming a superhero libero, including being aggressive in serve receive and honing all skills, and much more. The conversation also delves into effective timeout strategies for coaches, highlighting the need for preparation and the management of players' emotions during high-pressure situations. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-your-libero/ Karch Kiraly https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-sweet-spot-is-the-foundation-of-good-passing/ Ben Josephson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-requirements-of-a-great-libero/ Mick Haley Resources https://ovanto.org/ and Fit for Thoughts Foundation https://ovanto.net/vt-cards/ Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Mar 14

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of passing float serves, emphasizing the importance of mastering this skill for volleyball success. They explore various techniques, emergency moves, and practice strategies to enhance team performance. The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges of coaching and the significance of effective communication. Listeners are provided with actionable insights to improve their volleyball practices and player development. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-key-aspects-to-passing/ Ray Bechard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-the-deep-ball-using-the-drop-step/ Christy Johnson-Lynch https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-pass-the-high-ball/ a "Quick Hitter" from Jim Stone Resources The Tough Stuff: 7 Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach by Cody Royle can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Stuff-Seven-Truths-About/dp/1660114446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KA695NN4WJ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5Lvc2cAGTBqAy4gSgE02mYyG__3OEntc5i66jbGQioxKRIcarCgQ2JnfS3iiafhVQ3Dn3Zjq_OVOKgVRFY6J4eJyk5ufijKY4385P9ikenbFZBSEM3af-3i2aczM4naLaxejVvnLK-gydrSz4xlyE2rPhsYuJLgYG_zAo0mT-OBLiDuDdi_nmVc-ACXg5kM2hbk1dIISpHVEbKHEFmaASh-lxn1LrENO9FzAlrDuvNkEp7UrokBoYinADPi9j-rZVnQ8odH_OLfr6NgMAuPpC_SJoszKVHcIV4DLAI4Bgr8tZ__uCv-6FE8h99BAjBWDA2owkmMYzzc1gEi3-V3otlijmMjMxTCb4-5X2v63T7MTNWwPqGRboU81dxqQdDR-yfA_EDalOv7QzoOvCUlp-NvyjuIPhp514C099NamboTrh01OHOple37Rtz0ghLY0.iGkzGRHJhakbHktym3XlP6rfBzNucBottJVHdpnkSoY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+tough+stuff&qid=1741717468&sprefix=the+tough+stuff%2Caps%2C447&sr=8-1 More with Cody Royle can be found here: https://www.codyroyle.com/ Tod’s new book , The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Mar 7

In this episode, Davis and Tod engage with Loren Anderson, a volleyball coach and expert in ecological dynamics. They discuss the principles of ecological dynamics in coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating game-like environments for player development. The conversation covers the coupling of perception and action, the differences between traditional and ecological coaching methods, and practical strategies for implementing ecological dynamics in training. Loren shares insights on fostering a love for the game among players and the advantages of this coaching approach, including adaptability and decision-making skills. Check out Loren Anderson's substack here: https://substack.com/@nomoredrills? Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Feb 28

In this episode, the hosts discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on serving techniques and strategies. They emphasize the importance of float serves, the need for players to track their serving stats, and the mental and physical preparation required for effective serving. The conversation also touches on the social-emotional aspects of serving, linking practice to game scenarios, and creating pressure situations to enhance player performance. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-tips-where-to-hit-your-fast-floater/ Nabil Mardini https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/ Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improving-your-jump-float/ Kevin Hambly Resources How To Change by Katy Milkman https://www.katymilkman.com/book Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠

Feb 21

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis and Tod discuss the Triple Crown tournament, emphasizing the emotional investment coaches have in their teams. They delve into skill development, focusing on attacking choices, shot access, and situational awareness. The conversation also addresses team culture issues, offering actionable strategies for coaches to improve their team's dynamics and performance. The episode concludes with resources for further learning and development in volleyball coaching. *Note: Davis speaks of a past episode with David Durand, but this episode will actually be aired beginning 2/27 at 9pm PST The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitter-training-attacking-vs-single/ - Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitting-a-philosophy-on-sharp-angle-hits-line-shots-and-tipping/ - Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/refining-your-hitters-toolbox/ - Mark Barnard Resource of the Week 900 Square Feet Newletter https://volleyballmag.com/900-square-feet-ncaa-volleyball-zoom-110424/ Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Feb 14

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox discuss various coaching techniques and metaphors to enhance volleyball skills. They explore the importance of using external cues over internal cues for skill acquisition, share creative metaphors for teaching spiking and serving techniques, and emphasize the role of technology in coaching efficiency. The conversation also highlights valuable resources for coaches and concludes with a reflection on the impact of integrated coaching. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/float-serve-fundamentals/ - Kirsten Bernthal Booth https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/ - Tracy Vondran https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ - Kerry Macdonald Resources from today's episode: Talent and the Secret Life of Teams by Terry Pettit https://terrypettit.com/shop/talent-and-the-secret-life-of-teams/ Our host Tod Mattox's new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball here: ⁠ ⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Feb 7

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss the new rule eliminating doubles in high school volleyball and its implications for coaching. They delve into the triangle concept in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of passing, setting, and hitting as interconnected skills. The conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of this approach, including the need for game-like randomness and decision-making. The hosts also share strategies for incentivizing player performance, error correction techniques, and effective timeout strategies for coaches. They conclude with insights from the 'What Drives Winning' team, exploring themes of selflessness and confidence in sports. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-net-triangle-pepper-with-terry-liskevych/ - Terry Liskevych https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-ds-triangle-set-drill/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy Resources What Drives Winning newsletter - Brett Ledbetter and Becky Burleigh https://whatdriveswinning.com/newsletter/ Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ Utilize The Art of Coaching Volleyball ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Discover Balltime at: ⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Jan 31

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on differential learning, effective passing and setting techniques, and strategies for serving. They also address the challenges coaches face, the importance of building a positive team culture, and provide resources for further development in coaching. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptability in training and the significance of mental resilience in competitive environments. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-hand-contact-progressions/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-using-your-toolbox/ Luka Slabe https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/ Mike Lingenfelter Resources Think Again by Adam Grant https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Jan 24

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on team progress, decision-making, and the importance of teaching blocking to young players. They explore the psychological impact of blocking, share effective drills and techniques, and emphasize the need to reinforce team values and systems. The conversation concludes with valuable resources for coaches to enhance their training methods. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-blocking-fundamentals-positioning-and-posture/ Joe Sagula https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-hand-position/ Mike Sealy https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/good-blocking-watching-right-things/ Karch Kiraly Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Jan 17

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis are joined by Sean Thomas to discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of teaching philosophies, particularly the use of analogies to enhance understanding. They share personal coaching experiences, explore passing techniques, and emphasize the significance of balance and movement in volleyball. The conversation also touches on the role of biomechanics and data in coaching, as well as the need to engage young players with fun and relatable analogies. The episode concludes with reflections on the challenges of teaching overhead passing and the importance of creating memorable learning experiences for players. Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Jan 10

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss essential strategies for coaching youth volleyball, focusing on ace prevention, communication, and movement. They explore the balance between winning and development, emphasizing the importance of teaching foundational skills while also preparing players for competitive scenarios. The conversation includes practical tips for coaches and highlights valuable resources for further learning. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-movement-shuffling-instead-of-reaching/ Ron Kordes https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improve-your-passing-footwork-by-saying-1-2-3/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/overhead-passing-strategies/ Ben Josephson Resource of the Week https://www.instagram.com/matthewjhoulihan/?hl=en Matthew Houlihan, "The Internet’s Club Director" Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠ Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Jan 3

In this episode of The Volley Pod , the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on pursuit training, effective coaching strategies, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. They emphasize the need for training methods that encourage players to pursue the ball without punitive measures, and they share a list of approaches to improve player engagement and performance. The conversation also touches on the significance of utilizing video tools for player development and strategies for effective subbing to ensure all players contribute to the team. Finally, they highlight the importance of celebrating bench contributions and maintaining a balanced approach to winning and development. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/ Jen Flynn Oldenburg https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/ Kimi Olson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/ Ray Bechard The Resource of the Week is: Tod's new book, The Volleyball Coach's Book of List s which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8 Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Balltime at: www.balltime.com Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Dec 20, 2024

In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the Final Four and the AVCA National Coaching Convention, highlighting innovative coaching techniques, creative drills, and the importance of player development. They share insights from various sessions, including blocking strategies, setter-middle connections, and the impact of technology in volleyball coaching. The conversation also touches on Karch Kiraly's coaching philosophy and the significance of winning the middle in team dynamics. Check out Balltime at www.balltime.com Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone. Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out The Volley Pod on our Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod

Dec 13, 2024

In this conversation, The Volley Pod hosts, Tod and Davis, discuss the release of Tod's new book, The Volleyball Coaches Book of Lists , exploring its inspiration, the collaborative process of gathering insights from various coaches, and the key themes of coaching philosophy, leadership, player development, and effective practice design. They highlight the importance of mindset, engaging young players, and utilizing resources for coaching improvement. The discussion also touches on innovative practices and concludes with key takeaways and the book's availability. You can find the new book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28 Also, be sure to check out Balltime at www.Balltime.com Balltime is the first and best AI video and stats program for volleyball. It will help you become a better coach! And, check out our Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Dec 6, 2024

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis discuss the essential elements of coaching, focusing on the importance of framing experiences for players, building a strong team culture, and utilizing technology to enhance coaching effectiveness. They explore various strategies for improving player development and understanding the challenges young athletes face. The conversation also highlights valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos highlighted in today's episode : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/path-sports-becoming-a-learner/ Karch Kiraly https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-add-subtle-fun-to-practice/ Deborah Newkirk https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/step-outside-of-your-comfort-zone/ Christa Dietzen Check out Balltime, the first and best AI video and statistics program for volleyball @ www.Balltime.com The Resource of the Week is : Zdenek Hanak's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/zdenekhanik/?hl=en Also, our Instagram page is: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Nov 30, 2024

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis reflect on their recent volleyball seasons, discussing the importance of continuous improvement in coaching and player development. They delve into innovative serving strategies, including the 'yo-yo' effect and the 'two bouncer' serve, emphasizing the need for variety in serving techniques. The conversation also highlights engaging games for serving skill development, the use of technology like Balltime for video analysis, and the significance of end-of-season evaluations. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos connected to today's podcast are: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/disrupt-opponent-serve-short/ Mark Rosen https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-strategies/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/10-tips-for-youth-serving/ Ron Kordes Get Learn From the Legends on The Art of Coaching Volleyball website here: ⁠https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/learn-from-the-legends/⁠ Check out our sponsors! Balltime is the first ever Volleyball AI Platform, created for parents, coaches, clubs, and players. Check it out at: ⁠www.Balltime.com⁠ With The Art of Coaching Volleyball you can access the largest library of videos, resources, and clinics, designed to help coaches and players perform their best. Access The Art of Coaching Volleyball here: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠ Check us out on Instagram at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ ⁠

Nov 22, 2024

In this episode of The Volley Pod , hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox engage with legendary volleyball coaches: Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych. They discuss the coaches' new book, Learn From the Legends , which outlines 53 keys to better volleyball coaching. The conversation covers the origins of the book, the importance of diverse coaching perspectives, effective practice planning, and the significance of player IQ and team culture. The coaches share insights on accountability, curiosity in coaching, and the necessity of lifelong learning for coaches. Get Learn From the Legends on The Art of Coaching Volleyball website here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/learn-from-the-legends/ Check out our sponsors! Balltime is the first ever Volleyball AI Platform, created for parents, coaches, clubs, and players. Check it out at: www.Balltime.com With The Art of Coaching Volleyball you can access the largest library of videos, resources, and clinics, designed to help coaches and players perform their best. Access The Art of Coaching Volleyball here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Check us out on Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ ⁠

Nov 15, 2024

In this episode of The VolleyPod we discuss innovative coaching strategies for youth volleyball, emphasizing the importance of play over work. We introduce the concept of 'home play' as a way to encourage skill development outside of practice. The conversation covers various movement techniques, practice strategies, and common coaching mistakes during playoffs, highlighting the need for adaptability and focus on growth. The episode concludes with insights on innovative training techniques and upcoming resources for coaches. Skill of the Week This week's "skill" is an At Home Playlist that Tod created that is great for players who want to put in extra time and reps away from practice. Scenario of the Week This week's scenario is 7 Mistakes That Coaches Make in the Playoffs. Of course, Davis' team just lost in the first round of State so... He goes over ways to combat common errors that coaches make in the heat of the single elimination playoffs. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that are connected to this week's episode are: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cary-wallin-home-spiking-practice/ Cary Wallin from 949 Athletics https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-driveway-drills/ Kyle Mashima from Rotate123 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-at-home-challenges/ Founders’ Chat with Russ Rose, Terry Liskevych, and John Dunning Resource of the Week TorqVB on Instagram has a fascinating look at how to develop more power for hitters https://www.instagram.com/torqvb/?hl=en Check out on Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod Twitter/X at: https://x.com/TheVolleyPod

Nov 1, 2024

Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book Our spookiest episode yet! Coming out October 31st! In this episode of The VolleyPod , hosts Tod and Davis discuss the excitement surrounding the high school volleyball season as it approaches playoffs, and the upcoming club season. They delve into coaching techniques, particularly focusing on the fundamentals of setting, including key principles and drills. Then the conversation covers strategies for preparing to face teams a second time in the season, emphasizing the importance of scouting and adapting to opponents. Finally, they discuss Rob Gray's newest book and how he is using his ecological dynamics approach for helping coaches to improve as well as athletes. Skill: Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall Scenario : Preparing to play a team a second time The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week were about setting fundamentals: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-fundamentals-the-hand-hinge-movement-necessary-for-great-sets/ AOC founder John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-training-for-kids-teaching-the-fundamentals-of-setting/ Bring Your Own Parent - Ruth Nelson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fundamentals-of-effective-volleyball-setting/ Dan Fisher from Pitt Resource of the Week : Rob Gray’s newest book, Learning To Be An “Ecological” Coach: Developing Attuned & Adaptable Coaching Skills https://perceptionaction.com/work-with-me/ Get a Balltime subscription, the industry's leading video and stats program, at: ⁠https://www.balltime.com/⁠ Check out our Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠ Our Twitter/X gets updates with every new episode: ⁠https://x.com/TheVolleyPod

Oct 25, 2024

In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Todd and David engage with legendary coach Peter Ogle, discussing the intricacies of volleyball coaching. They explore the importance of hard work, mindfulness in practice, overcoming personal roadblocks, and the mental aspects of performance. Ogle shares insights from his 41 years of coaching experience, emphasizing the joy of improvement and the significance of effective practice strategies. The conversation also touches on accountability within teams and innovative scrimmage techniques, culminating in a discussion about the role of technology in coaching. Coach Peter Ogle would love to talk volleyball with you! Just email him at: peterwogle@gmail.com Get a Balltime subscription, the industry's leading video and stats program, at: https://www.balltime.com/ Check out our Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ Our Twitter/X gets updates with every new episode: https://x.com/TheVolleyPod

Oct 18, 2024

In this episode of The VolleyPod , the hosts discuss various strategies for improving attacking efficiency in volleyball, particularly for hitters who may not have a powerful arm. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's identity as a player, making good decisions, and adjusting techniques to enhance performance. The conversation also covers the significance of recovery in sports, introducing modern recovery techniques and tools that can aid athletes in their training and performance, with a special emphasis on The MarcPro, available at https://marcpro.com/ The episode concludes with a discussion on utilizing technology in training and the importance of having a balanced life outside of volleyball. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that were emphasized this episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adjusting-the-hitting-approach-after-passing/ Nabil Mardini https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitter-training-attacking-vs-single/ Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitting-a-philosophy-on-sharp-angle-hits-line-shots-and-tipping/ Mark Barnard Check out our Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod Check us out on Twitter/X @thevolleypod

Oct 11, 2024

The Parent Pod In this episode of The VolleyPod , the hosts discuss essential topics for parents involved in youth volleyball. They cover: communication strategies, the importance of schedules, coaching philosophies, and the dynamics between parents, coaches, and players. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear expectations regarding playing time, skill development, and the overall role of parents in supporting their children in sports. This episode is vital for coaches and parents who want to start the season off on the right foot!

Oct 3, 2024

In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on common mistakes coaches make, the importance of resilience in teams, and how to create a fun and competitive practice environment. They emphasize the need for flexibility in coaching rules, the significance of competition in practice, and the necessity of connecting resilience to team values. The conversation also highlights the importance of humor and creativity in coaching, as well as the need for coaches to reflect on their own behaviors and attitudes. Skill: Coaching in reality Scenario: When my team gets down, they stay down The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-gain-a-competitive-advantage-by-competing-in-practice/ Karch on how to get better by competing in practice https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-competitive-practices-focus-of-the-day/ Russ Rose on how to develop more competitive practices by having a focus of the day https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-increase-competition/ Russ Rose on three types of drills that increase competition in practice Resource: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/176227/antifragile-by-nassim-nicholas-taleb/ Nicholas Taleb's book Anti-Fragile is about how to develop an unshakable mindset Balltime is a leader in video analysis and AI video recognition https://www.balltime.com/ Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

Sep 26, 2024

In this episode of The Volley Pod , Tod and Davis start with briefly discussing their experiences in the Coastal Conference, focusing on the competitive nature of the league. They introduce the '46 Challenge' drill aimed at improving both offensive and defensive skills in volleyball. The conversation then shifts to the 'Tether Method,' a technique for enhancing out-of-system play, emphasizing the importance of tight sets and player positioning. Finally, they explore leadership principles from the book 'The Captain Class,' highlighting the significance of character in team success. Skill of the Week : The 46 Challenge One of Tod's 'Deserted Island Drills', "The 46 Challenge" drill is discussed this week. This drill focuses on out system play for both sides of the net and it has a really cool "get back in system" scoring system. Scenario of the Week : The "Tether" Method for out of system play The Tether Method represents a shift in mentality and execution for out of system play. Tod and Davis talk about this way of playing and the changes it brings to the game. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this week: htt : ps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense-and-defense-drills/ Marie Zidek from DePaul University https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/ Mark Barnard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hit-more-line/ Blog from Kyle Mashima (SoloStats and Rotate123) Resource of the Week: https://www.bysamwalker.com/the-captain-class The Captain Class by Sam Walker is an interesting look at a number of championship programs and their leaders. It may make you rethink what a leader is and how they behave.

Sep 20, 2024

In this conversation, the hosts, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox, discuss the importance of training athletes to respond effectively in various situations. They emphasize the need for coaches' words to extend beyond the present moment and for athletes to take action based on the feedback they receive. The hosts provide strategies for teaching athletes to choose their behaviors consciously and to make informed decisions in challenging situations. They also discuss the significance of communication and movement in improving performance. Additionally, they share tips for managing multiple expectations and celebrating improvement. The conversation concludes with recommendations for coaching youth players in service receive and the importance of attracting athletes of character. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos we focused on this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-power-of-positive-volleyball/ - Don Patterson, Responding well when it is most important https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaching-secrets-people-of-character-and-power-of-mindset/ - Mark Rosen, Attract people of character https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-on-the-importance-of-asking-questions/ Karch Kiraly, Encourage athletes to be better learners The Resource of the Week is: The Out of Rotation Podcast with Dan Meske https://open.spotify.com/show/5Dn9K05UoQ7Iz2JQ5R0GaX?si=ab573fa6eb8b4b1b

Sep 13, 2024

In this conversation, Todd and David discuss the importance of giving meaningful feedback to players and establishing a coaching voice. They provide specific tips for individual coaching and catching players doing things right. They also discuss the process of selecting players for a club team, considering factors such as goals, playing time, parents, and team style. They emphasize the importance of attitude, learning velocity, and the ability to work well with others. Skill of the Week : Finding your coaching voice, what newer coaches can do to have a coaching voice of their own Scenario of the Week : Before club tryouts, leading up to tryouts, and putting together a club team The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this week's podcast : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-a-flean-jump-float/ Karch Kiraly https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mastering-serve-receive-reading-and-communication/ Joe Sagula https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pin-hitter-transition-footwork/ Beth Launiere Resource of the Week : Katy Milkman's fascinating book about why having specific solutions to problems can increase productivity and enhance our lives can be found here: https://www.katymilkman.com/book

Aug 30, 2024

Beth Van Fleet, a beach volleyball coach at Georgia State, joins The VolleyPod and shares her insights on teaching blocking techniques. She emphasizes creating hesitation in the attacker's mind through route, depth, timing, and hands. She uses visual cues, such as focusing on the attacker's hips and getting hands above the net, to improve timing. Feedback for blockers includes using video analysis and loops to help them understand their positioning and timing. Beth also highlights the importance of intelligence and creativity in blocking, rather than relying solely on size. In this conversation, Beth Van Fleet discusses the process of pairing or creating partnerships in beach volleyball, particularly in the college space. She emphasizes the importance of considering skills, communication styles, and work ethic when forming pairs. Beth also mentions the use of psychological testing and personality quizzes to better understand players' communication styles and preferences. Additionally, she recommends resources such as Jeff Janssen's workbooks for building team culture and leadership skills. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Georgia State's unique beach volleyball facility. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beach-no-nos-blocking-the-area-not-the-ball/ Holly McPeak https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adam-johnson-beach-helps-indoor-indoor-helps-beach/ Adam Johnson Resource of the Week Jeff Janssen's books on leadership can be found here: https://www.janssensportsleadership.com/resources/shop-all-products/

Aug 23, 2024

In this conversation, Davis and Todd discuss various skills and drills that can be incorporated into volleyball practices. They cover topics such as drop kicks, spin setting, defensive pairs, long distance thumb flicks, Karch's slow pepper, threes juggle, HOCs (hold and cover), offensive shots, serving third tempo pairs, and more. They also provide tips on the scenario: how to stand out during tryouts, emphasizing skills, attitude, and composure. The conversation concludes with recommendations for videos and articles related to volleyball. Incorporate various skills and drills into volleyball practices to keep players engaged and improve their abilities. During tryouts, focus on demonstrating skills, having a positive attitude, and showing composure. Videos and articles can provide valuable insights and inspiration for volleyball players and coaches. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/april-ross-challenge-5-one-armed-juggles/ April Ross https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-one-hand-with-tod-mattox/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scrap-drill/ Michael Seeman Resource of the Week https://volleyballmag.com/usa-volleyball-jordan-larson-040924/ Jordan Larson in VolleyballMag

Aug 16, 2024

Summary In this conversation, Davis and Tod discuss the priorities for the beginning of the volleyball season. They emphasize the importance of serving tough and preventing aces, as well as finding reliable passers. They also highlight the need for strong hitters who can hit the ball with topspin and a right front blocker who can stop or touch the ball. They then shift their focus to the Olympics, discussing the dominance of the opposite position and the impact of instant replay. They also mention the fine line between winning and losing and the importance of the interaction between hitters and blockers. The conversation concludes with a discussion of their sponsor, Ball Time, and a recommendation for the podcast Finding Mastery with Michael Gervais. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ Dave Rubio https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning-with-christy-johnson/ Christy Johnson https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pete-hanson-organizing-practice-plans-for-the-entire-year/ Pete Hanson Resource of the Week https://findingmastery.com/podcast-start/ Finding Mastery Podcast by Michael Gervais

Aug 9, 2024

In this conversation, Davis, Sean, and Todd discuss various topics related to coaching volleyball. They focus on the skill of talking less and letting players play more, providing tips for planning ahead, using visual aids, and using the environment to provide feedback. They also discuss the use of keywords, giving feedback on the fly, and creating activities and games that allow for individual feedback. They touch on the complexities of blocking, the prominence of curve serves, and the advantage of having a setter who is a great defender. They also mention the route to the Olympics for volleyball player Chase Budinger and share resources for coaches. Coaches should aim to talk less and let players play more, planning ahead and knowing priorities can help with this. Using visual aids like whiteboards can help communicate information without relying on words. Using the environment to provide feedback, such as through games and activities, can be more effective than constant verbal instruction. Using keywords can simplify communication and convey multiple instructions with a single word. Giving feedback on the fly during gameplay can be more impactful than waiting until after the rally. Creating activities and games that allow for individual feedback can help coaches address specific player needs without stopping the entire team. Blocking in volleyball can be complex, with decisions based on patterns and recognition rather than simply feeling or seeing the block. Curve serves are becoming more prominent in the game, adding complexity for passers and requiring them to think in multiple planes. Having a setter who is a great defender can provide an advantage in the game. Chase Budinger's route to the Olympics as a volleyball player showcases the importance of dedication and hard work. Coaches can find valuable coaching resources from AOC and follow Dan Meske's Instagram profile for insightful content. The Advantage of Setters as Defenders Talking Less, Playing More: Tips for Coaches "Talking less equals playing more." "Use a whiteboard. Can you communicate some stuff on a whiteboard instead of using words?" "Use the environment to provide feedback."] Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/communication-phrases-that-inspire/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-coach-communication-strategies/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/communicating-with-athletes-using-mantras-and-analogies/

Aug 2, 2024

Sean Thomas on malleability in passing, what to check out from The Olympics, and HowStuffWorks.com https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: Malleability in passing Scenario: What to check out from The Olympics Resource: HowStuffWorks.com https://www.howstuffworks.com/

Jul 26, 2024

Making Camp Great, Evaluating Your Practice Plan, and John Kessel USA Volleyball 6 on 6 Games Skill: Making camps fun and effective Scenario: How to evaluate your practice The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos we focused on this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/camp-warm-up-ship-to-shore/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-games-for-youth-camp/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/bjerring-tournaments/ Resource: John Kessel's 166 Top Drills https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0096/9745/Top_166_Volleyball_Drills_from_Around_the_World__6.01.08.pdf

Jul 19, 2024

Day 1 Practice Plan, Moving Up a Team, and Top Dog by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman Skill: Creating a Day 1 Practice Plan/Tryout Scenario: When your players want to move to a higher team, what steps should they take Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos we discussed on the pod this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-practice-plan-1-2/ Transition Focus https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-practice-plan-2/ Out of System Focus https://usavolleyball.org/resource/top-166-drills-from-around-the-world/ John Kessel Resource: Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman https://www.amazon.com/Top-Dog-Science-Winning-Losing/dp/1455515159/ref=asc_df_1455515159/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16026186167066837636&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031292&hvtargid=pla-2281435177618&psc=1&mcid=2aec2956776b3a51a6dcac40b593f0ac&hvocijid=16026186167066837636-1455515159-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1

Jul 12, 2024

Upcoming High School Coaches Clinic from The Art of Coaching Volleyball this weekend (7/13)) Check it out here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/high-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: The Difference Between Just Playing and Playing to Win and How To Win More Through Intentional Training Scenario: Tod's Book of Lists This week's videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-mini-games-to-practice-serving/ Karch's serving mini-game https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-validation-6-v-6-game/ Karch’s “Validation” drill set up https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-vs-6-competitive-tug-of-war-drill/ Tug of War Resource: https://www.soccerpoet.com/ Dan Blank's online home for his international bestselling book about soccer and more coaching tips and resources

Jul 5, 2024

Lessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and Avignon The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eyes-closed-advanced-setting-drill-with-john-dunning-and-cassidy-lichtman/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/integrating-drills-into-practice/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-attacking-error-management-with-glenn-hoag/ Resource: Avignon Volleyball Club https://avignonvolleyball.fr/

Jun 28, 2024

Summary In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts engage in a game called 'This or That' where they discuss various coaching methods and strategies. They debate topics such as coach-imposed team values vs. team-determined values, dynamic team stretching routines vs. no consistent team stretch, using music in practice vs. no music, and more. The hosts provide their arguments for each side and discuss the pros and cons of each approach. Keywords Coaching methods, team values, team stretching, music in practice, dynamic warmup, static stretch, communication, blocking techniques, teaching skills, 4-2 vs. 6-2Takeaways Involving athletes in determining team values can lead to greater buy-in and commitment Dynamic team stretching routines can be time-consuming and may not directly contribute to skill development Using music in practice can create a positive and energetic atmosphere, but it may also be distracting and hinder communication Breaking down skills into parts can help athletes focus on specific aspects and improve their overall performance Teaching athletes to communicate effectively is important, but finding the right balance between constant communication and focused play is key Swing blocking can enhance blocking skills and athleticism, but it may also introduce more complexity and potential errors Starting young players in a base position close to the net can help them develop better court awareness and transition skills Choosing between a 4-2 and 6-2 system depends on the team's strengths, skill levels, and game situations The Impact of Music in Practice Choosing Between a 4-2 and 6-2 System "Coach imposed team values or team meets and determines team values" "Dynamic team dynamic stretching routine at the start of practice or no consistent team stretch at the start" "Use music in practice or never use music" Titles Sound Bites Chapters 00:00 02:15Promoting Athlete Buy-In Coach-Imposed Values vs. Team-Determined Values 06:08 Efficient Warm-Up: Dynamic Team Stretching vs. Volleyball-Specific Warm-Up 10:18 Using Physical Consequences in Practice: Yes or No? 13:06 Teaching Skills with or without a Box 28:00 Communication: Call the Ball All the Time or When Necessary 35:20 Blocking Techniques: Swing Blocking vs. Non-Swing Blocking 38:21 System Selection: 4-2 vs. 6-2 for Young Teams

Jun 21, 2024

Skill: 10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag" Scenario: Ending the Season on a High Note The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that were discussed on today's show: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tyler-hildebrand-we-need-to-teach-juniors-to-play-closer-to-the-net/ Tyler Hilderbrand https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-perform-the-lift-tip-for-easy-kills/ Tod Mattox and Audrey An demo the lift tip https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-defense-with-mark-rosen/ Mark Rosen teaches defense with the Bosu ball This Week's Coaching Resource: Bites of Beach on Instagram, which can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/bitesofbeach/

Jun 14, 2024

Balltime is the leading video analysis platform in volleyball and they continue to evolve and innovate, providing more and more value to the consumer. Their team joins us to update everyone on their most recent improvements, and discuss where they are headed in the near future.

Jun 7, 2024

Skill of the Week: Making the end of the season fun and effective Scenario: Do's and don'ts for when players miss practice The Art of Coaching Volleyball's videos of the week focused on practice planning: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/annual-plan/ Terry Liskevych https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-1/ Jim Stone Week 1 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/ Jim Stone Week 2 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-3/ Jim Stone Week 3 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-4/ Jim Stone Week 4 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan/ Jim Stone All 4 weeks The Resource of the Week is The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Printables and Handouts section, which can be found here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/category/resources/printables/ Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website using code: "VOLLEYPOD" Follow us on Twitter/X @thevolleypod and on Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod

May 31, 2024

Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content Skill/Drill of the Week: Using constraints and the drill "Speedball" in conjunction with one another for speedy improvement Scenario of the Week: Starting a brand new volleyball program The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on this week had to do with using doubles in practice: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dynamic-warmup-drill-2-contact-queen-of-the-court/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/alternatives-deep-court/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill/ Ryan Hofer The Resource of the Week is: The Playmaker's Advantage: How To Raise Your Mental Game To the Next Level by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson, which can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Playmakers-Advantage-Raise-Mental-Level/dp/1501181866

May 31, 2024

Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content Skill of the Week: Get more kills from smaller teams Scenario of the Week: My players' parents are habitually negative The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we discussed this week are: Ken Murczek's first ball kill drill https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill/ Diane Flick-Williams' drill for increasing first ball kill efficiency https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cornhole-hitting-drill-for-improving-first-ball-kill-percentage/ Joe Sagula's first ball kill drill https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill-to-maximize-scoring-opportunities/ Jill Kramer from TCU on out of system play https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jill-kramer-talks-out-of-system-play/ The Resource of the Week is: The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) which be found here: https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/volleyball-nations-league/

May 29, 2024

Coach Fiallos' Bio at Colorado https://cubuffs.com/staff-directory/eduardo-fiallos/708 Coach Fiallos' Substack https://substack.com/@inspiringcoaches

May 24, 2024

Freeze Framing Part 2: Defense continued and Offense, Developing Confidence, and The 48 Laws of Power Skill: How to use freeze framing for defense and offense Scenario: Ideas for helping your athletes develop confidence The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we discussed this week are: Russ Rose on coverage https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-rose-adjusting-hitter-coverage-to-the-situation/ Dave Rubio on drills for out of system scenarios https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/in-system-out-of-system/ Cathy George on developing offensive rhythm https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cathy-george-developing-offensive-rhythm/ The Resource of the Week is: The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, which be found here https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1303 Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content

May 3, 2024

Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Skill: Using "freeze framing" on serve receive and defense 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

Apr 26, 2024

Episode 105: Moving from a Cutthroat Culture to a Competitive Culture, Mid-season serve receive tune-up, and Volleyball Magazine Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Skill: Moving from a cutthroat culture to a competitive culture 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/

Apr 19, 2024

Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now Don't forget to get 20% of almost anything when you use code: " VOLLEYPOD " on the The Art of Coaching Volleyball website Skill: Serving ABC Scenario: Ideas for when a player is frustrated Resources: Perception Action Podcast https://perceptionaction.com/ 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 https://headsupbaseball2.com/ The Inner Knight by Billy Allen https://billyketchallen.com/2022/03/02/the-inner-knight/

Apr 12, 2024

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Apr 5, 2024

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Apr 5, 2024

Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy

Mar 29, 2024

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Mar 22, 2024

Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Mar 15, 2024

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Mar 8, 2024

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Mar 1, 2024

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Feb 23, 2024

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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: https://www.coachferreira.com/

Feb 16, 2024

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: ⁠https://krystaljackson.com/new-year-lp-2-5782-4846-3642?imt=1&utm_campaign=VolleypodFebraury24&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=ESSLP_2.5.24&utm_content=⁠ or here: ⁠jacksonstrengthvolleyball.iljmp.com

Feb 9, 2024

Episode 94: All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence You can find Krystal's detailed plan for setters here: https://krystaljackson.com/new-year-lp-2-5782-4846-3642?imt=1&utm_campaign=VolleypodFebraury24&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=ESSLP_2.5.24&utm_content= or jacksonstrengthvolleyball.iljmp.com

Feb 2, 2024

Episode 93: Improve the tempo of your practice, The increasing cost of club volleyball, and Volleyball Coaching Wizards' book list Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/⁠

Jan 26, 2024

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 Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tJruYghEgqhL4VMRpGb1x

Jan 24, 2024

Episode 91: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework, Initiation matters, and Within the Game podcast Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Jan 12, 2024

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 Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Jan 6, 2024

Episode 89: Teach your players to coach themselves, Coach better in 2024, and Bring Your Own Parent Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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).

Dec 29, 2023

Episode 88: How to keep your lines short, Don't do this at practice, and Hidden Potential Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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.

Dec 16, 2023

Tod and Davis are in beautiful Tampa, Florida, recording live from the AVCA Convention. Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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.

Dec 8, 2023

Episode 85: Accelerated learning through mindset training, 1st club tournament coach's checklist, and Jelly beans Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

Dec 1, 2023

Episode 84: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball part 2, When you want to start fast in a match, and CoachUp Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Nov 24, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Nov 10, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Nov 3, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Oct 27, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Oct 20, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Oct 13, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Oct 6, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Sep 29, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Sep 22, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Sep 8, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Sep 1, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Aug 25, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Aug 18, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Aug 11, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Aug 4, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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

Jul 28, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Jul 14, 2023

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

Jul 7, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

Jun 30, 2023

This special episode of The Volley Pod is the second part of our talk with Joe Trinsey, a prominent influencer in the Volleyball community, as he speaks on “the Goldilocks method”. The scenario of the week is what to do when your team is losing a lot. Joe presents a lot of options for how coaches can handle this all too common situation. Also, Tod presents an incredible resource, SmarterVolley by Joe Trinsey, a rich source of fascinating information for the coach who really wants to go deep into the nuts and bolts (and the whys and why nots) of competitive volleyball.

Jun 23, 2023

Our guest this week is Joe Trinsey, a prolific writer who covers volleyball from a variety of perspectives. Today Joe talks with The VolleyPod about the "Goldilocks Method" for teaching passing. This technique inspires players to discover their kinesthetic feel for their game and allows for examination of a variety forms that allow for the same goal. This approach also encourages athletes to think more deeply about some of the key, yet overlooked aspects of passing, and open up a dialogue with the coach about what works for him/her, which can create some more genuine discussions than might be had otherwise. 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: https://smartervolley.substack.com/

Jun 16, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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: https://www.carhartt.com/c/accessories-bags?kpid=Ecomm_Search_Brand-Plus_go_cmp-18079202292_adg-143233814787_ad-617131973024_kwd-4194591157_dev-c_ext-_prd-_sig-Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oK-TP-gdaZCN-LAfxRKuiQjOu93VPWrCHlWFXsEBDt-0nBUgjTCBfcaAnvMEALw_wcB&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oK-TP-gdaZCN-LAfxRKuiQjOu93VPWrCHlWFXsEBDt-0nBUgjTCBfcaAnvMEALw_wcB First Aid Kit: https://www.amazon.com/First-Aid-Only-Piece-All-Purpose/dp/B000069EYA/ref=zg_bs_3762881_sccl_1/131-5679508-1594137?psc=1 Tripod: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Lightweight-Camera-Mount-Tripod/dp/B00XI87KV8/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa?keywords=tripod&qid=1686874600&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/collections/best-sellers?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=vuori&utm_campaign=WP_G_SRCH_BRAND_AMT_X_CORE_US_ECPCBID&utm_content=648488011333&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7aqkBhDPARIsAKGa0oIQg2DXSRc_b7Nby5KW_5J0KlYAksmAlWhBnVVeN6YbP-OZctU3yWQaAl-REALw_wcB

Jun 9, 2023

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. Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills!

Jun 2, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! 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/

May 26, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! This week's skill is a coaching skill -- adding two contact games into your practices. This is an underutilized, easy to implement method which can speed up learning as well as provide a ton of additional benefits for the athletes. Speeding up the ways our athletes read is important to every team, and two contact games can be a simple but effective way of enhancing this ability. Plus, using two contacts stresses ball control and can help athletes to build decision-making abilities quicker than waiting for these situations to present themselves in games. In our scenario segment, we discuss a scenario that certainly applies to many teams at the high school or club levels, only having two primary passers on your team. Davis and Tod discuss both the long view of not having enough passers, and the shorter-term view of having to win now without enough passers. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a very cool resource on Instagram called BounceBeach. BounceBeach is essentially a highlight video collection from the world of beach volleyball, but it is curated in a way that allows for study of the best athletes that beach volleyball has to offer as well as the innovative tactics that they are using to raise their level of play and get more wins. Skill of the week: Coaching skill -- adding two contact games to your practice Scenario of the week: When your team only has two primary passers The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on two contact games: Tod's competitive two contact game: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/one-on-one-competitive-two-contact-drill/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth from Creighton Univ. demonstrates a two contact in the queen of the court style: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/ The Resource of the Week, BounceBeach on Instagram, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bouncebeach/?hl=en

May 12, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! This week's skill is critical for every coach: finding a practice planning process that works for you to ensure the most optimal practice for your team. Every coach plans practice differently, but what is most important is discovering a consistent process that brings about really great practices. Without proper planning practices invariably falter or lack the necessary organization to be as effective as they could be. In this episode we go into the process that Davis uses to plan his practices and what listeners can take from how he sets up highly impactful practices. In our scenario segment, we discuss a skill that is underutilized: using evaluations to help yourself and program get better. Often coaches shy away from evaluations because they can be uncomfortable and can expose aspects of our coaching that are not operating at a high level. This is equally why evaluations are important. They can point out our "blind spots" and help us to realize our greater potential. On this episode, Tod discusses how he uses evaluations and how others can learn from their players, other coaches, and parents to help make everyone better. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a great resource from Cassidy Lichtman, a highly successful player for Stanford University, an Athletes Unlimited athlete, and a motivational speaker. Her website, P/ath Sports, is a great source of all types of videos related to the "soft skills" of being an elite performer. Topics include building confidence, identity and empowerment, and becoming a great teammate and much more. The videos on the site are not all from volleyball players, in fact, they are mostly from well-known athletes and coaches from outside of volleyball. The videos are powerful and can really help athletes to reach their full potential. Skill of the week: How to utilize a process and routine for creating practice plans that are efficient and effective Scenario of the week: Using coaching evaluations to make everyone better and more effective The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on AOC founders' ideas about practice planning: John Dunning discusses how to divide up coach and player roles during practice for the most impact possible: ⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/roles-during-practice/ Russ Rose teaches coaches how to be better at designing practices in the following video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-planning-and-design-with-russ-rose/ Terry Liskevych goes into how to use 10 segments of practice for efficient practice planning: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/planning-effective-practices-ten-segments-planning/ The Resource of the Week, P/ath Sports by Cassidy Lichtman, can be found here: ⁠ https://www.pathsports.org/

May 5, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! This week's skill is a coaching skill about using a glossary of your own terms to create a unique, individualized team identity, as well as recognizing and naming often overlooked smaller plays. Tod talks about several of his favorite in hopes of other coaches creating their own cool terms. In our scenario segment, we discuss a challenge that occurs almost every season for almost every club coach, navigating the Qualifying Process. Qualifying is such a challenge, and the expectations are high, so how can coaches avoid some of the pitfalls that Davis has fallen into? Find out on this episode. We discuss topics like: setting up goals from the beginning, process and outcome focused goals, and managing expectations. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a great resource from Isaac Kneubuhl, a coach who has built a following on Instagram by examining the volleyball armswing, training athletes to hit harder, and being a proponent for the circular armswing. His page, TorqVB, is our resource of the week. Skill of the week: Using a glossary of your own terms to create a unique team identity Scenario of the week: Navigating the Qualifying Process that so many club teams are aiming for The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on Utah coach Beth Launiere: This is an awesome 4 on 4 out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-on-4-kamikaze-volleyball-drill-with-beth-launiere/ This video is the first in a series by Beth Launiere that focuses on improving your athletes' individual ball control skills: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-ball-control-part-1-with-beth-launiere/ The following video is an insightful discussion about how to find and train elite performers: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/elite-performers/ The Resource of the Week: TorqVB on Instagram by Isaac Kneubuhl, can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/torqvb/?hl=en

Apr 21, 2023

Episode 52: Coaching lessons from Japan, coaching in the deciding set, and EpicSportsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! This week's skill is a coaching skill all about what Tod learned from his trip to Japan with Coast Volleyball club's top teams, where they played against several of the country's top high school team and a highly competitive university team. He shares his insights about how they do things better, in some ways, than we do in the U.S., and what we can learn from them. In our scenario segment, we discuss a super fun scenario: winning late in a deciding set (game 3 or 5), and how to approach that situation to win more of those situations, more often. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is EpicSports.com's volleyball page where you can find almost anything you need in terms of gear. From nets and balls to clothing for coaches and athletes, EpicSports is the one page you should Bookmark for finding gear. Skill of the week: What Tod learned from his recent volleyball trip to help compete against some of Japan's best high school and university teams Scenario of the week: Winning a close deciding set, tips and tactics The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week: Jen Oldenburg from Ohio State University explains and demonstrates emergency passing and defense moves with former North Carolina Head Coach Joe Sagula: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/ Tod's famous sock slide drill that helps teach diving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/sock-slide-drill/ ⁠ Dani Busboom Kelly from Louisville has her players demonstrate several sprawling variations: ⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dig-and-sprawl-drill-variations/ The Resource of the Week: EpicSports for any type of volleyball gear can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ https://volleyball.epicsports.com/

Apr 14, 2023

On this episode, The VolleyPod covers Karch Kiraly's newest book, Chasing Greatness . The coaches take an important takeaway from each chapter and discuss why/how it is relevant to coaches, and how it can help them be better. "This is the closest thing you can get to being in the gym with Karch" said Davis on this week's episode. There are so many great points in the book and Tod and Davis go over some really interesting ideas. You can find Karch's book here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/karch-book/

Apr 7, 2023

Episode 50: Getting my team to play with heart, Mental training remedies for playing better in practice than in the games, and VolleyMovement by Daniel Maciel Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! This week's skill is a coaching skill about how to get your team to "play with heart". But what is "heart"? Tod and Davis discuss what it is, how to train it, and how to get your team to want to play in that way. In our scenario segment, we discuss the common refrain from coaches, "My team plays way better in practice than in the matches", and we think about it in terms of mental training techniques for how to make that situation better, and switch that idea to "I perform better in matches". We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a unique resource from someone who has gone through recovery and rehab and continued to play at a very high level, Daniel Maciel and his Instagram page about strength and conditioning with a focus on longevity and safety. Skill of the week: Getting my team to play with heart Scenario of the week: Mental training remedies for playing better in practice than in games The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week: Russ Rose's video about emergency defense moves: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/ Luca Yanez from Benedictine University and his 4-step progression: ⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/digging-while-moving-forward-4-step-progression/ John Dunning and standout Libero Morgan Hentz have a discussion about training excellent defenders: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-defenders/ The Resource of the Week: VolleyMovement on Instagram by Daniel Maciel, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/volleymovement/?hl=en

Mar 31, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠ and Twitter at ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Scouting can mean the difference between a fast start and an advantage in matches, but many teams do not really scout. This week's podcast covers what to look for that actually matters when it comes to scouting, how to do it, and how to teach your team how to do it. In our scenario segment, we discuss the common refrain from coaches, "My team plays way better in practice than in the matches", and how to think about the issue. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is recently deceased football coach Mike Leach and his book Swing Your Sword. Skill of the week: Scouting opponents Scenario of the week: My team plays way better in practice than in matches The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week: Russ Rose's video about creating a game plan and scouting your opponents: ⁠⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/game-planning-scouting-your-opponent/ Kevin Hambly's in-depth discussion about scouting opponents: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-with-kevin-hambly/ Brennan Dean from Wave VBC discusses scouting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-competition/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ The Resource of the Week: Mike Leach's book, Swing Your Sword , can be found here: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Your-Sword-Leading-Football/dp/1938120124

Mar 24, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠ and Twitter at ⁠https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod ⁠ for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! With great insights from Tod, we discuss the coaching skill of teaching decision making. Tod is 1/2 way down an ecological dynamics rabbit hole, so he is rethinking how he teaches decision making, and he shares how coaches can use some of those ideas to make their own practices more effective. In our scenario segment, we discuss how to think about the recruiting process prior to your junior year in high school, when colleges can actively recruit junior level athletes. We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is VIVI Athletics, who helps athletes value and build their internal athlete. Skill of the week: Teaching decision making Scenario of the week: Getting recruited before your junior year The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week: Diane Flick Williams' instruction about how to overload the block to create advantages for the hitters: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teach-setters-to-overload-and-isolate-to-gain-an-offensive-advantage/ John Dunning's video discussing how to become a better reader and how to teach players to become betters decision makers: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/becoming-a-better-reader-and-learning-to-make-decisions/ Christy Johnson-Lynch's demonstration of 8 Game-mimicking drills to help promote decision making: ⁠ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/8-game-mimicking-drills-that-promote-decision-making/ The Resource of the Week: VIVI Athletics can be found here: www.viviathletics.com

Mar 17, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! One of the most under-taught skills in volleyball is attacker coverage. In this episode we go over how to approach coverage and why it is so important. Learning how to cover will save your team more points and frustrate your opponent. In our scenario segment, we go over ideas for what to say during a coach's critical breaks in action, timeouts. Finally, we share information about Karch Kiraly's book, Chasing Greatness. Skill of the week: Hitter coverage Scenario of the week: What should I say during a timeout? The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week: Former Penn State University Head Coach Russ Rose's coverage drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coverage-drill-2/ Russ Rose's video about how to handle variations in coverage situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-rose-adjusting-hitter-coverage-to-the-situation/ Austin Juniors' drill that focuses on tooling and covering your hitters: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cover-your-hitter-drill/ The Resource of the Week: Chasing Greatness by Karch Kiraly is available here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/karch-book/

Mar 10, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! One of the most powerful ways to coach involves using key words or phrases to help athletes learn skills. By "chunking" bits of information coaches can "lead" the athlete into the desired behavior, by calling out the word/phrase prior to the goal/behavior. This episode is all about key words that our coaches use to help their athletes learn various aspects of the game. They share their key words and phrases for each primary volleyball skill and they want to hear yours, too! In our scenario segment, we do something new, and place the spotlight on a particular player and try to describe what makes him or her "so good". This episode's player spotlight is star opposite, Yuji Nishida, from Japan. He has taken the volleyball world by storm and is nothing short of a celebrity! He can also really play and we go in on how he is so dang effective! Finally, they share information from the Junior Volleyball Association's beautiful, concise coaching resources Skill of the week: Using key words to teach skills Scenario of the week: Yuji Nishida player profile - How is he so good? The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week: Deborah Newkirk from Coach Em Up with 30 minutes of drills for young players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/30-minutes-of-drills-for-beginning-volleyball-players/ Cary Wallin from 949 Athletics, and her cues for serving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-for-beginning-players/ Key words/phrases for beginning passing form: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-beginners-to-master-proper-passing-form/ The Resource of the Week: Junior Volleyball Association's Coaching Resources are available here: https://jvavolleyball.org/education/coaches/

Mar 3, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Everyone wants to hit harder, but there is not that much discussion on how to do so. This podcast goes into everything "heat" and how to get yourself to hit harder, with more power! Also, Tod and Davis discuss a common scenario, when the team is too emotional, and ways to think about, and handle that situation. Finally, they share information about The Change the Game Project, which is available here: https://changingthegameproject.com/ Skill of the week: Hitting hard(er) Scenario of the week: My team is too emotional The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week: Brent Hilliard's look at what goes into hitting harder: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/help-your-outside-hitters-generate-more-power/ Ken Murczek's drill to reinforce the mentality and skill of hitting hard: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-drill-train-players-to-take-more-aggressive-swings/ Mark Barnard's video about why and how outside hitters should "go big": https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-outside-hitters-need-a-go-big-mindset/ The Resource of the Week: The Change the Game Project is available here: https://changingthegameproject.com/

Feb 17, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! As an attacker, using the entire court to score can be crucial. One of the "key" swings that attackers can use to "unlock" the whole court is sharp cross-court. This shot forces the blockers and diggers to dial their defense around which can expose the middle of the court for numerous kills. However, many athletes hit sharp cross-court in a manner that can be dangerous for either: their legs/knees, like when they land on one leg, or their shoulders, when they swing outside of their body line. This episode focuses on how to hit sharp angle safely, but also with a lot of power and efficiency. Also, Tod and Davis discuss some options for what to do when you have front row players who are not physically capable of blocking over the net. They also go into some ways that coaches can evaluate whether or not having a big blocker is more useful than having a smaller, more skilled player in the front row. Finally, they share multi-time a very insightful book written by Hugh McCutcheon, an Olympic medalist as the coach for both the U.S. Men's National Team and the U.S. Women's National Team. Skill of the week: Attacking sharp cross-court Scenario of the week: Front row players that can't block Videos Discussed on the Pod This Week: From The Art of Coaching Volleyball , the following video is an instructional video about hitting AND defending sharp angle swings: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drill-to-train-attacking-and-defending-the-angle/ From Titans Volleyball , this video is a collection of crazy angle swings. Watch and learn from the best! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EugO_ogF40Q From Power Volleyball , this video is also collection of super sharp angle swings. Check out the 30 second mark for possibly the sharpest angle ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EugO_ogF40Q The Resource of the Week can be found here: Hugh McCutheon's book, Championship Behaviors , is available widely, but you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Championship-Behaviors-Competitive-Excellence-Sports/dp/1629379573 AND McCutcheon has an incredible TEDTalk, based on the same topic, available here: https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_mccutcheon_championship_behaviors

Feb 10, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Team communication has become a source of debate in the coaching world lately. Some coaches feel as if less communication is more effective, while others believe that communication is a critical part of success. Coach Tod Mattox shares his take on communication and how to make it really work for your team. Also, the two experienced coaches discuss the common refrain, "I want it more than my team", and talk about how to think about this type of situation, perhaps differently than we would have as young coaches. Finally, we share an excellent resource that teaches volleyball through lots of International level clips combined with instruction. Skill of the week: Teaching communication Scenario of the week: "I want it more than my team" Resource of the week can be found here: https://volleycountry.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/volleycountry/ and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VolleyCountrycom

Feb 3, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Closing the block can be extremely difficult when teams are running a fast, balanced offense. However, having two blockers that are hip-to-hip, in front of the hitter, will make it much more challenging for the hitter to score. How can our teams get two blockers in front of the hitter more often? Today on The VolleyPod we cover this and much more! Today Davis and Tod go over closing the block, and give listeners a slew of ideas for how to close the block more often and more effectively. This podcast is mostly focused on the middle blocker closing to the pins. Also, the two old buddies discuss the common refrain from coaches, "My team has no leaders", and talk about how to handle this situation and make it great for our players. Finally, we share an excellent resource for developing new leaders, Jeff Jansen's The Team Captain's Leadership Manual . Skill of the week: Closing the block Scenario of the week: My team has no leaders Resource of the week: Jeff Jansen's The Team Captain's Leadership Manual is located here: https://www.janssensportsleadership.com/resources/leadership-for-captains/ https://www.instagram.com/Volleycountry/?hl=en Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode: - Ohio State Mens Volleyball Blocking Concepts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2R5H7FI43o - Keegan Cook from University of Washington and Chris Tamas from University of Illinois share tips about how to close the block: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJclrFY7YZM - Rachel Adams from the U.S. National Team teaches the 3-step crossover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOCp5wUOrXk Bonus Video: - Brian Rosen from Carolina Juniors introduces concepts through a game-like blocking drill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaKK1qKDo8Q

Jan 27, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! When events follow the typical sequence of pass-set-hit, typical transition footwork can be utilized, but what about when other, less common, events take place? Has your team rehearsed a plan for each of these occurrences? During this episode Tod and Davis discuss how to train for the randomness of transition and become more effective when things are less than perfect. Also, the coaches discuss the challenges and fun of winning a 3-day tournament: the before, during, and after. Finally, we share a new device that can help players to maintain a strong, resilient shoulder and help keep injuries to a minimum AND get a killer workout. AXIO Centripetal Training uses the energy of creating and maintaining centripetal force to make the shoulder and core stable and injury resistant. Skill of the week: Transition options and choices Scenario of the week: Winning a 3-day tournament Resource of the week: AXIO 360 and AXIO Centripetal Training is located here: https://axiotraining.com/ AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode: - Karch Kiraly's middle transition drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-transition-drill-with-karch-kiraly/ - Michelle Collier from Georgia Tech's video discusses solutions to common transition problems: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/michelle-collier-finding-effective-solutions-to-various-transition-situations/ - Christy Johson-Lynch from Iowa State goes into how to effectively train transition using 6 on 6 games: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-training-transition/

Jan 20, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Do you want to score more points and run a fun, fast offense that uses all of your players to achieve a way higher hitting efficiency, create more 1 on 1 attacking opportunities, and put more stress on the defense? The Tempo Spread Offense is the answer. But what is it and how can you use it achieve its best effects? This episode goes into the fundamentals of the Tempo Spread offense and how and why to use it with your teams. Also, Tod goes into how he handles the end of the season, player recognition, and the end of season event. Finally, we share info about AOC's Youtube channel which is packed with great videos, including full episodes of The VolleyPod! Skill of the week: The Tempo Spread Offense Scenario of the week: The end of the season event Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Youtube Channel is located here: https://www.youtube.com/@AoCVB AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode: - Kerry McDonald from Volleyball Canada discussed how to create attacker-blocker advantages: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-offense-finding-gaps-overloading-blockers/ - Kirsten Bernthal Booth discusses the many advantages of running an up-tempo offense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-a-fast-offense-can-give-your-team-an-edge/ - Jim Stone goes into how and why to run an offense that uses space across the whole net to help attacker score from a variety of attack points: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-sample-offense-with-multiple-attack-points/

Jan 13, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Does your team make too many errors? Everyone knows that errors are the kiss of death for a volleyball team, right? Well, sort of. Davis goes into how to perceive errors in a way that will help your teams to win more matches. Is your team "not mentally tough"? Being "weak mentally" is why they lose all of those close games, right? Kind of. Tod dissects this common refrain from coaches and discusses ideas for how to help your teams handle this challenge differently than many coaches. Scenarios of the week: When your team makes too many errors & when your team isn't "mentally tough" Resource of the week: Max Out Mindset can be found here: https://www.maxoutmindset.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Don Patterson's blog about how a 9 second clip of Samantha Bricio can help your hitters be better: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/9-second-video-of-samantha-bricio/ - Mike Sealy's video about two different methods for setters to deliver the ball: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-touch-on-the-ball/ - Jamie Morrison's video about coaching while considering the limits of a person's working memory: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/working-memory/

Jan 10, 2023

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Movement and athleticism go hand in hand. So why are we allowing young players to stand around while the ball is in play? Instead we should train their movement and both "on ball" and "off the ball" skills. In this episode, experienced coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom go all in on how to create movement in meaningful ways for younger teams and get them playing more efficient, more intentional volleyball, right away. Skill of the Week: Movement guidelines for beginners and intermediate teams The Art of Coaching Volleyball drills noted during this episode: Former National Team Head Coach Terry Liskevych's demo and discussion about how to maintain balance during serve receive: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/when-passing-balance-is-everything/ Kansas' Head Coach, Ken Bechard's quick talk and demo regarding how to get more individual defensive range for your athletes: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/ 2022 NCAA Finalist with Louisville, Coach Dani Busboom- Kelly's staple team defense and movement drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/rotate-switch-stay-defensive-drill-to-improve-movement/

Dec 30, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! From the floor of the AVCA Convention, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share some of the most interesting ideas that they found over the course of the annual coaches meeting, as well as interviews with some of the tops coaches in the game: Tina Kinkead, from La Jolla Country Day School and Coast Volleyball Club Toby Manzanares, Hall of Fame coach from St. Pius X in New Mexico Terry Liskevych, the ambassador for The Art of Coaching Volleyball, former National Team Head Coach, and one of the greatest influences in modern volleyball history This episode is so good that we had to make it one hour! Each coach shares some of what makes him/her great and you can sense the excitement on the floor of the Convention Center! Bonus Instagram video showing the Fake Attack Then Set tactic: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfMlfj-De99/?igshid=ZmMyNmFmZTc=

Dec 16, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can we, as coaches, make our practices more enjoyable, engaging, and joyful for our athletes? We know that athletes will be more likely to keep playing and be more engaged if they have fun while they are playing. This episode goes into how we can create space for joy in practice! On this episode of The VolleyPod Tod and Davis cover some really valuable topics. First, they discuss how to make practice more joyful and therefore more effective, for players. Little things can make all the difference. Next, they go over statistics, from the ground up. They cover all of the fundamental stats, how and why to take them, and how to make them actually benefit your team. Finally, they share a incredible resource from legendary coach Terry Pettit: his book about championship teams, Talent and the Secret Life of Teams. Skill of the week: Making practice more joyful and fun for players Scenario of the week: The why, what, and how of Statistics Resource of the week: Terry Pettit's book Talent and the Secret Life of Teams can be found here: https://terrypettit.com/shop/talent-and-the-secret-life-of-teams/ AOC Volleyball resources related to this episode: The value of rewards: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/motivating-ice-cream/ Terry Liskevych's fascinating article about Norway's unique method of putting fun first: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/norways-winning-formula/ Deborah Newkirk's great video about subtle ways to add some more fun to practice: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-add-subtle-fun-to-practice/ Debbie Brown's video discussion about how to figure out which drills are both fun and effective for your team: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/identifying-what-makes-drills-fun-for-your-team/

Dec 9, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! At the youngest levels, consistent serving can easily overwhelm the opponent's serve receive and help your team to win games. But, serving can be a challenge for many young players. So, how can we as coaches become experts at teaching serving and help our players achieve more, earlier? This episode goes into coaching serving with a baker's dozen tips on teaching serving to our newest players. This week on The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod cover how to serve for beginners, and offer key insights that will most certainly help your team serve more consistently, and improve quickly. Next, the coaches discuss how to handle the situation that happens to almost every team in the early part of the season: when roles have not been clearly established yet, and you are going into competition soon. Finally, we share an incredible resource for coaches and players alike, MoreThanWinsVB, an Instagram profile from Scott Mattera, a coach who really knows how to win, but he also creates a culture of fun and inclusion. Skill of the week: Serving for beginners Scenario of the week: Playing time when roles are not clearly defined yet Resource of the week: MoreThanWinsVB on Instagram or they can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/morethanwinsvb/?hl=en AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode: - Julianne Faucette-Johnson's (Univ. of Texas Alum) tips for beginning serving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-a-consistent-and-powerful-serve/ - Everyone's favorite serving game, "Dead Fish", where the servers "fish out", and rescue, the servers that miss their serve: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dead-fish-serving-drill/ - Gwen Egbert provides a great wall serving series that gives instant feedback to players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wall-serving-progression/

Dec 2, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! A strong "Base" defense can frustrate the opponent through discipline and defensive grit. How can you be super solid in base and win way more rallies where the ball comes over on 1 or 2 contacts, or they run the quick? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod go over the importance of, and keys for, a strong "Base" defense. Base defense has been described as one way coaches can tell if they have a disciplined team, and the tips in this episode can definitely help with that. Next, Tod and Davis discuss a situation that happens all the time on younger teams: when one player is less experienced than the rest of your team, and offer some great ideas for how to handle it, that are win-win for the player and the team. Finally, we share What Drives Winning , a Ted-talk style website that features influential figures in sport delivering some of their best advice. Skill of the week: Protecting your "Base" defense Scenario of the week: When one player is significantly less experienced than the rest of the team Resource of the week: What Drives Winning can be found here: https://whatdriveswinning.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Tod's win more than 50% game allows for tons of team defense feedback: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-transition-drill/ - Defense is an attitude and teams should use that competitive edge to score more points: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/digging-to-score-and-train-a-competitive-mindset/ - Nabil Mardini plays 3 vs. 6 in his practices to reinforce good team defense habits: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wash-to-five-drill-with-nabil-mardini/

Nov 25, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can we decrease our opponent's hitting efficiency, making it easier on our team to produce enough points to win the match? On this episode of The VolleyPod we discuss specifics about how to hinder the opponent's scoring by following several (relatively) controllable principles. The principles found in this episode can help any team to be more competitive immediately. Then, Tod and Davis go over some ideas for how to start off the season with an experienced team. The ideas that we cover on this topic can help your team get off to a fast start at the beginning of the season. Finally, we share Davis' first project, The VolleyNerd Podcast , with our listeners. The VolleyNerd Podcast is a deep dive into some of the more interesting and fun topics surrounding coaching. Skill of the week: Decreasing the opponent's hitting efficiency Scenario of the week: Starting off the season fast with an experienced team Resource of the week: The VolleyNerd Podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yk8DUT53pb98uGTMjuYt9 AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Mark Rosen's video about understanding the opponent's setting tendencies: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-strategy-setting-patterns/ Russ Rose's video about defending the left side attack and its important role in decreasing the opponent's hitting efficiency: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defending-the-left-side-attack-with-russ-rose/ John Dunning's fascinating talk about how to set up your defense in order to compete against different types of teams: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-scheming-with-john-dunning/

Nov 18, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! What do our players have to do to switch successfully from indoor to beach and from beach to indoor? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod go over some of the key differences, that can be trained between indoor and beach. Then, they discuss how to respond when the ref you have for your match is inexperienced or below average. They also share the latest and greatest Video Analysis App, OnForm, which uses video to help athletes learn from watching their (or others') technique in a multitude of different ways. In addition, they share 2 great video resources from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can view to consider how the beach game relates to the indoor game. And, they share an episode from The VolleyNerd Podcast that compares and contrasts beach and indoor volleyball even more thoroughly with Coach Justin Marshall from Park University Gilbert. Skill of the week: Switching from indoor to beach and from beach to indoor Scenario of the week: When the ref is inexperienced or below average Resource of the week: OnForm Video Analysis App can be found here: https://www.onform.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Adam Johnson's beach benefits indoor and indoor benefits beach video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adam-johnson-beach-helps-indoor-indoor-helps-beach/ Holly McPeak's video about the specific differences between beach and indoor: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beach-volleyball-training-the-differences/ Additional Resource for the Week: The VolleyNerd Podcast Episode (on Spotify) comparing and contrasting beach and indoor volleyball with Justin Marshall from Park University, Gilbert: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p9KNNJPSSb59JRl7Cndfl

Nov 11, 2022

Your team's attacking efficiency is arguably one of, if not the , single key statistic, for deciding who wins the match at the high school Varsity level. Today on The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis discuss how to help your team increase their offensive performance, and win more matches! Then, they explore some playoff do's and don'ts. There is not only one recipe for success in the postseason, but The VolleyPod hosts give everyone some things to think about that could help you win more late in the season, which is the best time to win! They also share a unique pair of shoes that has demonstrated an increase in the verticals of athletes that were wearing these shoes by nearly 4 inches. In addition, they share a blog post and 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's tremendous library of resources, that can help coaches fine tune their timeout-taking philosophies Skill of the week : Team attacking efficiency Scenario of the week : Playoff Do's and Don'ts Resource of the week : Athletic Propulsion Labs' Vertical Enhancing Shoes can be found here : https://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/collections/concept-x AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - An excellent blog discussion on typical errors for individual hitting and how to correct them: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/7-common-hitting-approach-errors-and-how-to-fix-them/ - Nabil Mardini's video, 5 shots that every hitter should have: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-five-shots/ - Luka Slabe's video about expanding athletes' array of "tools" in their "toolbox" to score more or work out of tough situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-using-your-toolbox/

Nov 4, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Increasing your scoring from the pins goes a long way towards helping your team win, so how can your team start putting up a bunch of points from the wings? On this week's episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod discuss ways to immediately impact your scoring from the pins and some longer-term principles to help you keep your scoring high all season. Then, they explore some non-standard ways that coaches can utilize their assistant coaches in a meaningful way other than that day's fun chat. They also share an incredibly "rich" resource, RichKern.com, that is like an encyclopedia of results, players, and schools, and much more. In addition, they point listeners towards Britney Abercrombie's "Opposite Hitting Series" of videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's highly useful library. This series covers technique, tactics, and the mental approach of attacking. Skill of the week : Scoring from the pins Scenario of the week : Utilizing an assistant coach in non-standard ways Resource of the week : Rich Kern's informational website about all things volleyball: www.richkern.com AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Brittany Abercrombie's Opposite Training Series Intro Video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/opposite-training-series-intro/ Footwork and Mechanics: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/arm-swing-and-footwork-mechanics/ Hitting Back Sets: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-back-sets/ Hitting on the Left Side: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-on-the-left-side/

Oct 28, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Do you ever ask you athletes how many times they tooled the block? Tooling the block is so frustrating for the opponent and can open other types of attacks, so this episode is all about how to help you athletes hit off of the block for points. Then, they talk about how to get the most out of your team and win when your best player is out. They also share a resource that will surely get you motivated with heartfelt messages from popular culture's most noteworthy people, called Mindsethub_ In addition, they point coaches at 3 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's platform that can help them with getting their athletes to tool more Skill of the week : Tooling the block Scenario of the week : Concepts for playing and winning without your best player Resource of the week : Mindsethub_ can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/mindsethub_/?hl=en AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - This cool drill uses punching hand pads to aim at and still protect the blocker's fingers: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/ - Nabil Mardini from L.A. Mission College runs a fun game where you can only score with a tool: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-score-off-the-opponents-block/ - John Dunning's fun, cooperative game where hitters aim at the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tooling-the-block-drill-from-john-dunning/

Oct 21, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Timeouts are one of a coach's only really influential tactics from the sideline and if they are used in a smart way, they can dramatically affect how your team plays. Today on The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod discuss timeouts, and why, when and how to use them to great effect, as well as a few habits to avoid. Then, they explore some ways that black and white rules can be helpful for your team, and some other times when rules with some room to adjust may be better. They also share a set of research from Angela Duckworth that places a higher importance on determination and meaningful action over time than intelligence and sometimes even genetics, and inspired millions of people in the process. In addition, they share a blog post and 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's tremendous library of resources, that can help coaches fine tune their timeout-taking philosophies Skill of the week : Timeouts Scenario of the week : Using black and white rules and/or using rules that allow for shades of grey Resource of the week : Angela Duckworth's incredible novel, Grit , can be found here : https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Debbie Kniffin's blog discussion on the subtle art of the timeout: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/ - Terry Liskevych's timeouts are simple and unemotional: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/calling-time-outs-2/ - John Dunning's video about talking with slumping players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/time-out-talk-what-should-coaches-say-to-a-slumping-player/ Bonus Video - In preparation for the JVA Virtual Clinic, Mike Lingenfelder's video that asks: "Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer?": https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaches-thermostat-or-thermometer/

Oct 14, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can you make drills more game-like, competitive, and fun? Turn them into games! But how, exactly? Today on The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis discuss why and how to turn boring drills into exciting, effective games, and they provide examples! Then, they explore some ways that can actually serve your team in a positive way, when you are losing games and matches. Davis has a lot of experience with this scenario, so he discusses some ways to think about how to handle this unfortunate, but very common (50% of the time to be exact), part of the game They also share a narrative that explores some of the most common ways teams can get "off track" and what they can do to get back on track and become a more successful team. In addition, they share 3 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's cornucopia of useful videos, that are all great examples of taking what could be a dull drill, and turning it into a more useful, enjoyable game. Skill of the week : Turning drills into games Scenario of the week : When your team is losing Resource of the week : Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/dysfunctions/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Mark Rosen's competitive serving and passing games: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-your-serve-pass-drills-competitive/ - Karch Kiraly's outside hitter tournament: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitter-tournament/ - Terry Liskevych's 3 versus 6 game that focuses on back row defense reps: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/90723-2/

Oct 7, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Serving tough doesn't just mean serving hard. How can you maximize your serving? By thinking like a pitcher. Davis and Tod explain why and how. On this episode of The VolleyPod , long-time volleyball coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss intermediate/advanced serving tactics that will make you think about serving in a new light. Then, the two grumpy old men discuss how coaches can react when a player comes to them asking for help with losing confidence after playing as a reserve. They also share a fantastic resource, Anson Dorrance's series of talks on The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's platform, that can definitely relate for all coaches. In addition, they share 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill, and Davis' favorite drill, which can be found on The VolleyPod' s new Youtube channel. Just click the link below. Skill of the week : Intermediate/Advanced Serving Tactics Scenario of the week : When a player loses confidence after playing as a reserve Resource of the week : All of Anson Dorrance's discussions on The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's platform, can be found here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=anson%20dorrance AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Joy Tietz from Minnesota Select Volleyball's serve targeting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/box-drill-for-deep-effective-serves/ - Craig Skinner from Kentucky Univ. and how he structures his team's serving practice to get a lot of variation in their targeting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-targets-create-variation/ - The VolleyPod's very own Davis Ransom and his Serving Golf game that emphasizes consistency and serving well under pressure: https://youtu.be/cqetaOGMHzo

Sep 30, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Running the quick quickset, otherwise known as the "1", super fast, can be inefficient and a downright waste of a good hitter if your team doesn't connect well. So how can coaches run the quick in a useful way to score and never miss? On this episode of The VolleyPod , long-time volleyball coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss how to train and run the 1 in a way that helps hitters score more, and the setters and middles truly connect for great effect. Then, we explain our Top 10 Tips for new coaches. These are not drills, but ways to perceive coaching at a high level. They share a resource that will help to get your athletes jumping higher, TODAY! That's right, today! In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill. Skill of the week : The zero tempo 1 Scenario of the week : Our Top 10 Tips for new coaches Resource of the week : ProjectPureAthlete, can be found at https://projectpureathlete.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Jim Stone's quick video about how to teach the quick-quick with example video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quick-middle-attack/ Team Canada's Kerry McDonald addresses how to fix some typical issues that present themselves when training the quick attack: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/remedy-common-middle-attack-issues/ Ray Bechard from Kansas and his fun and effective middle vs. middle drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-vs-middle-drill-with-back-row-attacking/

Sep 23, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Nearly all young hitters struggle to learn timing for attacking. How can we speed up that process and help our athletes connect at the top of their jump? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox how to help hitters improve their spiking timing, both in terms of drills to do, and concepts to help athletes with the challenge of hitting a variety of sets. Then, the discuss a scenario that coaches should be putting some thought into, contingency plan(s), and how much to time and thought to invest into them. They also share another great feature from The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's vast menu of resources, the blog feature. In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill. Skill of the week: Hitter timing Scenario of the week: How much time and energy to spend on contingency plans Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Blog Feature, which can be found at: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/category/quick-take-blog/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Ryan Theis from Marquette's "Don't leave early" drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/timing-drill-for-hitters/ - Mark Barnard's discussion and demonstration of a fun attacking drill to help hitters understand timing: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/help-hitters-understand-timing-with-mark-barnard/ - John Dunning's set timing and set types discussion and demonstration: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/set-timing-and-types/

Sep 16, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can your team score more points when the setter isn't setting great? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom talk about scoring more "out of system". Then they go into how to approach when coaches are tasked with both winning games and matches AND developing players for the future. They also share a technology for coaches and players that helps setters become more consistent with their setting trajectory called Noah. In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball 's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill. Skill of the week: Out of system setting and concepts Scenario of the week: Coaching when you have to both develop players AND win Resource of the week: Noah can be found here: http://volleyball.noahbasketball.com/volleyball/dunning.php AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Christy Johnson-Lynch's revolving 4 player back row setting game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/follow-your-set-drill-attacking-out-of-system/ - Jim Stone's quick video about how to get swings out of system with examples from USA Volleyball's Junior National Team: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense/ - Stanford's fun and useful setter digs out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setter-dig-drill-with-stanfords-kevin-hambly/

Sep 9, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can some coaches make it seem so easy to get their players to make changes? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod talk about providing effective feedback. Then they discuss the age old question of whether to run a 5-1 or 6-2 and some food for thought on how to make that decision They also share a daily resource for coaches, right in your email, The Daily Coach . In addition, they share 4 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner! Skill of the week: Providing effective feedback Scenario of the week: Deciding between the 5-1 and the 6-2 Resource of the week: The Daily Coach can be found here: www.thedaily.coach/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: 8 tips from Karch Kiraly, John Dunning, and Tod Mattox about what makes for effective feedback: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/ Being positive doesn't mean saying everything is good: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-identify-correct-errors-feedback/ Rosen from Univ. of Michigan talks about framing feedback in a positive light: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/spur-success-with-positive-feedback/ John Dunning discussing how minimizing feedback can work as an advantage: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dont-hurt-a-setters-brain-with-criticism/

Sep 3, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can our newest, youngest players actually play volleyball without the mayhem and craziness? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about an awesome process for getting young players to play volleyball over the net without mayhem. Then they discuss a common scenario for coaches: winning when the team does not have a "true" setter. They also share another curated resource for coaches, Above the Line , by football coach Urban Meyer. In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner! Skill of the week: Starting off young players playing over the net (without mayhem) Scenario of the week: Winning when your team does not have a "true" setter Resource of the week: Urban Meyer's Above the Line can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Line-Lessons-Leadership-Championship/dp/1101980729 AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: - Tod Mattox's Short Court Drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/short-court-drill/ - Tod Mattox's Narrow Court Game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill-1-on-1-2-contact-long-court/ -Creighton's Kristen Bernthal Booth's 2-contact game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/

Aug 26, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Now that you can block, how can we use that to our team's best advantage? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis go into 10 advanced blocking tips that will give your team an advantage. Then Tod covers how he runs a fantastic first meeting with his program based on values and common ideals. They also highlight 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that demonstrate the blocking tips from the episode. Finally, they explain how they utilize AOC's Playlist functionality to be more efficient teaching their teams. Skill of the week : Blocking 2.0 Scenario of the week : Running a strong first meeting with your program Resource of the week : The Art of Coaching Volleyball's playlist functionality AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Wisconsin's Kelly Sheffield's independent blocking hands video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wisconsin-blocking-progression/ Michigan State's Cathy George's blocking systems that create an advantage: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outsmart-the-offense/ Alberta University's Laurie Eisler's short but smart video on why we block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-is-the-point-of-blocking/

Aug 19, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can coaches teach the rotations to young players quickly and effectively while still playing actual volleyball? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod go into great ways to teach the rotations to new players and teams. Then, they discuss how to keep your practices effective when you have a wide variety of interest levels in volleyball on your team. And, as always, they highlight 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can use to help coaches teach their teams' rotations. Finally, they explore a fascinating book about how to access the flow state. Skill of the week : Teaching the rotations Scenario of the week : When your team has a wide range of interest levels Resource of the week : Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224927532_Flow_The_Psychology_of_Optimal_Experience AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Brennan Dean's introduction to offensive systems: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intro-to-offensive-systems/ Mark Barnard's thoughts on system flexibility and creativity based on your personnel (with links to the 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2): https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mark-barnard-dont-get-locked-into-a-system/ Jim Stone's chalk talk about the middle-front-sets-style 4-2: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/

Aug 12, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can athletes benefit from mastering a variety of armswings to score more points? Which armswings are key for scoring? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about 5+ more armswings that athletes can add to their toolbox to help them score more points. Then they explore ideas for how coaches can help their teams with tricky position changes. They also share 3 incredible resources from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can study to help their hitters develop their armswing toolbox, as well as a model of an athlete utilizing their toolbox at the highest level, with a Youtube video link to Earvin Ngapeth's scoring repertoire. Skill of the week : 5+ key armswings Scenario of the week : Changing player positions Resource of the week : The Art of Coaching Volleyball's library of resources and their free 2-week Premium trial: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/trial/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Mark Rosen's Over the Elastic Hitting Drill for hitting high: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-elastic-attacking-drill/ Mas Shibata's detailed technical analysis of the armswing (Part 1): https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-critical-analysis-of-attacking-armswing-analysis/ Terry Liskevych's armswing principles demonstrations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-principles-arm-swing/ Bonus Video: Earvin Ngapeth's toolbox of armswings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYmOL8swew

Aug 6, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How and why should coaches use the "3" set to get their hitters open and score more points? On this special episode of The VolleyPod, Villanova University's Head Coach, Josh Steinbach, joins Davis and Tod to discuss running The 31. Coach Steinbach also presents an important scenario, ideas for how to stay connected with your athletes during difficult times. They also share 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from to help their teams use the 31 as a great scoring option. Skill of the week : The 31 or "3" set Scenario of the week : Staying connected with your athletes during difficult times Resource of the week : The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey can be found here: https://theinnergame.com/inner-game-books/the-inner-game-of-tennis/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Volleyball Canada's Kerry MacDonald teaches when to run the 31: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-effective-31-middle-attack/ Jim Stone diagrams the 31 and shows USA's Women's National Team using it with full effect: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-run-the-middle-attacker-away-from-the-setter/ Jamie Morrison's middle blocker approach angle ideas: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mb-approach-angles-for-31-slide/

Jul 29, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! How can coaches use effective attacker transition to help their teams increase their hitting percentage? On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod discuss attacker transition from defense to offense and why it is critical for their success. They also look at ways to think about your lineup for younger teams and share a fantastic tool for practice – eSCORE by Insight Sports. Plus, you'll learn from four videos related to attacker transition that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's online platform! Skill of the week : Attacker Transition Scenario of the week : Deciding on a lineup Resource of the week : eSCORE by Insight Sports can be found here: https://www.escoresport.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Cathy George's blocker transition drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocker-drill-with-cathy-george/ Ryan Theis from Marquette University's middle blocker transition footwork drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/train-middle-transition-footwork/ Jim Stone's outside hitter transition drills: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitter-footwork/ Beth Launiere's super fun 4 v 4 game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-on-4-kamikaze-volleyball-drill-with-beth-launiere/

Jul 22, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! Do you love an offensive-minded setter? Us too! How can coaches utilize their setters to score? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis discuss when, why, and how to score with the setter dump. They also discuss surviving and thriving with a difficult parent, and they share another great volleyball coaching podcast for people to listen to, Coach Your Brains Out . They also share 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can watch to help their athletes score more points with the setter dump! Skill of the week : Setter dump Scenario of the week : Surviving and thriving with a difficult parent Resource of the week : Coach Your Brain Out podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach-your-brains-out-by-gold-medal-squared/id1060183650 AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Jed Stotsenberg and Krishnalei So'oto dump variations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dump-variations/ John Dunning's tips and keys for the setter dump: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tips-for-the-setter-dump/ Mark Barnard's setter attacking demo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setter-attacking/

Jul 15, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod discuss why and how to slow down the middle attack. They also discuss how to (and how NOT to) make cuts, and they share a channel that collects and creates professional volleyball highlight playlists, VolleyWorld on Youtube. They also share 4 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from! Skill of the week : Slowing down the middle attack Scenario of the week : Making cuts Resource of the week : VolleyballWorld on Youtube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/volleyballworld AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Mike Sealy's two step hitting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-footwork-drive-close/ Tod Mattox's footwork introduction for the push set: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-push-set-footwork/ Tod Mattox's tipping to zone 2 drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategy-tipping-to-zone-2-can-produce-an-easy-kill/ Tod Mattox's Activation game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/activation-drill/

Jul 8, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! On this episode of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about tips for how to pass troublesome short and deep serves. They also discuss what coaches can do to keep their teams' communication level high throughout their whole practice, and they share an insightful book, T he Language of Teaching: The Art and Science of Teaching Movement , by Nick Winkleman. In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from! Skill of the week: Short and Deep Passing Scenario of the week: My team is too quiet! Resource of the week: Nick Winkleman's The Language of Coaching: The Art and Science of Teaching Movemen t can be found here: https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Christy Johnson-Lynch's drop step demo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-the-deep-ball-using-the-drop-step/ John Dunning's vision and anticipation drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/short-mine-deep-passing-drill-to-improve-vision-and-anticipation/ Diane Flick Williams' reading the server drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-passers-to-read-the-serve-early/

Jul 1, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! On this episode of The VolleyPod , Davis and Tod talk about tips for tipping, specifically the Lift Tip. They also talk through ideas about how coaches can handle coaching in matches when the outcome appears to be obvious, and they share Jade Cameron's website for developing volleyball skill and performance. In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can watch and learn a lot about how to teach blocking. Skill of the week : Lift tip Scenario of the week : Ideas for coaching matches when the outcome appears to be fairly obvious Resource of the week : Jade Cameron's site can be found here: https://www.cameronperformance.ca/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : - Tod's fundamentals of tipping: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-perform-the-lift-tip-for-easy-kills/ - Mark Barnard's tipping and transition game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dig-tip-drill-with-mark-barnard-2/ - Russ Rose's tipping from the back row: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/penn-states-back-row-tip-drill-for-outside-hitters/

Jun 23, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about tips for teaching blocking. They also discuss what coaches can do to keep their teams' effort level high throughout practice, and they share a Facebook group just for Volleyball Coaches and Trainers. In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can watch and learn a lot about how to teach blocking. Skill of the week : Blocking Scenario of the week : What can coaches do to when the energy of their team at practice slowly wanes Resource of the week : Facebook's Volleyball Coaches and Trainers Page can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/volleycoaches/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Mike Sealy’s hand position for blocking: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-hand-position/ Joe Sagula’s blocking footwork drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-fundamentals-footwork/ Terry Liskevych's timing and reading drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drill-to-teach-blocking-timing/ Kevin Hambly’s blocking tips: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-with-kevin-hambly/

Jun 10, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! On Episode 9 of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about overhand digging. They also discuss what can be done when a coach only has one player who can really score, and they share The Athletic Truth Group's online resource that rethinks the traditional workout and will even have athletes putting their knees over your toes! In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can view to learn a ton about how to teach overhand digging. Skill of the week : Overhand Digging Scenario of the week : What can coaches do when they only have one player who can really score Resource of the week : The Athletic Truth Group, available at https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Tod's Overhand Digging Basics: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keys-to-overhead-digging/ Dani Busboom Kelly's Alternative Overhand Digging Method: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/overhead-digging-drill/ Ray Bechard's Fun Overhand Digging Game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-to-hand-combat-drill-to-train-overhead-hands-on-defense/

Jun 3, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In Episode 8 of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about how they teach serving for early success. They also discuss what can be done when a player misses practice, and they share Joe Trinsey's deep dive resource, SmarterVolley . In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can use to work on their players’ serving skills. Skill of the week : Serving Scenario of the week : What can be done when a player misses practice Resource of the week : Joe Trinsey's Smartervolley , available at https://smartervolley.substack.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode: Beginner serving basics: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-for-beginning-players/ John Dunning's Stanford serving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/stanford-serve-warm-ups/ Russ Rose’s serving routines and mechanics: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-routines-and-mechanics-with-russ-rose/

May 27, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about teaching players how to “read” the play. They discuss how to incorporate reading into every aspect of training, especially with new athletes. Next they talk about what coaches can do when their team gets the all-too-common in-game serving nerves, and they share a book that offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Phil Jackson managed to become one of the most unique, winningest basketball coaches of all time. They also share three helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can use to work on their players’ reading skills. Skill of the week : Reading Scenario of the week : Handling in-game serving nerves Resource of the week : 11 Rings: The Soul of Success by Phil Jackson, available at https://www.amazon.com/Eleven-Rings-Success-Phil-Jackson/dp/0143125346 AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Newcombe, a great game for building reading skills and agility: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/newcomb-a-fun-game-for-volleyball-beginners/ Ben Josephson's look, see, decide, reading concepts: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-players-to-read-look-see-decide/ John Dunning's blind serving depth drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blind-serving-depth-drill/ Diane Flick William's "back, bent, straight" reading the hitter drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/arm-swing-reading-drill-back-bent-straight/

May 20, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis "dive" into how to go to the floor safely, how to teach diving to young players, and why you should teach it to them. They discuss how to quickly set up an effective system that will get young teams playing volleyball right away, and point listeners towards Daniel Coyle's work and wisdom. They also share three helpful drills that you can watch in The Art of Coaching Volleyball's online library that will help you teach defensive moves to your young players. Skill of the week : Diving safely Scenario of the week : A brand new team needs a system, quick! Resource of the week : The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle, available on https://danielcoyle.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Sock slide drill : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/sock-slide-drill/ Russ Rose's defense variations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/ Jim Stone's advanced defense moves: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-side-slide-taught-by-jim-stone-and-kori-moster/

May 13, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis go into teaching the attack arm swing to young players. They talk about how eye-opening it can be to coach a brand new volleyball team, and let listeners in on Mark Burik's fun, information-filled Youtube channel. They also share three helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball’s library that coaches can use to work on their players’ arm swings. Skill of the week : Attack armswing Scenario of the week : The joys and eye-opening challenges of coaching a brand new team Resource of the week : Mark Burik’s Better at Beach available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetteratBeach AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Tod’s key phrases for attacking for beginners: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ John Rodriguez’s self-toss hitting progression: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-self-toss-hitting-progression/ Tod's partner hitting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/down-ball-hit-player-toss-drill/

May 6, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about why a great warm-up matters and how to create a better one. They discuss starting the season by intentionally working to instill your team's core values, and share an incredible resource from Doug Lemov that combines techniques from teaching and coaching that will help you make the most out of your time with the team. They also unlock two great drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's database that coaches can use for their players’ warm-ups. Skill of the week : Practice warm-up routine Scenario of the week : Identifying core values at the beginning of a season Resource of the week : Doug Lemov's The Coaches Guide to Teaching available on: https://www.coachsguidetoteaching.com/ AOC Volleyball videos mentioned in this episode : Karch Kiraly's 6-person over-the-net pepper: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-person-over-the-net-pepper/ Blocking warmup without ball: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-warm-up-without-ball/

Apr 29, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about why and how to teach serve receive footwork, discuss how to handle working with a big (in terms of numbers) team, and share a resource that compiles teachings from many of volleyball's top coaches ever into one amazing book. They also unlock three drills that coaches can use to help their athletes be better in serve receive by enhancing athletes' balance, consistency and posture. Skill of the week : Serve receive footwork Scenario of the week : Coaching a team with a large number of players Resource of the week : The Volleyball Coaching Bible (Volume 1) , compiled by Cecile Reynaud and Don Shondell, available here: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Coaching-Bible-Donald-Shondell/dp/0736039678 AOC Volleyball Drills mentioned in this episode : 1, 2, 3 footwork: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improve-your-passing-footwork-by-saying-1-2-3/ Jim Stone shuffle-through: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-your-feet-moving-in-serve-receive/ Christy Johnson-Lynch drop-step: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-the-deep-ball-using-the-drop-step/

Apr 21, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching setting, discuss how to handle the time after the match (especially when the match did not go as planned), and explore some of the mistakes they’ve made over the years when it comes to meeting with the team after competition. They share two drills that can help young athletes to improve their setting quickly and let listeners know about an incredible resource for coaches who really want to get better at their craft. Skill of the week : Setting Scenario of the week : How to handle the time after a match Resource of the week : https://jimstoneconsulting.com/ AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode : Wall setting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wall-set-drill/ Split court doubles: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/split-court-doubles-drill/

Apr 21, 2022

Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills! In this episode of The VolleyPod , Tod and Davis talk about teaching the attack approach. Then they discuss what to do when your best player has a poor work ethic, including some of the mistakes they’ve made over the years when attempting to motivate players who don’t appear to be giving their all. They also share three drills that can help young athletes develop their attack approach and let listeners know about Davis’ favorite video delay tool to use in practice. Skill of the week : The spike approach Scenario of the week : How to handle (and how not to handle) when your best player doesn't work hard Resource of the week : The Bust-a-Move video delay tool can be found here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bam-video-delay/id517673842 AOC Volleyball drills discussed in this episode : Starting with flamingo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ Double arm lift: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-the-double-arm-lift-is-crucial-to-good-attacking/ Prowl step: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-footwork-prowl-step-close/