The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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.

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

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

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

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/

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

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/

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.

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/

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Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL

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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/

Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage

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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

Coach Fiallos' Bio at Colorado

https://cubuffs.com/staff-directory/eduardo-fiallos/708

Coach Fiallos' Substack https://substack.com/@inspiringcoaches

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

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

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Scenario: Dealing with an aggressive offensive setter This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on team defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eye-sequencing-drill-on-off-over/ - Terry Liskevych and Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/building-your-teams-defense/ - John Dunning

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defending-the-spread-offense/ - Ben Josephson

The Resource of the Week is Brene Brown's Youtube video about empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTYViDPlQ&t=6s⁠

Episode 105: Moving from a Cutthroat Culture to a Competitive Culture, Mid-season serve receive tune-up, and Volleyball Magazine

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Scenario: Mid-season serve receive tune-up This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos Videos focused on team culture: 

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-a-culture-with-kevin-hambly/ - Kevin Hambly

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/develop-a-competitive-culture-over-time/ - Russ Rose

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/salima-rockwell-creating-a-competitive-culture-for-female-athletes/ - Salima Rockwell

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-a-productive-gym-culture/ - Dave Shondell

The Resource of the Week is Volleyball Magazine, an online magazine with news and stories from all levels of play. It is available here: https://volleyballmag.com/

Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now

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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/

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Scenario: Playing up a level and playing down a level, the benefits and challenges of each

This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on variations of narrow court doubles:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/doubles-ladder-warm-up-drill/ Steve Cavella from Menlo High

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/split-court-doubles-drill/ Tod Mattox, host of The VolleyPod

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy

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

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Skill: Tod's Top 10 Cringiest Player/Coaching Moves

Scenario: Managing expectations for major tournaments and playing from a high seed and playing from a low seed

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on helping players and coaches to avoid some cringe-worthy moves:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-is-the-point-of-blocking/ ⁠- Laurie Eisler on the real point of blocking

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-visual-learning-techniques-to-help-your-players/⁠ - Joe Trinsey helps his players and coaches to see more and notice more important information points

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Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches

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Special Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches

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The VolleyPod Episode 99: Coach Syd Bennett Joins Tod and Davis at The VolleyCave to Talk About Strengths and Areas of Improvement

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Skill: Teaching your hitters to hit way harder

Scenario: My team needs more targeted serves in practice

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on hitting hard:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-middle-hitters-to-jump-higher-hit-harder/ Ken Murczek from Emporia State University

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/upper-body-torque/ Carrie Wallin from 949 Athletics

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-maximize-power-on-outside-hits/ Great video about hitting hard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-good-armswing-technique-for-more-powerful-hitting/ Mark Barnard from Oregon State University

The Resource of the Week is:

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Skill: What a beginning volleyball player should know

Scenario: What to do after you lost all your matches on Day 1 of a tournament

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on developing beginner fundamentals:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hands-down-for-better-passing-from-tod-mattox/⁠ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-basics-of-setting-with-john-dunning/ John Dunning

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Read People Like a Book by Patrick King which can be found at:

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Skill: Beating the block

Scenario: Handling the post-tournament parent meeting request

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to deal with the block:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tooling-the-block-drill-with-nabil-mardini/ Nabil Mardini

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/ Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-mental-side-of-hitting-helping-hitters-understand-their-strengths/ Diane Flick-Williams Western Washington

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TheUntrainedMind.com and Coach Ferreira which can be found at:

https://www.coachferreira.com/

Episode 95: Part 2 of our Discussion with All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence

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Episode 94: All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence

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Episode 93: Improve the tempo of your practice, The increasing cost of club volleyball, and Volleyball Coaching Wizards' book list

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Skill: Improving the pace of your practice

Scenario: The increasing cost of playing club volleyball

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make your practices have a quicker pace:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/planning-effective-practices-ten-segments-planning/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Terry Liskevych explains how to plan a practice using 10 segments

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ ⁠⁠ Dave Rubio sets up some great ideas how to run a fast, effective practice

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-basics-with-russ-rose/⁠ Russ Rose talk about what he wants to see in practice every single day

The Resource of the Week is:

Volleyball Coaching Wizards Recommended Reading List, which can be found here:

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Episode 92: 15 myths about club volleyball to dispel with your athletes, My team plays to the level of our competition, and Within The Game podcast

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Skill: Dispelling myths about club volleyball with our athletes

Scenario: My team plays to the level of our competition

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make the most out of the club volleyball experience:

⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-roses-rules-for-club-season/ Russ Rose talks about how to view the club season

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-tips-for-moms-and-dads-whose-kids-play-club-and-school-volleyball/ A great take on how parents can view their child's season and make the most out of the experience

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/5-keys-to-making-a-smooth-transition-from-high-school-to-club-volleyball/ How to make an effective switch from high school volleyball to club

The Resource of the Week is:

Within The Game Podcast, which can be found here:

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Episode 91: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework, Initiation matters, and Within the Game podcast

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Skill: Techniques for creating a more positive coaching framework

Scenario: Initiation matters - all about how initiating can help your team get better

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on fostering a positive environment:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/⁠

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/⁠ 

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-passing-techniques-and-training/⁠ 

The Resource of the Week is:

7 and 1/2 Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Barrett, which can be found here:

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Episode 90: Guest Andrew Clifton from Goldenwest VBC is here with: serving under pressure, joining new programs, and The Creative Act: A Way of Being

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Skill: Serving under pressure

Scenario: Joining a new program and making your way as a coach

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on the work of Andrew Clifton, especially serve receive principles:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/ 

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-passing-techniques-and-training/ 

The Resource of the Week is:

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin, which is available here:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/

Episode 89: Teach your players to coach themselves, Coach better in 2024, and Bring Your Own Parent

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Skill of the Week

The skill of the week is how and why to utilize player-generated feedback in your practices. This can not only make practices more effective, but also draw out the joy of the game and love for learning!

Scenario of the Week

Coaching better in 2024 is not only a goal, it's a priority. Tod breaks down how he intends on beomncing a better coach this year and shares some great ideas.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with player-generated feedback:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/get-feedback-from-your-players/ Mavs volleyball Mike Talamantes, Park University Beach

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/ Dunning, Tod, and Karch

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-quiz-maximize-learning-for-each-player/ Championship Performance

The Resource of the Week is Ruth Nelson's Bring Your Own Parent Program which can be found here:

https://www.bringyourownparent.com/program.html

Nelson's program teaches the youngest athletes fundamental and volleyball skills through their parent(s).

Episode 88: How to keep your lines short, Don't do this at practice, and Hidden Potential

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Skill of the Week

The skill of the week is how to to keep lines short in practice and get more out of your time. Tod shares ideas for setting up stations, organizing your shaggers, and providing tasks that enhance the practice for everyone.

Scenario of the Week

The scenario of the week is what NOT to do during practice, if you want to enhance your practice effectiveness and provide more quality touches for your team. Davis discusses a lot of ideas that will make your practice go from good to great, just by doing some things slightly differently.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with running better practices:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-practice-plans-that-are-more-game-like/

Kim McLain from Corbin University shows us how to make more game-like practices, a staple of great coaching.

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-setting-up-drills/

Russ Rose explores the nuances of making a great drill

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-increase-competition/

Russ Rose on how to bring more competition into drills

The Resource of the Week is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant, which can be found here:

https://adamgrant.net/book/hidden-potential/

Hidden Potential explores that immense value that can be had by addressing concepts like ignition and motivation, and the role that they play in achieving great things.

Tod and Davis are in beautiful Tampa, Florida, recording live from the AVCA Convention.

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The guys from Ballltime join us to discuss their new and remarkable app for video processing.

Also, The VolleyPod is joined by Lindsay Price, a club coach at Huskies Volleyball Club in Connecticut, who shares her takeaways from the convention.

Episode 85: Accelerated learning through mindset training, 1st club tournament coach's checklist, and Jelly beans

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Our skill segment focuses on what your athletes need to know to speed up their learning, help them make sense of what they are doing, and become independent learners. Often we just assume that the athletes know how to train. This can be a mistake because often we "don't know what we don't know", and we leave opportunities for more learning on the table. By "priming" your athletes with a few key concepts, you can make sure that they will get the most out of their time and yours.

Our scenario segment deals with what coaches need on their checklist before their first club tournament. Whether it is your first tournament ever or your first tournament of the season, it can be super exciting! Tod gets coaches to think ahead to their team's needs and how coaches can address them by preparing.

For our resource segment we share our first ever motivational video, Jelly Beans, which leads viewers to see how short life really is, and why we should make the most of our time here on Earth together.

Skill of the Week: Mindset training to accelerate learning and retention and make the most of your time

Scenario of the Week: 1st club tournament checklist

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on how to make the most of your time with the athletes:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-better-alternative-to-hitting-lines-for-warm-up/ Michael Sopocy, Head Coach at North Park University shows a great alternative to have a "value added" warm-up

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quality-control-drill-to-warm-up-with-intention/ Mike Sealy describes his idea of a great warm-up

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/multiple-skill-warmup-drill-for-groups-of-three/ Joe Sagula shows how multi-skill warm-ups can help athletes make the most out their time

The Resource of the Week: , can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 84: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball part 2, When you want to start fast in a match, and CoachUp

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Our skill segment focuses on two more common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball. This segment follows up on a prior podcast we did, but this time we focus on the ideas that everything you do in practice should be relevant to what the athletes will do later in their high school volleyball experience (it does not need to be), and how being "positionless" in their youth volleyball experience can help them down the road (they should).

Our scenario segment deals with an important topic for club coaches: when you want to get off to a fast start for a match. We all have those early morning matches, and often teams get off to a slow start and blame it on the team not be "awake". This segment goes into how to make sure that your team will be ready to go for their first match of the day!

For our resource segment we share information about CoachUp, a coach finder app that allows anyone to find an individual coach for their needs. This resource gives athletes who do not have access to private coaching or who are not affiliated with a club, the ability to find and connect with a coach in their area. This is a great resource. If you are in the Los Angeles South Bay area you can find Coach Josh Cannon, an excellent beach volleyball coach, on the app and get started!

Skill of the Week: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball

Scenario of the Week: Getting off to a fast start in a match

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/⁠ Jim Stone does a great "Chalk Talk" explaining the 4-2 in detail

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod explains how to modify the 4-2 into a 6-3 and make a more effective offensive system

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-good-hand-contact-when-attacking/ Jim Stone focuses on how to get great hand contact on the ball

The Resource of the Week: CoachUp, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachup.com

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Episode 83: The jump float serve, Starting a season, and How I Built This

Our skill segment focuses on the jump float serve. For many players this can be their most effective serve if they spend some time and attention on it, since it allows for a great deal of versatility, and does not require a huge cannon of an arm to be successful. This segment goes into the teaching of the jump float serve as well as when and why to teach it to young players.

Our scenario segment deals with some ideas for starting off the season that you are trying to make the best season yet! Tod covers ideas from some practice organizing ideas to starting with the goals in mind, to understanding that coaching is a "people first" industry, and leading with your team's priorities.

For our resource segment we share information about How I Built This, a podcast from Guy Raz, that goes deep into the stories of creators. Their stories include company creators, thought leaders, and experts of all types as they tell their tales of woes and windfalls and everything in between, as they tried to build something great.

Skill of the Week: The jump float serve

Scenario of the Week: Starting a season

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/advice-for-jump-float-serves/ Ryan Hofer from Trinity Wesleyan provides great advice for jump float servers

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jump-float-serve-footwork-accuracy-rhythm-and-lift/  Craig Skinner from The University of Kentucky teaches about a few of his keys to success for jump float servers

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/indoor-the-jump-float-as-a-weapon/⁠⁠⁠ Karch Kiraly discusses why and how to weaponize your jump float serve

The Resource of the Week: How I Built This, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠https://wondery.com/shows/how-i-built-this

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Episode 81: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball, WHat to expct when you are trying to "level up" your team culture, and Kinexon

Our skill segment focuses on ideas two major misperceptions in coaching youth volleyball. Sometimes stopping to really unpack why we believe what we believe can be powerful. In this episode we examine two ideas that are often touted as the protypical ideals, but check to see if there could be a better message that we want to pass on to our players.

Our scenario segment deals with the challenges that coaches encounter while they aim to put the team culture in a better place. Coaches across the world aim to develop an effective place for their athletes to learn and compete. However, it can be a challenge to create this environment consistently. This week our coaches discuss what to expect when you are trying to make the culture even better!

For our resource segment we share information about Kinexon.com, athlete tracking for fans and improvement - tracks jumps, acceleration, workload, and a lot more with advanced metrics

Skill of the Week: Misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball

Scenario of the Week: What to expect when you are trying to "level up" your team culture

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-for-middle-school-athletes/⁠ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, and Terry Liskevych teach youth attacking

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/⁠ Columbus Volleyball Academy shows some really great ways to run a youth volleyball practice

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/⁠ Mike Lingenfelder from Munciana Volleyball Club shows his great warm up/ball control drill for youth players

The Resource of the Week: Kinexon, which can be found here: ⁠⁠https://kinexon.com/

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Episode 80: Postseason Wrap-up: What would we do differently?

This special installment of The VolleyPod explores what we would do differently, knowing what we know now, regarding this past season of high school volleyball. This technique can be a coach's best weapon if it is done thoughtfully, and if he/she can parse out why the choices should not have been made, and if the choices should be avoided during their upcoming coaching assignment.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos that we focused on for this pod were the AOC Quick Hits (found under the Video Series tab):

Jim Stone discusses and demonstrates critical aspects of out of system offense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense/

Jim Stone covers the "Stride Slide" defensive move: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/stride-slide-defensive-move/

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Episode 79: Setter vision, Concussions, and Whole Child Sports

Our skill segment focuses on ideas surrounding setter vision. How important is setter vision? When should we start training vision for young players? How can you get athletes to use their vision to impact the game? We discuss all of this and more on the podcast!

Our scenario segment deals with concussions, how avoiding concussions are of critical importance in the health of young people, what coaches and players do to help avoid them, and how they are disrupting the sport more now than ever.

For our resource segment we share information about Whole Child Sports, whose mission  is to raise awareness about the many problems in youth sports today and provide advice and solutions for sports parents and youth coaches.

Skill of the Week: Setter vision and its importance

Scenario of the Week: How to train and play smarter and avoid concussions

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on setter vision:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-vision-work/ Ryan Theis from Marquette University shows some great setting vision drills

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-drill-with-debbie-brown/ Debbie Brown, former National Team setter, demonstrates an awesome drill for working with setters' vision

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-important-is-peripheral-vision-for-volleyball-players/ Celine Drewnick discusses the importance of peripheral vision

The Resource of the Week is Whole Child Sports, which can be found here: ⁠https://www.wholechildsports.com/

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For this week's episode we welcome Dave Rubio, coach for Athletes Unlimited and long-time University of Arizona coach. He discusses how and what to teach the newest beginners about how to pass.

Our scenario segment focuses on ideas for how to help your lowest level teams. Everyone has a beginner group that struggles to return the ball, serve, and organize their personnel. this segment gives ideas for how to help that team have fun and learn the game.

For our resource segment we share info about Athletes Unlimited, an awesome new pro league in the United States that is delivering competition at the highest level.

Skill of the Week: Teaching passing for the newest beginners

Scenario of the Week: How to work with your least experienced group

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on Dave Rubio and his teaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/learn-passing-basics-with-dave-rubio/ Dave Rubio discusses how to teach the fundamentals of passing

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dave-rubio-on-warming-up/⁠ Dave Rubio talks about warming up

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/reading-a-part-of-every-skill/⁠ Dave Rubio discusses a variety of out of system situations

The Resource of the Week is Athletes Unlimited, and it can be found here: https://auprosports.com/volleyball/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEkjgTatZckGnSvW_4H2956Aw4gZgc0E1Pehfut7O-sdKL1Vx6ddrKxoCGX4QAvD_BwE

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This week's skill is how to train your players' vision, with a special focus on serve receive.

Our scenario segment focuses on when a team has beaten you before, but you need to beat them now.

For our resource segment we share a website that is full of insights in the form of quotes from legendary athletes, coaches, and sports commentators.

Skill of the Week: Player vision, especially in serve receive, and what your players can do to get better at arriving early to where they will meet the ball

Scenario of the Week: When a team has beaten you before and you need to beat them now. Ideas, tips, and ways of thinking about this common scenario.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on vision, especially in serve receive:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-drill-for-training-vision/ Mike Sealy high or low drill for noticing what matters

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-makes-morgan-hentz-dominant/ Jim Stone analyzes what organ Hentz is looking at and why she is so good

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/reading-a-part-of-every-skill/ John Dunning reading and serve receive

The Resource of the Week is The 100 Best Sports Quotes of All Time, and it can be found here: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/910238-the-100-best-sports-quotes-of-all-time

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This week's skill is how to train your players to deal with the most difficult calls that refs have to make so that your team can win more matches. There are many situations where knowing the rules of volleyball can either lead a point for your team, or a point for the other team. Davis and Tod discuss how to get your players to recognize the challenge of deciding these calls and how to handle the close calls, both before, during, and after the close decision. Managing the close plays well can help your team win more points and matches.

Our scenario segment focuses on match coaching and how to become in this important aspect of the game. Tod has an awesome list of what to do to become a better match coach. The list begins with "be competitive but not combative" and continues on with Tod's wisdom making a veritable treasure trove of information for how to manage matches. This talk is valuable for experienced coaches, too.

For our resource segment we share a fascinating podcast that talks to the world's best coaches and gleans important, powerful insights that anyone can use in any sport. The Great Coaches Podcast is a wealth of information from the top of the top coaches in their respective sports. Many of their talking points resonate not only in the sports world, but in leadership and in life. On the Psychology of Successful Groups, with Samantha Rockey, is just one terrific podcast of many that can be found on the site.

Skill of the Week: Teaching players how to use the rulebook to full advantage and how to train to deal with the most difficult 50/50 calls by referees

Scenario of the Week: I want to be a better match coach

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on how to do more winning:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/skills-winning-losing/ Kyle Mashima from SoloStats discusses the statistical approach to the most important skills involved in winning

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-and-pass-battle/ Mark Rosen, Terry Liskevych, and Kirsten Booth have a cool talk about how to win the serve and pass battle

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/craig-skinner-championship-team/ Craig Skinner discusses how to build a championship team from the beginning to the big win

Resource of the Week: The Great Coaches Podcast, which can be found on nearly everywhere you listen to podcasts and at: https://thegreatcoachespodcast.com/