By The VolleyPod
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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
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In this episode of The VolleyPod, Sean Thomas joins the pod for a new monthly segment called In The Lab.
This month on In The Lab we discuss the balance between winning and young player development.
The hosts delve into the anxiety young athletes face, particularly during serving, and explore various coaching philosophies.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of reframing mistakes as learning opportunities and highlights the significance of mental health awareness in sports, especially during Movember.
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Saturday November 9th is The AOC Club Season Prep Clinic with an amazing lineup of presenters!
Check it out below:
https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/club-season-25-prep-clinic/
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/
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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: [email protected]
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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
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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!
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
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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
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