The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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/⁠

In this episode ofThe 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

Resourcesfrom 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 

FindThe 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 outThe Volley Podon Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

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/⁠

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/

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/

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/

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/

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 Lists 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/

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Tod and Davis reflect on their favorite moments from the past year of coaching discussions.

They explore various themes such as the importance of creative practice initiations, the power of framing and reframing in coaching, and the significance of building resilience in teams.

The conversation also delves into innovative drills, the challenge-care matrix, and effective feedback techniques.

Throughout the episode, the hosts emphasize the need for positive coaching frameworks and the importance of finding one's unique coaching style.

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 aoc.thevolleypod

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