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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.
Episode 87: Takeaways from The 2023 AVCA Convention in Tampa, Florida
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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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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 82: JJ Van Neil talks about practice planning, Taking over a new program, and The Knowledge Project
This week we are joined by the Head Coach of Arizona State University, J.J. Van Neil. J.J. has turned around ASU's program in a very short time and has developed a culture there that is unique and player-centered. He speaks with the The Volley Pod squad about practice planning, taking over a new program, and The Knowledge Project.
Our skill segment focuses on ideas surrounding practice planning. JJ Van Neil from Arizona State University discusses the value of practice planning, and how it can really help teams to improve. By staying closely connected to their goals and values, teams can make rapid progress.
Our scenario segment deals with the challenges that coaches encounter when they take over a program. JJ Van Neil from Arizona State University describes the impact of putting people first, and how having a clear vision can help coaches "stay on track" and optimize their time.
For our resource segment we share information about The Knowledge, a podcast, blog, and information site by Shane Parrish. The podcast aims to "uncover(s) the best of what other people have already figured out so you can use their insights in your life." This resource is a great example of using knowledge from all areas of life to better ourself.
Skill of the Week: Practice planning
Scenario of the Week: Taking over a new program
The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ Dave Rubio discusses practice planning and gets into a lot of great ideas about the structure of great practices
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/effective-practices/ Jim Stone and John Dunning have an hour long discussion about practice planning, complete with questions from the audience
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiralys-2-minute-take-5-keys-to-getting-the-most-out-of-practice/ Karch Kiraly is on a quick video explaining how to really get the most out of your practice time
The Resource of the Week is The Knowledge Project, which can be found here: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-podcast/
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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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