Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Continuous Pepper – On Knees with Dan Fisher – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach modifies this pepper drill by having players bump, set, and spike from their knees. Make it competitive with players counting it out for a one-minute time period.
Where to Run Your Offense with Mick Haley – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Listen as Coach talks about good pass placement and explains the benefits of running your offense in the middle of the court. This strategy helps with passing and allows 5 attack points with 3 blockers.
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for what your […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
The Value of Using External Coaching Points with Evan Amstutz – Stephen F. Austin State Univ.
Watch as Coach talks about the benefits of using external coaching cues. For example, “spin off the platform” is a training cue he uses to remind players of body position and how the space between […]
Are You a Leader?
By: Alan Stein, Jr. AlanSteinJr.com I try to build my success, brick by brick, and aim to get a little better every day. One of my focal points is improving my leadership. The words ‘coach’ […]
Setting Spider with Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
This drill starts with players on their backs, scissoring the legs with the ball in the middle and the hands going through. Keep the ball in the same spot with just a little bit of […]
What’s Important Now with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Tennis Ball Wrist Drill with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this tennis ball wrist drill. Two players should be 15 ft. apart on their knees and, using their wrists, flick the tennis ball to their partner. The wrist […]
Step-Drop-Dig Drill with Bob Bertucci – Volleyball MasterCoaches
Watch as Coach instructs the players to protect the sideline, leading with the right or left foot depending on what side of the court they are on. The drill starts with the players working on […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
HS Final 4 Coaches Panel: Team Drills and Group Q&A
Coaches Panel Includes: Kris Fiore – Lincoln-Way East HS, Melissa Masterson – Nazareth Academy, Heather Ohlau – Edwardsville HS, and Tonya Grayson – Newark HS.
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River HS (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should approach […]
Wall Ball Setting with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this wall ball setting warmup which focuses on feeling the smooth ‘in’ and the stiff ‘out’ of your set. Change it up by having the players squat and […]
Under Over Attacking Drill with Allie Yaeger – Binghamton Univ.
This is a partner’s drill, and they are each lining up on the ten-foot line across from each other. One partner tosses the ball in the air and the other will indicate over or under […]
Emergency Sets with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach Coronel talks emergency sets and, with the help of Coach Carlini, demonstrates a few options when dealing with an out-of-system ball. Bump set, over the head, and spinning out of it are […]
Preparation Stops When Competition Starts with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach talks about the importance of preparation and explains that prep stops when the competition starts. Mid-game adjustments are fine, but if your players have not learned what is needed beforehand, it is […]
Ability to Control the First Contact
By: Bill Neville Originally Published in: The Volleyball Coaching Bible, Volume II Provided by: Human Kinetics The ball comes over the net from the opponent in four ways: as a free ball, a down ball, […]