Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Squat Technique for Throwers with A.G. Kruger – University of South Dakota
Watch as Coach explains that squatting is one of the most important exercises for developing throwers’ speed and power. The feet should be shoulder width apart, but it depends on where the athlete is comfortable […]
Shuttle and Run Defensive Drill with Brian Gimmillaro – Retired
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates this shuttle and run drill which focuses on defense. Coach emphasizes the importance of arm angle and staying bent and low. You do not need big swings, […]
Partner Throw and Dig Drill with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defensive passing progression which is great for pre and early season conditioning. Coach emphasizes the importance of a good ready position with the body low, feet wide, […]
Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching
Watch as Nick discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable with […]
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations
Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]
Perfect Passing Drill with Craig Skinner – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this perfect passing drill. This is a timed, competitive drill focusing on ball control. With passers lined up on the left and right, start with a top-spin ball […]
Preparing Athletes to Return to Play with Anne Kordes – Assumption HS (KY)
Live Zoom presentation held on May 26, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as Coach Anne Kordes shares how she has been using virtual training to stay connected with her athletes and how she […]
Defense: Getting Out of Our Own Way
By: Jim Miret, Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Early on in my coaching career I was exposed to the idea that players must get […]
Virtual Clinic Replay: Effective Game-Like Practices with Suzanne Fitzgerald – Walton High School (GA)
Live Zoom presentation held on May 19, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as Coach Suzanne Fitzgerald shares how she implements game-like drills & scenarios into her practices and what training modifications she is […]
Overuse Leads to Shoulder Injuries with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach discusses shoulder injuries due to overuse. Coach stresses the importance of rest between games and managing practices with liberal substitutions. Shoulder injuries obviously impact the individual player but have a negative effect […]
5 Footwork Setting Patterns with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach explains, and players help demonstrate this footwork progression for setters. Starting with a perfect pass and moving through a step off, four steps, one leg and a run and jump your setter […]
High School Volleyball Coaches Roundtable
Live Zoom presentation held on May 8, 2020, hosted by Volleyball Coaches Insider. Watch as 9 elite High School Volleyball Coaches from across the country join over 500+ live attendees to answer questions regarding how […]
Flush Passing Footwork Drill with Joe Morales – Texas A&M Univ.-Commerce
Watch as Coach Joe Morales explains, and players demonstrate this flush drill which focuses on passing footwork and improving forearm passing. Starting at the 10-foot line coach wants the players moving back and fighting for […]
Maximizing Defensive Movement with Brian Gimmillaro (Retired)
Listen as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates different defensive movements and how to work on developing them. Coach emphasizes the importance of using your body to finish a move. Start by stretching the player […]
Defending Quicks with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this ‘defending quicks’ drill where you run 1’s and 3’s. The goal is to stop the outside and right side while focusing on eye work. Blockers have to […]
Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]
Program Design Integration Report Card – Volleyball Coach/Strength and Conditioning Coach Working Together
By: Ken Kontor Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association Program design is achieved through the planning and communication between the volleyball skills coach(es) and the volleyball strength and […]
Wrist Snap Progression with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
How much time do you spend in practice developing wrist snap? Watch as Coach Jim Moore demonstrates a progression of partnered drills that will isolate wrist movement while also working on ball control.
Step to Dig Drill with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a player demonstrates this step to dig drill. The focus in on using big, aggressive steps and keeping your head in front of your feet throughout the step. Coach explains […]
5-Touch Dutch Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate the 5-Touch Dutch Drill. Using a certain number of touches the players must get the ball over the net. First team must use 5 touches, for example, a […]
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week
And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]
Does Your Practice Plan Have a Goal with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach explains how to prepare a practice plan and the benefits that come along with using one. Ask yourself what you want to get out of your practice and then, along with your […]
Huddle Up – Using Timeouts Effectively
By: Paul Leon, Head Coach – UC Santa Cruz Men’s Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There were a lot of memories to be made during the […]
Around the World Setting Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah
Does your setter struggle with consistency? Watch as Coach Beth Launiere discusses this around the world setting drill to help develop muscle memory and get comfortable setting balls being passed from a variety of different […]
Swing Blocking Tutorial with Arturo Rivera
Are you considering teaching your athletes how to swing block? Watch as Coach Arturo Rivera discusses the benefits of experimenting with different styles of blocking and how he likes to teach the swing block.
Float Serving Short and Deep Drill with Ruth Nelson – BYOP
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this float serving drill which works on both short and deep serves. Focusing on keeping their hands flat and elbows high, players will serve from end line or […]
Paradigm Shift: A Study in Passing
By: Jim Miret, Front Range Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association In this article, we wanted to test the paradigm that serves in the women’s game are […]
Catch the Ball Blocking Drill with Bob Bertucci – Sacred Heart Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this catch the ball blocking drill. Emphasis is on watching the spiker approach and positioning yourself looking to see where the ball is going to go. Players must […]
Weave Pursuit Passing Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Coach Coronel and Coach Carlini explain, and players demonstrate this weave pursuit passing drill which focuses on foot placement and passing consistency. Players must run to the ball, getting it to the setter […]