Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]
Winning Is Hard with Jim McLaughlin (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jim McLaughlin discusses the difficulties that come with winning a match and the importance of teaching your athletes that making changes and overcoming adversity are just a part of what it takes […]
Setter Training with Nabil Mardini – Los Angeles Volleyball Academy
Watch as Coach explains that upright posture and finishing left-right are critical when training setters. When setting, the shoulders should be slightly behind the knees. The left foot should be behind the ball so that […]
Build It Up – 10 Coaching Competencies
By: Richard Gary – Vassar Men’s Volleyball Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There seem to be as many models for successful coaching as there are successful programs. […]
Outside Hitter Transition Drill with Vinh Nguyen – Univ. of Hartford
Watch as Coach Vinh Nguyen discusses, and players demonstrate this outside hitter transition progression that you can adjust to practice any of your offensive set plays.
Attacking the Blocker with Kevin Hambly – Stanford Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses how every attack should cross at the fingers, not the hands or arm. Coach explains how blockers are much stronger in the hands and can control the ball when you aim […]
Seated Partner Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini – Houston Juniors and USA National Team
Looking for a partnered drill for your setters that will also help with conditioning? Watch as Lauren Carlini demonstrates this seated partner setting drill that allows your setters to give each other immediate feedback and […]
6-Person Pepper with Christy Johnson-Lynch – Iowa State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this 6-person pepper drill. Your players will run this drill, choosing where to set. From base, the ball is set and players will drop in to defense, back […]
Block to Transition to Attack Footwork Progression with Arturo Rivera
Watch as Coach explains his teaching progression for transitioning from block to attack. Players start by focusing on the movements: jump, land, peel off the net and get set to attack. Players will then focus […]
Tennis Passing Footwork Drill with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Looking for a drill to develop good passing form? Watch as Coach Ron Zwerver demonstrates this tennis passing drill that will help reinforce good footwork and body posture.
Partner Setting Progression: Basketball Keys with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors
Watch as Coach discusses, and players demonstrate this partner setting progression drill. Players start with a quick shuffle pattern, then move on to setting off the inside, and outside foot. The progression ends with players […]
Character – Facing the Tests
Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]
Hitting: Don’t Jump Sideways with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach Jim Moore discusses a common error players make when hitting in transition, jumping sideways. Coach Moore demonstrates one drill to help your athletes get their feet behind the ball and wait longer […]
Ute vs. Ute Attacking Drill with Beth Launiere – Univ. of Utah
Watch as Coach Beth Launiere discusses, and players demonstrate this Ute vs. Ute attacking drill that forces hitters to be creative and find a way to score when the block knows where they are hitting.
Setting Passer Depth Based on Serve Speed with Vinh Nguyen – Univ. of Hartford
Watch as Coach explains that if you serve and pass well, you can win many games. Passing consistency is directly affected by the server and the speed of the serve. Through analytics you can determine […]
Making the Move: Are You Ready to Be a Head Coach
By: Zach Weinberg, Assistant Coach – Tennessee Tech Univ. Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association There are many different stages in a volleyball coach’s career, and for many […]
Blocking Against a Slide with Keegan Cook – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Keegan Cook discusses blocking against the slide. Players demonstrate 2 moves: crossover and shuffle, and coach talks about the factors that help decide which move to use.
Getting Behind the Deep Ball with Brian Gimmillaro
Watch as Coach Brian Gimmillaro discusses the benefits of getting your body behind the ball before contact when passing. This becomes more and more important the further the ball is outside of your body.
Chain Back Setting Drill with Felipe Coronel – Houston Juniors and Lauren Carlini – USA National Team
Watch as Felipe Coronel and Lauren Carlini explain, and setters demonstrate this chain back setting drill. This is a team drill and requires constant communication from the setter. The drill works on how to back […]
Passing Platform Angles with Ryan Theis – Marquette Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Theis explains, and a player demonstrates this passing platform drill. The result of a pass is a reflection based on the platform angles a player creates. This is a one knee […]
Strike Fast: First Kill Opportunity Drill
By: AVCA Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Copyright and Provided by: American Volleyball Coaches Association It seems like the season just ended, but here we are – back in the gym as the season approaches! […]
Post-Match Analysis: Practice Implementation with Chad Callihan – Furman Univ.
Watch as Coach Chad Callihan explains the importance of using post-match analysis to correct mistakes and build a better practice in preparation for the next match. He encourages you to not get hung up on […]
Improving the Speed of Your Attack with Ron Zwerver – International Hall of Famer
Watch as Coach Ron Zwerver explains the importance of moving fast between ball touches. When a player attacks the ball, the approach is normally faster and this creates a disadvantage for the blocker.
Sum of All Parts – Your Team Is a Product of Your Training
By: Nick MacRae, Long Beach State Univ. Originally Published in: Coaching Volleyball Provided by: AVCA Throughout the process of winning back-to-back NCAA National Championships with the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, Head Coach Alan […]
Blocking: Planning and Reading with Hugh McCutcheon – (Retired) Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Hugh McCutcheon discusses the importance of knowing what your opponent’s tendencies are, which allows for better defensive preparation. Coach also states that reading is the premier skill in volleyball and he suggests […]
Hitting: Jump Approach with Jim Moore – Lane CC (OR)
Watch as Coach Jim Moore explains, and players demonstrate the jump approach. This is a good exercise for players struggling with their approach. Start at the ten-foot line and approach the net with right/left steps […]
Team Building Activity Instructions
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics E-File Team-Building Activity Instructions Objective The E in E-File stands for enthusiasm. The activity is designed to teach and reinforce the […]
Hitting Footwork: Small, Bigger, Biggest with Ryan McGuyre – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan McGuyre explains, and players demonstrate this hitting footwork drill with emphasis on how many steps to take. The hitters will take four steps. The size of the steps is important to […]
Two Minute 6-on-6 Pressure Cooker Drill with Jacob Thompson – Rouse High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Thompson explains, and players demonstrate this two minute 6-on-6 pressure cooker drill in which the receiving team must get 7 points in a two minute span.
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]