Welcome to Episode 401 of the Strength Coach Podcast, brought to you by PerformBetter.com, the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation.
In this episode, Anthony chats with Missy Mitchell-McBeth about all things volleyball, drawing off the topics in her book "Developmental to Division 1: Strength & Conditioning for the Volleyball Athlete"
Missy's Bio:
"Over the last two decades, I've witnessed countless talented volleyball players never reaching their full potential—not due to a lack of dedication, but because of insufficient and outdated training methods. This realization drove me to pour my years of experience and knowledge into creating a solution that addresses these shortcomings head-on. That is why I have created strength and conditioning resources to help coaches, parents, and athletes unlock players' full potential."
My Experience Includes:
-2 Years in my current role: Director of Sports Performance at a Volleyball Club
-7 Years as a Division I Strength & Conditioning Coach
-6 Years as a Full-Time High School Strength Coach
-4 Years as a High School Volleyball Coach
-4 Years Consulting for Collegiate & High School Volleyball Program
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
04:10 - Missy Mitchell-Mcbeth Interview
11:00 - Volleyball Training 20 Years Ago
14:08 - Understanding Residual Training Effects
18:27 - Coach Collaboration in Training
21:44 - Implementing In-Season Strength Training
25:50 - Timing In-Season Strength Training
28:21 - Purpose of Strength and Conditioning
28:36 - Importance of Squatting Technique
30:30 - Benefits of Trap Bar Deadlift
35:15 - Using External Cues in Training
37:25 - Importance of Speed in Sports
40:38 - Effective Speed Drills for Athletes
42:44 - Introduction to Plyometrics
49:11 - Parental Influence on Athletic Training
53:55 - Devin McConnell's In-Season Discovery
57:07 - Injury Prevention vs. Injury Reduction
1:02:28 - Injury Reduction Strategies
