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The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballNational Championship Journey, Ten Camp Drill Formats, and SkillSharkIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss their recent success at USAV Nationals, sharing insights on coaching strategies, skill development, and team culture. They explore effective drills, game strategies, and the importance of building a supportive team environment. The conversation also highlights lessons learned from the championship experience and future goals for continuous improvement in coaching.TakeawaysThe journey to nationals was filled with tough matches and perseverance.Coaching requires a calm demeanor, even in high-pressure situations.Summer is an...2025-07-1836 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballNational Championship Journey and Highlights, 10 Clinic Drill Formats, and SkillSharkIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss their recent success at USAV Nationals, sharing insights on coaching strategies, skill development, and team culture. They explore effective drills, game strategies, and the importance of building a supportive team environment. The conversation also highlights lessons learned from the championship experience and future goals for continuous improvement in coaching.TakeawaysThe journey to nationals was filled with tough matches and perseverance.Coaching requires a calm demeanor, even in high-pressure situations.Summer is an...2025-07-1830 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballMastering Mental Performance in Volleyball with Amanda JonesIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod are joined by Amanda Jones to discuss Mastering Mental Performance.Join us on The Volley Pod as we dive into the world of mental sports performance with Amanda Jones, a certified mental performance consultant. Discover the tools and techniques that can help athletes and coaches enhance their mental game, from visualization to creating a supportive team environment.The importance of integrating mental skills with physical training. How vision casting can motivate athletes during off-season. Techniques for building psychological safety within teams. The role of...2025-07-1139 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballUpdate Your Coaching Glossary with These Key Words, Talented Players is a Culture Cancer, andIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the conclusion of the club volleyball season and the transition into high school volleyball. They delve into the importance of language in coaching, presenting a glossary of terms that can enhance player learning and team dynamics. The conversation shifts to the challenges of managing talented players who may disrupt team culture, offering strategies for coaches to address these issues effectively while maintaining a positive environment.The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:https://www...2025-07-0426 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guidebook for Players and Parents by The Volley Pod's Tod MattoxThis conversation explores various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on mental performance strategies, parental guidance, effective communication between players and coaches, and the importance of reading the game. The discussion also highlights creative ways to engage young players, the benefits of beach volleyball, and the significance of scouting opponents. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of video analysis for self-improvement and categorizing cues for effective defense.TakeawaysThe coaching book includes valuable insights for players and parents.Mental performance strategies can enhance a player's game....2025-06-2730 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballImprove Your Private Lesson Coaching, Framing Your End of Season Tournament, and Good, Bad, I'm the Guy with the BlogIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on enhancing private lessons, effective techniques, and strategies for player improvement. They emphasize the importance of adapting lessons to be more game-like, the value of group lessons, and the significance of setting clear goals for the end of the season. Additionally, they explore the necessity of having an adversity plan and team rituals to foster a positive and competitive environment for your end of season tournamentsThe Art of Coaching Volleyball videos...2025-06-2023 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe Actual Hard Parts of Coaching, Middle of the Season Culture Tune-up Using Quotations, and The Why Is EverythingIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the often overlooked challenges of coaching volleyball. They delve into the emotional and psychological aspects of coaching, including the difficulties of giving constructive criticism, maintaining energy and positivity, and managing team dynamics.The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, self-care, and a growth mindset for coaches. They also share practical tips and resources to help coaches navigate these challenges and improve their coaching effectiveness.The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:2025-04-0430 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballB.E.T On It: A Psychological Approach To Coaching Gen-Z and Beyond with David DurandIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Coach Davis and Coach Tod welcome David Durand, a sports performance and psychology leader, to discuss his book 'Bet on It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond' The conversation explores the importance of mental performance, nervous system regulation, and the impact of social stress on adolescent athletes. David shares insights on how coaches can create supportive environments, utilize the BET system (Breath, Eyes, Touch) for athlete regulation, and the significance of connection in coaching.The episode emphasizes practical strategies for enhancing athlete performance...2025-03-2737 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe 'Libero Manifesto', Timeout Ideas, and Fit for Thoughts FoundationIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the essential qualities and skills needed for liberos in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of bravery, communication, and mental toughness. They explore the 'Libero Manifesto' which outlines ten steps to becoming a superhero libero, including being aggressive in serve receive and honing all skills, and much more.The conversation also delves into effective timeout strategies for coaches, highlighting the need for preparation and the management of players' emotions during high-pressure situations. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from...2025-03-2130 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballPassing an Actual Floater, 10 Ways To Improve Our Practices, and The Tough Stuff: 7 Hard Truths About Being a Head CoachIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of passing float serves, emphasizing the importance of mastering this skill for volleyball success. They explore various techniques, emergency moves, and practice strategies to enhance team performance. The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges of coaching and the significance of effective communication. Listeners are provided with actionable insights to improve their volleyball practices and player development.The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-key-aspects-to-passing/ Ray...2025-03-1428 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballWhere Do I Hit It Coach? An Attacking Choices Paradigm, My Team Is Unfocused and Does Not Play Hard, and the 900 Square Feet NewletterIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the Triple Crown tournament, emphasizing the emotional investment coaches have in their teams. They delve into skill development, focusing on attacking choices, shot access, and situational awareness. The conversation also addresses team culture issues, offering actionable strategies for coaches to improve their team's dynamics and performance. The episode concludes with resources for further learning and development in volleyball coaching.*Note: Davis speaks of a past episode with David Durand, but this episode will actually be aired...2025-02-2134 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballMetaphors for Teaching Skills, App Solutions for Coaches, and Talent and the Secret Life of TeamsIn this episode ofThe Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox discuss various coaching techniques and metaphors to enhance volleyball skills.They explore the importance of using external cues over internal cues for skill acquisition, share creative metaphors for teaching spiking and serving techniques, and emphasize the role of technology in coaching efficiency.The conversation also highlights valuable resources for coaches and concludes with a reflection on the impact of integrated coaching.The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/float-serve-fundamentals...2025-02-1432 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballMastering the Triangle, What To Say During Timeouts, and What Drives WinningIn this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the new rule eliminating doubles in high school volleyball and its implications for coaching. They delve into the triangle concept in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of passing, setting, and hitting as interconnected skills. The conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of this approach, including the need for game-like randomness and decision-making. The hosts also share strategies for incentivizing player performance, error correction techniques, and effective timeout strategies for coaches. They conclude with insights from the 'What Drives Winning' team, exploring themes...2025-02-0731 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballAce Prevention for Young Teams, Train to Win or Train to Develop? and Mathew HoulihanIn this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss essential strategies for coaching youth volleyball, focusing on ace prevention, communication, and movement. They explore the balance between winning and development, emphasizing the importance of teaching foundational skills while also preparing players for competitive scenarios. The conversation includes practical tips for coaches and highlights valuable resources for further learning. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-movement-shuffling-instead-of-reaching/ Ron Kordes https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improve-your-passing-footwork-by-saying-1-2-3/ Tod...2025-01-1035 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballTraining Pursuit, Creative Subbing Plans for Bigger Teams, and Tod's New BookIn this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on pursuit training, effective coaching strategies, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. They emphasize the need for training methods that encourage players to pursue the ball without punitive measures, and they share a list of approaches to improve player engagement and performance. The conversation also touches on the significance of utilizing video tools for player development and strategies for effective subbing to ensure all players contribute to the team. Finally, they highlight the...2025-01-0331 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballTod's New Book: The Volleyball Coach's Book of ListsIn this conversation, The Volley Pod hosts, Tod and Davis, discuss the release of Tod's new book, The Volleyball Coaches Book of Lists, exploring its inspiration, the collaborative process of gathering insights from various coaches, and the key themes of coaching philosophy, leadership, player development, and effective practice design. They highlight the importance of mindset, engaging young players, and utilizing resources for coaching improvement. The discussion also touches on innovative practices and concludes with key takeaways and the book's availability. You can find the...2024-12-1347 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballFraming and Reframing, When Your Team Just Isn't Getting It, and Zdenek HanikIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss the essential elements of coaching, focusing on the importance of framing experiences for players, building a strong team culture, and utilizing technology to enhance coaching effectiveness. They explore various strategies for improving player development and understanding the challenges young athletes face. The conversation also highlights valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their skills and knowledge. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos highlighted in today's episode: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/path-sports-becoming-a-learner/ Karch Kiraly 2024-12-0629 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballYo-Yo Serving Games, Coaches' Self Evaluation, and The Founders' BookIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis reflect on their recent volleyball seasons, discussing the importance of continuous improvement in coaching and player development. They delve into innovative serving strategies, including the 'yo-yo' effect and the 'two bouncer' serve, emphasizing the need for variety in serving techniques. The conversation also highlights engaging games for serving skill development, the use of technology like Balltime for video analysis, and the significance of end-of-season evaluations. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos connected to today's podcast are: https://www...2024-11-3024 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballRuss Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych and Their New Book, Learn From the LegendsIn this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox engage with legendary volleyball coaches: Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych. They discuss the coaches' new book, Learn From the Legends, which outlines 53 keys to better volleyball coaching. The conversation covers the origins of the book, the importance of diverse coaching perspectives, effective practice planning, and the significance of player IQ and team culture. The coaches share insights on accountability, curiosity in coaching, and the necessity of lifelong learning for coaches. 2024-11-2233 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballAt Home Playlist, 7 Mistakes Coaches Make in the Playoffs, and TorqVBIn this episode of The VolleyPod we discuss innovative coaching strategies for youth volleyball, emphasizing the importance of play over work. We introduce the concept of 'home play' as a way to encourage skill development outside of practice. The conversation covers various movement techniques, practice strategies, and common coaching mistakes during playoffs, highlighting the need for adaptability and focus on growth. The episode concludes with insights on innovative training techniques and upcoming resources for coaches. Skill of the Week This week's "skill" is an At Home...2024-11-1534 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballSetting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new bookSetting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book Our spookiest episode yet! Coming out October 31st! In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the excitement surrounding the high school volleyball season as it approaches playoffs, and the upcoming club season. They delve into coaching techniques, particularly focusing on the fundamentals of setting, including key principles and drills. Then the conversation covers strategies for preparing to face...2024-11-0134 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe 46 Challenge Drill, The Tether Method for out of system play, and The Captain ClassIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis start with briefly discussing their experiences in the Coastal Conference, focusing on the competitive nature of the league. They introduce the '46 Challenge' drill aimed at improving both offensive and defensive skills in volleyball. The conversation then shifts to the 'Tether Method,' a technique for enhancing out-of-system play, emphasizing the importance of tight sets and player positioning. Finally, they explore leadership principles from the book 'The Captain Class,' highlighting the significance of character in team success. 2024-09-2629 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballTraining responding in your athletes, My team doesn't move their feet and balls are dropping, and The Out of Rotation PodcastIn this conversation, the hosts, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox, discuss the importance of training athletes to respond effectively in various situations. They emphasize the need for coaches' words to extend beyond the present moment and for athletes to take action based on the feedback they receive. The hosts provide strategies for teaching athletes to choose their behaviors consciously and to make informed decisions in challenging situations. They also discuss the significance of communication and movement in improving performance. Additionally, they share tips for managing multiple expectations and celebrating improvement. 2024-09-2025 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballBridging the gap between practice and competition performance, My team is wildly inconsistent, and The Jon Gordon PodcastIn this conversation, Tod and Davis discuss the importance of bridging the gap between practice and competition performance in volleyball. They explore various factors that contribute to inconsistency in teams and offer solutions to address these issues. They emphasize the need for game-like practices, matching the intensity and mode of competition, and using anchor terms to refocus on fundamentals. They also discuss the role of communication, setting, first contact, and attacking error percentage in achieving consistency. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the benefits of playing together more and the use...2024-09-0632 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballItsy-bitsy Ideas for improvement, A no-nonsense way of standing out at tryouts, and Jordan Larson shows her character in Volleyball MagazineIn this conversation, Davis and Todd discuss various skills and drills that can be incorporated into volleyball practices. They cover topics such as drop kicks, spin setting, defensive pairs, long distance thumb flicks, Karch's slow pepper, threes juggle, HOCs (hold and cover), offensive shots, serving third tempo pairs, and more. They also provide tips on the scenario: how to stand out during tryouts, emphasizing skills, attitude, and composure. The conversation concludes with recommendations for videos and articles related to volleyball. Incorporate various skills and drills into volleyball practices to...2024-08-2322 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEarly Season Priorities, The Olympics part 3, and Finding MasterySummary In this conversation, Davis and Tod discuss the priorities for the beginning of the volleyball season. They emphasize the importance of serving tough and preventing aces, as well as finding reliable passers. They also highlight the need for strong hitters who can hit the ball with topspin and a right front blocker who can stop or touch the ball. They then shift their focus to the Olympics, discussing the dominance of the opposite position and the impact of instant replay. They also mention the fine line between winning and losing and the importance of the interaction...2024-08-1625 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballDon't Train to Play (Play to Win), Tod's Book of Lists, and Soccer IQUpcoming High School Coaches Clinic from The Art of Coaching Volleyball this weekend (7/13)) Check it out here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/high-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: The Difference Between Just Playing and Playing to Win and How To Win More Through Intentional Training Scenario: Tod's Book of Lists This week's videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-mini-games-to-practice-serving/ Karch's serving mini-game https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-validation-6-v-6-game/ Karch’s “Validation” drill set up...2024-07-1229 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballLessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and AvignonLessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and Avignon The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eyes-closed-advanced-setting-drill-with-john-dunning-and-cassidy-lichtman/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/integrating-drills-into-practice/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-attacking-error-management-with-glenn-hoag/ Resource: Avignon Volleyball Club https://avignonvolleyball.fr/ 2024-07-0532 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag", Ending the Season on a High Note, and Bites of Beach on InstagramSkill: 10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag" Scenario: Ending the Season on a High Note The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that were discussed on today's show: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tyler-hildebrand-we-need-to-teach-juniors-to-play-closer-to-the-net/ Tyler Hilderbrand https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-perform-the-lift-tip-for-easy-kills/ Tod Mattox and Audrey An demo the lift tip https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-defense-with-mark-rosen/ Mark Rosen teaches defense with the Bosu ball This Week's Coaching Resource: Bites...2024-06-2129 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballHandcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's AdvantageHandcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content Skill/Drill of the Week: Using constraints and the drill "Speedball" in conjunction with one another for speedy improvement Scenario of the Week: Starting...2024-05-3126 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 68: Establishing a culture of competition and cooperation, Day 1 of high school, and Tod's quote compilationWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is building up culture when both cooperation and competition are important to you. Davis and Tod go over a list of ideas that can help frasme culture for coaches, and provide ideas for how to move towards a more ideal version of the team's time together. This week Tod cov...2023-08-1129 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 67: Decision Making in 6 on 6, How parents can support their athlete during tryouts, and TheTJSandersWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is building up decision making through 6 on 6 play. All too often 6 on 6 time appears to be a time where the coach is not actively coaching to a particular theme or concept. With just a little bit of tweaking, though, that same 6 on 6 play could be a powerful time for developing impo...2023-08-0425 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 66: Defense cues and tips, high school tryout ideas, and Catch Them Being GoodWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is defense cues and tips. Davis takes listeners through 15 of his favorite sayings and skill cues that help his teams play awesome defense. He also provides a framework for teaching defense that works without taking a million reps of every skill. In our scenar...2023-07-2832 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 65: Raising Player IQ, Tryout evaluations, and Beach Volleyball WorldWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is raising player volleyball IQ. An all too common statement from coaches after losses is "if only we had more volleyball IQ". This episode answers the question that we all want to know, how do we as coaches develop this critical set of skills in our players. Tod and...2023-07-2134 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 64: Davis' Club Season In Review: Evaluating Your Own CoachingThis week's episode of The Volley Pod takes listeners through a season review that they can use or change to their liking. The review focuses on your coaching and how you handled training in various areas. To serve as an example of how coaches could use these questions, Tod asks Davis about his club season, which culminated in a Bronze Medal at AAU Nationals in 16 Premier. If you would like a PDF of the list of Season Evaluation questions just message us on Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod 2023-07-1430 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 63: Passing 2.0, Middle School Summer Camp plans, and Run To The RoarWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is Passing 2.0. Davis covers his fundamentals of serve receive and how he thinks about teaching serve receive to young players. This talk is a more in-depth look at passing, complete with reading, movement, emergency moves, talent evaluation, and much more...2023-07-0730 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 60: Tod’s Deserted Island Drill, all the gear you need for a multi-day tournament, & ILTWYPWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is Tod's Deserted Island Drill, Kamikaze. This game is awesome for so many reasons. The game is a 4 v. 4 out of system game with basically one rule: the back row players set. You play with two front row players and two back row players...2023-06-1627 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 57: Coaching Skill -- Adding two contact games to your practice, When you only have two primary passers, and BounceBeachWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is a coaching skill -- adding two contact games into your practices. This is an underutilized, easy to implement method which can speed up learning as well as provide a ton of additional benefits for the athletes. Speedi...2023-05-2630 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 55: Process and routine for creating a practice plan, Using a coaching evaluation, and P/ath SportsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is critical for every coach: finding a practice planning process that works for you to ensure the most optimal practice for your team. Every coach plans practice differently, but what is most important is di...2023-05-1229 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 54: Coaching Skill -- Using a glossary to establish a team identity, Managing the Qualifying Process, and TorqVBWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is a coaching skill about using a glossary of your own terms to create a unique, individualized team identity, as well as recognizing and naming often overlooked smaller plays. Tod talks about...2023-05-0528 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 52: Coaching lessons from Japan, coaching in the deciding set, and EpicSportsEpisode 52: Coaching lessons from Japan, coaching in the deciding set, and EpicSportsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is a coaching skill all about what Tod learned from his trip to Japan with Coast Volleyball club's top t...2023-04-2129 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 51: Chasing Greatness by Karch Kiraly, The VolleyPod analysisOn this episode, The VolleyPod covers Karch Kiraly's newest book, Chasing Greatness. The coaches take an important takeaway from each chapter and discuss why/how it is relevant to coaches, and how it can help them be better. "This is the closest thing you can get to being in the gym with Karch" said Davis on this week's episode. There are so many great points in the book and Tod and Davis go over some really interesting ideas. You can find Karch's book here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop...2023-04-1425 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 50: Getting my team to play with heart, Mental training remedies for playing better in practice than in the games, and VolleyMovement by Daniel MacielEpisode 50: Getting my team to play with heart, Mental training remedies for playing better in practice than in the games, and VolleyMovement by Daniel Maciel Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠⁠⁠ 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! This week's skill is a coachin...2023-04-0729 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 45: How to hit hard(er), My team is too emotional, and the Changing the Game ProjectWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Everyone wants to hit harder, but there is not that much discussion on how to do so. This podcast goes into everything "heat" and how to get yourself...2023-03-0328 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 44: Coaching Skill: Evolving from ball watching, should young players play beach or indoor or both, & Tod's books on the AOC siteWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Coaches have a tendency to watch the ball in flight and not watch what is happening on your side of the court as much. Today's podcast is all...2023-02-2429 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 43: Attacking sharp cross-court, front row players who can't block, and Olympic Medalist Hugh McCutcheon's bookWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! As an attacker, using the entire court to score can be crucial. One of the "key" swings that attackers can use to "unlock" the whole court is sharp...2023-02-1729 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 42: Is teaching communication important, I want it more than my team, and VolleyCountryWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Team communication has become a source of debate in the coaching world lately. Some coaches feel as if less communication is more effective, while others believe that communication...2023-02-1028 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 41: Closing the block, my team has no leaders, and The Team Captain's Leadership ManualWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Closing the block can be extremely difficult when teams are running a fast, balanced offense. However, having two blockers that are hip-to-hip, in front of the hitter, will...2023-02-0329 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 40: Transition take two, winning a 3-day tournament, and AXIO Centripetal TrainingWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! When events follow the typical sequence of pass-set-hit, typical transition footwork can be utilized, but what about when other, less common, events take place? Has your team rehearsed...2023-01-2730 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 38: My team makes too many errors, my team isn't mentally tough and Max Out MindsetWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Does your team make too many errors? Everyone knows that errors are the kiss of death for a volleyball team, right? Well, sort of. Davis goes into how...2023-01-1329 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 37: Movement and rules of the road for beginnersWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Movement and athleticism go hand in hand. So why are we allowing young players to stand around while the ball is in play? Instead we should tr...2023-01-1027 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 36: From the floor of the AVCA Convention, with interviews with legend Terry Liskevych, up-and-comer Tina Kinkead, and Hall of Famer Toby ManzanaresWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! From the floor of the AVCA Convention, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share some of the most interesting ideas that they found over the course of the annual...2022-12-3058 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 35: Making practice great for the players, the What, Why, and How of stats, and Terry Pettit: Talent and the Secret Life of TeamsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can we, as coaches, make our practices more enjoyable, engaging, and joyful for our athletes? We know that athletes will be more likely to keep playing and...2022-12-1636 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 34: Serving for the newest beginners, handling playing time when roles have not been established yet, and MoreThanWinsVBWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! At the youngest levels, consistent serving can easily overwhelm the opponent's serve receive and help your team to win games. But, serving can be a challenge for many...2022-12-0928 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 33: We must protect our base (defense), when your team has one player that is less experienced than the rest, and What Drives Winning?Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! A strong "Base" defense can frustrate the opponent through discipline and defensive grit. How can you be super solid in base and win way more rallies where the...2022-12-0232 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 32: Decreasing the opponent's hitting efficiency, starting off the season with an experienced team, and The VolleyNerd PodcastWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can we decrease our opponent's hitting efficiency, making it easier on our team to produce enough points to win the match? On this episode of...2022-11-2530 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 31: Switching from indoor to beach and beach to indoor, when the ref is inexperienced or below average, and OnForm Video Analysis AppWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! What do our players have to do to switch successfully from indoor to beach and from beach to indoor? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis...2022-11-1831 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 30: Raising your team's attacking efficiency, playoff do's and don'ts, and APL shoesYour team's attacking efficiency is arguably one of, if not the, single key statistic, for deciding who wins the match at the high school Varsity level. Today on The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis discuss how to help your team increase their offensive performance, and win more matches! Then, they explore some playoff do's and don'ts. There is not only one recipe for success in the postseason, but The VolleyPod hosts give everyone some things to think about that could help you win more late in the season, which is the best time to win! 2022-11-1129 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 29: Scoring from the pins, utilizing an assistant coach, and RichKern.comWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Increasing your scoring from the pins goes a long way towards helping your team win, so how can your team start putting up a bunch of points from...2022-11-0429 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 27: When, why, and how to use timeouts, when having rules gets into a grey area, and the book "GRIT"Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Timeouts are one of a coach's only really influential tactics from the sideline and if they are used in a smart way, they can dramatically affect how your...2022-10-2129 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 26: Making drills into games, when your team is losing, and the five dysfunctions of a teamWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can you make drills more game-like, competitive, and fun? Turn them into games! But how, exactly? Today on The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis discuss why...2022-10-1429 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 25: Serve like a pitcher, when a player loses confidence after playing as a reserve, and Anson Dorrance on AOCWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Serving tough doesn't just mean serving hard. How can you maximize your serving? By thinking like a pitcher. Davis and Tod explain why and how. On...2022-10-0729 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 24: The zero tempo 1, our top 10 tips for new coaches, and ProjectPureAthleteWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Running the quick quickset, otherwise known as the "1", super fast, can be inefficient and a downright waste of a good hitter if your team doesn't connect well. So...2022-09-3030 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 23: Helping hitters with timing, investing in contingency plans, and AOC's blog featureWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Nearly all young hitters struggle to learn timing for attacking. How can we speed up that process and help our athletes connect at the top of their jump?2022-09-2331 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 22: Out-of-system setting, coaching when you have to both develop players AND win, and NOAHWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can your team score more points when the setter isn't setting great? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom talk about...2022-09-1630 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 21: Giving feedback that actually helps, deciding between the 5-1 and 6-2, and The Daily CoachWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can some coaches make it seem so easy to get their players to make changes? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk...2022-09-0926 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 20: Starting over-the-net play with young players (without mayhem), winning without a true setter, and living "Above the Line"Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can our newest, youngest players actually play volleyball without the mayhem and craziness? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about an...2022-09-0327 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 19: Blocking 2.0, running a great first meeting, and optimizing your playlists on AOCWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Now that you can block, how can we use that to our team's best advantage? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and...2022-08-2630 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 18: Teaching rotations, managing a wide range of interest levels, and getting into "flow"Wait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can coaches teach the rotations to young players quickly and effectively while still playing actual volleyball? On this episode of The VolleyPod...2022-08-1926 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 17: Five key armswings, changing player positions and AOC's free 2-week Premium trialWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can athletes benefit from mastering a variety of armswings to score more points? Which armswings are key for scoring? On this episode...2022-08-1228 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 16: Special guest Villanova University's Josh Steinbach, The 31, staying connected during difficult times and a coaching canon book about the inner gameWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How and why should coaches use the "3" set to get their hitters open and score more points? On this special episode of The...2022-08-0628 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 15: Attacker transition, deciding on a lineup and our #1 practice toolWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! How can coaches use effective attacker transition to help their teams increase their hitting percentage? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and...2022-07-2928 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 14: The setter dump, surviving and thriving with a difficult parent and Coach Your Brains OutWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! Do you love an offensive-minded setter? Us too! How can coaches utilize their setters to score? On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod...2022-07-2228 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 13: Slowing down the middle attack, making cuts and an impressive YouTube channel of volleyball highlightsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod discuss why and how to slow down the middle attack. They also discuss how to (and how NOT to...2022-07-1529 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 12: Short and deep passing, my team is too quiet, and The Language of LearningWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about tips for how to pass troublesome short and deep serves. They also discuss what coaches can do...2022-07-0830 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 11: The lift tip, match coaching when the outcome is obvious and Jade Cameron's skill and performance siteWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about tips for tipping, specifically the Lift Tip. They also talk through ideas about how coaches can handle...2022-07-0126 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 10: Blocking, when your team's effort wanes during practice and a Facebook group for coachesWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about tips for teaching blocking. They also discuss what coaches can do to keep their teams' effort level...2022-06-2329 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 9: Overhand digging, when you only have one hitter, and The Athletic Truth GroupWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! On Episode 9 of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about overhand digging. They also discuss what can be done when a coach only has one player who can...2022-06-1026 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 8: Serving, what to do when a player misses practice and Joe Trinsey's SmarterVolleyWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In Episode 8 of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about how they teach serving for early success. They also discuss what can be done when a player misses...2022-06-0326 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 7: Reading, dealing with in-game serving nerves and a Hall of Fame coach's look at building championship groupsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about teaching players how to “read” the play. They discuss how to incorporate reading into every aspect of trai...2022-05-2737 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 6: Teaching diving safely, how to set up a system for a brand new youth team and a little book with immense wisdomWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis "dive" into how to go to the floor safely, how to teach diving to young players, and why you...2022-05-2029 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 5: Attack arm swing, coaching a brand new team and Mark Burik's fun Youtube resource for beginnersWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis go into teaching the attack arm swing to young players. They talk about how eye-opening it can be to...2022-05-1329 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 4: Practice warm-up routine, starting the season with core values and Doug Lemov's fascinating take on teachingWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about why a great warm-up matters and how to create a better one. They discuss starting the season...2022-05-0631 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 3: Serve receive footwork, working with a big team and a foundational book for coachesWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about why and how to teach serve receive footwork, discuss how to handle working with a big (in...2022-04-2926 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 2: Teaching setting, the post-match talk time and learning from one of the greatsWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching setting, discuss how to handle the time after the match (especially when the match did not...2022-04-2130 min

The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 1: Spiking footwork, when your best player "doesn't work hard" and a game-changing practice resourceWait! Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ 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! In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching the attack approach. Then they discuss what to do when your best player has...2022-04-2133 min