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The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballHit Hard! When Your Team Can't Score and NFHS Learning CenterIn this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss various techniques and strategies for improving hitting power in volleyball. They explore the importance of observing players, choosing the right attackers, and training effectively for live play. The conversation also delves into innovative scoring strategies for teams struggling to score points, emphasizing the need for tactical awareness and aggression. Additionally, they share valuable resources for coaches looking to enhance their training methods.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources of the Weekhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com...
2025-10-0530 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe Leadership Episode Part 2In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod engage with Ken Murczek, head coach at Emporia State University, in a deep discussion about leadership in sports. They explore the dynamics of team captains, the importance of communication over accountability, and the role of leadership configurations in fostering a positive team environment. The conversation emphasizes the need for coaches to adapt their leadership styles based on the unique needs of their teams and the individuals within them. Key takeaways include the significance of allowing players to lead, the value of communication...
2025-05-2327 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballThe Leadership Episode Part 1In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Head Coach of Emporia State University Ken Murczek about leadership in coaching. They explore various aspects of leadership, including whether leaders are born or made, the importance of allowing leadership to evolve naturally within teams, and the significance of prioritizing leadership development during preseason. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of shared leadership versus hierarchical leadership, the influence of seniority on leadership roles, and the role of technology in enhancing coaching effectiveness.This episode is...
2025-05-1622 min
Fresno's BestJames Ellett, Pinky's PizzaToday, we have James Ellett on the show. James is the pizza genius behind Pinky’s Pizza, my favorite place to get pizza in town. We talk about all the mechanics and minutiae of the world of pizza.
Pinky's Hotplate Link
Books:
Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza Ken Forkish
The Pizza Bible: The World's Favorite Pizza Styles, from Neapolitan, Deep-Dish, Wood-Fired, Sicilian, Calzones and Focaccia to New York, New Haven, Detroit, and More Tony Gemignani
The Lies of Locke Lamora Scott Lynch
2025-04-2354 minFresno's BestInnovation Series: Ken Camarco, CEO and President of DMax Plasma We're beginning a series of episodes with the WET Center at Fresno State. WET stands for water, energy and technology. The WET Center's mission is to empower central Valley's core industries by providing access to cutting-edge resources, innovative research and industry expertise, driving sustainable growth and regional prosperity.They have supported amazing startups and companies around the world right from our own backyard.
Our first episode in this series features Ken Camarco, CEO and President of DMax Plasma. Ken has spent his career in all facets of global manufacturing, energy operations, supply chain, information, technology, and management. DM...
2025-01-1838 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballGet more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNLGet more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL
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Skill of the Week:
Get more kills from smaller teams
Scenario of the Week:
My players' parents are habitually negative
2024-05-3130 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right nowEpisode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now
Don't forget to get 20% of almost anything when you use code: "VOLLEYPOD" on the The Art of Coaching Volleyball website
Skill: Serving ABC
Scenario: Ideas for when a player is frustrated
Resources:
Perception Action Podcast
https://perceptionaction.com/
Where Should We Begin? Podcast
https://www.estherperel...
2024-04-1943 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 98: Teach your hitters to hit way harder, My team needs more targeted serves in practice, and Transforming BasketballWait!
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/
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Skill: Teaching your hitters to hit way harder
Scenario: My team needs more targeted serves in practice
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on hitting hard:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-middle-hitters-to-jump-higher-hit-harder/ Ken Murczek from Emporia State University
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/upper-body-torque/ Carrie Wallin from 949 Athletics
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-maximize-power-on-outside-hits/ Great video about hitting hard
https://www.t
2024-03-0830 minFresno's BestRenee Delport, Director of Communications at Central Valley Community Foundation Renee Delport is the director of communications at the Central Valley Community Foundation, an organization that does a lot to steward and direct resources to support our community. Drawing on her experience working in a variety of contexts, Renee has a deep love for community service, articulating a strong message, and recruiting others to join causes. This interview is chocked full of insight and I know you will gain a lot from listening to her thoughts.
Book Recommendations:
The Bible
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper To...
2023-08-0453 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!
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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 minFresno's BestEthan Chatagnier, Author of Singer DistanceToday, we have Ethan Chatagnier on the show today. He is the author of SINGER DISTANCE, the novel that came out in the fall and is the focus of this conversation, and of WARNINGS FROM THE FUTURE, a story collection that came out in 2018. His short fiction has appeared in a variety of literary journals and have won a Pushcart Prize and been listed as notable in the Best American Short Stories and the Million Writers Award. He is a graduate of Fresno State, where he won the Larry Levis Prize in Poetry, and of Emerson College, where he e...
2023-01-3058 minThe VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching VolleyballEpisode 37: Movement and rules of the road for beginnersWait!
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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
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 2In Part 2 of the latest WE Podcast, hear from Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, as he continues the conversation with Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. Ken first reflects on his time at Allied and how the industry has changed and grown throughout the years, shifting focus from selling parts to selling solutions and adding value to customer engagements. He shares what he’s learned from two of his recent professional mentors, highlighting the key values they engrained in him as role models and how that created a confidence he di...
2022-10-1126 min
OC Talk RadioKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 2In Part 2 of the latest WE Podcast, hear from Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, as he continues the conversation with Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. Ken first reflects on his time at Allied and how the industry has changed and grown throughout the years, shifting focus from selling parts to selling solutions and adding value to customer engagements. He shares what he’s learned from two of his recent professional mentors, highlighting the key values they engrained in him as role models and how that created a confidence he did no...
2022-10-1126 min
Women in Electronics RadioKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 2In Part 2 of the latest WE Podcast, hear from Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, as he continues the conversation with Jackie Mattox, Founder and CEO of Women in Electronics. Ken first reflects on his time at Allied and how the industry has changed and grown throughout the years, shifting focus from selling parts to selling solutions and adding value to customer engagements. He shares what he’s learned from two of his recent professional mentors, highlighting the key values they engrained in him as role models and how that created a confidence he did no...
2022-10-1126 min
WE Lead | Voices of InnovationKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 1Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In Part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest in science has translated to the business world and his desire to dissect the business. Ken also speaks to the...
2022-10-1114 minOC Talk RadioKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 1Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest in science has translated to the business world and his desire to dissect the business. Ken also speaks to the valu...
2022-10-1114 minWomen in Electronics RadioKen Bradley - Leader in Highlight - Part 1Jackie Mattox, CEO & Founder of Women in Electronics, hosts Ken Bradley, President of the Americas Region at Allied Electronics & Automation, in the latest episode of the WE Podcast. In part 1 of this series, Ken talks about his unorthodox start in the industry and how his career evolved through network connections and relationships he built along the way. Touching on the skills he gained from his early days in the medical trauma laboratory, the “explorer” in him shares how his interest in science has translated to the business world and his desire to dissect the business. Ken also speaks to the valu...
2022-10-1114 min
Trauma ICU RoundsEpisode 49 - TRAUMA with Dr. Ken Mattox: Part IIIn the second episode of a two-part series, Dr. Mattox shares his insights and thoughts on hot research topics in trauma in need of investigation. Additionally, he helps us to envision what acute trauma management may look like in the future, while also sharing with us how his book (and one of my ALL-TIME fave surgery books!), Top Knife, came into being. From lessons learned to lessons in need of learning, Dr. Mattox has all of the bases (and basics) covered.Time Stamps0:00 Introduction00:12 "The resuscitation is the incision."00:44 Welcome & A...
2022-01-1128 minTrauma ICU RoundsEpisode 48 - TRAUMA with Dr. Ken Mattox: Part IWe. Are. Back!! After a (brief?!) hiatus, we are launching 2022 with a 2-part series with the one and only Dr. Ken Mattox. In this episode, Dr. Mattox shares with us his thoughts on what the modern general surgeon should look like and how we as surgeons differ from our medicine counterparts. Additionally, we review the history of modern trauma resuscitation, the paradigm shifts that have occurred as it pertains to permissive hypotension, as well as the technological advances that have occurred over the last century that have improved care of the critically injured patient. This is an...
2022-01-0731 min
Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery PodcastE80 Ken Mattox On Trauma Textbook, TCCACS Conference, And The Courage To Challenge The Status QuoThis week we were joined by an icon of surgery, Dr. Ken Mattox. Dr. Mattox talked to us about the evolution of trauma surgery, the development of the Trauma textbook, the Las Vegas Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery Conference, and why he thinks we need to challenge the status quo.Links:1. Trauma textbook: https://www.amazon.ca/Trauma-Seventh-Kenneth-L-Mattox/dp/00716635172. Top Knife: https://www.amazon.ca/Top-Knife-Craft-Trauma-Surgery/dp/19033782223. Comment on trauma care systems in Saudi Arabia: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931788/4. Trauma, Critical Care...
2021-06-1559 min
LIGHTS UP!Lights Up 013 - The Elusive Pursuit of Maximum BlissWritten By Ken Preuss (www.facebook.com/KenPreussPlaywright)Directed By Garry Lee PoseySoundscape/FX by Eric "Red" WyattFeaturing Paige Mattox-Burns (GA) as ELLEDaniel Meeks (IN) as MAX--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etchattanooga/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etchattanooga/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1044 min
LIGHTS UP!Lights Up 013 - The Elusive Pursuit of Maximum BlissWritten By Ken Preuss (www.facebook.com/KenPreussPlaywright)Directed By Garry Lee PoseySoundscape/FX by Eric "Red" WyattFeaturing Paige Mattox-Burns (GA) as ELLEDaniel Meeks (IN) as MAX--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/etchattanooga/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/etchattanooga/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1044 min
Confessions Of An EMS Newbie PodcastEp 32 Trauma and EMS Ops[audio:32_TraumaAndEMSOps.mp3] (34:27) Back in school again. We go over Ron’s schedule for this semester, talking about Trauma, EMS Operations, Methods of Teaching EMS, and Paramedic Clinicals. Talking about working in the ICU Kelly tells a story where he was creeped out on a transport.
Along the way we discuss, NIMS, PHTLS, PASG/MAST and permissive hypotension. We also answer a number of questions and Kelly says he’s going to be politically incorrect.
Listener Questions
Mike:
How much of a difference isthere in scope of practice between NREMT-B and MA-EMT-B?
2011-01-2600 minConfessions of an EMS NewbieEp 32 Trauma and EMS Ops[audio:32_TraumaAndEMSOps.mp3] (34:27) Back in school again. We go over Ron’s schedule for this semester, talking about Trauma, EMS Operations, Methods of Teaching EMS, and Paramedic Clinicals. Talking about working in the ICU Kelly tells a story where he was creeped out on a transport.
Along the way we discuss, NIMS, PHTLS, PASG/MAST and permissive hypotension. We also answer a number of questions and Kelly says he’s going to be politically incorrect.
Listener Questions
Mike:
How much of a difference isthere in scope of practice between NREMT-B and MA-EMT-B?
2011-01-2600 min