The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball (Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox)

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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 and Tod go over some of the key differences, that can be trained between indoor and beach. Then, they discuss how to respond when the ref you have for your match is inexperienced or below average. They also share the latest and greatest Video Analysis App, OnForm, which uses video to help athletes learn from watching their (or others') technique in a multitude of different ways.  In addition, they share 2 great video resources from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can view to consider how the beach game relates to the indoor game. And, they share an episode from The VolleyNerd Podcast that compares and contrasts beach and indoor volleyball even more thoroughly with Coach Justin Marshall from Park University Gilbert.

Skill of the week: Switching from indoor to beach and from beach to indoor

Scenario of the week: When the ref is inexperienced or below average

Resource of the week: OnForm Video Analysis App can be found here: https://www.onform.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Adam Johnson's beach benefits indoor and indoor benefits beach video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adam-johnson-beach-helps-indoor-indoor-helps-beach/

Holly McPeak's video about the specific differences between beach and indoor: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beach-volleyball-training-the-differences/

Additional Resource for the Week: 

The VolleyNerd Podcast Episode (on Spotify) comparing and contrasting beach and indoor volleyball with Justin Marshall from Park University, Gilbert: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p9KNNJPSSb59JRl7Cndfl

In 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.

Skill of the Week: The 46 Challenge

One of Tod's 'Deserted Island Drills', "The 46 Challenge" drill is discussed this week.

This drill focuses on out system play for both sides of the net and it has a really cool "get back in system" scoring system.

Scenario of the Week:

The "Tether" Method for out of system play

The Tether Method represents a shift in mentality and execution for out of system play. Tod and Davis talk about this way of playing and the changes it brings to the game.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this week:

htt:ps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense-and-defense-drills/   Marie Zidek from DePaul University

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/   Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hit-more-line/    Blog from Kyle Mashima (SoloStats and Rotate123)

Resource of the Week:

https://www.bysamwalker.com/the-captain-class

The Captain Class by Sam Walker is an interesting look at a number of championship programs and their leaders. It may make you rethink what a leader is and how they behave.

Skill of the Week: Making the end of the season fun and effective

Scenario: Do's and don'ts for when players miss practice

The Art of Coaching Volleyball's videos of the week focused on practice planning:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/annual-plan/ Terry Liskevych

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-1/ Jim Stone Week 1

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-2/ Jim Stone Week 2

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-3/ Jim Stone Week 3

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-4/ Jim Stone Week 4
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan/ Jim Stone All 4 weeks

The Resource of the Week is The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Printables and Handouts section, which can be found here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/category/resources/printables/

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Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage

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Skill/Drill of the Week: Using constraints and the drill "Speedball" in conjunction with one another for speedy improvement

Scenario of the Week: Starting a brand new volleyball program

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on this week had to do with using doubles in practice:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dynamic-warmup-drill-2-contact-queen-of-the-court/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/alternatives-deep-court/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill/ Ryan Hofer

The Resource of the Week is:

The Playmaker's Advantage: How To Raise Your Mental Game To the Next Level by Leonard Zaichkowsky and Daniel Peterson, which can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/Playmakers-Advantage-Raise-Mental-Level/dp/1501181866

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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 should teach it to them. They discuss how to quickly set up an effective system that will get young teams playing volleyball right away, and point listeners towards Daniel Coyle's work and wisdom. They also share three helpful drills that you can watch in The Art of Coaching Volleyball's online library that will help you teach defensive moves to your young players. 

Skill of the week: Diving safely

Scenario of the week: A brand new team needs a system, quick!

Resource of the week: The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle, available on https://danielcoyle.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Sock slide drill : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/sock-slide-drill/

Russ Rose's defense variations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/

Jim Stone's advanced defense moves: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-side-slide-taught-by-jim-stone-and-kori-moster/

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How can coaches use effective attacker transition to help their teams increase their hitting percentage?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod discuss attacker transition from defense to offense and why it is critical for their success. They also look at ways to think about your lineup for younger teams and share a fantastic tool for practice – eSCORE by Insight Sports. Plus, you'll learn from four videos related to attacker transition that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's online platform!

Skill of the week: Attacker Transition

Scenario of the week: Deciding on a lineup

Resource of the week: eSCORE by Insight Sports can be found here: https://www.escoresport.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Cathy George's blocker transition drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocker-drill-with-cathy-george/

Ryan Theis from Marquette University's middle blocker transition footwork drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/train-middle-transition-footwork/

Jim Stone's outside hitter transition drills:https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitter-footwork/

Beth Launiere's super fun 4 v 4 game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-on-4-kamikaze-volleyball-drill-with-beth-launiere/

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This week's skill is a relatively advanced skill: working against the block. On this episode we provide a bunch of ideas that you can train with your team that can help your hitters to deal more effectively with a big or disciplined block and score more points. There are ideas are points that coaches can implement right now with their hitters as opposed to saying "we will wait until she gets stronger and jumps higher". Mastering the ideas in today's episode will definitely help your team win more games.

In our scenario segment, we discuss how to handle the question: "is my offensive system a good use of my team's personnel?". The coaches with The VolleyPod discuss how to look at this question through a lens of the uniqueness of your team, and which strengths that you can maximize to get the most out of your team from an offensive standpoint. This is one of our most fun things to do in coaching; find the unique factors that make your team great!

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from the super-optimistic mindset teacher Jon Gordon. His podcast, Positive University, focuses on people who have become masters of their mindset. It includes people like Kerri Walsh-Jennings, Damian Lillard, and Drew Brees. There is a broad plan of helping people who listen to make a greater impact and overcome challenges, but there are many different topics discussed within those broader goals. This podcast is a great listen for anyone trying to make the most out their situation in life.

Skill of the week: Attacking against a big or disciplined block

Scenario of the week: Is our offensive system a good use of our personnel?

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on working against the block:

Mark Barnard's drill for tooling the block: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/

Jim Stone teaches three of the most useful options for dealing with the block, score, recycle, or tool: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/5-hitting-options-kill-recycle-tip-use-block-in-play/

Jim Stone has athletes demonstrate another highly useful game for working against the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/competitive-5-point-blocking-and-hitting-drill/

The Resource of the Week, Jon Gordon's Positive University, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://positiveuniversity.com/

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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 how can coaches run the quick in a useful way to score and never miss? 

On this episode of The VolleyPod, long-time volleyball coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss how to train and run the 1 in a way that helps hitters score more, and the setters and middles truly connect for great effect.

Then, we explain our Top 10 Tips for new coaches. These are not drills, but ways to perceive coaching at a high level.

They share a resource that will help to get your athletes jumping higher, TODAY! That's right, today!

In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill.

Skill of the week: The zero tempo 1

Scenario of the week: Our Top 10 Tips for new coaches

Resource of the week: ProjectPureAthlete, can be found at  https://projectpureathlete.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Jim Stone's quick video about how to teach the quick-quick with example video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quick-middle-attack/

Team Canada's Kerry McDonald addresses how to fix some typical issues that present themselves when training the quick attack: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/remedy-common-middle-attack-issues/

Ray Bechard from Kansas and his fun and effective middle vs. middle drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-vs-middle-drill-with-back-row-attacking/

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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 about providing effective feedback. 

Then they discuss the age old question of whether to run a 5-1 or 6-2 and some food for thought on how to make that decision

They also share a daily resource for coaches, right in your email, The Daily Coach. 

In addition, they share 4 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner!

Skill of the week: Providing effective feedback

Scenario of the week: Deciding between the 5-1 and the 6-2 

Resource of the week: The Daily Coach can be found here: www.thedaily.coach/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

8 tips from Karch Kiraly, John Dunning, and Tod Mattox about what makes for effective feedback: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/

Being positive doesn't mean saying everything is good: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-identify-correct-errors-feedback/

Rosen from Univ. of Michigan talks about framing feedback in a positive light: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/spur-success-with-positive-feedback/

John Dunning discussing how minimizing feedback can work as an advantage: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dont-hurt-a-setters-brain-with-criticism/

In 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.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/disrupt-opponent-serve-short/ Mark Rosen

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-strategies/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/10-tips-for-youth-serving/ Ron Kordes

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on serving techniques and strategies.

They emphasize the importance of float serves, the need for players to track their serving stats, and the mental and physical preparation required for effective serving.

The conversation also touches on the social-emotional aspects of serving, linking practice to game scenarios, and creating pressure situations to enhance player performance.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-tips-where-to-hit-your-fast-floater/ Nabil Mardini

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/ Jim Stone

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improving-your-jump-float/ Kevin Hambly

Resources

How To Change by Katy Milkman

https://www.katymilkman.com/book

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠ 

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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One of the most under-taught skills in volleyball is attacker coverage. In this episode we go over how to approach coverage and why it is so important. Learning how to cover will save your team more points and frustrate your opponent.

In our scenario segment, we go over ideas for what to say during a coach's critical breaks in action, timeouts.

Finally, we share information about Karch Kiraly's book, Chasing Greatness.

Skill of the week: Hitter coverage

Scenario of the week: What should I say during a timeout?

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week:

Former Penn State University Head Coach Russ Rose's coverage drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coverage-drill-2/

Russ Rose's video about how to handle variations in coverage situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-rose-adjusting-hitter-coverage-to-the-situation/

Austin Juniors' drill that focuses on tooling and covering your hitters: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cover-your-hitter-drill/

The Resource of the Week: Chasing Greatness by Karch Kiraly is available here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/karch-book/

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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 awesome process for getting young players to play volleyball over the net without mayhem. Then they discuss a common scenario for coaches: winning when the team does not have a "true" setter. They also share another curated resource for coaches, Above the Line, by football coach Urban Meyer.  In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner!

Skill of the week: Starting off young players playing over the net (without mayhem)

Scenario of the week: Winning when your team does not have a "true" setter

Resource of the week: Urban Meyer's Above the Line can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Line-Lessons-Leadership-Championship/dp/1101980729

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Tod Mattox's Short Court Drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/short-court-drill/ 

- Tod Mattox's Narrow Court Game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill-1-on-1-2-contact-long-court/

-Creighton's Kristen Bernthal Booth's 2-contact game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/

In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Todd and David engage with legendary coach Peter Ogle, discussing the intricacies of volleyball coaching.

They explore the importance of hard work, mindfulness in practice, overcoming personal roadblocks, and the mental aspects of performance.

Ogle shares insights from his 41 years of coaching experience, emphasizing the joy of improvement and the significance of effective practice strategies.

The conversation also touches on accountability within teams and innovative scrimmage techniques, culminating in a discussion about the role of technology in coaching.

Coach Peter Ogle would love to talk volleyball with you! Just email him at: peterwogle@gmail.com

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Scenario: Playing up a level and playing down a level, the benefits and challenges of each

This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on variations of narrow court doubles:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/doubles-ladder-warm-up-drill/ Steve Cavella from Menlo High

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/split-court-doubles-drill/ Tod Mattox, host of The VolleyPod

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy

The Resource of the Week is Powercore 360, which is a training series and set of devices that help athletes to use their core and torque more, in order to hit and serve harder and more safely. It is available here: https://powercore360.com/pages/volleyball2022 Also, don't forget to check into AOC's upcoming Virtual Clinics here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/product-category/virtual-clinics/

In this conversation, Todd and David discuss the importance of giving meaningful feedback to players and establishing a coaching voice.

They provide specific tips for individual coaching and catching players doing things right.

They also discuss the process of selecting players for a club team, considering factors such as goals, playing time, parents, and team style.

They emphasize the importance of attitude, learning velocity, and the ability to work well with others.

Skill of the Week:

Finding your coaching voice, what newer coaches can do to have a coaching voice of their own

Scenario of the Week:

Before club tryouts, leading up to tryouts, and putting together a club team

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this week's podcast:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-a-flean-jump-float/

Karch Kiraly

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mastering-serve-receive-reading-and-communication/

Joe Sagula

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pin-hitter-transition-footwork/

Beth Launiere

Resource of the Week:

Katy Milkman's fascinating book about why having specific solutions to problems can increase productivity and enhance our lives can be found here:

https://www.katymilkman.com/book

In 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:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/doug-beal-on-the-state-of-volleyball-in-america-part-1/ Doug Beal on the State of Volleyball in America

Resources

The Why Is Everything: A Story of Football, Rivalry, and Revolution by Michael Silver

https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324093602

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ 

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

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The Parent Pod

In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss essential topics for parents involved in youth volleyball.

They cover: communication strategies, the importance of schedules, coaching philosophies, and the dynamics between parents, coaches, and players.

The conversation emphasizes the need for clear expectations regarding playing time, skill development, and the overall role of parents in supporting their children in sports.

This episode is vital for coaches and parents who want to start the season off on the right foot!

On 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.

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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.

In our scenario segment, we go over an awesome plan that coaches can steal or change to make their own, for a middle-school grade summer volleyball camp. Tod and Davis both love running camps and Tod lays out his best plan for what to do with middle schoolers who want to learn to play volleyball.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from the great Squash coach Paul Assaiante from Trinity College in Connecticut. His book Run To The Roar is about dealing with fear and consequences with resilience, courage, and humility. The motivational and educational nonfiction memoir points out the human nature of striving for excellence and how failure is just as important as success in the realm of sports.

Skill of the Week: Passing 2.0 - more advanced serve receive concepts and skills

Scenario of the week: Summer Camp plan for Middle School age athletes

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on Serve Receive:

Joe Sagula from North Carolina University and Jen Flynn Oldenburg from Ohio State University cover emergency moves that can help passers out of difficult situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/

Jim Stone's video about creating angles is super informative and helpful: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practicing-passing-angles/

John Speraw's foundations of serve receive skill is a must watch for coaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Vpr1oGXwI&t=19s

The Resource of the Week, Run To The Roar by Paul Assaiainte, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.runtoroar.com/

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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 terms of numbers) team, and share a resource that compiles teachings from many of volleyball's top coaches ever into one amazing book. They also unlock three drills that coaches can use to help their athletes be better in serve receive by enhancing athletes' balance, consistency and posture.

Skill of the week: Serve receive footwork

Scenario of the week: Coaching a team with a large number of players

Resource of the week: The Volleyball Coaching Bible (Volume 1), compiled by Cecile Reynaud and Don Shondell, available here: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Coaching-Bible-Donald-Shondell/dp/0736039678

AOC Volleyball Drills mentioned in this episode: 

1, 2, 3 footwork: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improve-your-passing-footwork-by-saying-1-2-3/

Jim Stone shuffle-through: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-your-feet-moving-in-serve-receive/

Christy Johnson-Lynch drop-step: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-the-deep-ball-using-the-drop-step/

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Episode 79: Setter vision, Concussions, and Whole Child Sports

Our skill segment focuses on ideas surrounding setter vision. How important is setter vision? When should we start training vision for young players? How can you get athletes to use their vision to impact the game? We discuss all of this and more on the podcast!

Our scenario segment deals with concussions, how avoiding concussions are of critical importance in the health of young people, what coaches and players do to help avoid them, and how they are disrupting the sport more now than ever.

For our resource segment we share information about Whole Child Sports, whose mission  is to raise awareness about the many problems in youth sports today and provide advice and solutions for sports parents and youth coaches.

Skill of the Week: Setter vision and its importance

Scenario of the Week: How to train and play smarter and avoid concussions

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on setter vision:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-vision-work/ Ryan Theis from Marquette University shows some great setting vision drills

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-drill-with-debbie-brown/ Debbie Brown, former National Team setter, demonstrates an awesome drill for working with setters' vision

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-important-is-peripheral-vision-for-volleyball-players/ Celine Drewnick discusses the importance of peripheral vision

The Resource of the Week is Whole Child Sports, which can be found here: ⁠https://www.wholechildsports.com/

In 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 keep players engaged and improve their abilities.
• During tryouts, focus on demonstrating skills, having a positive attitude, and showing composure.
• Videos and articles can provide valuable insights and inspiration for volleyball players and coaches.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the Week

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/april-ross-challenge-5-one-armed-juggles/ April Ross

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-one-hand-with-tod-mattox/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scrap-drill/ Michael Seeman

Resource of the Week

https://volleyballmag.com/usa-volleyball-jordan-larson-040924/ Jordan Larson in VolleyballMag

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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 scoring more "out of system".

Then they go into how to approach when coaches are tasked with both winning games and matches AND developing players for the future.

They also share a technology for coaches and players that helps setters become more consistent with their setting trajectory called Noah.

In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill.

Skill of the week: Out of system setting and concepts

Scenario of the week: Coaching when you have to both develop players AND win

Resource of the week: Noah can be found here: http://volleyball.noahbasketball.com/volleyball/dunning.php

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Christy Johnson-Lynch's revolving 4 player back row setting game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/follow-your-set-drill-attacking-out-of-system/

- Jim Stone's quick video about how to get swings out of system with examples from USA Volleyball's Junior National Team: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense/

- Stanford's fun and useful setter digs out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setter-dig-drill-with-stanfords-kevin-hambly/

Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches

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Special Episode 100: Sydney Bennett joins us to discuss how we can get better as coaches

The Resource of the Week came from Sydney Bennett:

@morethanwinsvb on Instagram for drills, tips, and fun camp games

Sean Thomas on malleability in passing, what to check out from The Olympics, and HowStuffWorks.com

https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-prep-clinic-24/

Skill: Malleability in passing

Scenario: What to check out from The Olympics

Resource: HowStuffWorks.com

https://www.howstuffworks.com/

In this conversation, Davis, Sean, and Todd discuss various topics related to coaching volleyball. They focus on the skill of talking less and letting players play more, providing tips for planning ahead, using visual aids, and using the environment to provide feedback.

They also discuss the use of keywords, giving feedback on the fly, and creating activities and games that allow for individual feedback.

They touch on the complexities of blocking, the prominence of curve serves, and the advantage of having a setter who is a great defender. They also mention the route to the Olympics for volleyball player Chase Budinger and share resources for coaches.

• Coaches should aim to talk less and let players play more, planning ahead and knowing priorities can help with this.
• Using visual aids like whiteboards can help communicate information without relying on words.
• Using the environment to provide feedback, such as through games and activities, can be more effective than constant verbal instruction.
• Using keywords can simplify communication and convey multiple instructions with a single word.
• Giving feedback on the fly during gameplay can be more impactful than waiting until after the rally.
• Creating activities and games that allow for individual feedback can help coaches address specific player needs without stopping the entire team.
• Blocking in volleyball can be complex, with decisions based on patterns and recognition rather than simply feeling or seeing the block.
• Curve serves are becoming more prominent in the game, adding complexity for passers and requiring them to think in multiple planes.
• Having a setter who is a great defender can provide an advantage in the game.
• Chase Budinger's route to the Olympics as a volleyball player showcases the importance of dedication and hard work.
• Coaches can find valuable coaching resources from AOC and follow Dan Meske's Instagram profile for insightful content.

• The Advantage of Setters as Defenders
• Talking Less, Playing More: Tips for Coaches

• "Talking less equals playing more."
• "Use a whiteboard. Can you communicate some stuff on a whiteboard instead of using words?"
• "Use the environment to provide feedback."]

Art of Coaching Volleyball Resources

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/communication-phrases-that-inspire/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-coach-communication-strategies/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/communicating-with-athletes-using-mantras-and-analogies/

Episode 88: How to keep your lines short, Don't do this at practice, and Hidden Potential

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Skill of the Week

The skill of the week is how to to keep lines short in practice and get more out of your time. Tod shares ideas for setting up stations, organizing your shaggers, and providing tasks that enhance the practice for everyone.

Scenario of the Week

The scenario of the week is what NOT to do during practice, if you want to enhance your practice effectiveness and provide more quality touches for your team. Davis discusses a lot of ideas that will make your practice go from good to great, just by doing some things slightly differently.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with running better practices:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-practice-plans-that-are-more-game-like/

Kim McLain from Corbin University shows us how to make more game-like practices, a staple of great coaching.

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-setting-up-drills/

Russ Rose explores the nuances of making a great drill

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-increase-competition/

Russ Rose on how to bring more competition into drills

The Resource of the Week is Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant, which can be found here:

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Hidden Potential explores that immense value that can be had by addressing concepts like ignition and motivation, and the role that they play in achieving great things.

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Luis Cuatok is a top youth coach in Southern California. His teams have consistently performed well at junior nationals and they have won several medals. At that level, not only do the athletes need to be composed, they also don’t have that many experiences in that situation, so they are learning as they go. On this episode of The VolleyPod Coach Cuatok joins the guys to discuss a newer interpretation of mental toughness, mental adaptability, and it’s role in helping young athletes to be their best.

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Our guest this week is Joe Trinsey, a prolific writer who covers volleyball from a variety of perspectives. Today Joe talks with The VolleyPod about the "Goldilocks Method" for teaching passing. This technique inspires players to discover their kinesthetic feel for their game and allows for examination of a variety forms that allow for the same goal. This approach also encourages athletes to think more deeply about some of the key, yet overlooked aspects of passing, and open up a dialogue with the coach about what works for him/her, which can create some more genuine discussions than might be had otherwise. Our scenario this week is one that Davis knows all too well: when your team is losing a lot, what do you do? Joe discusses his ideas for what coaches can do to help their teams in this difficult yet extremely common scenario. The ideas will be helpful for everyone who has ever endured a brutal loss. Our resource of the week is Joe Trinsey's website Smarter Volley, which can be found here: https://smartervolley.substack.com/

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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 covers how to get started on the first day of the High School season. What should you talk about? What should you do? Tod talks about all of this and more in this week's scenario segment.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from our very Tod Mattox, who shares his personal collection of quotes with listeners. This compilation is sure to provide coaches with important wisdom from many, many well-known people.

Skill of the Week: Establishing a culture of competition and cooperation

Scenario of the week: Day 1 of the High School season

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on developing culture:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/finding-a-way-to-win/ from Russ Rose

 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intentionality-positive-culture/ a more scientific Quick Take

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-culture/ an hour long discussion from Russ Rose and Mike Sealy

The Resource of the Week, Tod's quote compilation, can be found here: ⁠SOON

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This week's first segment is Davis' Deserted Island Drill, The Listening Game. Davis explains why he runs some form of this game nearly every practice. Also, we discuss variations that coaches can take and run right away. This game follows the Ecological Dynamics line of thinking about training and uses constraints to help form adaptable and intelligent teams.

For our scenario segment we discuss how to train and compete when your team starts strong, but fades in the middle of the match. This all to familiar situation can mean losses for your team if you don't respond quickly. In this episode we talk about how to think about this issue and plan your practices accordingly. Hint: Don't just play games to 25. Mix it up!

Skill of the Week: Deserted Island Drill - The Listening Game

Scenario of the week: When your team starts strong and fades in the middle of the match

The Resource of the Week is the work of Brad Stulberg, which can be found here: https://www.bradstulberg.com/

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Scouting can mean the difference between a fast start and an advantage in matches, but many teams do not really scout. This week's podcast covers what to look for that actually matters when it comes to scouting, how to do it, and how to teach your team how to do it.

In our scenario segment, we discuss the common refrain from coaches, "My team plays way better in practice than in the matches", and how to think about the issue.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is recently deceased football coach Mike Leach and his book Swing Your Sword.

Skill of the week: Scouting opponents

Scenario of the week: My team plays way better in practice than in matches

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week:

Russ Rose's video about creating a game plan and scouting your opponents: ⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/game-planning-scouting-your-opponent/

Kevin Hambly's in-depth discussion about scouting opponents: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-with-kevin-hambly/

Brennan Dean from Wave VBC discusses scouting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-competition/⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Resource of the Week: Mike Leach's book, Swing Your Sword, can be found here: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Swing-Your-Sword-Leading-Football/dp/1938120124

Summary

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 between hitters and blockers. The conversation concludes with a discussion of their sponsor, Ball Time, and a recommendation for the podcast Finding Mastery with Michael Gervais.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ Dave Rubio

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning-with-christy-johnson/ Christy Johnson

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pete-hanson-organizing-practice-plans-for-the-entire-year/ Pete Hanson

Resource of the Week

https://findingmastery.com/podcast-start/ Finding Mastery Podcast by Michael Gervais

In 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 importance of celebrating bench contributions and maintaining a balanced approach to winning and development.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/emergency-moves-for-passing-and-defense/ Jen Flynn Oldenburg

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/ Kimi Olson
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/ Ray Bechard

The Resource of the Week is:

Tod's new book, The Volleyball Coach's Book of Lists which can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at: www.balltime.com

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

In this episode, Davis and Tod engage with Loren Anderson, a volleyball coach and expert in ecological dynamics.

They discuss the principles of ecological dynamics in coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating game-like environments for player development.

The conversation covers the coupling of perception and action, the differences between traditional and ecological coaching methods, and practical strategies for implementing ecological dynamics in training.

Loren shares insights on fostering a love for the game among players and the advantages of this coaching approach, including adaptability and decision-making skills.

Check out Loren Anderson's substack here:

https://substack.com/@nomoredrills?

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at:⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

Setting 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 teams a second time in the season, emphasizing the importance of scouting and adapting to opponents.

Finally, they discuss Rob Gray's newest book and how he is using his ecological dynamics approach for helping coaches to improve as well as athletes.

Skill: Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall

Scenario: Preparing to play a team a second time

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week were about setting fundamentals:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-fundamentals-the-hand-hinge-movement-necessary-for-great-sets/ AOC founder John Dunning

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-training-for-kids-teaching-the-fundamentals-of-setting/ Bring Your Own Parent - Ruth Nelson

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/fundamentals-of-effective-volleyball-setting/ Dan Fisher from Pitt

Resource of the Week:

Rob Gray’s newest book, Learning To Be An “Ecological” Coach: Developing Attuned & Adaptable Coaching Skills 

https://perceptionaction.com/work-with-me/

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Do you want to score more points and run a fun, fast offense that uses all of your players to achieve a way higher hitting efficiency, create more 1 on 1 attacking opportunities, and put more stress on the defense? 

The Tempo Spread Offense is the answer. But what is it and how can you use it achieve its best effects? This episode goes into the fundamentals of the Tempo Spread offense and how and why to use it with your teams.

Also, Tod goes into how he handles the end of the season, player recognition, and the end of season event. 

Finally, we share info about AOC's Youtube channel which is packed with great videos, including full episodes of The VolleyPod!

Skill of the week: The Tempo Spread Offense

Scenario of the week: The end of the season event

Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Youtube Channel is located here:https://www.youtube.com/@AoCVB 

AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode:

- Kerry McDonald from Volleyball Canada discussed how to create attacker-blocker advantages: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-offense-finding-gaps-overloading-blockers/

- Kirsten Bernthal Booth discusses the many advantages of running an up-tempo offense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-a-fast-offense-can-give-your-team-an-edge/

- Jim Stone goes into how and why to run an offense that uses space across the whole net to help attacker score from a variety of attack points: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-sample-offense-with-multiple-attack-points/

In 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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-add-subtle-fun-to-practice/ Deborah Newkirk

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/step-outside-of-your-comfort-zone/  Christa Dietzen

Check out Balltime, the first and best AI video and statistics program for volleyball @ www.Balltime.com

The Resource of the Week is:

Zdenek Hanak's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/zdenekhanik/?hl=en

Also, our Instagram page is:

https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

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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 to perceive errors in a way that will help your teams to win more matches. 

Is your team "not mentally tough"? Being "weak mentally" is why they lose all of those close games, right? Kind of. Tod dissects this common refrain from coaches and discusses ideas for how to help your teams handle this challenge differently than many coaches. 

Scenarios of the week: When your team makes too many errors & when your team isn't "mentally tough"

Resource of the week: Max Out Mindset can be found here: https://www.maxoutmindset.com/ 

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Don Patterson's blog about how a 9 second clip of Samantha Bricio can help your hitters be better: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/9-second-video-of-samantha-bricio/

- Mike Sealy's video about two different methods for setters to deliver the ball: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-touch-on-the-ball/

- Jamie Morrison's video about coaching while considering the limits of a person's working memory: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/working-memory/

Beth Van Fleet, a beach volleyball coach at Georgia State, joins The VolleyPod and shares her insights on teaching blocking techniques.

She emphasizes creating hesitation in the attacker's mind through route, depth, timing, and hands.

She uses visual cues, such as focusing on the attacker's hips and getting hands above the net, to improve timing.

Feedback for blockers includes using video analysis and loops to help them understand their positioning and timing.

Beth also highlights the importance of intelligence and creativity in blocking, rather than relying solely on size.

In this conversation, Beth Van Fleet discusses the process of pairing or creating partnerships in beach volleyball, particularly in the college space.

She emphasizes the importance of considering skills, communication styles, and work ethic when forming pairs. Beth also mentions the use of psychological testing and personality quizzes to better understand players' communication styles and preferences.

Additionally, she recommends resources such as Jeff Janssen's workbooks for building team culture and leadership skills. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Georgia State's unique beach volleyball facility.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beach-no-nos-blocking-the-area-not-the-ball/ Holly McPeak

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adam-johnson-beach-helps-indoor-indoor-helps-beach/ Adam Johnson

Resource of the Week

Jeff Janssen's books on leadership can be found here:

https://www.janssensportsleadership.com/resources/shop-all-products/

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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 frame culture for coaches, and provide ideas for how to move towards a more ideal version of the team's time together.

This week Davis discusses how to get started on the first day of the High School season. What should you talk about? What should you do? Tod talks about all of this and more in this week's scenario segment.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is from our very Davis Ransom and his interview with Luis Cuatok on The VolleyNerd Podcast. This episode is one of the best talks on culture that you will find. Luis explains the signs of different types of cultures and how teams can move up the ladder. This talk is concise and filled with great information about team cultures and the various ways that the culture affects the team.

Skill of the Week: Coaching language 2.0 and the the phrases I've dumped and their replacements

Scenario of the week: Improving servers' tactical awareness

The Resource of the Week, The VolleyNerd Podcast episode, starring Luis Cuatok, can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/competitive-team-culture-with-one-of-the-nations/id1520140118?i=1000502873940

In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the Final Four and the AVCA National Coaching Convention, highlighting innovative coaching techniques, creative drills, and the importance of player development.

They share insights from various sessions, including blocking strategies, setter-middle connections, and the impact of technology in volleyball coaching.

The conversation also touches on Karch Kiraly's coaching philosophy and the significance of winning the middle in team dynamics.

Check out Balltime at www.balltime.com

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out The Volley Pod on our Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod

Balltime is the leading video analysis platform in volleyball and they continue to evolve and innovate, providing more and more value to the consumer. Their team joins us to update everyone on their most recent improvements, and discuss where they are headed in the near future.

In 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 beginning 2/27 at 9pm PST

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitter-training-attacking-vs-single/ - Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitting-a-philosophy-on-sharp-angle-hits-line-shots-and-tipping/ - Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/refining-your-hitters-toolbox/ - Mark Barnard

Resource of the Week

900 Square Feet Newletter

https://volleyballmag.com/900-square-feet-ncaa-volleyball-zoom-110424/

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ 

Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at:⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

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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 and how to turn boring drills into exciting, effective games, and they provide examples!

Then, they explore some ways that can actually serve your team in a positive way, when you are losing games and matches. Davis has a lot of experience with this scenario, so he discusses some ways to think about how to handle this unfortunate, but very common (50% of the time to be exact), part of the game

They also share a narrative that explores some of the most common ways teams can get "off track" and what they can do to get back on track and become a more successful team.

In addition, they share 3 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's cornucopia of useful videos, that are all great examples of taking what could be a dull drill, and turning it into a more useful, enjoyable game.

Skill of the week: Turning drills into games

Scenario of the week: When your team is losing

Resource of the week: Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/dysfunctions/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Mark Rosen's competitive serving and passing games: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-your-serve-pass-drills-competitive/

- Karch Kiraly's outside hitter tournament: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitter-tournament/

- Terry Liskevych's 3 versus 6 game that focuses on back row defense reps: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/90723-2/

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The VolleyPod Episode 99: Coach Syd Bennett Joins Tod and Davis at The VolleyCave to Talk About Strengths and Areas of Improvement

The Resource of the Week came from Sydney Bennett:

@morethanwinsvb on Instagram for drills, tips, and fun camp games

Episode 94: All-American Setter and Coach Krystal Jackson on setting Consistency and Confidence

You can find Krystal's detailed plan for setters here:

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This special episode of The Volley Pod is the second part of our talk with Joe Trinsey, a prominent influencer in the Volleyball community, as he speaks on “the Goldilocks method”. The scenario of the week is what to do when your team is losing a lot. Joe presents a lot of options for how coaches can handle this all too common situation. Also, Tod presents an incredible resource, SmarterVolley by Joe Trinsey, a rich source of fascinating information for the coach who really wants to go deep into the nuts and bolts (and the whys and why nots) of competitive volleyball.

In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on common mistakes coaches make, the importance of resilience in teams, and how to create a fun and competitive practice environment.

They emphasize the need for flexibility in coaching rules, the significance of competition in practice, and the necessity of connecting resilience to team values.

The conversation also highlights the importance of humor and creativity in coaching, as well as the need for coaches to reflect on their own behaviors and attitudes.

Skill:

Coaching in reality

Scenario:

When my team gets down, they stay down

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-gain-a-competitive-advantage-by-competing-in-practice/

Karch on how to get better by competing in practice

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-competitive-practices-focus-of-the-day/

Russ Rose on how to develop more competitive practices by having a focus of the day

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drills-that-increase-competition/

Russ Rose on three types of drills that increase competition in practice

Resource: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/176227/antifragile-by-nassim-nicholas-taleb/

Nicholas Taleb's book Anti-Fragile is about how to develop an unshakable mindset

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Skill: 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 of Beach on Instagram, which can be found here:

https://www.instagram.com/bitesofbeach/

In 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 new book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28

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In 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/ - Kirsten Bernthal Booth

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/ - Tracy Vondran

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ - Kerry Macdonald

Resourcesfrom today's episode:

Talent and the Secret Life of Teams by Terry Pettit

https://terrypettit.com/shop/talent-and-the-secret-life-of-teams/

Our host Tod Mattox's new book,The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ 

FindThe Art of Coaching Volleyball here:⁠ ⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at:⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts,Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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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 a plan for each of these occurrences? 

During this episode Tod and Davis discuss how to train for the randomness of transition and become more effective when things are less than perfect. 

Also, the coaches discuss the challenges and fun of winning a 3-day tournament: the before, during, and after.

Finally, we share a new device that can help players to maintain a strong, resilient shoulder and help keep injuries to a minimum AND get a killer workout. AXIO Centripetal Training uses the energy of creating and maintaining centripetal force to make the shoulder and core stable and injury resistant.

Skill of the week: Transition options and choices

Scenario of the week: Winning a 3-day tournament

Resource of the week: AXIO 360 and AXIO Centripetal Training is located here:https://axiotraining.com/

AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode:

- Karch Kiraly's middle transition drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-transition-drill-with-karch-kiraly/

- Michelle Collier from Georgia Tech's video discusses solutions to common transition problems: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/michelle-collier-finding-effective-solutions-to-various-transition-situations/

- Christy Johson-Lynch from Iowa State goes into how to effectively train transition using 6 on 6 games: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-training-transition/

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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 team plays.

Today on The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod discuss timeouts, and why, when and how to use them to great effect, as well as a few habits to avoid.

Then, they explore some ways that black and white rules can be helpful for your team, and some other times when rules with some room to adjust may be better.

They also share a set of research from Angela Duckworth that places a higher importance on determination and meaningful action over time than intelligence and sometimes even genetics, and inspired millions of people in the process.

In addition, they share a blog post and 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's tremendous library of resources, that can help coaches fine tune their timeout-taking philosophies

Skill of the week: Timeouts

Scenario of the week: Using black and white rules and/or using rules that allow for shades of grey

Resource of the week: Angela Duckworth's incredible novel, Grit, can be found here: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Debbie Kniffin's blog discussion on the subtle art of the timeout: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/

- Terry Liskevych's timeouts are simple and unemotional: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/calling-time-outs-2/

- John Dunning's video about talking with slumping players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/time-out-talk-what-should-coaches-say-to-a-slumping-player/

Bonus Video - In preparation for the JVA Virtual Clinic, Mike Lingenfelder's video that asks: "Are You a Thermostat or a Thermometer?": https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaches-thermostat-or-thermometer/

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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) make cuts, and they share a channel that collects and creates professional volleyball highlight playlists, VolleyWorld on Youtube. They also share 4 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from!

Skill of the week: Slowing down the middle attack

Scenario of the week: Making cuts

Resource of the week: VolleyballWorld on Youtube can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/volleyballworld

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Mike Sealy's two step hitting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-footwork-drive-close/

Tod Mattox's footwork introduction for the push set: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-push-set-footwork/

Tod Mattox's tipping to zone 2 drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategy-tipping-to-zone-2-can-produce-an-easy-kill/

Tod Mattox's Activation game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/activation-drill/

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis are joined by Sean Thomas to discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of teaching philosophies, particularly the use of analogies to enhance understanding.

They share personal coaching experiences, explore passing techniques, and emphasize the significance of balance and movement in volleyball.

The conversation also touches on the role of biomechanics and data in coaching, as well as the need to engage young players with fun and relatable analogies.

The episode concludes with reflections on the challenges of teaching overhead passing and the importance of creating memorable learning experiences for players.

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The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Check out Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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How can coaches teach the rotations to young players quickly and effectively while still playing actual volleyball?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod go into great ways to teach the rotations to new players and teams. Then, they discuss how to keep your practices effective when you have a wide variety of interest levels in volleyball on your team. And, as always, they highlight 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can use to help coaches teach their teams' rotations. Finally, they explore a fascinating book about how to access the flow state.

Skill of the week: Teaching the rotations

Scenario of the week: When your team has a wide range of interest levels

Resource of the week: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224927532_Flow_The_Psychology_of_Optimal_Experience

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Brennan Dean's introduction to offensive systems: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intro-to-offensive-systems/

Mark Barnard's thoughts on system flexibility and creativity based on your personnel (with links to the 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2): https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mark-barnard-dont-get-locked-into-a-system/

Jim Stone's chalk talk about the middle-front-sets-style 4-2: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/

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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 discovering a consistent process that brings about really great practices. Without proper planning practices invariably falter or lack the necessary organization to be as effective as they could be. In this episode we go into the process that Davis uses to plan his practices and what listeners can take from how he sets up highly impactful practices.

In our scenario segment, we discuss a skill that is underutilized: using evaluations to help yourself and program get better. Often coaches shy away from evaluations because they can be uncomfortable and can expose aspects of our coaching that are not operating at a high level. This is equally why evaluations are important. They can point out our "blind spots" and help us to realize our greater potential. On this episode, Tod discusses how he uses evaluations and how others can learn from their players, other coaches, and parents to help make everyone better.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a great resource from Cassidy Lichtman, a highly successful player for Stanford University, an Athletes Unlimited athlete, and a motivational speaker. Her website, P/ath Sports, is a great source of all types of videos related to the "soft skills" of being an elite performer. Topics include building confidence, identity and empowerment, and becoming a great teammate and much more. The videos on the site are not all from volleyball players, in fact, they are mostly from well-known athletes and coaches from outside of volleyball. The videos are powerful and can really help athletes to reach their full potential.

Skill of the week: How to utilize a process and routine for creating practice plans that are efficient and effective

Scenario of the week: Using coaching evaluations to make everyone better and more effective

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on AOC founders' ideas about practice planning:

John Dunning discusses how to divide up coach and player roles during practice for the most impact possible: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/roles-during-practice/

Russ Rose teaches coaches how to be better at designing practices in the following video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-planning-and-design-with-russ-rose/

Terry Liskevych goes into how to use 10 segments of practice for efficient practice planning: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/planning-effective-practices-ten-segments-planning/

The Resource of the Week, P/ath Sports by Cassidy Lichtman, can be found here: ⁠https://www.pathsports.org/

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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 by intentionally working to instill your team's core values, and share an incredible resource from Doug Lemov that combines techniques from teaching and coaching that will help you make the most out of your time with the team. They also unlock two great drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's database that coaches can use for their players’ warm-ups.

Skill of the week: Practice warm-up routine

Scenario of the week: Identifying core values at the beginning of a season

Resource of the week: Doug Lemov's The Coaches Guide to Teaching available on: https://www.coachsguidetoteaching.com/

AOC Volleyball videos mentioned in this episode: 

Karch Kiraly's 6-person over-the-net pepper: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-person-over-the-net-pepper/

Blocking warmup without ball: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-warm-up-without-ball/ 

In 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 and well-being.

David Durand's book B.E.T On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond is available here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/B-T-Psychological-Approach-Coaching/dp/B0DB6SFDRK⁠

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠ 

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Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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Episode 85: Accelerated learning through mindset training, 1st club tournament coach's checklist, and Jelly beans

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Our skill segment focuses on what your athletes need to know to speed up their learning, help them make sense of what they are doing, and become independent learners. Often we just assume that the athletes know how to train. This can be a mistake because often we "don't know what we don't know", and we leave opportunities for more learning on the table. By "priming" your athletes with a few key concepts, you can make sure that they will get the most out of their time and yours.

Our scenario segment deals with what coaches need on their checklist before their first club tournament. Whether it is your first tournament ever or your first tournament of the season, it can be super exciting! Tod gets coaches to think ahead to their team's needs and how coaches can address them by preparing.

For our resource segment we share our first ever motivational video, Jelly Beans, which leads viewers to see how short life really is, and why we should make the most of our time here on Earth together.

Skill of the Week: Mindset training to accelerate learning and retention and make the most of your time

Scenario of the Week: 1st club tournament checklist

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on how to make the most of your time with the athletes:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-better-alternative-to-hitting-lines-for-warm-up/ Michael Sopocy, Head Coach at North Park University shows a great alternative to have a "value added" warm-up

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quality-control-drill-to-warm-up-with-intention/ Mike Sealy describes his idea of a great warm-up

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/multiple-skill-warmup-drill-for-groups-of-three/ Joe Sagula shows how multi-skill warm-ups can help athletes make the most out their time

The Resource of the Week: , can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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 be more engaged if they have fun while they are playing. This episode goes into how we can create space for joy in practice!

On this episode of The VolleyPod Tod and Davis cover some really valuable topics. First, they discuss how to make practice more joyful and therefore more effective, for players. Little things can make all the difference. Next, they go over statistics, from the ground up. They cover all of the fundamental stats, how and why to take them, and how to make them actually benefit your team. Finally, they share a incredible resource from legendary coach Terry Pettit: his book about championship teams, Talent and the Secret Life of Teams. 

Skill of the week: Making practice more joyful and fun for players

Scenario of the week: The why, what, and how of Statistics 

Resource of the week: Terry Pettit's book Talent and the Secret Life of Teams can be found here: https://terrypettit.com/shop/talent-and-the-secret-life-of-teams/

AOC Volleyball resources related to this episode:

The value of rewards: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/motivating-ice-cream/

Terry Liskevych's fascinating article about Norway's unique method of putting fun first: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/norways-winning-formula/

Deborah Newkirk's great video about subtle ways to add some more fun to practice: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-add-subtle-fun-to-practice/

Debbie Brown's video discussion about how to figure out which drills are both fun and effective for your team: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/identifying-what-makes-drills-fun-for-your-team/

Making Camp Great, Evaluating Your Practice Plan, and John Kessel USA Volleyball 6 on 6 Games

Skill: Making camps fun and effective

Scenario: How to evaluate your practice

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos we focused on this week:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/camp-warm-up-ship-to-shore/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-games-for-youth-camp/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/bjerring-tournaments/

Resource: John Kessel's 166 Top Drills

https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/0096/9745/Top_166_Volleyball_Drills_from_Around_the_World__6.01.08.pdf

Summary

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts engage in a game called 'This or That' where they discuss various coaching methods and strategies. They debate topics such as coach-imposed team values vs. team-determined values, dynamic team stretching routines vs. no consistent team stretch, using music in practice vs. no music, and more. The hosts provide their arguments for each side and discuss the pros and cons of each approach.

Keywords

Coaching methods, team values, team stretching, music in practice, dynamic warmup, static stretch, communication, blocking techniques, teaching skills, 4-2 vs. 6-2Takeaways

• Involving athletes in determining team values can lead to greater buy-in and commitment
• Dynamic team stretching routines can be time-consuming and may not directly contribute to skill development
• Using music in practice can create a positive and energetic atmosphere, but it may also be distracting and hinder communication
• Breaking down skills into parts can help athletes focus on specific aspects and improve their overall performance
• Teaching athletes to communicate effectively is important, but finding the right balance between constant communication and focused play is key
• Swing blocking can enhance blocking skills and athleticism, but it may also introduce more complexity and potential errors
• Starting young players in a base position close to the net can help them develop better court awareness and transition skills
• Choosing between a 4-2 and 6-2 system depends on the team's strengths, skill levels, and game situations

• The Impact of Music in Practice
• Choosing Between a 4-2 and 6-2 System

• "Coach imposed team values or team meets and determines team values"
• "Dynamic team dynamic stretching routine at the start of practice or no consistent team stretch at the start"
• "Use music in practice or never use music"

Titles

Sound Bites

Chapters 00:00

02:15Promoting Athlete Buy-In

Coach-Imposed Values vs. Team-Determined Values

06:08

Efficient Warm-Up: Dynamic Team Stretching vs. Volleyball-Specific Warm-Up

10:18

Using Physical Consequences in Practice: Yes or No?

13:06

Teaching Skills with or without a Box

28:00

Communication: Call the Ball All the Time or When Necessary

35:20

Blocking Techniques: Swing Blocking vs. Non-Swing Blocking

38:21

System Selection: 4-2 vs. 6-2 for Young Teams

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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 young players. So, how can we as coaches become experts at teaching serving and help our players achieve more, earlier?

This episode goes into coaching serving with a baker's dozen tips on teaching serving to our newest players. This week on The VolleyPod, 

Davis and Tod cover how to serve for beginners, and offer key insights that will most certainly help your team serve more consistently, and improve quickly. Next, the coaches discuss how to handle the situation that happens to almost every team in the early part of the season: when roles have not been clearly established yet, and you are going into competition soon. Finally, we share an incredible resource for coaches and players alike, MoreThanWinsVB, an Instagram profile from Scott Mattera, a coach who really knows how to win, but he also creates a culture of fun and inclusion. 

Skill of the week: Serving for beginners

 Scenario of the week: Playing time when roles are not clearly defined yet

 Resource of the week: MoreThanWinsVB on Instagram or they can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/morethanwinsvb/?hl=en  

AOC Volleyball resources mentioned in this episode:

- Julianne Faucette-Johnson's (Univ. of Texas Alum) tips for beginning serving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/developing-a-consistent-and-powerful-serve/ 

- Everyone's favorite serving game, "Dead Fish", where the servers "fish out", and rescue, the servers that miss their serve: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dead-fish-serving-drill/ 

- Gwen Egbert provides a great wall serving series that gives instant feedback to players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wall-serving-progression/

Freeze Framing Part 2: Defense continued and Offense, Developing Confidence, and The 48 Laws of Power

Skill: How to use freeze framing for defense and offense

Scenario: Ideas for helping your athletes develop confidence

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we discussed this week are:

Russ Rose on coverage https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-rose-adjusting-hitter-coverage-to-the-situation/

Dave Rubio on drills for out of system scenarios

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/in-system-out-of-system/

Cathy George on developing offensive rhythm

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cathy-george-developing-offensive-rhythm/

The Resource of the Week is:

The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, which be found here https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1303

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Episode 92: 15 myths about club volleyball to dispel with your athletes, My team plays to the level of our competition, and Within The Game podcast

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Skill: Dispelling myths about club volleyball with our athletes

Scenario: My team plays to the level of our competition

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make the most out of the club volleyball experience:

⁠⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/russ-roses-rules-for-club-season/ Russ Rose talks about how to view the club season

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-tips-for-moms-and-dads-whose-kids-play-club-and-school-volleyball/ A great take on how parents can view their child's season and make the most out of the experience

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/5-keys-to-making-a-smooth-transition-from-high-school-to-club-volleyball/ How to make an effective switch from high school volleyball to club

The Resource of the Week is:

Within The Game Podcast, which can be found here:

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One of the most powerful ways to coach involves using key words or phrases to help athletes learn skills. By "chunking" bits of information coaches can "lead" the athlete into the desired behavior, by calling out the word/phrase prior to the goal/behavior. This episode is all about key words that our coaches use to help their athletes learn various aspects of the game. They share their key words and phrases for each primary volleyball skill and they want to hear yours, too!

In our scenario segment, we do something new, and place the spotlight on a particular player and try to describe what makes him or her "so good". This episode's player spotlight is star opposite, Yuji Nishida, from Japan. He has taken the volleyball world by storm and is nothing short of a celebrity! He can also really play and we go in on how he is so dang effective!

Finally, they share information from the Junior Volleyball Association's beautiful, concise coaching resources

Skill of the week: Using key words to teach skills

Scenario of the week: Yuji Nishida player profile - How is he so good?

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on the Pod This Week:

Deborah Newkirk from Coach Em Up with 30 minutes of drills for young players: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/30-minutes-of-drills-for-beginning-volleyball-players/

Cary Wallin from 949 Athletics, and her cues for serving: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-for-beginning-players/

Key words/phrases for beginning passing form: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-beginners-to-master-proper-passing-form/

The Resource of the Week: Junior Volleyball Association's Coaching Resources are available here: https://jvavolleyball.org/education/coaches/

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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 coach a brand new volleyball team, and let listeners in on Mark Burik's fun, information-filled Youtube channel. They also share three helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball’s library that coaches can use to work on their players’ arm swings.

Skill of the week: Attack armswing

Scenario of the week: The joys and eye-opening challenges of coaching a brand new team

Resource of the week: Mark Burik’s Better at Beach available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BetteratBeach

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Tod’s key phrases for attacking for beginners: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/

John Rodriguez’s self-toss hitting progression: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-self-toss-hitting-progression/

Tod's partner hitting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/down-ball-hit-player-toss-drill/

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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 several of his favorite in hopes of other coaches creating their own cool terms.

In our scenario segment, we discuss a challenge that occurs almost every season for almost every club coach, navigating the Qualifying Process. Qualifying is such a challenge, and the expectations are high, so how can coaches avoid some of the pitfalls that Davis has fallen into? Find out on this episode. We discuss topics like: setting up goals from the beginning, process and outcome focused goals, and managing expectations.

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is a great resource from Isaac Kneubuhl, a coach who has built a following on Instagram by examining the volleyball armswing, training athletes to hit harder, and being a proponent for the circular armswing. His page, TorqVB, is our resource of the week.

Skill of the week: Using a glossary of your own terms to create a unique team identity

Scenario of the week: Navigating the Qualifying Process that so many club teams are aiming for

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on Utah coach Beth Launiere:

This is an awesome 4 on 4 out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-on-4-kamikaze-volleyball-drill-with-beth-launiere/

This video is the first in a series by Beth Launiere that focuses on improving your athletes' individual ball control skills: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-ball-control-part-1-with-beth-launiere/

The following video is an insightful discussion about how to find and train elite performers: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/elite-performers/

The Resource of the Week: TorqVB on Instagram by Isaac Kneubuhl, can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/torqvb/?hl=en

This 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

In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various strategies for improving attacking efficiency in volleyball, particularly for hitters who may not have a powerful arm.

They emphasize the importance of understanding one's identity as a player, making good decisions, and adjusting techniques to enhance performance.

The conversation also covers the significance of recovery in sports, introducing modern recovery techniques and tools that can aid athletes in their training and performance, with a special emphasis on The MarcPro, available at https://marcpro.com/

The episode concludes with a discussion on utilizing technology in training and the importance of having a balanced life outside of volleyball.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that were emphasized this episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adjusting-the-hitting-approach-after-passing/ Nabil Mardini

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitter-training-attacking-vs-single/ Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitting-a-philosophy-on-sharp-angle-hits-line-shots-and-tipping/ Mark Barnard

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Your 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!

They also share a unique pair of shoes that has demonstrated an increase in the verticals of athletes that were wearing these shoes by nearly 4 inches. 

In addition, they share a blog post and 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's tremendous library of resources, that can help coaches fine tune their timeout-taking philosophies

Skill of the week: Team attacking efficiency

Scenario of the week: Playoff Do's and Don'ts

Resource of the week: Athletic Propulsion Labs' Vertical Enhancing Shoes can be found here: https://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/collections/concept-x

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- An excellent blog discussion on typical errors for individual hitting and how to correct them: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/7-common-hitting-approach-errors-and-how-to-fix-them/

- Nabil Mardini's video, 5 shots that every hitter should have: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-five-shots/

- Luka Slabe's video about expanding athletes' array of "tools" in their "toolbox" to score more or work out of tough situations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-using-your-toolbox/

In 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 of selflessness and confidence in sports.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-net-triangle-pepper-with-terry-liskevych/ - Terry Liskevych

 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-ds-triangle-set-drill/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy

Resources

What Drives Winning newsletter - Brett Ledbetter and Becky Burleigh

https://whatdriveswinning.com/newsletter/

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here: 

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠ 

Utilize The Art of Coaching Volleyball ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.

Discover Balltime at:⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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How can athletes benefit from mastering a variety of armswings to score more points? Which armswings are key for scoring?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about 5+ more armswings that athletes can add to their toolbox to help them score more points. Then they  explore ideas for how coaches can help their teams with tricky position changes. They also share 3 incredible resources from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can study to help their hitters develop their armswing toolbox, as well as a model of an athlete utilizing their toolbox at the highest level, with a Youtube video link to Earvin Ngapeth's scoring repertoire.

Skill of the week: 5+ key armswings 

Scenario of the week: Changing player positions

Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's library of resources and their free 2-week Premium trial: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/trial/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Mark Rosen's Over the Elastic Hitting Drill for hitting high: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-elastic-attacking-drill/

Mas Shibata's detailed technical analysis of the armswing (Part 1): https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-critical-analysis-of-attacking-armswing-analysis/

Terry Liskevych's armswing principles demonstrations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-principles-arm-swing/

Bonus Video:

Earvin Ngapeth's toolbox of armswings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vYmOL8swew

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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 The VolleyPod we discuss specifics about how to hinder the opponent's scoring by following several (relatively) controllable principles. The principles found in this episode can help any team to be more competitive immediately. 

Then, Tod and Davis go over some ideas for how to start off the season with an experienced team. The ideas that we cover on this topic can help your team get off to a fast start at the beginning of the season. 

Finally, we share Davis' first project, The VolleyNerd Podcast, with our listeners. The VolleyNerd Podcast is a deep dive into some of the more interesting and fun topics surrounding coaching.

Skill of the week: Decreasing the opponent's hitting efficiency

Scenario of the week: Starting off the season fast with an experienced team

Resource of the week: The VolleyNerd Podcast can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yk8DUT53pb98uGTMjuYt9

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Mark Rosen's video about understanding the opponent's setting tendencies: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-strategy-setting-patterns/

Russ Rose's video about defending the left side attack and its important role in decreasing the opponent's hitting efficiency: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defending-the-left-side-attack-with-russ-rose/

John Dunning's fascinating talk about how to set up your defense in order to compete against different types of teams: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-scheming-with-john-dunning/

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Episode 81: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball, WHat to expct when you are trying to "level up" your team culture, and Kinexon

Our skill segment focuses on ideas two major misperceptions in coaching youth volleyball. Sometimes stopping to really unpack why we believe what we believe can be powerful. In this episode we examine two ideas that are often touted as the protypical ideals, but check to see if there could be a better message that we want to pass on to our players.

Our scenario segment deals with the challenges that coaches encounter while they aim to put the team culture in a better place. Coaches across the world aim to develop an effective place for their athletes to learn and compete. However, it can be a challenge to create this environment consistently. This week our coaches discuss what to expect when you are trying to make the culture even better!

For our resource segment we share information about Kinexon.com, athlete tracking for fans and improvement - tracks jumps, acceleration, workload, and a lot more with advanced metrics

Skill of the Week: Misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball

Scenario of the Week: What to expect when you are trying to "level up" your team culture

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-for-middle-school-athletes/⁠ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, and Terry Liskevych teach youth attacking

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/⁠ Columbus Volleyball Academy shows some really great ways to run a youth volleyball practice

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/⁠ Mike Lingenfelder from Munciana Volleyball Club shows his great warm up/ball control drill for youth players

The Resource of the Week: Kinexon, which can be found here: ⁠⁠https://kinexon.com/

Episode 93: Improve the tempo of your practice, The increasing cost of club volleyball, and Volleyball Coaching Wizards' book list

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Skill: Improving the pace of your practice

Scenario: The increasing cost of playing club volleyball

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to make your practices have a quicker pace:

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/planning-effective-practices-ten-segments-planning/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Terry Liskevych explains how to plan a practice using 10 segments

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/practice-and-season-planning/ ⁠⁠ Dave Rubio sets up some great ideas how to run a fast, effective practice

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-basics-with-russ-rose/⁠ Russ Rose talk about what he wants to see in practice every single day

The Resource of the Week is:

Volleyball Coaching Wizards Recommended Reading List, which can be found here:

⁠https://volleyballcoachingwizards.com/recommended-reading/⁠

Episode 84: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball part 2, When you want to start fast in a match, and CoachUp

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Our skill segment focuses on two more common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball. This segment follows up on a prior podcast we did, but this time we focus on the ideas that everything you do in practice should be relevant to what the athletes will do later in their high school volleyball experience (it does not need to be), and how being "positionless" in their youth volleyball experience can help them down the road (they should).

Our scenario segment deals with an important topic for club coaches: when you want to get off to a fast start for a match. We all have those early morning matches, and often teams get off to a slow start and blame it on the team not be "awake". This segment goes into how to make sure that your team will be ready to go for their first match of the day!

For our resource segment we share information about CoachUp, a coach finder app that allows anyone to find an individual coach for their needs. This resource gives athletes who do not have access to private coaching or who are not affiliated with a club, the ability to find and connect with a coach in their area. This is a great resource. If you are in the Los Angeles South Bay area you can find Coach Josh Cannon, an excellent beach volleyball coach, on the app and get started!

Skill of the Week: Common misperceptions for coaching youth volleyball

Scenario of the Week: Getting off to a fast start in a match

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on youth volleyball coaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/⁠ Jim Stone does a great "Chalk Talk" explaining the 4-2 in detail

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod explains how to modify the 4-2 into a 6-3 and make a more effective offensive system

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-good-hand-contact-when-attacking/ Jim Stone focuses on how to get great hand contact on the ball

The Resource of the Week: CoachUp, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachup.com

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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 cross-court. This shot forces the blockers and diggers to dial their defense around which can expose the middle of the court for numerous kills. However, many athletes hit sharp cross-court in a manner that can be dangerous for either: their legs/knees, like when they land on one leg, or their shoulders, when they swing outside of their body line. This episode focuses on how to hit sharp angle safely, but also with a lot of power and efficiency.

Also, Tod and Davis discuss some options for what to do when you have front row players who are not physically capable of blocking over the net. They also go into some ways that coaches can evaluate whether or not having a big blocker is more useful than having a smaller, more skilled player in the front row. 

Finally, they share multi-time a very insightful book written by Hugh McCutcheon, an Olympic medalist as the coach for both the U.S. Men's National Team and the U.S. Women's National Team.

Skill of the week: Attacking sharp cross-court

Scenario of the week: Front row players that can't block

 Videos Discussed on the Pod This Week:

From The Art of Coaching Volleyball, the following video is an instructional video about hitting AND defending sharp angle swings: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/drill-to-train-attacking-and-defending-the-angle/

From Titans Volleyball, this video is a collection of crazy angle swings. Watch and learn from the best!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EugO_ogF40Q 

From Power Volleyball, this video is also collection of super sharp angle swings. Check out the 30 second mark for possibly the sharpest angle ever. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EugO_ogF40Q 

The Resource of the Week can be found here: 

Hugh McCutheon's book, Championship Behaviors, is available widely, but you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Championship-Behaviors-Competitive-Excellence-Sports/dp/1629379573 

AND

McCutcheon has an incredible TEDTalk, based on the same topic, available here: https://www.ted.com/talks/hugh_mccutcheon_championship_behaviors 

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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 a poor work ethic, including some of the mistakes they’ve made over the years when attempting to motivate players who don’t appear to be giving their all. They also share three drills that can help young athletes develop their attack approach and let listeners know about Davis’ favorite video delay tool to use in practice.

Skill of the week: The spike approach

Scenario of the week: How to handle (and how not to handle) when your best player doesn't work hard

Resource of the week: The Bust-a-Move video delay tool can be found here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bam-video-delay/id517673842

AOC Volleyball drills discussed in this episode: 

Starting with flamingo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-spiking-to-beginnersintermediates/ 

Double arm lift: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-the-double-arm-lift-is-crucial-to-good-attacking/ 

Prowl step: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-footwork-prowl-step-close/

Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy

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This week's skill is how and why to create opportunities in your practice to reinforce systems during serve receive practice. In match play serve receive there are a number of factors at play other than an individual's ability to pass to the target. There is a lot of contextual interference which makes it beneficial to practice with these conditions. Tod disucsses some ways that coaches can add these types of conditions to their passing practice and enhance their live play serve receive performance.

Our scenario segment builds on the idea of creating a balanced offense by focusing on how and why to get the Middle Attacker the ball more. Often middles have the highest hitting percentage on the team but get the fewest sets. This imbalance can limit the overall effectiveness of your team since the opposition will have a good idea where the ball is going. Davis explores how to keep your middles alive and working effectively, and finding ways to score and keep the opposition off balance.

For our resource section we share a book that offers rich ideas that mimic The Ten Commandments, but in regards to being a "winning" teammate. These ideas are well thought out and powerful concepts that, when practiced, can be one of the turning points on a competitive team. Integral concepts like self-sacrifice are explained with both wit and humor. Readers will be sure to get something that they can put into practice right away.

Skill of the Week: Reinforcing skill work during serve receive practice

Scenario of the week: Getting your Middle Attackers the ball more often and in better positions to score

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on getting system work during serve receive practice:

Karch Kiraly’s "In a Row" passing drill

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karchs-in-a-row-passing-drill/

 Luka Slabe on clarifying the seams in serve receive

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/clarifying-the-seams-on-serve-receive/

Fantastic youth, club, high school, and college coach, currently at Goldenwest Volleyball Club, Andrew Clifton demonstrates how he likes to teach how to divide up the court in serve receive

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serve-receive-dividing-the-court/

Resource of the Week

The 10 Commandments of Winning Teammates by Sean Glaze can be found here: https://greatresultsteambuilding.net/winning-teammates/

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Skill: Beating the block

Scenario: Handling the post-tournament parent meeting request

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos focused on how to deal with the block:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tooling-the-block-drill-with-nabil-mardini/ Nabil Mardini

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitting-scoring-off-the-block-drill/ Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-mental-side-of-hitting-helping-hitters-understand-their-strengths/ Diane Flick-Williams Western Washington

The Resource of the Week is:

TheUntrainedMind.com and Coach Ferreira which can be found at:

https://www.coachferreira.com/

Get 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

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we discussed this week are:

Ken Murczek's first ball kill drill

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill/

Diane Flick-Williams' drill for increasing first ball kill efficiency

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cornhole-hitting-drill-for-improving-first-ball-kill-percentage/

Joe Sagula's first ball kill drill

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill-to-maximize-scoring-opportunities/

Jill Kramer from TCU on out of system play https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jill-kramer-talks-out-of-system-play/ 

The Resource of the Week is:

The Volleyball Nations League (VNL) which be found here:

https://en.volleyballworld.com/volleyball/competitions/volleyball-nations-league/

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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 is a critical part of success. Coach Tod Mattox shares his take on communication and how to make it really work for your team.

Also, the two experienced coaches discuss the common refrain, "I want it more than my team", and talk about how to think about this type of situation, perhaps differently than we would have as young coaches.

Finally, we share an excellent resource that teaches volleyball through lots of International level clips combined with instruction.

Skill of the week: Teaching communication

Scenario of the week: "I want it more than my team"

Resource of the week can be found here: https://volleycountry.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/volleycountry/ and Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@VolleyCountrycom 

Episode 89: Teach your players to coach themselves, Coach better in 2024, and Bring Your Own Parent

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Skill of the Week

The skill of the week is how and why to utilize player-generated feedback in your practices. This can not only make practices more effective, but also draw out the joy of the game and love for learning!

Scenario of the Week

Coaching better in 2024 is not only a goal, it's a priority. Tod breaks down how he intends on beomncing a better coach this year and shares some great ideas.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we focused on had to do with player-generated feedback:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/get-feedback-from-your-players/ Mavs volleyball Mike Talamantes, Park University Beach

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/ Dunning, Tod, and Karch

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-quiz-maximize-learning-for-each-player/ Championship Performance

The Resource of the Week is Ruth Nelson's Bring Your Own Parent Program which can be found here:

https://www.bringyourownparent.com/program.html

Nelson's program teaches the youngest athletes fundamental and volleyball skills through their parent(s).

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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 this episode of The VolleyPod, long-time volleyball coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss intermediate/advanced serving tactics that will make you think about serving in a new light.

Then, the two grumpy old men discuss how coaches can react when a player comes to them asking for help with losing confidence after playing as a reserve.

They also share a fantastic resource, Anson Dorrance's series of talks on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform, that can definitely relate for all coaches.

In addition, they share 2 drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill, and Davis' favorite drill, which can be found on The VolleyPod's new Youtube channel. Just click the link below.

Skill of the week: Intermediate/Advanced Serving Tactics

Scenario of the week: When a player loses confidence after playing as a reserve

Resource of the week: All of Anson Dorrance's discussions on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform, can be found here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=anson%20dorrance

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Joy Tietz from Minnesota Select Volleyball's serve targeting drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/box-drill-for-deep-effective-serves/

- Craig Skinner from Kentucky Univ. and how he structures his team's serving practice to get a lot of variation in their targeting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/serving-targets-create-variation/

- The VolleyPod's very own Davis Ransom and his Serving Golf game that emphasizes consistency and serving well under pressure: https://youtu.be/cqetaOGMHzo

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Do you love an offensive-minded setter? Us too! How can coaches utilize their setters to score?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis discuss when, why, and how to score with the setter dump. They also discuss surviving and thriving with a difficult parent, and they share another great volleyball coaching podcast for people to listen to, Coach Your Brains Out. They also share 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can watch to help their athletes score more points with the setter dump!

Skill of the week: Setter dump

Scenario of the week: Surviving and thriving with a difficult parent

Resource of the week: Coach Your Brain Out podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coach-your-brains-out-by-gold-medal-squared/id1060183650

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Jed Stotsenberg and Krishnalei So'oto dump variations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dump-variations/

John Dunning's tips and keys for the setter dump: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tips-for-the-setter-dump/

Mark Barnard's setter attacking demo: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setter-attacking/

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of understanding rotations and the dynamics of player roles.

They emphasize the need for coaches to adapt their strategies based on the players' skill levels and the significance of fostering a supportive community among coaches and players.

The conversation also touches on the challenges players face when they perceive themselves as the 'big fish in a small pond' and how to navigate these dynamics for personal and team growth.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/understanding-rotations/ Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/rotational-side-out-drill-from-russ-rose/ Russ Rose

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/offensive-defensive-strategies-for-ro-1/ Diane Flick Williams and Mark Barnard

Resources

JVA Concussion Info (especially for right when the injury happens)

https://jvavolleyball.org/signs-symptoms-and-resources-for-concussions-in-volleyball/ 

CDC Concussion Info (right when the injury happens and going forward)

https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/response/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_respondingto.html 

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Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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• Communication is key in coaching and community building.
• Understanding rotations is crucial for effective gameplay.
• Different systems exist for rotations in volleyball.
• Coaches should visualize rotations to enhance teaching.
• Players need to adapt to various roles for growth.
• The 'big fish in a small pond' syndrome can hinder development.
• Every player should experience different roles on the team.
• Leadership roles are essential for player development.
• Coaches can help players expand their responsibilities.
• Practice organization can reduce injury risks.

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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 scenario segment, Tod discusses how to run a highly effective high school tryout. He goes into everything from administration, evaluation, cuts, and communicating your program's values throughout tryouts, as well as shares the games and drills he does at tryouts. You are sure to pick something up from Tod's 40 years in the game!

We always share one great resource each week, and this week it is Catch Them Being Good, by Tony Dicicco, Colleen Hacker, and Charles Salzberg. This book focuses on how to connect with girl-athletes specifically and how to use this knowledge to build more effective teams. With questions and activities for parents and coaches, this book points out some key differences between training boys and girls, and how treating each team uniquely, coaches can get the most out of their teams, and help create a more positive overall experience for their athletes.

Skill of the Week: Defense cues and tips

Scenario of the week: High school tryout ideas

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos discussed on The VolleyPod This Week focused on floor defense and reading:

Mike Sealy (UCLA) talks about connecting defense to vision: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-drill-for-training-vision/

Jim Stone and Morgan Hentz demonstrate how vision affects defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/vision-impacting-defense/

Kimi Olsen from Michigan State has a cool look at how to "capture space" to play better defense: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/

The Resource of the Week, Catch Them Being Good, can be found here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/290724/catch-them-being-good-by-tony-dicicco-colleen-hacker-phd-and-charles-salzberg/

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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 really score, and they share The Athletic Truth Group's online resource that rethinks the traditional workout and will even have athletes putting their knees over your toes! In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can view to learn a ton about how to teach overhand digging.

Skill of the week: Overhand Digging

Scenario of the week: What can coaches do when they only have one player who can really score

Resource of the week: The Athletic Truth Group, available at https://www.atgonlinecoaching.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Tod's Overhand Digging Basics: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keys-to-overhead-digging/

Dani Busboom Kelly's Alternative Overhand Digging Method: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/overhead-digging-drill/

Ray Bechard's Fun Overhand Digging Game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-to-hand-combat-drill-to-train-overhead-hands-on-defense/

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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.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/training-good-armswing-technique-for-more-powerful-hitting/ Mark Barnard from Oregon State University

The Resource of the Week is:

Transforming Basketball.com, a website, podcast, Youtube channel, and soon to be book, which can be found at:

https://education.transformingbball.com/podcasts/the-transforming-basketball-podcast

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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 coaches meeting, as well as interviews with some of the tops coaches in the game:

Tina Kinkead, from La Jolla Country Day School and Coast Volleyball Club

Toby Manzanares, Hall of Fame coach from St. Pius X in New Mexico

Terry Liskevych, the ambassador for The Art of Coaching Volleyball, former National Team Head Coach, and one of the greatest influences in modern volleyball history

This episode is so good that we had to make it one hour!

Each coach shares some of what makes him/her great and you can sense the excitement on the floor of the Convention Center!

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For this week's episode we welcome Dave Rubio, coach for Athletes Unlimited and long-time University of Arizona coach. He discusses how and what to teach the newest beginners about how to pass.

Our scenario segment focuses on ideas for how to help your lowest level teams. Everyone has a beginner group that struggles to return the ball, serve, and organize their personnel. this segment gives ideas for how to help that team have fun and learn the game.

For our resource segment we share info about Athletes Unlimited, an awesome new pro league in the United States that is delivering competition at the highest level.

Skill of the Week: Teaching passing for the newest beginners

Scenario of the Week: How to work with your least experienced group

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we used this week focused on Dave Rubio and his teaching:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/learn-passing-basics-with-dave-rubio/ Dave Rubio discusses how to teach the fundamentals of passing

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dave-rubio-on-warming-up/⁠ Dave Rubio talks about warming up

⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/reading-a-part-of-every-skill/⁠ Dave Rubio discusses a variety of out of system situations

The Resource of the Week is Athletes Unlimited, and it can be found here: https://auprosports.com/volleyball/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwp8OpBhAFEiwAG7NaEkjgTatZckGnSvW_4H2956Aw4gZgc0E1Pehfut7O-sdKL1Vx6ddrKxoCGX4QAvD_BwE

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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 ball comes over on 1 or 2 contacts, or they run the quick?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod go over the importance of, and keys for, a strong "Base" defense. Base defense has been described as one way coaches can tell if they have a disciplined team, and the tips in this episode can definitely help with that. Next, Tod and Davis discuss a situation that happens all the time on younger teams: when one player is less experienced than the rest of your team, and offer some great ideas for how to handle it, that are win-win for the player and the team. Finally, we share What Drives Winning, a Ted-talk style website that features influential figures in sport delivering some of their best advice.

Skill of the week: Protecting your "Base" defense

Scenario of the week: When one player is significantly less experienced than the rest of the team

Resource of the week: What Drives Winning can be found here: https://whatdriveswinning.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Tod's win more than 50% game allows for tons of team defense feedback: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defensive-transition-drill/

- Defense is an attitude and teams should use that competitive edge to score more points: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/digging-to-score-and-train-a-competitive-mindset/

- Nabil Mardini plays 3 vs. 6 in his practices to reinforce good team defense habits: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wash-to-five-drill-with-nabil-mardini/

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This week's skill is how and why to develop a more balanced offense. Many teams fall into over-setting their best hitters and can miss out on opportunities to increase their team hitting efficiency. In this episode we discuss how to create more strong scoring attempts merely by getting offense from all parts of the net.

Our scenario segment is about when two are sharing a court and how to make the most out of that time for everyone. These ideas are really cool and are sure to help when your team when you share a court.

For our resource section we honor the life and legacy of Byron Shewman, a leader in the volleyball community, and an extremely generous person. Shewman was an outspoken advocate for volleyball and founded The Starlings Volleyball Program, a community-based club system, that was able to reach groups of people that typically would not have much access to volleyball. He was also an extremely talented player, and played on the Olympic team, and later on the beach. Beach Volleyball, by Shewman and Karch Kiraly is a thorough look at how to become a high level beach volleyball player.

Skill of the Week: How and why to create and implement a more balanced offense

Scenario of the week: When two teams are practicing on the same court and how to make the most of your team

This week's Art of Coaching Volleyball videos focused on why and how to create a balanced offense:

This video by Jim Stone discusses team attacking and using a variety attack positions across the net: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-sample-offense-with-multiple-attack-points/

This video from the AOC Vancouver Hitting Clinic explores running offense in gaps and overloading the block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-offense-finding-gaps-overloading-blockers/

Tod Mattox discusses how to get offense from your middle blockers when the pass is in the middle of the court: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-the-middle-from-center-court-with-a-block/⁠ 

The Resource of the Week, Beach Volleyball, by Byron Shewman and Karch Kiraly, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Byron-Shewman/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AByron+Shewman

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How and why should coaches use the "3" set to get their hitters open and score more points?

On this special episode of The VolleyPod, Villanova University's Head Coach, Josh Steinbach, joins Davis and Tod to discuss running The 31. Coach Steinbach also presents an important scenario, ideas for how to stay connected with your athletes during difficult times.  They also share 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from to help their teams use the 31 as a great scoring option. 

Skill of the week: The 31 or "3" set

Scenario of the week: Staying connected with your athletes during difficult times

Resource of the week: The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey can be found here: https://theinnergame.com/inner-game-books/the-inner-game-of-tennis/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Volleyball Canada's Kerry MacDonald teaches when to run the 31: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/running-an-effective-31-middle-attack/

Jim Stone diagrams the 31 and shows USA's Women's National Team using it with full effect: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-run-the-middle-attacker-away-from-the-setter/

Jamie Morrison's middle blocker approach angle ideas: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mb-approach-angles-for-31-slide/