The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Do you know the "2 don't" of giving advice? Most likely, you have done one or the other before but make sure you avoid it now when giving players advice: https://buff.ly/2U4Uooo

"Growth comes through failure" and by incorporating the 70:30 rule into your practices you can be sure that you are helping your players grow into better athletes: https://buff.ly/2U6w9WO

Using stats during practice is a great way to keep players accountable with every touch on the ball! Coaches, use this serve and receive stat drill which reinforces the importance of each contact. Serves are ranked on a 0-4 scale, passes are ranked on a 0-3 scale. Players are responsible for putting their scores on the whiteboard after the coach calls it out. Watch the video to see how the drill works in action! https://buff.ly/3nFSWax

In this full-team drill, Karch Kiraly manufactures plays that require the libero to step in and set for the offensive kill. Coaches, use this drill if you want your team playing 6 on 6 but you also want a focus on OOS setting! It's a Karch drill so it won't disappoint! https://buff.ly/3nHbQhs

Defense wins games. So let's get digging! In this defensive breakdown, Jim Stone shares several foolproof tips on how to dig an attack that's headed quickly to the ground. Go watch for more! https://buff.ly/396UtRQ

Mike Sealy of UCLA talks on taking stats on the opposing team during live matches. By keeping track of his opponents' tendencies, Sealy is able to determine the team's weakest and strongest rotations. Click on the link to watch the video! https://buff.ly/2GlmgQ4

Juliann Faucette-Johnson gives advice for watching and digesting video. For each play you watch, break down different components of skill: technical, communication and movement. To access the video, click on the link below: https://buff.ly/2GztUXz

When serving a floater in volleyball, shifting your weight properly with your feet is an important part of producing a tough serve. See how Portland State coach, Mike Seemann, teaches a warm-up drill improve their serve. Best part, it can be done at home! https://buff.ly/2XlKcwG

Coaches, do you understand "bunch read" blocking? In this video, Luka Slabe explains the merits of "bunch read" blocking, which is a strategy where the pin blockers pinch in closer to the middle blocker in order to be ready to assist the middle blocker in blocking sets through the seams. Check it out to learn more! https://buff.ly/38m66Fg

Diane Flick-Williams gives us a short-court drill that works on ball control, communication and managing complexity. This drill is great to see the strategies your players come up with Click on the link below to watch the drill! https://buff.ly/2t34RG0

A new season means new players and the potential for some BIG changes to your offense! We are here to help with a 4-hour interactive workshop into designing your offense and discovering how to maximize your roster's potential hosted by John Dunning and Tod Mattox. Hurry and sign up today because we’re limiting participation to 75 coaches, so get your tickets before they sell out! Sign up or learn more here: https://buff.ly/35hAqPx