SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey

1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players.

3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high school volleyball.

Coaching a mentality of making the setter’s life easier.

7:55 - Without stats available in the early parts of the club season, how should coaches approach the triangle?

Focusing on transition primarily.
8:41 - When first ball becomes a much more important part of the game.

10:07 - Joe’s experience coaching the national team at NORCECA + its importance to players involved.

11:04 - Difference in practice time between the national team and highschool/club, and even at the collegiate level.

Maximizing practice time

13:11 - Focused coach = focused players

16:45 - Breaking down the women’s national team’s win against Brazil in the Gold Medal match in relation to the triangle, and Joe’s biggest takeaways.

18:48 - With little time to prepare, focusing on covering up weaknesses rather than expecting a quick change in an athlete’s ability.

20:14 - Breaking down the men’s finals in the Olympics, and how Joe would implement the triangle in the ROC/Russia’s coaching.

20:55 - Russia’s missed serves + resulting in only one ace, balancing aggressiveness with practicality/tacticality.
24:05 - Making the decision to serve with the purpose of blocking + defending, or serve with the purpose of getting aces.

26:54 - Joe’s thoughts on + takeaways from the beach in comparison to indoors.

28:01 - Increased possibilities + strategy.

35:56 - What Joe is looking forward to in the upcoming season.

Another link to his blog: https://smartervolley.substack.com/

SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey - Part 2