The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball
Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox
The VolleyPod is all about coaching kids volleyball!
Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach.
First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill.
Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it.
In the third segment we share a resource that has helped us to become a better coach, with the hopes that it can help you too!
See you on The VolleyPod!
Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach.
First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill.
Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it.
In the third segment we share a resource that has helped us to become a better coach, with the hopes that it can help you too!
See you on The VolleyPod!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Apr 21, 2022 • 30min
Episode 2: Teaching setting, the post-match talk time and learning from one of the greats
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In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching setting, discuss how to handle the time after the match (especially when the match did not go as planned), and explore some of the mistakes they’ve made over the years when it comes to meeting with the team after competition. They share two drills that can help young athletes to improve their setting quickly and let listeners know about an incredible resource for coaches who really want to get better at their craft.
Skill of the week: Setting
Scenario of the week: How to handle the time after a match
Resource of the week: https://jimstoneconsulting.com/
AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:
Wall setting: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wall-set-drill/
Split court doubles: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/split-court-doubles-drill/
Apr 21, 2022 • 34min
Episode 1: Spiking footwork, when your best player "doesn't work hard" and a game-changing practice resource
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Use code "VOLLEYPOD" for 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's platform INCLUDING memberships, nearly all of the books, printouts, and more! https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/
Also, be sure to follow The VolleyPod on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheVolleyPod for exclusive content and immediately useful tips and drills!
In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about teaching the attack approach.
Then they discuss what to do when your best player has 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/
