The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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 Get Learn From the Legends on The Art of Coaching Volleyball website here: ⁠https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/learn-from-the-legends/⁠ Check out our sponsors! Balltime is the first ever Volleyball AI Platform, created for parents, coaches, clubs, and players. Check it out at: ⁠www.Balltime.com⁠ With The Art of Coaching Volleyball you can access the largest library of videos, resources, and clinics, designed to help coaches and players perform their best. Access The Art of Coaching Volleyball here: ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/⁠ Check us out on Instagram at: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ ⁠

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox engage with legendary volleyball coaches: Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych. They discuss the coaches' new book, Learn From the Legends, which outlines 53 keys to better volleyball coaching. The conversation covers the origins of the book, the importance of diverse coaching perspectives, effective practice planning, and the significance of player IQ and team culture. The coaches share insights on accountability, curiosity in coaching, and the necessity of lifelong learning for coaches. Get Learn From the Legends on The Art of Coaching Volleyball website here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/shop/learn-from-the-legends/ Check out our sponsors! Balltime is the first ever Volleyball AI Platform, created for parents, coaches, clubs, and players. Check it out at: www.Balltime.com With The Art of Coaching Volleyball you can access the largest library of videos, resources, and clinics, designed to help coaches and players perform their best. Access The Art of Coaching Volleyball here: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/ Check us out on Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ ⁠

In this episode of The VolleyPod we discuss innovative coaching strategies for youth volleyball, emphasizing the importance of play over work. We introduce the concept of 'home play' as a way to encourage skill development outside of practice. The conversation covers various movement techniques, practice strategies, and common coaching mistakes during playoffs, highlighting the need for adaptability and focus on growth. The episode concludes with insights on innovative training techniques and upcoming resources for coaches. Skill of the Week This week's "skill" is an At Home Playlist that Tod created that is great for players who want to put in extra time and reps away from practice. Scenario of the Week This week's scenario is 7 Mistakes That Coaches Make in the Playoffs. Of course, Davis' team just lost in the first round of State so... He goes over ways to combat common errors that coaches make in the heat of the single elimination playoffs. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that are connected to this week's episode are: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cary-wallin-home-spiking-practice/ Cary Wallin from 949 Athletics https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-driveway-drills/   Kyle Mashima from Rotate123 https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-at-home-challenges/  Founders’ Chat with Russ Rose, Terry Liskevych, and John Dunning Resource of the Week TorqVB on Instagram has a fascinating look at how to develop more power for hitters https://www.instagram.com/torqvb/?hl=en Check out on Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod Twitter/X at: https://x.com/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/ Get a Balltime subscription, the industry's leading video and stats program, at: ⁠https://www.balltime.com/⁠ Check out our Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠ Our Twitter/X gets updates with every new episode: ⁠https://x.com/TheVolleyPod

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 Get a Balltime subscription, the industry's leading video and stats program, at: https://www.balltime.com/ Check out our Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ Our Twitter/X gets updates with every new episode: https://x.com/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 Check out our Instagram at: aoc.thevolleypod Check us out on Twitter/X @thevolleypod

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!

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 Balltime is a leader in video analysis and AI video recognition https://www.balltime.com/ Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

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.

In this conversation, the hosts, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox, discuss the importance of training athletes to respond effectively in various situations. They emphasize the need for coaches' words to extend beyond the present moment and for athletes to take action based on the feedback they receive. The hosts provide strategies for teaching athletes to choose their behaviors consciously and to make informed decisions in challenging situations. They also discuss the significance of communication and movement in improving performance. Additionally, they share tips for managing multiple expectations and celebrating improvement. The conversation concludes with recommendations for coaching youth players in service receive and the importance of attracting athletes of character. The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos we focused on this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-power-of-positive-volleyball/ - Don Patterson, Responding well when it is most important https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaching-secrets-people-of-character-and-power-of-mindset/ - Mark Rosen, Attract people of character https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-on-the-importance-of-asking-questions/ Karch Kiraly, Encourage athletes to be better learners The Resource of the Week is: The Out of Rotation Podcast with Dan Meske https://open.spotify.com/show/5Dn9K05UoQ7Iz2JQ5R0GaX?si=ab573fa6eb8b4b1b