The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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

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/

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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 4https://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/ Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website using code: "VOLLEYPOD" Follow us on Twitter/X @thevolleypod and on Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod

Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content 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

Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content 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/

Coach Fiallos' Bio at Colorado https://cubuffs.com/staff-directory/eduardo-fiallos/708 Coach Fiallos' Substack https://substack.com/@inspiringcoaches

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 Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content

Skills like freeze framing in serve receive and defense, dealing with aggressive setters, and empathy vs sympathy are discussed. Coaches provide insights on team defense strategies and resources for improving player relationships and skills.

Topics covered in the podcast include moving from a cutthroat to a competitive culture in sports teams, mid-season serve receive tune-up strategies, and insights on Volleyball Magazine. The episode emphasizes trust and unity, team dynamics over individual treatment, balance in training, preparation for plays, and the significance of Volleyball Magazine within the community.