

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

Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag", Ending the Season on a High Note, and Bites of Beach on Instagram
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/

Jun 14, 2024 • 30min
The Balltime Team joins The VolleyPod to discuss their product and progress
Balltime is the leading video analysis platform in volleyball and they continue to evolve and innovate, providing more and more value to the consumer. Their team joins us to update everyone on their most recent improvements, and discuss where they are headed in the near future.

Jun 7, 2024 • 33min
Making the end of the season fun and effective, Do's and Don'ts for when players miss practice, and AOC's Resources section
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"
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May 31, 2024 • 26min
Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage
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

May 31, 2024 • 30min
Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL
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/

May 29, 2024 • 39min
Guest Coach Eduardo Fiallos from University of Colorado
Coach Fiallos' Bio at Colorado
https://cubuffs.com/staff-directory/eduardo-fiallos/708
Coach Fiallos' Substack https://substack.com/@inspiringcoaches

May 24, 2024 • 30min
Freeze Framing Part 2: Defense Continued and Offense, Developing Confidence, and The 48 Laws of Power
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

May 3, 2024 • 29min
Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy
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.

Apr 26, 2024 • 30min
Episode 105: Moving from a cutthroat culture to a competitive culture, Mid-season serve receive tune-up, and Volleyball Magazine
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.

Apr 19, 2024 • 44min
Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now
Guest John Mayer from CYBO discusses serving ABC, dealing with player frustration, and shares top coaching resources like Perception Action Podcast and Heads Up Baseball. The podcast highlights coaching strategies, handling player emotions, and fun sports games for skill development.