The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Sean Thomas on malleability in passing, what to check out from The Olympics, and HowStuffWorks.com https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: Malleability in passing Scenario: What to check out from The Olympics Resource: HowStuffWorks.com https://www.howstuffworks.com/

John Kessel, a renowned figure in USA Volleyball known for his innovative coaching techniques, discusses enhancing volleyball camps and practice sessions. He shares strategies for making camps both fun and effective, focusing on player engagement and skill instruction. Kessel highlights the importance of aligning practice activities with seasonal goals and introduces unique tournament formats to foster community. He also mentions valuable resources, including a comprehensive list of 166 top drills to elevate coaching practices.

Day 1 Practice Plan, Moving Up a Team, and Top Dog by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman Skill: Creating a Day 1 Practice Plan/Tryout Scenario: When your players want to move to a higher team, what steps should they take Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos we discussed on the pod this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-practice-plan-1-2/   Transition Focus https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-practice-plan-2/      Out of System Focus https://usavolleyball.org/resource/top-166-drills-from-around-the-world/ John Kessel Resource: Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman https://www.amazon.com/Top-Dog-Science-Winning-Losing/dp/1455515159/ref=asc_df_1455515159/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16026186167066837636&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031292&hvtargid=pla-2281435177618&psc=1&mcid=2aec2956776b3a51a6dcac40b593f0ac&hvocijid=16026186167066837636-1455515159-&hvexpln=73&gad_source=1

Upcoming High School Coaches Clinic from The Art of Coaching Volleyball this weekend (7/13)) Check it out here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/high-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: The Difference Between Just Playing and Playing to Win and How To Win More Through Intentional Training Scenario: Tod's Book of Lists This week's videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-mini-games-to-practice-serving/ Karch's serving mini-game https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-validation-6-v-6-game/ Karch’s “Validation” drill set up https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-vs-6-competitive-tug-of-war-drill/ Tug of War   Resource: https://www.soccerpoet.com/ Dan Blank's online home for his international bestselling book about soccer and more coaching tips and resources

Lessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and Avignon The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eyes-closed-advanced-setting-drill-with-john-dunning-and-cassidy-lichtman/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/integrating-drills-into-practice/  https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-attacking-error-management-with-glenn-hoag/  Resource: Avignon Volleyball Club https://avignonvolleyball.fr/

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