The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

The VolleyPod episode 84 features CoachUp, a platform offering coaching and training services for various sports. Topics discussed include debunking misconceptions in coaching youth volleyball, strategies for starting fast in a match, and the advantages of CoachUp for connecting athletes with private coaches.

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Professional volleyball analytics provider Kinexon joins the podcast to discuss common misperceptions in coaching youth volleyball and the importance of building a strong team culture. They also explore modifying the three-contact rule for young players and the significance of failing forward. The episode concludes with introducing coaching videos and the athlete tracker Kinexon.

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Dave Rubio discusses teaching passing to beginners, including starting with arms together and using creative terminology. They also talk about organizing players during practice and the concept of freeze framing. The podcast also covers teaching beginners, passing basics, and in/out of system plays in volleyball. They compare men's and women's volleyball, discuss Athletes Unlimited, and highlight the talent showcased in AU.

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