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by 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!
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- 6 days ago36 min
Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl
Coach Bear Grassell shares his volleyball coaching philosophies, focusing on player development, game strategy, and building a positive team culture. Perfect for coaches and players looking to elevate their game with practical insights.Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodCheck out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Rethinking Timeout Strategies, How To Develop and Maintain High Standards, and Compete by Dan Abrahams
In this episode, Davis and Tod explore innovative strategies for calling timeouts in sports, emphasizing how to disrupt opponents' flow, manage momentum, and use timeouts as a coaching tool to enhance team performance.Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodThe Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/ Debbie Kniffinhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coach-connection-32425/ John Dunninghttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-your-opponent-tendencies-and-timeouts/ Christy Johnson-LynchResource of the WeekCompete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport introduces readers to Dan Abraham’s simple yet effective mental skills and techniques – tools he’s devised and developed whilst working with some of the best sports competitors in the world.https://hawksmoorpublishing.com/book/compete-developing-a-mental-playbook-for-performance-under-pressure-in-sport-dan-abrahamsCheck out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- 2 weeks ago33 min
How To Develop and Maintain High Support, Benefits of Communicating in Reality, and Tableau
In this episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis delve into how to provide high support for your athletes. They also discuss how leaning into the challenges of the season can benefit coaches and families. And they discuss the benefits of Tableau, a dashboard creator.Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodThe Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-impact-of-positivity-on-team-culture-through-question-based-learning/ Keith Lundgrenhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-on-culture/ Karch Kiralyhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creighton-team-culture/ Kirsten Bernthal BoothResource of the Weekhttps://www.tableau.com/products/tableau - Tableau is a flexible agentic analytics environment, that allows users to explore, model, and visualize data anytime anywhere — even offline. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- 3 weeks ago31 min
4 Competitive Volleyball Drills/Games, 10 Statements to Reconsider in the Offseason, and Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodIn this episode, Davis and Tod discuss innovative volleyball training drills, coaching philosophies, and off-season strategies to improve player performance and team dynamics.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-drills-reverse-wash/ Kerry MacDonald Volleyball Canadahttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-vs-6-competitive-tug-of-war-drill/ Brandon Rosenthal, Lipscomb UniversityResource of the Weekhttps://teachlikeachampion.org/books/practice-perfect/ Doug Lemov’s book Practice Perfect is about learning through imperfect practice is a valuable read for anyone wanting to achieve greatness through deep deliberate practice, failure, and resilience.Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- Jun 26, 202635 min
Tips from AOC's NorCal Clinic, Performance Is State Dependent So How Do I Create States, and Examples of How You Can Use State-Dependent Learning
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodIn this episode, volleyball coaches share insights from recent coaching clinics, focusing on system-based training, mental conditioning, and creating optimal performance states. Discover practical tips to enhance coaching effectiveness and player performance.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/10-things-terry-liskevych-has-learned-from-coaching-volleyball/ Terry Liskevychhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/john-dunning-on-training-setter-timing/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-use-of-legs-in-setting-with-cassidy-lichtman/ Cassidy LichtmanThe Volley Pod Resource of the Weekhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/experience-engineering/202111/examples-of-how-you-can-use-state-dependent-learning PsychologyToday article about how anyone can use state-dependent learning to enhance their experience.ANDchrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files.blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/2418/files/2013/04/Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi-Flow.pdfFlow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the quintessential resource for how to, and why anyone would want to, reach Flow State.Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- Jun 19, 202641 min
Doghouse Variations, How To Score, and Mudita with Matt Cincoski
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodIn this episode, intriguing volleyball coaches share insights from recent coaching clinics, focusing on system-based training, mental conditioning, and creating optimal performance states. Discover practical tips to enhance coaching effectiveness and player performance. Also, mudita!Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- Jun 12, 202625 min
Useful Setting Cues, When Your Practice Is Dragging, and Coaches Insider
Become a part of The Volley Pod community by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodThis episode focuses on advanced volleyball setting cues and practice strategies to improve player performance and practice efficiency. The host shares specific cues for setting technique, drills, and practice management tips.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/thumbs-back-to-flat-should-be-the-norm-for-all-setters/ Ryan Theis, Marquette Universityhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-touch-on-the-ball/ Mike Sealy, UCLAhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-contact-when-setting/ Jim StoneResource of the WeekVolleyball Coaches Insiderhttps://coachesinsider.com/topic/volleyball/ Coaches Insider is an online educational platform and content library for athletic coaches and administrators. It provides a variety of drills, instructional videos, and coaching philosophy resources to help sports programs across the country.Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Visit The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Want to talk some volley? Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
- Jun 5, 202625 min
Why Players Love and Can't Stand Eco D Philosophy, Get Started With Constraints, and
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypodThis episode explores innovative volleyball training methods using ecological dynamics, focusing on constraints-led approaches to improve player skills, decision-making, and creativity. Coaches and players will learn practical strategies to enhance training sessions and game performance.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-to-hand-combat-drill-to-train-overhead-hands-on-defense/ Ray Bechardhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/alternatives-deep-court/ Tod Mattoxhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill/ Ken MurczekResource of the Week https://www.amazon.com/Why-Sports-Finding-Meaning-Presence/dp/B0G3731BVN - The Why of Sports: Finding Meaning, Presence and Purpose in the Game and Beyond by Peter Bidstrup In The Why of Sports, each chapter invites reflection on the habits, virtues, and choices that define a true competitor: discovering your “why,” trusting your gifts, training the unseen mind, and finding courage in uncertainty.Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod MattoxThe Volleyball Journey&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod MattoxVB Coach's Book of Lists Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at Hudl.comHudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com
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