In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on team progress, decision-making, and the importance of teaching blocking to young players.

They explore the psychological impact of blocking, share effective drills and techniques, and emphasize the need to reinforce team values and systems.

The conversation concludes with valuable resources for coaches to enhance their training methods.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-blocking-fundamentals-positioning-and-posture/

Joe Sagula

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/blocking-hand-position/

Mike Sealy

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/good-blocking-watching-right-things/

Karch Kiraly

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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 Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

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In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis are joined by Sean Thomas to discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of teaching philosophies, particularly the use of analogies to enhance understanding.

They share personal coaching experiences, explore passing techniques, and emphasize the significance of balance and movement in volleyball.

The conversation also touches on the role of biomechanics and data in coaching, as well as the need to engage young players with fun and relatable analogies.

The episode concludes with reflections on the challenges of teaching overhead passing and the importance of creating memorable learning experiences for players.

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 Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss essential strategies for coaching youth volleyball, focusing on ace prevention, communication, and movement.

They explore the balance between winning and development, emphasizing the importance of teaching foundational skills while also preparing players for competitive scenarios.

The conversation includes practical tips for coaches and highlights valuable resources for further learning.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-movement-shuffling-instead-of-reaching/ Ron Kordes

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improve-your-passing-footwork-by-saying-1-2-3/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/overhead-passing-strategies/ Ben Josephson

Resource of the Week

https://www.instagram.com/matthewjhoulihan/?hl=en Matthew Houlihan, "The Internet’s Club Director"

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 Balltime at: ⁠www.balltime.com⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.

Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/