The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Oct 31 2024 133 ep. 30 mins 45
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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!

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Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book

Oct 31 2024 34 mins  
Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book Our spookiest episode yet! Coming out October 31st! In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the excitement surrounding the high school volleyball season as it approaches playoffs, and the upcoming club season. They delve into coaching techniques

Hall of Fame Coach Peter Ogle on How and Why To Work Hard

Oct 24 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Todd and David engage with legendary coach Peter Ogle, discussing the intricacies of volleyball coaching. They explore the importance of hard work, mindfulness in practice, overcoming personal roadblocks, and the mental aspects of performance. Ogle shares insights from his 41 years of coaching experience, emphasizing the joy of improvement

Improving hitting efficiency for hitters who don't have heat, Recover like a champion, and The MarcPro

Oct 17 2024 26 mins  
In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various strategies for improving attacking efficiency in volleyball, particularly for hitters who may not have a powerful arm. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's identity as a player, making good decisions, and adjusting techniques to enhance performance. The conversation also covers the significance of recove

The Parent Pod

Oct 10 2024 47 mins  
The Parent Pod In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss essential topics for parents involved in youth volleyball. They cover: communication strategies, the importance of schedules, coaching philosophies, and the dynamics between parents, coaches, and players. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear expectations regarding playing time, skill development, and the

Coaching in reality, When my team gets down they stay down, and Anti-Fragile

Oct 03 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on common mistakes coaches make, the importance of resilience in teams, and how to create a fun and competitive practice environment. They emphasize the need for flexibility in coaching rules, the significance of competition in practice, and the necessity of connecting resilience t

The 46 Challenge Drill, The Tether Method for out of system play, and The Captain Class

Sep 26 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis start with briefly discussing their experiences in the Coastal Conference, focusing on the competitive nature of the league. They introduce the '46 Challenge' drill aimed at improving both offensive and defensive skills in volleyball. The conversation then shifts to the 'Tether Method,' a technique for enhancing o

Training responding in your athletes, My team doesn't move their feet and balls are dropping, and The Out of Rotation Podcast

Sep 19 2024 25 mins  
In this conversation, the hosts, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox, discuss the importance of training athletes to respond effectively in various situations. They emphasize the need for coaches' words to extend beyond the present moment and for athletes to take action based on the feedback they receive. The hosts provide strategies for teaching athletes to choose their behaviors co

Feedback 101: Finding Your Coaching Voice, Before club tryouts, and How To Change

Sep 12 2024 34 mins  
In this conversation, Todd and David discuss the importance of giving meaningful feedback to players and establishing a coaching voice. They provide specific tips for individual coaching and catching players doing things right. They also discuss the process of selecting players for a club team, considering factors such as goals, playing time, parents, and team style. They emphasi

Bridging the gap between practice and competition performance, My team is wildly inconsistent, and The Jon Gordon Podcast

Sep 05 2024 32 mins  
In this conversation, Tod and Davis discuss the importance of bridging the gap between practice and competition performance in volleyball. They explore various factors that contribute to inconsistency in teams and offer solutions to address these issues. They emphasize the need for game-like practices, matching the intensity and mode of competition, and using anchor terms to refo

Beth Van Fleet on blocking, How Georgia State Beach selects partners, and Jeff Jansen's workbooks

Aug 29 2024 33 mins  
Beth Van Fleet, a beach volleyball coach at Georgia State, joins The VolleyPod and shares her insights on teaching blocking techniques. She emphasizes creating hesitation in the attacker's mind through route, depth, timing, and hands. She uses visual cues, such as focusing on the attacker's hips and getting hands above the net, to improve timing. Feedback for blockers in