The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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 includes using video analysis and loops to help them understand their positioning and timing.

Beth also highlights the importance of intelligence and creativity in blocking, rather than relying solely on size.

In this conversation, Beth Van Fleet discusses the process of pairing or creating partnerships in beach volleyball, particularly in the college space.

She emphasizes the importance of considering skills, communication styles, and work ethic when forming pairs. Beth also mentions the use of psychological testing and personality quizzes to better understand players' communication styles and preferences.

Additionally, she recommends resources such as Jeff Janssen's workbooks for building team culture and leadership skills. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Georgia State's unique beach volleyball facility.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from this episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beach-no-nos-blocking-the-area-not-the-ball/ Holly McPeak

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/adam-johnson-beach-helps-indoor-indoor-helps-beach/ Adam Johnson

Resource of the Week

Jeff Janssen's books on leadership can be found here:

https://www.janssensportsleadership.com/resources/shop-all-products/

In this conversation, Davis and Todd discuss various skills and drills that can be incorporated into volleyball practices.

They cover topics such as drop kicks, spin setting, defensive pairs, long distance thumb flicks, Karch's slow pepper, threes juggle, HOCs (hold and cover), offensive shots, serving third tempo pairs, and more.

They also provide tips on the scenario: how to stand out during tryouts, emphasizing skills, attitude, and composure.

The conversation concludes with recommendations for videos and articles related to volleyball.

• Incorporate various skills and drills into volleyball practices to keep players engaged and improve their abilities.
• During tryouts, focus on demonstrating skills, having a positive attitude, and showing composure.
• Videos and articles can provide valuable insights and inspiration for volleyball players and coaches.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the Week

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/april-ross-challenge-5-one-armed-juggles/ April Ross

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-one-hand-with-tod-mattox/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scrap-drill/ Michael Seeman

Resource of the Week

https://volleyballmag.com/usa-volleyball-jordan-larson-040924/ Jordan Larson in VolleyballMag

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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Running the quick quickset, otherwise known as the "1", super fast, can be inefficient and a downright waste of a good hitter if your team doesn't connect well. So how can coaches run the quick in a useful way to score and never miss? 

On this episode of The VolleyPod, long-time volleyball coaches Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss how to train and run the 1 in a way that helps hitters score more, and the setters and middles truly connect for great effect.

Then, we explain our Top 10 Tips for new coaches. These are not drills, but ways to perceive coaching at a high level.

They share a resource that will help to get your athletes jumping higher, TODAY! That's right, today!

In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill.

Skill of the week: The zero tempo 1

Scenario of the week: Our Top 10 Tips for new coaches

Resource of the week: ProjectPureAthlete, can be found at  https://projectpureathlete.com/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Jim Stone's quick video about how to teach the quick-quick with example video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/quick-middle-attack/

Team Canada's Kerry McDonald addresses how to fix some typical issues that present themselves when training the quick attack: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/remedy-common-middle-attack-issues/

Ray Bechard from Kansas and his fun and effective middle vs. middle drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-vs-middle-drill-with-back-row-attacking/

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Nearly all young hitters struggle to learn timing for attacking. How can we speed up that process and help our athletes connect at the top of their jump?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox how to help hitters improve their spiking timing, both in terms of drills to do, and concepts to help athletes with the challenge of hitting a variety of sets.

Then, the discuss a scenario that coaches should be putting some thought into, contingency plan(s), and how much to time and thought to invest into them.

They also share another great feature from The Art of Coaching Volleyball's vast menu of resources, the blog feature.

In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill.

Skill of the week: Hitter timing

Scenario of the week: How much time and energy to spend on contingency plans

Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's Blog Feature, which can be found at: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/category/quick-take-blog/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Ryan Theis from Marquette's "Don't leave early" drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/timing-drill-for-hitters/

- Mark Barnard's discussion and demonstration of a fun attacking drill to help hitters understand timing: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/help-hitters-understand-timing-with-mark-barnard/

- John Dunning's set timing and set types discussion and demonstration: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/set-timing-and-types/

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How can your team score more points when the setter isn't setting great?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom talk about scoring more "out of system".

Then they go into how to approach when coaches are tasked with both winning games and matches AND developing players for the future.

They also share a technology for coaches and players that helps setters become more consistent with their setting trajectory called Noah.

In addition, they share 3 drills that will be unlocked on The Art of Coaching Volleyball's website that coaches can use to expand their knowledge and skill.

Skill of the week: Out of system setting and concepts

Scenario of the week: Coaching when you have to both develop players AND win

Resource of the week: Noah can be found here: http://volleyball.noahbasketball.com/volleyball/dunning.php

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Christy Johnson-Lynch's revolving 4 player back row setting game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/follow-your-set-drill-attacking-out-of-system/

- Jim Stone's quick video about how to get swings out of system with examples from USA Volleyball's Junior National Team: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/out-of-system-offense/

- Stanford's fun and useful setter digs out of system game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setter-dig-drill-with-stanfords-kevin-hambly/

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How can some coaches make it seem so easy to get their players to make changes?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod talk about providing effective feedback. 

Then they discuss the age old question of whether to run a 5-1 or 6-2 and some food for thought on how to make that decision

They also share a daily resource for coaches, right in your email, The Daily Coach. 

In addition, they share 4 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner!

Skill of the week: Providing effective feedback

Scenario of the week: Deciding between the 5-1 and the 6-2 

Resource of the week: The Daily Coach can be found here: www.thedaily.coach/

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

8 tips from Karch Kiraly, John Dunning, and Tod Mattox about what makes for effective feedback: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/error-correction-8-keys-to-giving-feedback-that-benefits-your-players/

Being positive doesn't mean saying everything is good: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-identify-correct-errors-feedback/

Rosen from Univ. of Michigan talks about framing feedback in a positive light: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/spur-success-with-positive-feedback/

John Dunning discussing how minimizing feedback can work as an advantage: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/dont-hurt-a-setters-brain-with-criticism/

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How can our newest, youngest players actually play volleyball without the mayhem and craziness?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis talk about an awesome process for getting young players to play volleyball over the net without mayhem. Then they discuss a common scenario for coaches: winning when the team does not have a "true" setter. They also share another curated resource for coaches, Above the Line, by football coach Urban Meyer.  In addition, they share 3 helpful drills from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can learn from and get their players playing volleyball younger and loving the game sooner!

Skill of the week: Starting off young players playing over the net (without mayhem)

Scenario of the week: Winning when your team does not have a "true" setter

Resource of the week: Urban Meyer's Above the Line can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Above-Line-Lessons-Leadership-Championship/dp/1101980729

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

- Tod Mattox's Short Court Drill: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/short-court-drill/ 

- Tod Mattox's Narrow Court Game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tryout-drill-1-on-1-2-contact-long-court/

-Creighton's Kristen Bernthal Booth's 2-contact game: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/small-group-drill-two-contacts/

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Now that you can block, how can we use that to our team's best advantage?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis go into 10 advanced blocking tips that will give your team an advantage. Then Tod covers how he runs a fantastic first meeting with his program based on values and common ideals. They also highlight 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that demonstrate the blocking tips from the episode. Finally, they explain how they utilize AOC's Playlist functionality to be more efficient teaching their teams.

Skill of the week: Blocking 2.0

Scenario of the week: Running a strong first meeting with your program

Resource of the week: The Art of Coaching Volleyball's playlist functionality

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Wisconsin's Kelly Sheffield's independent blocking hands video: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/wisconsin-blocking-progression/

Michigan State's Cathy George's blocking systems that create an advantage: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outsmart-the-offense/

Alberta University's Laurie Eisler's short but smart video on why we block: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-is-the-point-of-blocking/

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How can coaches teach the rotations to young players quickly and effectively while still playing actual volleyball?

On this episode of The VolleyPod, Davis and Tod go into great ways to teach the rotations to new players and teams. Then, they discuss how to keep your practices effective when you have a wide variety of interest levels in volleyball on your team. And, as always, they highlight 3 videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball library that coaches can use to help coaches teach their teams' rotations. Finally, they explore a fascinating book about how to access the flow state.

Skill of the week: Teaching the rotations

Scenario of the week: When your team has a wide range of interest levels

Resource of the week: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly can be found here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224927532_Flow_The_Psychology_of_Optimal_Experience

AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:

Brennan Dean's introduction to offensive systems: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intro-to-offensive-systems/

Mark Barnard's thoughts on system flexibility and creativity based on your personnel (with links to the 4-2, 5-1, and 6-2): https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/mark-barnard-dont-get-locked-into-a-system/

Jim Stone's chalk talk about the middle-front-sets-style 4-2: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-2-volleyball-offense-jim-stone-chalk-talk/