In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of passing float serves, emphasizing the importance of mastering this skill for volleyball success.

They explore various techniques, emergency moves, and practice strategies to enhance team performance.

The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges of coaching and the significance of effective communication.

Listeners are provided with actionable insights to improve their volleyball practices and player development.

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/3-key-aspects-to-passing/ Ray Bechard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/passing-the-deep-ball-using-the-drop-step/ Christy Johnson-Lynch

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-pass-the-high-ball/ a "Quick Hitter" from Jim Stone

Resources

The Tough Stuff: 7 Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach by Cody Royle can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Stuff-Seven-Truths-About/dp/1660114446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=6KA695NN4WJ6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5Lvc2cAGTBqAy4gSgE02mYyG__3OEntc5i66jbGQioxKRIcarCgQ2JnfS3iiafhVQ3Dn3Zjq_OVOKgVRFY6J4eJyk5ufijKY4385P9ikenbFZBSEM3af-3i2aczM4naLaxejVvnLK-gydrSz4xlyE2rPhsYuJLgYG_zAo0mT-OBLiDuDdi_nmVc-ACXg5kM2hbk1dIISpHVEbKHEFmaASh-lxn1LrENO9FzAlrDuvNkEp7UrokBoYinADPi9j-rZVnQ8odH_OLfr6NgMAuPpC_SJoszKVHcIV4DLAI4Bgr8tZ__uCv-6FE8h99BAjBWDA2owkmMYzzc1gEi3-V3otlijmMjMxTCb4-5X2v63T7MTNWwPqGRboU81dxqQdDR-yfA_EDalOv7QzoOvCUlp-NvyjuIPhp514C099NamboTrh01OHOple37Rtz0ghLY0.iGkzGRHJhakbHktym3XlP6rfBzNucBottJVHdpnkSoY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+tough+stuff&qid=1741717468&sprefix=the+tough+stuff%2Caps%2C447&sr=8-1

More with Cody Royle can be found here:

https://www.codyroyle.com/

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists

is available now on Amazon here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠

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, Davis and Tod engage with Loren Anderson, a volleyball coach and expert in ecological dynamics.

They discuss the principles of ecological dynamics in coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating game-like environments for player development.

The conversation covers the coupling of perception and action, the differences between traditional and ecological coaching methods, and practical strategies for implementing ecological dynamics in training.

Loren shares insights on fostering a love for the game among players and the advantages of this coaching approach, including adaptability and decision-making skills.

Check out Loren Anderson's substack here:

https://substack.com/@nomoredrills?

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, the hosts discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on serving techniques and strategies.

They emphasize the importance of float serves, the need for players to track their serving stats, and the mental and physical preparation required for effective serving.

The conversation also touches on the social-emotional aspects of serving, linking practice to game scenarios, and creating pressure situations to enhance player performance.

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/volleyball-serving-tips-where-to-hit-your-fast-floater/ Nabil Mardini

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/ Jim Stone

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/improving-your-jump-float/ Kevin Hambly

Resources

How To Change by Katy Milkman

https://www.katymilkman.com/book

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here:

⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠⁠

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, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the Triple Crown tournament, emphasizing the emotional investment coaches have in their teams.

They delve into skill development, focusing on attacking choices, shot access, and situational awareness.

The conversation also addresses team culture issues, offering actionable strategies for coaches to improve their team's dynamics and performance.

The episode concludes with resources for further learning and development in volleyball coaching.

*Note: Davis speaks of a past episode with David Durand, but this episode will actually be aired beginning 2/27 at 9pm PST

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hitter-training-attacking-vs-single/ - Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/outside-hitting-a-philosophy-on-sharp-angle-hits-line-shots-and-tipping/ - Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/refining-your-hitters-toolbox/ - Mark Barnard

Resource of the Week

900 Square Feet Newletter

https://volleyballmag.com/900-square-feet-ncaa-volleyball-zoom-110424/

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠

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 ofThe Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox discuss various coaching techniques and metaphors to enhance volleyball skills.

They explore the importance of using external cues over internal cues for skill acquisition, share creative metaphors for teaching spiking and serving techniques, and emphasize the role of technology in coaching efficiency.

The conversation also highlights valuable resources for coaches and concludes with a reflection on the impact of integrated coaching.

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/float-serve-fundamentals/ - Kirsten Bernthal Booth

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/strategies-for-coaching-10-year-old-volleyball-players/ - Tracy Vondran

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ - Kerry Macdonald

Resourcesfrom today's episode:

Talent and the Secret Life of Teams by Terry Pettit

https://terrypettit.com/shop/talent-and-the-secret-life-of-teams/

Our host Tod Mattox's new book,The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠

FindThe Art of Coaching Volleyball here:⁠ ⁠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 outThe Volley Podon Instagram at⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the new rule eliminating doubles in high school volleyball and its implications for coaching.

They delve into the triangle concept in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of passing, setting, and hitting as interconnected skills.

The conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of this approach, including the need for game-like randomness and decision-making.

The hosts also share strategies for incentivizing player performance, error correction techniques, and effective timeout strategies for coaches.

They conclude with insights from the 'What Drives Winning' team, exploring themes of selflessness and confidence in sports.

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/over-the-net-triangle-pepper-with-terry-liskevych/ - Terry Liskevych

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/player-ds-triangle-set-drill/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/two-drills-4-on-4-short-court-and-doubles-deep-court/ Mike Sealy

Resources

What Drives Winning newsletter - Brett Ledbetter and Becky Burleigh

https://whatdriveswinning.com/newsletter/

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb⁠

Utilize The Art of Coaching Volleyball ⁠⁠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.

Discover 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 various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on differential learning, effective passing and setting techniques, and strategies for serving.

They also address the challenges coaches face, the importance of building a positive team culture, and provide resources for further development in coaching.

The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptability in training and the significance of mental resilience in competitive environments.

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

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/youth-hand-contact-progressions/

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/what-to-do-when-youre-stuck-using-your-toolbox/ Luka Slabe

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-volleyball-warm-ups-short-ball-long-ball-drill/ Mike Lingenfelter

Resources

Think Again by Adam Grant

https://adamgrant.net/book/think-again

Tod’s new book, The Volleyball Coach’s Book of Lists, is available now on Amazon here:

https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration-ebook/dp/B0DP5HSZ5K?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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 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

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/