The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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!

See you on The VolleyPod!

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Yesterday · 38 min
Off-season Platform Thoughts, Priorities for Starting with a New Program, and Backrow Åcademy
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, Davis and Tod share comprehensive volleyball coaching strategies, focusing on skill development, practice drills, and team culture. They discuss practical tips for improving passing, serving, and overall team performance, making it a must-listen for coaches and players alike. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/accountability-and-passing/ Mike Lingenfelter https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/making-passing-competitive-and-fun/ Moira Long, Springfield College https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-biomechanical-passing-analysis-simpler-is-better/ Jim Stone The Volley Pod Resource of the Week https://www.instagram.com/backrow_academy/ from Justin Lui is a high level defense resource from a former member of the Canadian National Team. Defense, videos, and more can be found on his page as well as how to work with him in person. 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
July 31 · 35 min
Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl Part 2
This week's episode continues our discussion with long-time Sonoma State coach Bear Grassl, who's unique, laid back style coupled with a wealth of experience makes this talk truly one of a kind. Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
July 24 · 36 min
Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl
Coach Bear Grassl 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
July 17 · 29 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-the-timeout/ Debbie Kniffin https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coach-connection-32425/ John Dunning https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/scouting-your-opponent-tendencies-and-timeouts/ Christy Johnson-Lynch Resource of the Week Compete: 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-abrahams 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
July 10 · 33 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-impact-of-positivity-on-team-culture-through-question-based-learning/ Keith Lundgren https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/karch-kiraly-on-culture/ Karch Kiraly https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creighton-team-culture/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth Resource of the Week https://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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
July 3 · 31 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In 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 Canada https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-vs-6-competitive-tug-of-war-drill/ Brandon Rosenthal, Lipscomb University Resource of the Week https://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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
June 26 · 35 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In 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 Liskevych https://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 Lichtman The Volley Pod Resource of the Week https://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. AND chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://files.blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/wp-content/blogs.dir/2418/files/2013/04/Mihaly-Csikszentmihalyi-Flow.pdf Flow 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
June 19 · 41 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ In 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
June 12 · 25 min
Useful Setting Cues and What To Do When Your Practice Is Dragging
Become a part of The Volley Pod community by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ This 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 University https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/setting-touch-on-the-ball/ Mike Sealy, UCLA https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hand-contact-when-setting/ Jim Stone Resource of the Week Volleyball Coaches Insider ⁠https://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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
June 5 · 25 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/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ This 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 Bechard https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/alternatives-deep-court/ Tod Mattox https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-ball-kill-drill/ Ken Murczek Resource 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
June 3 · 35 min
What Is Eco D? Ecological Dynamics: 10 Questions About the Fundamentals of A Key Learning Philosophy
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
May 22 · 37 min
Disrupting the Standard High School Offense, Becoming Bulletproof Before the End of Season Tournament, and Flourish
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠ This episode explores innovative strategies to disrupt the standard high school volleyball offense, focusing on tactical adjustments, serving techniques, and game-specific drills to enhance team performance. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-pros-and-cons-of-the-6-2-offense/ Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-philosophy-of-the-match-up/ Terry Lyskevych https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/intro-to-offensive-systems/ Brennan Dean Resource of the Week https://danielcoyle.com/flourish/ Daniel Coyle's new book Flourish is a science-based, practical blueprint for cultivating a life—at work and at home—full of belonging, joy, and vitality, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code. 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
May 15 · 33 min
Developing Decision Making, When You Don't Have a Full Team At Practice, and Inside the Box with David Epstein
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠ This episode Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share tips from Doug Lemov about how to make decisions effectively and discuss ideas for how to get better when not everyone is at practice. Actionable. Insightful. Thoughtful. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-mental-side-of-setting-and-decision-making/ Christy Johnson-Lynch https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/8-game-mimicking-drills-that-promote-decision-making/ Christy Johnson-Lynch https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/illinois-chaos-drill-improves-decision-making/ Kevin Hambly Resource of the Week https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box-tips/ David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene 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 Mattox ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠ Hudl 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
May 8 · 52 min
The Volley Pod Replay: The Trinsey Episode
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠ Join us as we explore innovative volleyball training techniques with expert coach Joe Trinsey. Discover practical game strategies like Ace Ball, lineup management, and mental focus tips to elevate your coaching and player performance. Key Topics Ace Ball game variations and benefits Lineup and substitution strategies Mental focus and mini goals in training Handling overpasses and serve reception Adapting training to team level and goals 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 Mattox ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠ Hudl 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
May 1 · 31 min
Top Coaches' Tools, Post Practice Routines, and AOC's How To Coach Volleyball: A Guide for First Time Coaches
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week Resource of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/first-time-coach/ The Art of Coaching Volleyball's newest resource for first time coaches! 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 Mattox ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠ Hudl 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
April 24 · 19 min
Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 2
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠ In part 2 of this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and strategic insights to elevate team performance. Discover practical tips on transition attacking, landing on two feet and how to develop a coaching philosophy that may challenge conventional wisdom and foster success. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=mas%20shibata Mas Shibata's videos on AOC 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 Mattox ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠ Hudl 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
April 16 · 36 min
Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 1
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠ In this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and strategic insights to elevate team performance. Discover practical tips on setting, attacking, and game planning that challenge conventional wisdom and foster success. The Resource of the Week andThe Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are one in the same and they are all from Coach Mas Shibata ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=mas%20shibata⁠ all of Coach Mas Shibata's video on AOC can be found at this link 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 Mattox ⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠⁠ Hudl 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
April 10 · 41 min
10 Thoughts on Punishment in Practice, Tips for Maintaining Your Ideal Coaching Composure During Competition, and
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode of The Volley Pod explores effective coaching strategies, the pitfalls of punishment, and maintaining composure during competitions. Coaches will learn practical, thoughtful approaches to discipline, team management, and self-awareness to enhance team performance and personal growth. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/competition-vs-rewards-punishments/ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, John Dunning, Terry Liskevych, and more https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/physical-punishment-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-using-it-for-athletes/ Stephanie Schleuder https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beyond-the-burpee/ Priscilla Tallman Resource of the Week https://www.instagram.com/athletesintell/ Athletes Intell on Instagram is an inspirational source for coaching and athlete videos that empower people to be their best. 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 Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB 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.com⁠ Hudl 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
April 3 · 17 min
The Jim Stone Volleyball Coach Tribute Episode
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode is dedicated to the late great Jim Stone, who gave so much joy, knowledge, and wisdom to volleyball and the coaching community. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are all from Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-a-coach-who-made-a-difference/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pattern-your-offense/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-the-chance-for-success-developing-systems-2/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-your-feet-moving-in-serve-receive/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-5-keys-to-helping-your-players-get-better-faster/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-the-defensive-roll/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-mechanics-of-a-good-volleyball-arm-swing/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-make-the-court-larger/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-biomechanical-passing-analysis-simpler-is-better/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/ 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 Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB 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.com⁠ Hudl 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
March 27 · 26 min
Overlooked "Soft" Volleyball Skills, My Team Always Starts Slowly, and MVP Mindset
Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom on overlooked and high value volleyball "soft skills" like enhanced awareness. The two coaching buddies discuss how to start matches strong and get momentum then share a great mental performance resource from Zach Brandon at MVP Mindset. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-chemistry-how-to-mold-a-good-team-into-a-great-team/ Stephanie Schleuder https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/ Amanda Jones https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-journals-in-practice-to-improve-culture/ John Dunning Resource of the Week MVP Mindset Consulting is Zach Brandon's mental training business. Zach is a Certified Mental Performance Coach who works with the Arizona Diamondbacks and many other youth and higher level teams to help them achieve peak performance more consistently while also enhancing their love and enjoyment of their sport. https://mvpmindsetconsulting.com 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 Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB 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.com⁠ Hudl 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