The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

By: Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox
  • Summary

  • 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!
    Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox
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Episodes
  • Metaphors for Teaching Skills, App Solutions for Coaches, and Talent and the Secret Life of Teams
    Feb 14 2025

    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/⁠

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    32 mins
  • Mastering the Triangle, What To Say During Timeouts, and What Drives Winning
    Feb 7 2025

    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/⁠

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    32 mins
  • Training in Pairs: Differential Learning Ideas, When Your Team is Losing, and Think Again
    Jan 31 2025

    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/

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    41 mins

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