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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episode 6: Episode 6: Teaching diving safely, how to set up a system for a brand new youth team and a little book with immense wisdom
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In this episode of The VolleyPod, Tod and Davis "dive" into how to go to the floor safely, how to teach diving to young players, and why you should teach it to them. They discuss how to quickly set up an effective system that will get young teams playing volleyball right away, and point listeners towards Daniel Coyle's work and wisdom. They also share three helpful drills that you can watch in The Art of Coaching Volleyball's online library that will help you teach defensive moves to your young players.
Skill of the week: Diving safely
Scenario of the week: A brand new team needs a system, quick!
Resource of the week: The Little Book of Talent by Daniel Coyle, available on https://danielcoyle.com/
AOC Volleyball drills mentioned in this episode:
Sock slide drill : https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/sock-slide-drill/
Russ Rose's defense variations: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/
Jim Stone's advanced defense moves: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-side-slide-taught-by-jim-stone-and-kori-moster/