Teaching Individual Defense, Principles To Start he Season With, and The Constraints Collective
The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball
In this episode, the hosts of The Volley Pod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on defensive strategies, tactical awareness, and principles for starting the season. They share insights on improving individual defense, the importance of readiness and posture, and how to effectively teach players to dig and pursue the ball. The conversation also touches on the significance of establishing foundational principles for the season and highlights useful coaching resources.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/vision-impacting-defense/ Jim Stone
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-diving-covering-low-balls/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-for-beginners-focus-on-the-first-step/ Diane Flick-Williams
Resource Recommendation of the Week
The Constraints Collective is a podcast that makes research accessible for coaches, military, and anyone who is hoping to enhance their students’ learning through ecological dynamics.
https://open.spotify.com/show/000YYxL9WcdCp1aQ2p1OtO
Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!
The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox
https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28
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The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox
https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1
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