Our club runs several seasonal leagues, youth development programs, camps/clinics and club teams so I observe and work with a variety of volleyball athletes. Over the past couple of years I have noticed a growing trend among our youth...
As a volleyball club, providing a well-executed recruiting program for athletes and families is within our wheelhouse and should be a key part of the services we offer to our clientele. The program can be adapted to a club at...
Great coaches do more than give constructive feedback and develop talent; they also run efficient practices. Ball entry is an art form, and when done at the right pace, timing and location it can make the drill one hundred times...
Rey Castillo tells his students athletes the importance of "switch mode," being able to transform from an offensive to defensive player in a fraction of a second. But the esteemed Michigan-based volleyball coach practices what he preaches in his own...
As the sport of volleyball continues to grow across the nation, the bar for excellence is constantly on the rise. There is more to "making it" than the skills learned in practice, watching videos, and completing drills. The addition of...
A couple of years ago I began to notice that this generation of players seem to back away from inter-team and player to player competition more than in years past. I felt like we needed to add something into our...
The setter is referred to as the quarterback on the court, the playmaker, or point guard of the team. A setter's responsibility is to run the team's offense and build up offensive scoring opportunities for the team. Setters need to make smart decisions and bear a huge load of responsibility for a team's success. Help prepare your setter for his/her responsibilities with this setter checklist.
Knowing an opponent's tendencies, weaknesses and strengths can help your team overcome some close battles this season. Volleyball is a game of strategy, shifts in momentum and scoring runs. Scouting your opponents before or during a tournament can give your team a competitive advantage. Let's take a look at three keys to scouting your opponents.
A setter has many responsibilities and expectations are very high for this position. She is the player that runs the court and is ultimately in charge of the offense. Let's take a look at the various responsibilities and expectations of a setter in hopes that during this season coaches can help their setters take on these responsibilities, and players can set goals to meet these expectations.
Matt Linebarger only needs a moment to answer a question about his club’s culture. Club Savannah Volleyball in Georgia doesn’t have the luxury to turn any passionate player away, he says. “Savannah is very small,” says Linebarger, the...