In this episode of The Volley Pod we get our first look at some content from Tod's upcoming book and cover lessons that coach Mark Massey observed during his time at Club Nationals.

Then we cover important lessons from experience about how to avoid coach burnout, which is rampant at this time of the season.

Finally, we share a cool coaching resource that challenges a lot of your typical concepts of coaching, Mark Lebedew's At Home On The Court.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/posture-balance-for-range-on-defense/ Posture and Balance with Ray Bechard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-emergency-moves/ Emergency Digs with Russ Rose

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-capture-space-and-have-more-range/ Capturing Space with Kimi Olson from Michigan State University

Resource of the Week

https://marklebedew.com/ At Home On The Court by Mark Lebedew is his collection of coaching resources

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/⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com⁠⁠

In this conversation, we explore the dynamics of being an undersized outside hitter in volleyball.

Juliette D'Eliseo, 2025 18 Open National Finalist, shares her experiences and insights on how to effectively utilize the block, the importance of smart hitting strategies, and the transition from being a libero to an outside hitter.

The discussion also delves into the mental aspects of playing in big games, the significance of team dynamics, and the mindset required to succeed as an undersized player.

Juliette emphasizes the need for resilience, adaptability, and a focus on the present moment to thrive in competitive environments.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/why-outside-hitters-need-a-go-big-mindset/ Mark Barnard

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/attacking-arm-mechanics-importance-of-torque-and-arm-height/ Kerry Macdonald

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-drill-1v1-hitter-isolation/ Russ Rose

Resource of the Week

https://www.instagram.com/fourathletes4/?hl=en Four Athletes 4, AJ Nally’s online training Instagram page

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/⁠⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com⁠⁠

In this episode of The Volley Pod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball, hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of statistics in junior volleyball, effective leadership for team captains, and the nuances of player development.

They explore which statistics are most relevant for assessing team performance and how to use them to improve training and game strategies.

The conversation also highlights the significance of leadership qualities in young athletes and provides practical tips for captains to foster a positive team culture.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos from today's episode:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/assigning-leadership-responsibilities/ Jared Rudiger

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/coaches-thermostat-or-thermometer/ Mike Lingenfelter

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/path-sports-leadership-is-personal/ Julie Foudy

Resources

https://www.instagram.com/volleyknowledge/ VolleyKnowledge with Miles Partain on Instagram

Teaching Volleyball through story

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/⁠⁠

Email us at ⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com⁠