In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox engage with legendary volleyball coaches: Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych.

They discuss the coaches' new book, Learn From the Legends, which outlines 53 keys to better volleyball coaching.

The conversation covers the origins of the book, the importance of diverse coaching perspectives, effective practice planning, and the significance of player IQ and team culture. The coaches share insights on accountability, curiosity in coaching, and the necessity of lifelong learning for coaches.

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In this episode of The VolleyPod we discuss innovative coaching strategies for youth volleyball, emphasizing the importance of play over work.

We introduce the concept of 'home play' as a way to encourage skill development outside of practice.

The conversation covers various movement techniques, practice strategies, and common coaching mistakes during playoffs, highlighting the need for adaptability and focus on growth.

The episode concludes with insights on innovative training techniques and upcoming resources for coaches.

Skill of the Week

This week's "skill" is an At Home Playlist that Tod created that is great for players who want to put in extra time and reps away from practice.

Scenario of the Week

This week's scenario is 7 Mistakes That Coaches Make in the Playoffs.

Of course, Davis' team just lost in the first round of State so...

He goes over ways to combat common errors that coaches make in the heat of the single elimination playoffs.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that are connected to this week's episode are:

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/cary-wallin-home-spiking-practice/ Cary Wallin from 949 Athletics

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/6-driveway-drills/ Kyle Mashima from Rotate123

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creating-at-home-challenges/ Founders’ Chat with Russ Rose, Terry Liskevych, and John Dunning

Resource of the Week

TorqVB on Instagram has a fascinating look at how to develop more power for hitters

https://www.instagram.com/torqvb/?hl=en

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In this episode of The VolleyPod, Sean Thomas joins the pod for a new monthly segment called In The Lab.

This month on In The Lab we discuss the balance between winning and young player development.

The hosts delve into the anxiety young athletes face, particularly during serving, and explore various coaching philosophies.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of reframing mistakes as learning opportunities and highlights the significance of mental health awareness in sports, especially during Movember.

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Saturday November 9th is The AOC Club Season Prep Clinic with an amazing lineup of presenters!

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