The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox
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  • VOLLEYBALL
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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!

  1. 4D AGO

    Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 1

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠ In this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and strategic insights to elevate team performance. Discover practical tips on setting, attacking, and game planning that challenge conventional wisdom and foster success. The Resource of the Week andThe Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are one in the same and they are all from Coach Mas Shibata ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=mas%20shibata⁠ all of Coach Mas Shibata's video on AOC can be found at this link Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠⁠⁠   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 Hudl at⁠⁠ ⁠Hudl.com⁠⁠⁠ Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    36 min

  2. APR 10

    10 Thoughts on Punishment in Practice, Tips for Maintaining Your Ideal Coaching Composure During Competition, and

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode of The Volley Pod explores effective coaching strategies, the pitfalls of punishment, and maintaining composure during competitions. Coaches will learn practical, thoughtful approaches to discipline, team management, and self-awareness to enhance team performance and personal growth. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week  https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/competition-vs-rewards-punishments/ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, John Dunning, Terry Liskevych, and more https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/physical-punishment-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-using-it-for-athletes/ Stephanie Schleuder https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beyond-the-burpee/ Priscilla Tallman Resource of the Week  https://www.instagram.com/athletesintell/ Athletes Intell on Instagram is an inspirational source for coaching and athlete videos that empower people to be their best. Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠   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 Hudl at ⁠Hudl.com⁠ Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    42 min

  3. APR 3

    The Jim Stone Volleyball Coach Tribute Episode

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode is dedicated to the late great Jim Stone, who gave so much joy, knowledge, and wisdom to volleyball and the coaching community. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are all from Jim Stone https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-a-coach-who-made-a-difference/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pattern-your-offense/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-the-chance-for-success-developing-systems-2/  https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-your-feet-moving-in-serve-receive/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-5-keys-to-helping-your-players-get-better-faster/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-the-defensive-roll/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-mechanics-of-a-good-volleyball-arm-swing/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-make-the-court-larger/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-biomechanical-passing-analysis-simpler-is-better/  https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/ Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠   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 Hudl at ⁠Hudl.com⁠ Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    17 min

  4. MAR 27

    Overlooked "Soft" Volleyball Skills, My Team Always Starts Slowly, and MVP Mindset

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠ This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom on overlooked and high value volleyball "soft skills" like enhanced awareness. The two coaching buddies discuss how to start matches strong and get momentum then share a great mental performance resource from Zach Brandon at MVP Mindset. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-chemistry-how-to-mold-a-good-team-into-a-great-team/ Stephanie Schleuder https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/ Amanda Jones https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-journals-in-practice-to-improve-culture/ John Dunning Resource of the Week MVP Mindset Consulting is Zach Brandon's mental training business. Zach is a Certified Mental Performance Coach who works with the Arizona Diamondbacks and many other youth and higher level teams to help them achieve peak performance more consistently while also enhancing their love and enjoyment of their sport. https://mvpmindsetconsulting.com Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠   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 Hudl at ⁠Hudl.com⁠ Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    26 min

  5. MAR 20

    Lessons from UCSD Mens Spring Practice, Reps Going From Good to Great, and

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod and Davis on recent practice strategies, some cool new rule changes, and effective training methods. Discover innovative drills, the importance of deliberate practice, and how to optimize player development. Resource of the Week Flux Sports Performance with Zach Penolio https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/853361588363685/flux-sports-performance/ The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox The Volleyball Journey & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox VB Coach's Book of Lists   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 Hudl at Hudl.com Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    37 min

  6. MAR 13

    10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 2

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Resource of the Week Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of Socratic Seminars International, an organization that is dedicated to providing high quality, sustainable professional development in Socratic Seminars, Student Engagement, and Critical Thinking. https://www.socraticseminars.com/  Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox The Volleyball Journey & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox VB Coach's Book of Lists   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 Hudl at Hudl.com Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    27 min

  7. MAR 6

    10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Resource of the Week Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of Socratic Seminars International, an organization that is dedicated to providing high quality, sustainable professional development in Socratic Seminars, Student Engagement, and Critical Thinking. https://www.socraticseminars.com/  Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! 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  & 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  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 Hudl at Hudl.com Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

    25 min

  8. FEB 27

    Rethinking the Arm Warm Up, Tod's Wacky Ideas, and

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the recent Triple Crown volleyball tournament, emphasizing its unique structure that allows for high-stakes matches to shine. They delve into innovative warm-up techniques that enhance player readiness and skill development, moving away from traditional methods. The conversation shifts to creative coaching strategies and unique offensive tactics that can give teams an edge. They also explore serving techniques and the importance of leadership in coaching culture, encouraging coaches to think outside the box and foster a supportive environment for players. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week  https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-critical-analysis-of-attacking-armswing-analysis/ Mas Shibata https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/a-critical-analysis-of-attacking-article-2/ Mas Shibata https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/talking-volleyball-with-john-cook/ John Cook Resource of the Week J.P. Nerbun’s TOC Culture website: https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox  https://tocculture.com/culture-toolbox Culture Toolbox is a complete system for empowering coaches to be leaders Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! 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  & 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  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 Hudl at Hudl.com Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability. Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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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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