Best Davis Ransom And Tod Mattox Podcasts (2025)

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3 Good Drills, Late Season Practice Plan, and Soul Performance Academy 35:36

6d ago35:36

35:36

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss recent tournament performances, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skill development. They explore various drills and game strategies that can enhance team performance, particularly focusing on innovative drills like '21 Savage' and 'Shakespeare Serving'. The conversation also covers l…

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Strategies for Earning Playing Time, Dealing with Trash Talk, and The Volleyball Coaching Bible 22:31

13d ago22:31

22:31

In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, including team performance, strategies for players to earn more playing time, and how to handle trash talk during games. They emphasize the importance of communication, skill development, and maintaining a positive mindset in competitive environments. Additionally, the…

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Perform Your Best At Three Day Qualifiers, What I Can Take Into Practice After Visiting Two College Programs,and Glue Guys 36:51

20d ago36:51

36:51

In this episode of The Volley Pod, coaches Davis and Tod discuss their recent tournament experiences, emphasizing the importance of team management, preparation, and mindset. They share insights on how to handle expectations, performance, and end-game strategies, while also exploring innovative coaching practices from college programs. The conversa…

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A Volleyball Rotations Primer, Big Fish Small Pond Syndrome, and the Newest Concussion Information 38:16

27d ago38:16

38:16

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of understanding rotations and the dynamics of player roles. They emphasize the need for coaches to adapt their strategies based on the players' skill levels and the significance of fostering a supportive community among…

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The Actual Hard Parts of Coaching, Middle of the Season Culture Tune-up Using Quotations, and The Why Is Everything 30:23

1M ago30:23

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In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the often overlooked challenges of coaching volleyball. They delve into the emotional and psychological aspects of coaching, including the difficulties of giving constructive criticism, maintaining energy and positivity, and managing team dynamics. The conversation emphasize…

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B.E.T On It: A Psychological Approach To Coaching Gen-Z and Beyond with David Durand 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Coach Davis and Coach Tod welcome David Durand, a sports performance and psychology leader, to discuss his book 'Bet on It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond' The conversation explores the importance of mental performance, nervous system regulation, and the impact of social stress on adolescent…

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The 'Libero Manifesto', Timeout Ideas, and Fit for Thoughts Foundation 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Coach Davis and Coach Tod discuss the essential qualities and skills needed for liberos in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of bravery, communication, and mental toughness. They explore the 'Libero Manifesto' which outlines ten steps to becoming a superhero libero, including being aggressive in serve receive…

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Passing an Actual Floater, 10 Ways To Improve Our Practices, and The Tough Stuff: 7 Hard Truths About Being a Head Coach 28:34

2M ago28:34

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In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the intricacies of passing float serves, emphasizing the importance of mastering this skill for volleyball success. They explore various techniques, emergency moves, and practice strategies to enhance team performance. The conversation also touches on the emotional challenges of coachin…

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The Power of Context in Player Development with Loren Anderson 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

In this episode, Davis and Tod engage with Loren Anderson, a volleyball coach and expert in ecological dynamics. They discuss the principles of ecological dynamics in coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating game-like environments for player development. The conversation covers the coupling of perception and action, the differences between …

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Dominate the End Line: Serving for Success, My Team Misses Too Many Serves, and How To Change 37:39

2M ago37:39

37:39

In this episode, the hosts discuss the intricacies of volleyball coaching, focusing on serving techniques and strategies. They emphasize the importance of float serves, the need for players to track their serving stats, and the mental and physical preparation required for effective serving. The conversation also touches on the social-emotional aspe…

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Where Do I Hit It Coach? An Attacking Choices Paradigm, My Team Is Unfocused and Does Not Play Hard, and the 900 Square Feet Newletter 34:30

3M ago34:30

34:30

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the Triple Crown tournament, emphasizing the emotional investment coaches have in their teams. They delve into skill development, focusing on attacking choices, shot access, and situational awareness. The conversation also addresses team culture issues, offering actionable strategies fo…

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Metaphors for Teaching Skills, App Solutions for Coaches, and Talent and the Secret Life of Teams 32:19

3M ago32:19

32:19

In this episode ofThe Volley Pod, hosts Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox discuss various coaching techniques and metaphors to enhance volleyball skills. They explore the importance of using external cues over internal cues for skill acquisition, share creative metaphors for teaching spiking and serving techniques, and emphasize the role of technology in…

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Mastering the Triangle, What To Say During Timeouts, and What Drives Winning 31:46

3M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the new rule eliminating doubles in high school volleyball and its implications for coaching. They delve into the triangle concept in volleyball, emphasizing the importance of passing, setting, and hitting as interconnected skills. The conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of this a…

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Training in Pairs: Differential Learning Ideas, When Your Team is Losing, and Think Again 41:17

3M ago41:17

41:17

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on differential learning, effective passing and setting techniques, and strategies for serving. They also address the challenges coaches face, the importance of building a positive team culture, and provide resources for further development in coac…

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Teaching Blocking To Young Players, Keeping the Big Things Big, and TedTalks 42:56

3M ago42:56

42:56

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on team progress, decision-making, and the importance of teaching blocking to young players. They explore the psychological impact of blocking, share effective drills and techniques, and emphasize the need to reinforce team values and systems…

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In The Lab with Sean Thomas: Analogies for Passing 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis are joined by Sean Thomas to discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of teaching philosophies, particularly the use of analogies to enhance understanding. They share personal coaching experiences, explore passing techniques, and emphasize the significance of b…

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Ace Prevention for Young Teams, Train to Win or Train to Develop? and Mathew Houlihan 35:34

4M ago35:34

35:34

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss essential strategies for coaching youth volleyball, focusing on ace prevention, communication, and movement. They explore the balance between winning and development, emphasizing the importance of teaching foundational skills while also preparing players for competitive scenarios. The conversatio…

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Training Pursuit, Creative Subbing Plans for Bigger Teams, and Tod's New Book 31:28

4M ago31:28

31:28

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of youth volleyball coaching, focusing on pursuit training, effective coaching strategies, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. They emphasize the need for training methods that encourage players to pursue the ball without punitive measures, and they share a lis…

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Innovative Techniques from the AVCA Convention 39:38

5M ago39:38

39:38

In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the Final Four and the AVCA National Coaching Convention, highlighting innovative coaching techniques, creative drills, and the importance of player development. They share insights from various sessions, including blocking strategies, setter-middle connections, and the impact of technology in…

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Tod's New Book: The Volleyball Coach's Book of Lists 47:41

5M ago47:41

47:41

In this conversation, The Volley Pod hosts, Tod and Davis, discuss the release of Tod's new book, The Volleyball Coaches Book of Lists, exploring its inspiration, the collaborative process of gathering insights from various coaches, and the key themes of coaching philosophy, leadership, player development, and effective practice design. They highli…

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Framing and Reframing, When Your Team Just Isn't Getting It, and Zdenek Hanik 29:08

5M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss the essential elements of coaching, focusing on the importance of framing experiences for players, building a strong team culture, and utilizing technology to enhance coaching effectiveness. They explore various strategies for improving player development and understanding the challenges youn…

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Yo-Yo Serving Games, Coaches' Self Evaluation, and The Founders' Book 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis reflect on their recent volleyball seasons, discussing the importance of continuous improvement in coaching and player development. They delve into innovative serving strategies, including the 'yo-yo' effect and the 'two bouncer' serve, emphasizing the need for variety in serving techniques. The conv…

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Russ Rose, John Dunning, and Terry Liskevych and Their New Book, Learn From the Legends 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

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 coac…

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At Home Playlist, 7 Mistakes Coaches Make in the Playoffs, and TorqVB 34:05

6M ago34:05

34:05

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 dur…

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Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book 34:15

6M ago34:15

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Setting for beginners with just a ball and a wall, Preparing to play a team a second time, and Rob Gray's new book Our spookiest episode yet! Coming out October 31st! In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the excitement surrounding the high school volleyball season as it approaches playoffs, and the upcoming club season. The…

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Hall of Fame Coach Peter Ogle on How and Why To Work Hard 39:24

6M ago39:24

39:24

In this episode of The VolleyPod, hosts Todd and David engage with legendary coach Peter Ogle, discussing the intricacies of volleyball coaching. They explore the importance of hard work, mindfulness in practice, overcoming personal roadblocks, and the mental aspects of performance. Ogle shares insights from his 41 years of coaching experience, emp…

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Improving hitting efficiency for hitters who don't have heat, Recover like a champion, and The MarcPro 26:33

7M ago26:33

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In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various strategies for improving attacking efficiency in volleyball, particularly for hitters who may not have a powerful arm. They emphasize the importance of understanding one's identity as a player, making good decisions, and adjusting techniques to enhance performance. The conversation also co…

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The Parent Pod 47:31

7M ago47:31

47:31

The Parent Pod In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss essential topics for parents involved in youth volleyball. They cover: communication strategies, the importance of schedules, coaching philosophies, and the dynamics between parents, coaches, and players. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear expectations regarding playing …

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Coaching in reality, When my team gets down they stay down, and Anti-Fragile 29:44

7M ago29:44

29:44

In this episode of The VolleyPod, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on common mistakes coaches make, the importance of resilience in teams, and how to create a fun and competitive practice environment. They emphasize the need for flexibility in coaching rules, the significance of competition in practice, and the nec…

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The 46 Challenge Drill, The Tether Method for out of system play, and The Captain Class 29:07

7M ago29:07

29:07

In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis start with briefly discussing their experiences in the Coastal Conference, focusing on the competitive nature of the league. They introduce the '46 Challenge' drill aimed at improving both offensive and defensive skills in volleyball. The conversation then shifts to the 'Tether Method,' a technique f…

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Training responding in your athletes, My team doesn't move their feet and balls are dropping, and The Out of Rotation Podcast 25:03

8M ago25:03

25:03

In this conversation, the hosts, Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox, discuss the importance of training athletes to respond effectively in various situations. They emphasize the need for coaches' words to extend beyond the present moment and for athletes to take action based on the feedback they receive. The hosts provide strategies for teaching athletes …

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Feedback 101: Finding Your Coaching Voice, Before club tryouts, and How To Change 34:10

8M ago34:10

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In this conversation, Todd and David discuss the importance of giving meaningful feedback to players and establishing a coaching voice. They provide specific tips for individual coaching and catching players doing things right. They also discuss the process of selecting players for a club team, considering factors such as goals, playing time, paren…

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Beth Van Fleet on blocking, How Georgia State Beach selects partners, and Jeff Jansen's workbooks 33:46

8M ago33:46

33:46

Beth Van Fleet, a beach volleyball coach at Georgia State, joins The VolleyPod and shares her insights on teaching blocking techniques. She emphasizes creating hesitation in the attacker's mind through route, depth, timing, and hands. She uses visual cues, such as focusing on the attacker's hips and getting hands above the net, to improve timing. F…

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Itsy-bitsy Ideas for improvement, A no-nonsense way of standing out at tryouts, and Jordan Larson shows her character in Volleyball Magazine 22:34

9M ago22:34

22:34

In this conversation, Davis and Todd discuss various skills and drills that can be incorporated into volleyball practices. They cover topics such as drop kicks, spin setting, defensive pairs, long distance thumb flicks, Karch's slow pepper, threes juggle, HOCs (hold and cover), offensive shots, serving third tempo pairs, and more. They also provide…

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Early Season Priorities, The Olympics part 3, and Finding Mastery 25:36

9M ago25:36

25:36

Summary In this conversation, Davis and Tod discuss the priorities for the beginning of the volleyball season. They emphasize the importance of serving tough and preventing aces, as well as finding reliable passers. They also highlight the need for strong hitters who can hit the ball with topspin and a right front blocker who can stop or touch the …

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Talking less, The Olympics part 2, and Dan Meske on Instagram 32:17

9M ago32:17

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In this conversation, Davis, Sean, and Todd discuss various topics related to coaching volleyball. They focus on the skill of talking less and letting players play more, providing tips for planning ahead, using visual aids, and using the environment to provide feedback. They also discuss the use of keywords, giving feedback on the fly, and creating…

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Sean Thomas on malleability in passing, what to check out from The Olympics, and HowStuffWorks.com 30:38

9M ago30:38

30:38

Sean Thomas on malleability in passing, what to check out from The Olympics, and HowStuffWorks.com https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/middle-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: Malleability in passing Scenario: What to check out from The Olympics Resource: HowStuffWorks.com https://www.howstuffworks.com/…

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Making Camp Great, Evaluating Your Practice Plan, and John Kessel USA Volleyball 6 on 6 Games 27:01

10M ago27:01

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Making Camp Great, Evaluating Your Practice Plan, and John Kessel USA Volleyball 6 on 6 Games Skill: Making camps fun and effective Scenario: How to evaluate your practice The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos we focused on this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/camp-warm-up-ship-to-shore/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/s…

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Day 1 Practice Plan, Help Your Athletes Move Up a Team, and Top Dog 35:33

10M ago35:33

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Day 1 Practice Plan, Moving Up a Team, and Top Dog by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman Skill: Creating a Day 1 Practice Plan/Tryout Scenario: When your players want to move to a higher team, what steps should they take Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos we discussed on the pod this week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-practice-pl…

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Don't Train to Play (Play to Win), Tod's Book of Lists, and Soccer IQ 29:13

10M ago29:13

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Upcoming High School Coaches Clinic from The Art of Coaching Volleyball this weekend (7/13)) Check it out here: https://store.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/high-school-prep-clinic-24/ Skill: The Difference Between Just Playing and Playing to Win and How To Win More Through Intentional Training Scenario: Tod's Book of Lists This week's videos from …

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Lessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and Avignon 32:13

10M ago32:13

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Lessons from Tod's 11s, Starting with a New Program, and Avignon The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos of the week: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/eyes-closed-advanced-setting-drill-with-john-dunning-and-cassidy-lichtman/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/integrating-drills-into-practice/ https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.…

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This or That 43:11

10M ago43:11

43:11

Summary In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts engage in a game called 'This or That' where they discuss various coaching methods and strategies. They debate topics such as coach-imposed team values vs. team-determined values, dynamic team stretching routines vs. no consistent team stretch, using music in practice vs. no music, and more. The …

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10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag", Ending the Season on a High Note, and Bites of Beach on Instagram 29:25

11M ago29:25

29:25

Skill: 10 Skills To Have in Your Teaching "Bag" Scenario: Ending the Season on a High Note The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that were discussed on today's show: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/tyler-hildebrand-we-need-to-teach-juniors-to-play-closer-to-the-net/ Tyler Hilderbrand https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-perf…

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The Balltime Team joins The VolleyPod to discuss their product and progress 30:21

11M ago30:21

30:21

Balltime is the leading video analysis platform in volleyball and they continue to evolve and innovate, providing more and more value to the consumer. Their team joins us to update everyone on their most recent improvements, and discuss where they are headed in the near future.

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Making the end of the season fun and effective, Do's and Don'ts for when players miss practice, and AOC's Resources section 32:34

11M ago32:34

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Skill of the Week: Making the end of the season fun and effective Scenario: Do's and don'ts for when players miss practice The Art of Coaching Volleyball's videos of the week focused on practice planning: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/annual-plan/ Terry Liskevych https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/4-week-practice-plan-week-1/ J…

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Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL 30:17

11M ago30:17

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Get more kills from smaller teams, My players' parents are habitually negative, and VNL Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive content Skill of the Week:…

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Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage 26:26

11M ago26:26

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Handcuffed Speedball Doubles, Starting a brand new volleyball program for kids, and The Playmaker's Advantage Don't forget to get 20% off of almost anything you buy on The Art of Coaching Volleyball site just by putting in code "VOLLEYPOD" at checkout And, follow our Instagram @aoc.thevolleypod and our X @thevolleypod for updates and exclusive cont…

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Guest Coach Eduardo Fiallos from University of Colorado 39:00

11M ago39:00

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Coach Fiallos' Bio at Colorado https://cubuffs.com/staff-directory/eduardo-fiallos/708 Coach Fiallos' Substack https://substack.com/@inspiringcoaches

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Freeze Framing Part 2: Defense Continued and Offense, Developing Confidence, and The 48 Laws of Power 30:17

12M ago30:17

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Freeze Framing Part 2: Defense continued and Offense, Developing Confidence, and The 48 Laws of Power Skill: How to use freeze framing for defense and offense Scenario: Ideas for helping your athletes develop confidence The Art of Coaching Volleyball videos that we discussed this week are: Russ Rose on coverage https://www.theartofcoachingvolleybal…

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Episode 106: Using "freeze framing" pt.1 serve receive and defense, Dealing with an aggressive front row setter, and Empathy vs. Sympathy 28:58

1y ago28:58

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