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Embrace the Give and Take of Lineups and Systems
There are no perfect teams or players. Coaches must decide what they are giving up versus what they gain.
Read MoreIf I Had Coaching Do-Overs, This Would Be One
Writing is a great explainer. The French writer Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux once said, “What is clearly thought out is clearly expressed.”
Read MoreNebraska’s Offense is a Game-Changer
Nebraska is currently ranked #2 nationally. They have a young group of athletes that incorporates the backrow attack in their offensive system at a tempo that will be challenging to defend.
Read MoreHow Aryna Sabalenka Dealt with Her Serving Issues and What Might Coaches Learn?
In the space of 18 months, Aryna Sabalenka has gone from not being able to serve the ball over the net to the #1 player in the world. There is much to learn about her process
Read MoreCan Volleyball Coaches Learn From a Soccer Coach?
Soccer and volleyball are very similar. Soccer coach, Tom Byer has developed a teaching his sport that volleyball coaches might consider.
Read MoreStatistics-One Size Does Not Fit All
I am an information fanatic on many fronts. I especially relish diving into a statistical match analysis, picking up on player or team tendencies, determining strengths and weaknesses, developing game plans, etc. Many software programs provide detailed analysis of a team’s performance. As much as I enjoy detailed information, the most valuable statistic(s) is the…
Read MoreA New Paradigm for Club Volleyball
Coaches are in too much of a hurry to specialize players by position inhibiting their skill development. I propose a new paradigm that emphasizes all-around skill development.
Read MoreKeys to Developing a “Slide” Attack
In a previous post, we looked at the fundamentals of attacking a 1 or 31 set (terminology can vary) with the middle attacker. These sets are designed to provide a quick middle attack in front of the setter. In this article, I’ll examine keys to facilitate your middle attacker attacking the zones behind the setter.…
Read MoreIf Coaches Don’t Know Goodhart’s Law, They Should
Coaches that use statistics to evaluate teams and players should be very familiar with Goodhart’s Law! Using statistics for feedback to your team may have unintended consequences!
Read MoreEssentials for an Effective Middle Attack
We are going to dive into developing a middle attack. First, the coach needs to be comfortable with what is desired from the middle attack, who can accomplish the task, and the keys for implementing a middle attack into your offense. The type of middle attack you implement is based on the following factors: Too…
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