Podcast Episode Details

Teaching Individual Defense, Principles To Start he Season With, and The Constraints Collective

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In this episode, the hosts of The Volley Pod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on defensive strategies, tactical awareness, and principles for starting the season. They share insights on improving individual defense, the importance of readiness and posture, and how to effectively teach players to dig and pursue the ball. The conversation also touches on the significance of establishing foundational principles for the season and highlights useful coaching resources.

The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/vision-impacting-defense/ Jim Stone

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/individual-defense-diving-covering-low-balls/ Kirsten Bernthal Booth 

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/defense-for-beginners-focus-on-the-first-step/ Diane Flick-Williams

Resource Recommendation of the Week 

The Constraints Collective is a podcast that makes research accessible for coaches, military, and anyone who is hoping to enhance their students’ learning through ecological dynamics. 

https://open.spotify.com/show/000YYxL9WcdCp1aQ2p1OtO 

Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!

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 

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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 

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