Podcast Episodes

Update Your Coaching Glossary with These Key Words, Talented Players is a Culture Cancer, and

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss the conclusion of the club volleyball season and the transition into high school volleyball.

They delve into the importance of language …

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guidebook for Players and Parents by The Volley Pod's Tod Mattox

This conversation explores various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on mental performance strategies, parental guidance, effective communication between players and coaches, and the importanc…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Improve Your Private Lesson Coaching, Framing Your End of Season Tournament, and Good, Bad, I'm the Guy with the Blog

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on enhancing private lessons, effective techniques, and strategies for player improveme…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lessons from Club Nationals, Avoiding Coach Burnout, and Mark Lebedew is At Home On The Court

In this episode of The Volley Pod we get our first look at some content from Tod's upcoming book and cover lessons that coach Mark Massey observed during his time at Club Nationals.

Then we cover impo…

Published on 5 months ago

Undersized Hitters Tips with 18 Open Finalist Juliette D'Eliseo, The Big Game, and Four Athletes4

In this conversation, we explore the dynamics of being an undersized outside hitter in volleyball.

Juliette D'Eliseo, 2025 18 Open National Finalist, shares her experiences and insights on how to eff…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Using Stats with Juniors, Mid-Season Leadership Tune-up, and VolleyKnowledge

In this episode of The Volley Pod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball, hosts Davis and Tod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on the importance of statistics in junior v…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Leadership Episode Part 2

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod engage with Ken Murczek, head coach at Emporia State University, in a deep discussion about leadership in sports.

They explore the dynamics of t…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Leadership Episode Part 1

In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Davis and Tod engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Head Coach of Emporia State University Ken Murczek about leadership in coaching.

They explore vari…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Mastering the Defensive Toolbox, Navigating Injuries at Major Tournaments, and High IQ Plays

In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the importance of defensive skills in volleyball, the challenges of managing injuries during tournaments, and strategies for effective communicati…

Published on 6 months ago

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

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 t…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago