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Coaching the Modern Serve in Volleyball
Author Benjamin Slate Smith Article Depth In-Depth Required Knowledge Coaching Fundamentals Primary Audience Volleyball Coaches The Serve as the First Attack: A Philosophical Revolution There was a time when the serve was a prelude; the true symphony of blocking, defense, and offense had yet to begin. That era is a ghost, a sepia-toned photograph of…
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The Technical Evolution of the Modern Volleyball Serve
Books that develop great coaches An Advanced Guide to Understanding and Coachingthe Modern Float, Spin, and Hybrid Serve For any coach who has benefited from the rigorous, science-backed approach of Benjamin Slate Smith’s acclaimed guide, The Science of the Volleyball Attack: From Research to the Court, the release of a new text is a significant event.…
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The Power Tip: The Smart Attack Redefining Today’s Volleyball
Author Robert T. Allen Article Depth Comprehensive / In-Depth Required Knowledge Intermediate to Advanced Primary Audience Volleyball Coaches Any coach who has spent enough time staring at analytics reports or pacing a sideline in the fifth set understands the modern conundrum: our offensive systems are producing athletes with unprecedented power, yet side-out efficiency can stagnate…
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What’s Your Coaching Language? Exploring the Transformative Power of Effective Communication
Introduction Communication is perhaps the most essential skill for effective coaching. As coaches, the way we communicate with our athletes impacts their motivation, skill development, relationships within the team, and overall experience in the sport. Clear, caring, and thoughtful communication allows coaches to connect with athletes, provide constructive feedback, teach new skills, and create a…
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Steering Your Volleyball Team Through Stormy Waters
Author John J. Miller Article Depth In-depth Required Knowledge Basic Coaching Principles Primary Audience Volleyball Coaches Forging Resilience Every athletic journey is marked by moments of difficulty, those phases where the fluidity of play falters, confidence wavers, and the group seems to lose its way. A team’s ability to navigate these negative junctures, to avoid…
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Optimism as a Competitive Advantage in Volleyball
In volleyball there’s a hidden asset that can elevate your team above the competition: optimism. Now, I’m not talking about some feel-good, sunshine-and-rainbows mentality. I’m talking about a powerful mindset that can transform your players’ performance and resilience on the court. As volleyball coaches, we often focus on physical skills, tactical knowledge, and technical prowess.…
