Talking stats with players
Some coaches wonder if they should share stats with their players. A more important consideration is how they use and talk about them.
Podcast 1 – Improving your coaching through video, with Mark Lebedew
In this first episode of Coaching Conversations in its new podcast format Mark Lebedew and I talk about coaches learning by watching.
Actually measuring improvement in practice
As coaches we constant pursue improvement. But are we actually measuring improvement when we take stats in practice?
Coaching Log – October 14, 2020
The last month has flown by here at Medaille, but still hasn't included any actual volleyball. Lots of other work going on, though.
Home advantage in volleyball – Part 1
One thing people believe contributes to home advantage in volleyball is ref bias. Evidences supports its existence, but not its influence.
Coaching Conversations Episode 0 – Introduction
The Coaching Conversations podcast is a weekly discussion of topics related to coaching volleyball, and to the sport more broadly.
Volleyball practice plan template
Looking for a volleyball practice plan template? Here's the simple structure I use to create my own practice and training plans.
Best competitive drills for beginners
How can we use competitive activities (which are fun) with beginners when their developmental focus tends to argue against going that route?
Getting Middle Blockers to close to the pins faster
Volleyball coaches are always looking at helping their middle blockers get faster closing the block on sets to the pins.