The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

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1. Offensive Paradigm Shifts of the Future, Beating the Midseason Duldrums, and JVA

   23 Oct 2026 · 27 min

   This week's The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are: https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/creative-ways-to-downplay-offensive-weaknesses/ Mike Sealy…

2. Engaging Drills: 7 Minute Serve Receive Doubles, How To Dictate the Pace of the Game, and Game is the teacher? Understandings and misunderstandings of games-based approaches

   16 Oct 2026 · 29 min

   On this episode of The Volley Pod the hosts you talk about an engaging live serve receive drill, cover how to affect the pace of the match itself, and a research article about what people know about or not regarding a…

3. Keeping Coaching Fun and Memorable with Coach Aaron Brown

   9 Oct 2026 · 38 min

   On this episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis are joined by Aaron Brown to discuss ideas for how to keep youth volleyball fun and rewarding even when you are being competitive. The framework includes optimism and…

4. How To Beat a Fast Offense, My Team Needs To Play Harder, and Rich Kern

   2 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

5. Hidden Points Treasure Hunt, High School Good To Great, and The Serve Is Not 'Closed Loop'. Nothing Is..

   25 Sep 2026 · 24 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

6. Premises To Ingrain To Dig More Balls, Between Set Adjustments When Falling Behind, and the AVCA

   18 Sep 2026 · 26 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

7. Floor Defenders Beyond BSBH, When Your Team Is Banged Up, and Elite_Resilience

   11 Sep 2026 · 27 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

8. Win More Points in Match Play With These 10 Ideas, When Your Team Loses To A Weaker Opponent, and VolleyTribe by Alex Chirney

   4 Sep 2026 · 31 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

9. Preparing Your Captains For the Season, My Team Needs More Focus, and Coach Bowman

   29 Aug 2026 · 31 min

   Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week…

10. Individual Reps Coaching Method, Developing a Plan for Players #12-#14, and Captain: The Athlete's Guide To Being an Exceptional Leader

    21 Aug 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode, Davis and Tod share practical coaching tips for improving individual volleyball training, focusing on effective rep techniques, player development, and team management strategies for players 12 through…

11. Verbal Cueing Is The Money, Culture Glossary, and Motor Learning with Carl McGown and Jim Stone

    14 Aug 2026 · 29 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode, Davis and Tod explore the art of verbal cueing in volleyball coaching, emphasizing effective…

12. Off-season Platform Thoughts, Priorities for Starting with a New Program, and Backrow Åcademy

    7 Aug 2026 · 38 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode, Davis and Tod share comprehensive volleyball coaching strategies, focusing on skill development,…

13. Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl Part 2

    31 Jul 2026 · 35 min

    This week's episode continues our discussion with long-time Sonoma State coach Bear Grassl, who's unique, laid back style coupled with a wealth of experience makes this talk truly one of a kind. Support The Volley Pod…

14. Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl

    24 Jul 2026 · 37 min

    Coach Bear Grassl shares his volleyball coaching philosophies, focusing on player development, game strategy, and building a positive team culture. Perfect for coaches and players looking to elevate their game with…

15. Rethinking Timeout Strategies, How To Develop and Maintain High Standards, and Compete by Dan Abrahams

    17 Jul 2026 · 29 min

    In this episode, Davis and Tod explore innovative strategies for calling timeouts in sports, emphasizing how to disrupt opponents' flow, manage momentum, and use timeouts as a coaching tool to enhance team performance.…

16. How To Develop and Maintain High Support, Benefits of Communicating in Reality, and Tableau

    10 Jul 2026 · 34 min

    In this episode of The Volley Pod Tod and Davis delve into how to provide high support for your athletes. They also discuss how leaning into the challenges of the season can benefit coaches and families. And they…

17. 4 Competitive Volleyball Drills/Games, 10 Statements to Reconsider in the Offseason, and Practice Perfect by Doug Lemov

    3 Jul 2026 · 31 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode, Davis and Tod discuss innovative volleyball training drills, coaching philosophies, and off-season…

18. Tips from AOC's NorCal Clinic, Performance Is State Dependent So How Do I Create States, and Examples of How You Can Use State-Dependent Learning

    26 Jun 2026 · 36 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode, volleyball coaches share insights from recent coaching clinics, focusing on system-based training,…

19. Doghouse Variations, How To Score, and Mudita with Matt Cincoski

    19 Jun 2026 · 41 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode, intriguing volleyball coaches share insights from recent coaching clinics, focusing on system-based…

20. Useful Setting Cues and What To Do When Your Practice Is Dragging

    12 Jun 2026 · 26 min

    Become a part of The Volley Pod community by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode focuses on advanced volleyball setting cues and practice strategies to improve player…

21. Why Players Love and Can't Stand Eco D Philosophy, Get Started With Constraints, and

    5 Jun 2026 · 25 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode explores innovative volleyball training methods using ecological dynamics, focusing on constraints-led…

22. What Is Eco D? Ecological Dynamics: 10 Questions About the Fundamentals of A Key Learning Philosophy

    3 Jun 2026 · 36 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A…

23. Disrupting the Standard High School Offense, Becoming Bulletproof Before the End of Season Tournament, and Flourish

    22 May 2026 · 38 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode explores innovative strategies to disrupt the standard high school volleyball offense, focusing on tactical…

24. Developing Decision Making, When You Don't Have a Full Team At Practice, and Inside the Box with David Epstein

    15 May 2026 · 34 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share tips from Doug Lemov about how to make decisions effectively and discuss…

25. The Volley Pod Replay: The Trinsey Episode

    8 May 2026 · 53 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Join us as we explore innovative volleyball training techniques with expert coach Joe Trinsey. Discover practical game…

26. Top Coaches' Tools, Post Practice Routines, and AOC's How To Coach Volleyball: A Guide for First Time Coaches

    1 May 2026 · 31 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week Resource of the Week…

27. Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 2

    24 Apr 2026 · 20 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In part 2 of this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis…

28. Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 1

    16 Apr 2026 · 36 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and…

29. 10 Thoughts on Punishment in Practice, Tips for Maintaining Your Ideal Coaching Composure During Competition, and

    10 Apr 2026 · 42 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode of The Volley Pod explores effective coaching strategies, the pitfalls of punishment, and maintaining…

30. The Jim Stone Volleyball Coach Tribute Episode

    3 Apr 2026 · 17 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode is dedicated to the late great Jim Stone, who gave so much joy, knowledge, and wisdom to volleyball and…

31. Overlooked "Soft" Volleyball Skills, My Team Always Starts Slowly, and MVP Mindset

    27 Mar 2026 · 26 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom on overlooked and high value…

32. Lessons from UCSD Mens Spring Practice, Reps Going From Good to Great, and

    20 Mar 2026 · 37 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod and Davis on recent practice strategies, some cool new rule…

33. 10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 2

    13 Mar 2026 · 27 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Resource of the Week Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of…

34. 10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1

    6 Mar 2026 · 25 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod Resource of the Week Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of…

35. Rethinking the Arm Warm Up, Tod's Wacky Ideas, and

    27 Feb 2026 · 37 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss the recent Triple Crown volleyball tournament,…

36. Teaching Athletes to Be Coachable, How To Win the Triple Crown NIT Championship, and Coach Chijo

    20 Feb 2026 · 28 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/…

37. Strength and Conditioning for Young Volleyball Players with Emily Schilling from University of Illinois

    13 Feb 2026 · 49 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/volley-pod-149467525?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Today on…

38. Ball Control Fundamentals for Every Team, Overlooked Post-Season Areas To Examine, and Volleytribe

    6 Feb 2026 · 34 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/volley-pod-149467525?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In this…

39. Initiations This or That, Fascinating Ball Control Games for Every Team, and Cameron Performance

    30 Jan 2026 · 31 min

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/volley-pod-149467525?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link In this…

40. Setter-Middle Connection Foundations, First Tournament Laundry List, and The Power of Moments

    23 Jan 2026 · 41 min

    In this episode of The Volley Pod, hosts Tod and Davis discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on youth training, particularly for 10-year-olds. They share insights from recent tournaments,…

41. Tips from 60 Years of Teaching Serve Receive from the AVCA Convention 2025

    16 Jan 2026 · 53 min

    In this conversation, Davis Ransom and Todd Maddox delve into the intricacies of serve receive in volleyball, sharing insights from their extensive coaching experience. They discuss the importance of server cues,…

42. Redefining Fun, Addressing Single Server Dominance, and Get The Pancake

    7 Jan 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on redefining fun for players, utilizing technology in coaching, and addressing challenges such as server dominance…

43. Ideas for Developing Better Rapport With Your Athletes, Helping Injured Players Get Better Even When They Are Injured, and The End of Average

    2 Jan 2026 · 32 min

    Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/ Email us at thevolleypod@gmail.com In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts celebrate the success of a national champion team…

44. The Volley Pod at The AVCA Convention Part 2 with USA Volleyball Director of Education Services Dr. Jenny Johnson

    27 Dec 2025 · 24 min

    Thank you to our guest Dr. Jenny Johnson, Director of Education Services at USA Volleyball! Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands! The Volleyball Journey: A Handy…

45. The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

    21 Dec 2025 · 39 min

    Tod and Davis are at the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Convention in Kansas City, Missouri! Our hosts meet the head women's volleyball for Southern Methodist University Sam Erger and talk about a few cool ideas she…

46. Season Insights from Villanova University Head Coach Josh Steinbach

    12 Dec 2025 · 41 min

    In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching with Josh Steinbach, who reflects on his recent successful season at Villanova. The discussion covers highlights and lowlights of…

47. 10 Reasons To Use a Middle Front Setter 4-2 with No Block, When Your Team Passes Great in Practice But Not Games, and VolleyMovement with Daniel Maciel

    5 Dec 2025 · 38 min

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development in coaching, highlighting how an individual coach's improvement can lead to overall team enhancement. It discusses the ripple effect that occurs when…

48. Tips To Teach Everyone How To Set, 10 Benefits To Attending a Coaching Clinic, and The Volleyball Journey

    26 Nov 2025 · 36 min

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of personal development in coaching, highlighting how an individual coach's improvement can lead to overall team enhancement. It discusses the ripple effect that occurs when…

49. Clarity Precedes Accountability, Beating Teams That Are Bigger, Stronger, and Faster, and How Minds Change

    22 Nov 2025 · 33 min

    In this conversation, Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom emphasize the importance of clarity in accountability, defining player roles, and understanding effort metrics. They explore strategies for adapting to physical…

50. What Coaches Get Wrong About Armswing, Coaching for End of the Season Elimination Matches, and Volleyball Explained

    14 Nov 2025 · 32 min

    In this episode, Tod and Davis discuss the upcoming virtual clinic for volleyball coaches, emphasizing the importance of arm swing as a fundamental skill in volleyball. They explore various coaching techniques to…