Using video for better blocker training
Here's an example of how you can use video to dramatically improve blocking drills when training your blockers in real game situations isn't an option.
Teaching setters good distribution
We can't tell our setters exactly where to set every single ball. That means we have to teach them to make the right decisions in the moment.
Lessons from Belgium for youth volleyball
A big change in the model of youth soccer development in Belgium provides a possible blueprint for youth volleyball, and should be given a serious look.
Technical Director’s Log – April 10, 2019
This is an entry in my Technical Director’s log for the 2018-19 season. Award I forgot to mention in the last log entry that the club actually got an award during...
Getting creative with limited resources
We don't always have the resources we'd like to run the drills we want to run in practice. Here's an example of how I got creative with one, though.
Helping a player be a better captain
A player is worried about their performance as captain and asked me how to be the best leader they can be. Here are some thoughts. I'd love to get yours.
Technical Director’s Log – March 27, 2019
Last weekend we played in the Palmetto Regional Championships. We came up short of what we hoped for, but had some positives along the way.
Technical Director’s Log – March 20, 2019
Charleston Academy played in its first National Qualifier tournament over the weekend. Not surprisingly, it was tough. We'll see what they got from it.
Wow! This is so much easier
Before this last weekend I'd never been to a National Qualifier on the club side of things. Talk about a very different experience from as a recruiter!