A coach on social media defended the use of running lines in junior volleyball, but I don't really buy the presented rationale.

It's said that true competitors hate losing. But can we really call that a true hallmark of a competitor when it's a general human bias?

Beginner volleyball practice plan for the first two weeks: 60/90/120-minute sessions, progressions, and simple games.

First volleyball practice plan for beginners: a simple 60–90 minute session with progressions, organization tips, and a game-based finish.

Practical volleyball tryout plan template (1-day, 2-day, and 3-day options), including stations, scoring games, and simple evaluation ideas.

What volleyball setters do; how they make decisions, manage tempo and risk; and key priorities for choosing and training effective setters.

Libero rules and role explained: rotations, substitutions, and what liberos can and can’t do - plus key skills and how to choose one.

Volleyball zones 1–6 explained with diagrams: court positions, front vs back row rules, and how zones relate to rotations.

Here's an example of using video to help train blockers to better read the setter. It's interesting, but I do have a concern.

Here's the latest update on what I've been involved with in my role as Indoor Performance Director at Volleyball England.