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.

A lot of volleyball individual training drills seen on social media overstate what they'll help a player improve. Here's an example.

We coaches want our players to exhibit leadership, teamwork, and mental skills, but how much focus do we give to training that stuff?

Will improving players' serve % in practice help improve the team's serve reception? Maybe, but not in and of itself.

Coaches often use what they call team building exercises to build trust, but in many cases it's not actually the right kind of trust.

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

Using wall traps and similar approaches is something coaches sometimes do to train hand contact, but they're of extremely limited value.

If the number of wrist snap videos on my feed are any indication, volleyball coaches spend far too much time on that.

Players tend to quickly lose skill calibration, but also regain it rapidly. This has implications for how we warm them up.