Experience matters!
You can never discount the value of experience with respect to the performance of a volleyball team, as some stats from the Big 10 show.
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volleyball statistics
Looking at scoring streaks, odds, and service strategy
A fellow blogger took a look at scoring points in streaks in the volleyball and how it relates to the outcome of sets. I have my thoughts on the subject.
Coaching Volleyball
Looking at offensive performance by set and pass quality
In this post I look at some offensive numbers from the 2017 Midwestern State season, noting what was surprising and looking at where improvement was needed.
Looking at jump count
How many times do volleyball players jump during matches and what are the implications for how we design our practices and strength training programs?
Is offense or defense more important in volleyball?
Do you think offense or defense is more important for the success of your volleyball team? Here is some analysis using data from the US college game.
Looking back on the 2017 season
The NCAA women’s volleyball season is official over. Champions at all levels have been crowned. Seems like a good time to look back on the 2017 season with respect to...
Considerations in serve reception ratings
Do you use a rigid zone system to rate your team's serve reception, or do you use something with more discretion built in? Each has advantages.
Statistical analysis in volleyball recruiting
Analytics are making serious in-roads in volleyball at all levels. But what about in the recruiting process for college and even professional players?
Tracking block and defense improvement
During the 2016 season I took a look at some block & defense data to see how the team was progressing. They were useful, though they have some limitations.