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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 26 MIN

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

from The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball · host Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox

Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at:⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom on overlooked and high value volleyball "soft skills" like enhanced awareness.The two coaching buddies discuss how to start matches strong and get momentum then share a great mental performance resource from Zach Brandon at MVP Mindset.The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Weekhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-chemistry-how-to-mold-a-good-team-into-a-great-team/ Stephanie Schleuderhttps://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/Amanda Jones https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-journals-in-practice-to-improve-culture/ John DunningResource of the WeekMVP Mindset Consulting is Zach Brandon's mental training business. Zach is a Certified Mental Performance Coach who works with the Arizona Diamondbacks and many other youth and higher level teams to help them achieve peak performance more consistently while also enhancing their love and enjoyment of their sport.https://mvpmindsetconsulting.comCheck out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠&The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠  Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.Check out Hudl at ⁠Hudl.com⁠Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging, coaches can highlight successful execution, reinforce team systems, and guide player development in a constructive, efficient way that enhances communication and accountability.Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

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