Volley MD

Mark and Drew discuss what a parent role should be in volleyball and sports in general. They discuss several parent topics and ways to set boundaries and expectations.

Mark and Drew recap the incredible tournament win at Sunshine Classic in Orlando and discuss important coaching opportunities and strategies that led to the success in the tournament.

Mark and Drew are in Orlando talking about their first National Qualifier and how their team is preparing mentally and physically. They also discuss the tryout process for NTR and the no double rule that will eventually make it's way as a rule in USAV.

Mark and Drew are in Houston with their 14s playing in the Tour of Texas. They are talking about the first travel tournament preparations and game day focus points.

Mark and Drew discuss some differences in coaching younger athletes versus older athletes and also discuss how parents and coaches should "Trust the Process".

Mark and Drew go through another Q&A and answer two random questions from each other and they have to come up with answers on the spot. Question topics include playing time, parents, and coaching players.

Mark and Drew discuss the reason we coach and what we think makes a great coach.

Mark and Drew discuss the middle blocker position and what to look for in a middle blocker and what makes them valuable.

Mark and Drew discuss a few of their favorite drills to run in practice.

Mark and Drew discuss serving technique and serving strategies in this quick topic pod.

Mark and Drew answer a listeners question and ask each other questions and discuss the answers in this fun Q&A pod.

Mark and Drew ask each other a couple questions about different situations they have dealt with in the past and they had to come up with answers on the fly.

Mark and Drew discuss their pre season checklist for the start of the club volleyball season and also talk about the meaning of GRIT.

Another quick topic with Mark and Drew. Today we talk about the outside hitter role and what we look for in that position.

Mark and Drew discuss teaching hitters how to hit with control and use a variety of shots and also discuss running offensive plays and tempo.

Mark and Drew discuss school playoffs and what to focus on while moving through tougher matches and higher level play.

Mark and Drew introduce quick topics. We start with talking about the setter technique, the setter role and setter concepts.

Mark and Drew discuss what makes the difference in a win or loss when two teams are even in skill and also discuss the roles as a Head Coach and Assistant Coach.

Mark and Drew discuss their playoff run and also discuss what to talk about during pre-game, time-outs, and post game huddles.

Mark and Drew discuss what we look for in a Libero and the skills they should have and also discuss coaching athletes tough or soft with the current generation.

Mark and Drew discuss coaches that may be teaching the wrong thing and how to deal with that situation and also discuss a player's mental toughness and how to be stronger mentally.

Mark and Drew discuss the different offensive systems and which ones they find our more successful (6-2, 5-1, 5-2, 4-2) and also discuss team communication. How to teach it and what is valuable in communication.

Mark and Drew discuss the officials and how they can impact a match with bad calls and how can your team overcome that obstacle. They also discuss player emotions and how mental toughness can be a part of player development.

Mark and Drew discuss the differences between school volleyball and club volleyball and also talk about the myth of reach and snap in hitting.