Get The Pancake: A Podcast For Volleyball Coaches

Hey volleyball coaches! Whether you are wondering how to coach beginner volleyball or you've been coaching for a while and just want to ask another coach some questions, you'll enjoy this episode of my podcast for volleyball coaches! Questions addressed include: How do you handle angry, upset parents who you just can't seem to win over? What do you do when your best setter is also your most effective hitter? Setting drills for juniors to improve and be able to feel confident leading their team? How do you handle a player that constantly argues the decisions you make as a coach? If you'd like to answer any of these questions yourself, or comment on my answers, please request to join us in the closed Facebook group, "Volleyball Coaches Corner." Also, be sure to follow @getthepancake on Instagram to participate in future Q&A sessions and fun volleyball polls! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support

If you're looking for actionable advice, you will not be disappointed with this episode! This week is a special treat. I read you chapter 4 from my book, "Coaching Volleyball: A Survival Guide For Your First Season."  My book is now out in paperback! It is also available as an ebook on Amazon if you prefer an electronic copy. There is even more information in my book, so whether you're looking for guidance through your first season, or think this could benefit a friend, give it a listen and a share! ----------------- Click here to go directly to the book on Amazon! ----------------- Request to join the closed "Volleyball Coaches Corner" Facebook group. ----------------- Looking for FREE volleyball drills? Head to www.getthepancake.com and browse through my collection! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support

INTERACTIVE EPISODE! Get a few tips on how to prepare for an interview to coach volleyball, PLUS hear almost 20 sample interview questions. Take your preparations up a notch and pause the episode to practice answering each question! Coaching volleyball is an amazing experience that many players look forward to having once they leave school. Whether you played high school volleyball, college volleyball, or maybe you only played in PE, you CAN get a job coaching volleyball if you prepare well enough.  ---------------- Original article: https://getthepancake.com/drills-and-tips/interview-to-coach-volleyball ---------------- New to coaching volleyball? Check out my recommended basics for first-time coaches in my Amazon Shop! Includes the paperback version of my book, "Coaching Volleyball: A Survival Guide for Your First Season." https://www.amazon.com/shop/getthepancake --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support

My first year of coaching volleyball had its fair share of ups and downs, and despite my years of playing both club and high school volleyball, coaching my first team required an entirely different thought process. No matter how strategically you were thinking as a player, different components enter the picture as a coach (think motivation, organization, playing moderator, etc.). One major area I overlooked was goal setting. In your first year of coaching, it's easy to get caught up in game tactics, practice plans, and teaching the physical skills. But it's the mental skills which will make all the difference, not only to your potential as a coach, but to your players' potential. -------------- Ready to have your best season yet? Get your copy of my goal setting worksheets! -------------- For discussion in the "Volleyball Coaches Corner" Facebook group:  1. Do you set goals with your team at the beginning of the season? 2. How often do you check in with your athletes to discuss performance? 3. What’s an

If a player knows you will support them through the learning process and their failures, they will reward your trust by exceeding expectations. All volleyball coaches should listen to this! It will help you develop your coaching philosophy. Original article from Get The Pancake: 3 Reasons to Encourage Failure -------------- Questions for the "Volleyball Coaches Corner" closed Facebook group: 1. Do you encourage failure with your players? Not just accept it, but actively encourage it (both verbally and through your actions)? 2. How can you change your habits to be more encouraging of failure?  3. If you have a habit you're going to change, leave a comment for other coaches to see! It's nice to know we're not going through this alone! -------------- How to enable the "Get The Pancake Podcast" skill in your Amazon Echo or Dot device: In your Alexa App, click on the menu on your home screen Click "Skills & Games" and tap the search icon in the top right corner Type "Get The Pancake Podcast" and searc

Picking an assistant deserves a LOT of attention. Head coaches get the glory, but assistants are the ones who keep the show running. Skipping over this critical step could mean a tough season even for experienced coaches. Let me share four important factors I've found in picking the ideal assistant coach for you. ---------------- AFTER THIS EPISODE: Discussion starters for the private Facebook group for Get The Pancake coaches in "Volleyball Coaches Corner." 1. Have you thought about your own coaching philosophy? How would you describe it? 2. What position(s) did you play? Do you think one position is better than the rest for head coaches to have experience in? What about assistant coaches? 3. Have you had an experience where you DIDN’T get along with your assistant? No need to name names or share specifics, but what do you think was behind the disagreements? 4. Are there any other questions you ask when looking for an assistant coach?  Please request to join the "Volleyball Coaches Corner" group and

Let’s face it…. Playing poorly all day, whether it’s an important match or a big tournament weekend, takes its toll on even the most confident coaches and players. It’s no fun to watch a meltdown happen right in front of your eyes. Although you may not be happy with how your team performed, there are a couple of things you can do to get your team back on track. Link to the original article: https://getthepancake.com/drills-and-tips/bounce-back-from-a-bad-volleyball-tournament-or-match Drills mentioned in this episode: TEAM SERVING CHALLENGE | SERVING UNDER PRESSURE UNDER PRESSURE: PASSING CHALLENGE DRILL TO IDENTIFY TOP PASSERS “HITTING SURVIVOR” TRICKS YOUR PLAYERS INTO BEING BETTER HITTERS AND PASSERS! HIGH REP SERVE RECEIVE DRILL --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support

When you are training a group of players to be elite athletes it can seem like spending time playing games at practice is a waste of time. What we sometimes forget as coaches is that fun is a major component of the learning process. Thinking back on my time as a player I first remember running around laughing with my teammates and playing fun games. Yes, I remember playing hard, training, and running through drills, but the most vivid memories are from when I was playing "deadfish," "the downball game," and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support

Before your first tournament of the season, you’ll need to identify leaders on your team. This can be a challenge because in the beginning of the season, EVERYONE is on their best behavior! Everyone hustles to shag, they’re all clapping for each other, and when you ask them to come in… they run. But in order to find one or two players who will own the role of leader, there are a few things we as coaches can keep an eye on at practice. Noticing these characteristics early on will help you in more ways than you can count, as you’ll be able to focus attention towards guiding these players, who in turn will help steer the rest of the team for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message

No matter what our team’s normal skill level is, sometimes there are just games (or even full days!) where our athletes are just…. off. It is probably worthwhile for you to dig into those reasons in an attempt to stop this situation from happening in the future. However, since it is usually a large, variable combination of things that may or may not have a possible solution, today I want to talk about what to do after you recognize this in your team! I want to talk about visualization in volleyball, especially because it helped me when I was playing and still helps to this day. It’s likely that not EVERYONE will buy-in… And that’s ok!  But I want to make sure your athletes have the right tools in their toolkit to pull themselves out of a slump if possible. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message

How many times have you heard these instructions at a volleyball match or tournament… “Talk!” “Call the ball!” “Communicate!” You get the idea. I’ll admit, I have given these exact directions approximately… every day of coaching. And I think that’s alright! Constant communication is a habit that all players on the court need to develop. But when communication seems to be an issue, there’s likely a root cause that you need to address. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/getthepancake/support