65. Promoting Yourself To Get Private Lessons (Chapter 8 Reading)

Tryout time is here! Are you ready? Listen in as I walk you through some "best practices" for running volleyball tryouts and share my honest opinions on what makes a successful tryout. SHOW NOTES: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/70-running-volleyball-tryouts 

SHOW NOTES The technique in question: Should players be engaging their legs to pass the ball? Listen in as I break down when players should (and shouldn’t!) use their legs while passing.  - - - - - - - - - - - TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE - - - - - - - - - - - + Proper passing form for young players. + Passing techniques for older players. + Access to the new Volleyball Coaches Mastermind Group! - - - - - - - - - - - LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE - - - - - - - - - - - + Volleyball Coaches Corner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322963254922796 + Passing With A Focus (Platform Work): https://getthepancake.com/drills-and-tips//passing-with-a-focus + Passing Progression Drill (Video): https://youtu.be/zp0ZoxakfWk + Volleyball Coaches Mastermind Group: https://getthepancake.com/mastermind-signup 

Peer pressure is a great substitute for game-like pressure! This week I discuss a few ways to incorporate one of my favorite teaching tools in practice to help my teams succeed when game day rolls around! - - - - - - - - - SHOW NOTES: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/68-peer-pressure

Identify what might be holding your team back from communicating... and learn what you can do about it! See the Show Notes on www.getthepancake.com for links mentioned in this episode: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/67-communication

Practice can be productive AND fun... but first you need to discover what "fun" means to you! Listen in as the case is made that by figuring out what makes you smile can lead to a more productive (and of course, fun) volleyball season. SHOW NOTES: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/66-making-volleyball-fun

Learn how to promote yourself in person to find clients for private volleyball lessons. Order your copy today: Private Lessons: A Volleyball Coach’s Guide To Getting Started SHOW NOTES: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/65-promoting-yourself/

This episode is packed with actions that volleyball coaches can take to step up their game. I learned so much in this episode and think you will, too! Be sure to check out “The Sideline” podcast by Annie DeLoid and Matt Stolz to hear exciting stories from college volleyball coaches. SHOW NOTES: www.getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/64-the-sideline

Power volleyball is great... but finesse can be a secret weapon when used appropriately! Watch and listen to this podcast for volleyball coaches to learn more about how to improve your offense, get in the heads of your opponents, and increase the number of situations your players are prepared for.  SHOW NOTES: getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/63-finesse/

Why cue words + hand signals are important while coaching volleyball:  1. Allow you to coach volleyball with a mask on.  2. Help quiet coaches communicate better in loud gyms with their teams.  3. Teach players the basics of volleyball in an easy-to-understand manner.  4. Replace long technical descriptions of techniques and coaching philosophy into just a few words. SEE MORE IN THE SHOW NOTES: getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/62-volleyball-cue-words/

I love aggressive volleyball! And I bet you do, too! Teach your team to be more aggressive and competitive with this quick but fun volleyball drill that teaches players as young as 5th grade to hit downballs and back row attacks. I guarantee your cheering section will go crazy once your team hits one of these aggressive shots in a match! SHOW NOTES: getthepancake.com/volleyball-podcast-episodes/61-downballs-back-row-attacks