• Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 2
    Apr 24 2026

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    In part 2 of this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and strategic insights to elevate team performance.

    Discover practical tips on transition attacking, landing on two feet and how to develop a coaching philosophy that may challenge conventional wisdom and foster success.


    The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=mas%20shibata Mas Shibata's videos on AOC


    Check 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 Mattox

    ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    20 mins
  • Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 1
    Apr 16 2026

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    In this insightful volleyball coaching discussion, Mas Shibata shares his coaching philosophy, analysis techniques, and strategic insights to elevate team performance.

    Discover practical tips on setting, attacking, and game planning that challenge conventional wisdom and foster success.


    The Resource of the Week andThe Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are one in the same and they are all from Coach Mas Shibata

    ⁠https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/?s=mas%20shibata⁠ all of Coach Mas Shibata's video on AOC can be found at this link


    Check 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 Mattox

    ⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    ⁠⁠VB 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.com⁠⁠

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    36 mins
  • 10 Thoughts on Punishment in Practice, Tips for Maintaining Your Ideal Coaching Composure During Competition, and
    Apr 10 2026

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    This episode of The Volley Pod explores effective coaching strategies, the pitfalls of punishment, and maintaining composure during competitions.

    Coaches will learn practical, thoughtful approaches to discipline, team management, and self-awareness to enhance team performance and personal growth.


    The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/competition-vs-rewards-punishments/ Russ Rose, Mike Sealy, John Dunning, Terry Liskevych, and more

    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/physical-punishment-why-i-changed-my-mind-about-using-it-for-athletes/ Stephanie Schleuder

    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/beyond-the-burpee/ Priscilla Tallman


    Resource of the Week

    https://www.instagram.com/athletesintell/ Athletes Intell on Instagram is an inspirational source for coaching and athlete videos that empower people to be their best.


    Check 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 Mattox

    ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    ⁠VB 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.com⁠

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    42 mins
  • The Jim Stone Volleyball Coach Tribute Episode
    Apr 3 2026

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    ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠


    This episode is dedicated to the late great Jim Stone, who gave so much joy, knowledge, and wisdom to volleyball and the coaching community.


    The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week are all from Jim Stone

    1. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-a-coach-who-made-a-difference/

    2. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/pattern-your-offense/

    3. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-the-chance-for-success-developing-systems-2/

    4. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/keep-your-feet-moving-in-serve-receive/

    5. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-5-keys-to-helping-your-players-get-better-faster/

    6. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/teaching-the-defensive-roll/

    7. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-mechanics-of-a-good-volleyball-arm-swing/

    8. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/how-to-make-the-court-larger/

    9. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/jim-stone-biomechanical-passing-analysis-simpler-is-better/

    10. https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/server-location-success/


    Check 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 Mattox

    ⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    ⁠VB 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.com⁠

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    17 mins
  • Overlooked "Soft" Volleyball Skills, My Team Always Starts Slowly, and MVP Mindset
    Mar 27 2026

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    https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod


    This 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 Week

    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-chemistry-how-to-mold-a-good-team-into-a-great-team/ Stephanie Schleuder


    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/

    Amanda Jones


    https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-journals-in-practice-to-improve-culture/ John Dunning


    Resource of the Week

    MVP 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.com



    Check 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 Mattox

    The Volleyball Journey

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    VB 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.com

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • Lessons from UCSD Mens Spring Practice, Reps Going From Good to Great, and
    Mar 20 2026

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    https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod


    This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod and Davis on recent practice strategies, some cool new rule changes, and effective training methods.

    Discover innovative drills, the importance of deliberate practice, and how to optimize player development.


    Resource of the Week

    Flux Sports Performance with Zach Penolio

    https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/853361588363685/flux-sports-performance/



    The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

    Check 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 Mattox

    The Volleyball Journey

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    VB 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.com

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    37 mins
  • 10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 2
    Mar 13 2026

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at:

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod


    Resource of the Week

    Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of Socratic Seminars International, an organization that is dedicated to providing high quality, sustainable professional development in Socratic Seminars, Student Engagement, and Critical Thinking.

    https://www.socraticseminars.com/


    Check 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 Mattox

    The Volleyball Journey

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    VB 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.com

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    27 mins
  • 10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1
    Mar 6 2026

    Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon at:

    https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod


    Resource of the Week

    Oscar “Digger” Graybill is an incredible volleyball coach and the Director and Founder of Socratic Seminars International, an organization that is dedicated to providing high quality, sustainable professional development in Socratic Seminars, Student Engagement, and Critical Thinking.

    https://www.socraticseminars.com/


    Check 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 Mattox

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    &

    The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


    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.com

    Hudl 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 ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com

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    25 mins