Developing a Successful Volleyball Program : From a to Z and from X's to O's

by Chisum, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781585188635
• ISBN10: 1585188638
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-09-01
• Publisher: Coaches Choice

Summary

Developing a Successful Volleyball Program From A to Z and from X's to O's covers virtually every aspect of volleyball program design and implementation. Coaches Chisum and Jordan walk you through each step, from before the first day of practice through season-ending responsibilities. Along they way they provide detailed information on player assessment, choosing the teams, assigning positions and position roles, developing a timeline, and daily practice schedules. The book includes an entire chapter of skills and drills, as well as chapters on team offense and defense. Additional chapters cover scouting, game day considerations, off-season training and so much more. Ideal for new coaches or for established coaches looking for ways to improve their existing program. Features over 150 diagrams, photographs and illustrations.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 3
Preface	p. 4
A Pre-Season Checklist	p. 9
Before the First Day of Practice
After Practice Begins
Planning the Season	p. 29
Player Assessment
Choosing the Teams
Assigning Players to Positions
Position Roles
Individual Court Roles
Choosing Your Game Plan
A Checklist of Skills
Putting It All on a Timeline
Planning a Practice	p. 37
General Practice Outline
Master Practice Outline
The Daily Practice Schedule
Two-A-Days
Other Practice Concerns
Skills and Drills	p. 41
Partner Warm-Up Drills
Passing/Serve Receive
Setting
Hitting
Serving
Blocking
Digging
Combination Skill Drills
Game Situation Drills
Conditioning Drills
Team Offense	p. 58
Reception Patterns and Rotational Considerations
Systems of Play
Play Sets
Free Ball Plays
Team Defense	p. 70
Components of Successful Team Defense
Two Types of Defense
Scouting	p. 73
General Checklist
Offensive Checklist
Defensive Checklist
Develop a Practice Plan
Game Day Considerations	p. 76
Away Game Preparation
Home Game Procedures
Pre-Game Routine
Keeping Stats During the Game
Coaching Points
After the Match
The Next Day
Season Ending Responsibilities	p. 84
Player Evaluations
Equipment Management
College Recruiting
Assembling a Yearbook
Banquet Speeches
All-District/All-Conference/All-League Selections
Summer League Organization
Off-Season Training	p. 92
Planning
Off-Season Activities
Setting Individual Goals
Off-Season Scoring Chart
A Sample Off-Season Conditioning Program
Summer Workout Manual
Planning a Tournament	p. 114
Organizing a Youth Program	p. 124
Fundraising Ideas	p. 137
Terminology	p. 149
About the Authors	p. 151
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