
About this episode
- 1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players.
- 3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high school volleyball.
- Coaching a mentality of making the setter’s life easier.
- 7:55 - Without stats available in the early parts of the club season, how should coaches approach the triangle?
- Focusing on transition primarily.
- 8:41 - When first ball becomes a much more important part of the game.
- 10:07 - Joe’s experience coaching the national team at NORCECA + its importance to players involved.
- 11:04 - Difference in practice time between the national team and highschool/club, and even at the collegiate level.
- Maximizing practice time
- 13:11 - Focused coach = focused players
- 16:45 - Breaking down the women’s national team’s win against Brazil in the Gold Medal match in relation to the triangle, and Joe’s biggest takeaways.
- 18:48 - With little time to prepare, focusing on covering up weaknesses rather than expecting a quick change in an athlete’s ability.
- 20:14 - Breaking down the men’s finals in the Olympics, and how Joe would implement the triangle in the ROC/Russia’s coaching.
- 20:55 - Russia’s missed serves + resulting in only one ace, balancing aggressiveness with practicality/tacticality.
- 24:05 - Making the decision to serve with the purpose of blocking + defending, or serve with the purpose of getting aces.
- 26:54 - Joe’s thoughts on + takeaways from the beach in comparison to indoors.
- 28:01 - Increased possibilities + strategy.
- 35:56 - What Joe is looking forward to in the upcoming season.
- Another link to his blog: https://smartervolley.substack.com/
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