Volleyball Coaching 401

3 Semester Hours of Graduate Credit

COURSE OVERVIEW

Volleyball Coaching 401 is designed to assist coaches in developing successful volleyball programs. Course materials will guide coaches in exploring the approaches of several of the nation's top volleyball coaches. Students will explore the building blocks of philosophy, planning, motivation, teambuilding and evaluation. They will also survey the the strategies successful coaches employ in teaching the skills and tactics of the game. Students will complete readings and view video presentations from these experts in the field and apply what they've learned to their own programs.

Video Segments Include:

  • Philosophy of Coaching
  • Planning for Season, Practice, Matches
  • Evaluation
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Systems for Team Offense
  • Foundations for Success
  • Agility and Core Strength Training
  • Serving Progression
  • Drills for Transition
  • Team Unity and Leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Drills for Blocking

INSTRUCTOR

Tom Keating

  • Principal, Xavier High School
  • Former Volleyball Coach and Athletic Director, Wahlert High School
  • NHSACA National Coach of the Year 2004, Prepvolleyball.com
  • National Coach of the Year 2003, NFHS National Coaches Hall of Fame 2003

Syllabus (MS Word)
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