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Everyday warmups that prepare players to compete (LIVE Coaching Clinic Session)

Sam Erger • The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Head Coach, SMU Volleyball

Session Overview

SMU Volleyball head coach Sam Erger leads a live coaching clinic session on transforming everyday practice warmups into intentional, competitive skill-builders. She demonstrates how to eliminate mindless partner pepper and replace it with structured warmup progressions that mirror your team's offensive tempo, out-of-system setting, and defensive footwork.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Design every warmup drill around a specific game situation—such as second-ball setting by non-setters or transition footwork—rather than static partner pepper
Add immediate scoring constraints and time limits to early-practice drills so players enter competitive focus from the first whistle
Coach eye work and platform angles during warmup touches with the same accountability demanded in 6v6 scrimmages

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Compete from the very first touch""Every warmup rep looks like the match""Set your feet and square to target"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

Shows coaches how to reclaim the first 15 minutes of practice by connecting daily warmups directly to match-day execution.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Compete from the very first touch"

"Every warmup rep looks like the match"

"Set your feet and square to target"

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