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McCutcheon Volleyball Coach Clinic

Hugh McCutcheon • Minnesota Gophers

Olympic Gold (Men) & Silver (Women) Head Coach

Session Overview

Olympic Gold Medal coach Hugh McCutcheon hosts over 120 volleyball coaches at the University of Minnesota coaching clinic. He shares his motor-learning principles, explaining why practice drills must replicate authentic game reads and why coaches should share knowledge openly to grow the sport.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Design practice drills that preserve the natural read-plan-do sequence of 6-on-6 volleyball.
Provide concise, actionable feedback that helps athletes self-correct without overloading their attention.
Build a collaborative coaching community where drills and tactical concepts are shared across levels.

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Read the game early""Keep practice game-like""Simple, clear feedback"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

A look inside Hugh McCutcheon's collegiate coaching clinic focusing on motor learning, practice design, and coaching education.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Read the game early"

"Keep practice game-like"

"Simple, clear feedback"

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