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Tips For New Volleyball Coaches | Coaching Advice For Practice 🙅🏼‍♀️

Coachwhelan (Get The Pancake) • Get The Pancake - Volleyball Coaching Tips

Volleyball Coach & Author of Coaching Volleyball

Session Overview

Get The Pancake founder Coachwhelan outlines essential practice management and tactical leadership tips for new and developing volleyball coaches. The video covers how to write minute-by-minute practice plans, establish clear gym expectations on day one, and keep drill explanations concise so athletes maximize ball touches.

Core Biomechanical & Tactical Principles

Write a timed practice plan with buffer minutes and backup drill progressions so gym energy never stalls
Limit drill explanations to under two minutes and demonstrate visually rather than lecturing the team
Establish consistent water-break, shagging, and huddle routines early in the season to maximize training time

Verbal Coaching Cues for Practice:

"Plan every minute on paper first""Demonstrate fast, get balls in play""Hustle between drills sets the culture"

Why Recommended for Coaches:

A practical, high-impact guide for new coaches on managing gym flow, structuring practice plans, and communicating clearly with players.

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Key Coaching Cues

"Plan every minute on paper first"

"Demonstrate fast, get balls in play"

"Hustle between drills sets the culture"

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