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In-Game Adjustments That Help, Mid-seaso...

Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox
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In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss easy in-game adjustments that can help your teams get out of a jam.

They then go over a great way to handle midseason role identification meetings with your team, so that everyone feels good about it.

Then they recommend videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball that teach coaches how to run modified offensive systems, and ultimately share a book about program building by Johan Dulfer.


The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-4-2-6-2-combo/ Tod Mattox 

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-6-3-in-4-2-style/ Tod Mattox

https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/hybrid-systems-5-1-with-two-setters/ Tod Mattox


Resource Recommendation of the Week
Johan Dulfer’s book, A Program with Purpose: Thoughts on building a successful volleyball program https://www.amazon.com/Program-Purpose-Thoughts-successful-volleyball/dp/1483953807


Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon!

The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/VOLLEYBALL-COACHS-BOOK-LISTS-Inspiration/dp/B0DP5JFQC8/ref=sr_1_28?crid=2KJH98WQ39435&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oxg1qQgJwtLqoZGdSEuK4bNHKYYRR4-cAA-9V23RMX-nL-x0EXVHeZsvloPz9dC3i0ivVmMRxTRCiVuqIQX0wJdDCvRlOzNvTkCHt5OPRsFejjaGI84DYqOtMvgeii8-Vjdlzr_ho0p8UKsZTf0TrCB1BTVR-Jbii8lHxy2StdIfdMIjldHHMF9eWFTQMVg8Eki4iJ_W4jUWfaYrTAPPcdyudyCQI7n_XZgnecS2Jdzb1CHwAO9JCszm2Tn6JYE8-Jdih2_HPaxyHbRhH5OQFpmncO6-ptR4TS-x3jtx9lk.hZo8QjPAUkfGwUYhQ14Iyo2kR5SseQsbUbPnmbM9YKI&dib_tag=se&keywords=volleyball+coach&qid=1733809078&sprefix=volleyball+coach%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-28⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Journey-Guidebook-Players-Parents/dp/B0FCFCJ4ZM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TQIVIZM890RJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gJYP7EUo4goxj4_J2HK-Hxm3XggJnTLwEwrh9NMq_tkPZEFtjyi-0Mc2hL7gBxLflkIl8KKTLJLYzf_vkjQv7g.NfEum75s7UqcqoqR5WkedhXvtpWvHM2-Td7CRUtWkF4&dib_tag=se&keywords=tod+mattox&qid=1750113764&sprefix=tod+mattox%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-1⁠⁠⁠⁠ 


Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices.


Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Balltime is an AI-powered volleyball platform designed to provide professional-level game breakdowns, video analysis, and highlight creation for players, coaches, and clubs. Developed by a team of passionate volleyball players and technology enthusiasts, Balltime aims to make advanced video and analytics accessible to everyone.


Check out The Volley Pod on Instagram at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/aoc.thevolleypod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Email us at ⁠⁠⁠thevolleypod@gmail.com


Check out Balltime at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.balltime.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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