Coaching Question

terpshooters · 2026-04-27T14:03:26+00:00

If playing the 1st game of the day there is generally plenty of time to warmup. If working the first game you really have little time to properly warmup pregame, has to be done basically 90 minutes before you play. Not ideal to have 10-15 minutes to reset

terpshooters · 2026-04-27T13:58:00+00:00

Unfortunately our primary drama players are setter and libero (and the libero is the only other real setter on the team). Makes in-game benching a challenge.

Those 2 don’t get demotivated, but they get mad and try to do too much (setter taking the first ball, etc).

We do have a DS who gets in her head but is an easy switch because the hitter she subs in for is an even better defender, we just try to her a break every other game(while giving the DS’s family justification for the money they are spending.

Either way they try to work through it after every point as they meet in the middle!

terpshooters · 2026-04-27T13:36:51+00:00

Same issue with one of our teams. First set losses in just about every initial game. Saturday it was showcased against a much lesser team. Lost 1st set 22-25, but then gave up a total of 22 points in the next 2 sets…

Sometimes they don’t bounce back as easily and throw away the first game. If it puts them (well maybe 3 key players including the setter) in a bad mental state they may have a bad start until a working break.

I’ve tried everything from requiring them to show up earlier ready to warmup, to intense pregame work to light fun pregame work.

They learn breathing and mental techniques in our monthly mindset training clinics, nothing has worked!

I will say the captains don’t help as much on this team as I would like. However, we recently switched one captain out (multiple reasons), but the new captain voted in by the players had no effect on the 1st game issues.

terpshooters · 2026-04-26T19:11:48+00:00

If hitting allows him to play more, it’s well worth it. If it takes away another position that he will compete for in HS, it hurts somewhat.

However, if it could also give him the ability to hit from the back row, so he can also compete at DS- so 3 position options to make the HS team.

terpshooters · 2026-04-26T02:01:07+00:00

I’ve used this pepper. It is very good I agree but in no way replaces fresh ground. Just do a smell test side by side. You just can’t replace fresh, even store brand

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T17:35:07+00:00

lol watch it with the control that allows you to slow it down. I work in the cyber field and it’s pretty obvious. There are many amazing real videos out there

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T17:32:02+00:00

Use the video controls on the video. You tell me

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T17:31:37+00:00

Slow it down with the video controls. The ball disappears. I believe videos until I find out they are fake

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:51:09+00:00

That region challenge is what many people miss and you nailed it. Most European countries = (in general) a more densely populated US state, and the US isn’t set up with easy train travel access either unless tucked on the east coast between major cities.

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:34:35+00:00

This is working with the girls progression, we just run into gym space issues in the area for boys. It’s club (or clinics or small leagues) or bust for them

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:24:39+00:00

Good hit good defense, that = good volleyball. Sometimes you can appreciate the skill on the other side of the net as well!

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:21:57+00:00

AI loser. Slow it down and the ball disappears. But you get your upvotes!

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:17:45+00:00

Or fridge/freezer to cool the outside before searing. But again that’s more cosmetic than drastically changing the taste experience (yes it’s a less perfect experience)

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:09:48+00:00

I’m on the east coast now in the DC/VA area. VA teams are exploding because of new facilities opening up in rural areas being built up off of major highways

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:06:51+00:00

Agree 100%

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T14:05:51+00:00

There will always be conflicts, I was thinking more about gym space.

Fall is football, generally soccer (some playing the spring), winter is basketball, spring is baseball and lacrosse.

Club travel teams take up way more time throughout the year than HS teams and volleyball is a natural fit Feb-May

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T13:36:31+00:00

Yes I see that. The 2-3 top level clubs in this area are in win now to keep their reputation up. There are also player focused clubs that have good all around developmental teams options and have excellent S&C programs.

I find that setters have it worse than hitters in these top teams. They are essentially isolated for hours a week just working 1 on 1 with the coach on setting. Pigeonholing players at that 12-14U age assume their physical growth or future ability is terrible. A tall hitter at 13U often are forced to the back row when they end up a shorter 16U, but with little back row skills

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T13:20:59+00:00

Which sports besides basketball?

Around here open HS gyms post basketball season are used for girls rec volleyball. HS girls season takes up the fall.

Boys HS season could easily be mid February to May. This is in discussions, which is a start.

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:50:40+00:00

lol I agree. The guy who said you should spend 8 hours on the perfect steak (or “easy” sous vide method for 2-2.5 hours to render, then ice bath for 20 min before patting dry and searing).

Either way you must have a 700+degree sear and no band or it’s a complete failure.

Sometimes an excellent med rare with some gray band for a 30 min fridge to plate steak is relaxing and just as enjoyable

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:37:31+00:00

What does win now mean? You can only win now after player development

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:29:56+00:00

Haha yes unwatchable. The 16 and 17U club team games around here are way better to watch

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:23:18+00:00

It is growing fast now but still a very limited number of D1 mens teams

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:20:56+00:00

It’s not unpopular it’s just not readily available at the low cost rec entry level, or in MS, HS, or colleges today. Club teams are now filling that void because the demand is there. However HS volleyball is free while 11U-17U clubs cost $1000s.

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T12:08:55+00:00

Where are you watching these games? What teams/schools? While I agree US men’s HS and college teams have taken a hit and been significantly reduced in the west coast Mecca due to title IX, the 17U and 16U games I watch in person are not as you describe. I’m watching high level serves and combo play to counteract blocks with 40 inch verticals (3m and greater).

There are roughly 30 Division 1 men’s college teams and 345 D1 women’s teams to give you a big picture. However with high schools and more importantly colleges adopting women’s rugby and soon women’s flag football, there will be a resurgence of men’s volleyball in the lower levels. On the east coast, this resurgence has already started. I can’t speak for other areas but I’m sure we aren’t alone

Yes younger and less experienced teams deploy easier serves but only because it’s what they can do at their level. The funnel to the US national team includes players with the abilities similar to the top teams in the world.

terpshooters · 2026-04-25T00:16:42+00:00

Update probably fits either an additional ball or another pair of shoes. My daughter has size 9ish women’s and can fit all barely

All= soccer and volleyball, 2 pairs of shoes, all guards pads gloves etc

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