The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball

Davis Ransom and Tod Mattox

Volleyball

Volleyball Coaching

Coaching Techniques

Youth Volleyball Coaching

Coaching

Team Dynamics

Coaching Strategies

Player Development

Balltime

Youth Volleyball

Team Culture

Youth Sports

Passing Techniques

Tryouts

Decision Making

Blocking

Volleyball Coaching Techniques

Ball Control

Team Values

Practice Planning

The VolleyPod is all about coaching kids volleyball! Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach. First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill. Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it. ... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	205	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SportsVolleyball

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Latest Episodes

What Is Eco D? 10 Questions on the Fundamentals of Ecological Dynamics Approach to Coaching

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The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Play... more

29 May 2026 • 36 min

Disrupting the Standard High School Offense, Becoming Bulletproof Before the End of Season Tournament, and Flourish

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This episode explores innovative strategies to disrupt the standard high school volleyball offense, focusing on tactical adjustments, serving techn... more

22 May 2026 • 37 min

Developing Decision Making, When You Don't Have a Full Team At Practice, and Inside the Box with David Epstein

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This episode Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share tips from Doug Lemov about how to make decisions effectively and discuss ideas for how to get better w... more

15 May 2026 • 33 min

The Volley Pod Replay: The Trinsey Episode

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Join us as we explore innovative volleyball training techniques with expert coach Joe Trinsey.

Discover practical game strategies like Ace Ball, li... more

8 May 2026 • 52 min

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Recent Guests

Mas Shibata

Volleyball expert and coach, invited guest

Art of Coaching Volleyball

Episode: Thinking Again with Mas Shibata Part 2

Oscar Digger Graybill

Longtime volleyball coach at high school and college levels; former UCSD coach

UC San Diego (former), Hoover High School, Grossmont College

Episode: 10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1

Coach Chijo

A social media coach known for his wholesome and instructive videos about volleyball.

Episode: Teaching Athletes to Be Coachable, How To Win the Triple Crown NIT Championship, and Coach Chijo

Emily Schilling

Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Illinois

University of Illinois

Episode: Strength and Conditioning for Young Volleyball Players with Emily Schilling from University of Illinois

Dr. Jenny Johnson

USA Volleyball Director of Education Services

USA Volleyball

Episode: The Volley Pod at The AVCA Convention Part 2 with USA Volleyball Director of Education Services Dr. Jenny Johnson

Sam Erger

Head coach at SMU, known for successful coaching in the ACC

Southern Methodist University

Episode: The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Leonard Armato

Former AVP director and current advocate for women's volleyball

Episode: The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Tony Ker

Technology expert from Balltime, now with Hudl

Hudl

Episode: The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Jeff Grove

Associate Head Coach at Emporia State University

Emporia State University

Episode: The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Hosts

Tod Mattox

Host of The VolleyPod, co-hosts and leads episode discussions with a focus on coaching techniques and practical drills.

Davis Ransom

Co-host and episode host known for breaking down coaching tactics, lineup decisions, and practical drills.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings

Best vball pod
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Apple Podcasts
5
MistaMistaLady
Canadaa year ago
Great but need a mic
Great pod and content but need to get a good microphone
Apple Podcasts
4
Que2010
Canadaa year ago
Great resource !
Loving listening to this podcast as a relatively experienced coach but not at the younger ages. This has really helped simplify and streamlining our practice plans with relevant skills/ drills for younger ages ! Thanks:)
Apple Podcasts
5
Stephen balzer
Canada2 years ago
Helps me get centered
The podcast has helped a lot with drills and mindset training.
Apple Podcasts
5
Mike from NEO
United States2 years ago
Great volleyball pod on coaching youth teams
Love this pod, I coach 8th grade volleyball and this year I am trying a 6-3 instead of a 5-1 rotation by position. No longer specializing positions or putting up a block when girls can’t jump high enough to block anyways. Keep up the good work, it’s appreciated!
Apple Podcasts
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Ctcp98
United States4 years ago

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Guests and hosts communicate clear coaching language and actionable drills.

Coaches appreciate practical, ready-to-implement techniques.

Strong emphasis on video analysis and accessible tools for development.

Community-oriented with supportive sponsor and resource mentions.

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Apple Podcasts	#1	United States/Sports/Volleyball
Apple Podcasts	#5	Canada/Sports/Volleyball
Apple Podcasts	#6	United Kingdom/Sports/Volleyball
Apple Podcasts	#8	Italy/Sports/Volleyball
Apple Podcasts	#11	Australia/Sports/Volleyball
Apple Podcasts	#16	France/Sports/Volleyball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1

Q: What were the major changes in your coaching responsibilities as you moved from Hoover and college to UCSD and beyond?

The biggest shift was taking on more off-the-court duties—scheduling, recruiting, and program management—while still applying coaching knowledge. The experience at UCSD highlighted the need to balance being a head coach with administrative demands, and to maintain focus on coaching fundamentals while navigating the broader responsibilities of running a program.

10 Questions with Oscar "Digger" Graybill Part 1

Q: Speaking of mentors, I want to start out with kind of thinking of that idea of mentorship. Could you talk about Hal Mitrovich and why he was such a standout mentor for you?

Hal Mitrovich stood out as a father-figure-like mentor who taught through authentic leadership, enthusiasm, intelligence, and compassion. His influence showed up in how I approached coaching, emphasizing living with purpose, building a structured routine for practice and matches, and caring for players as people first. He also instilled the idea that the way you treat people is more important than winning, and he modeled how to lead with integrity while pushing for excellence.

Strength and Conditioning for Young Volleyball Players with Emily Schilling from University of Illinois

Q: What are the most common injuries that you see in volleyball athletes and what is the prehab protocol for that?

Common injuries include weak ankles, patellar tendinitis, and low back pain. The prehab protocol involves strengthening movements and injury prevention exercises tailored to the athlete's needs.

The Volley Pod at The AVCA Convention Part 2 with USA Volleyball Director of Education Services Dr. Jenny Johnson

Q: If you could make one change, where is the lowest hanging fruit in coach's education?

My lowest-hanging fruit is making sure that we have tons of net space for practicing.

The Volley Pod @ The AVCA Convention 2025 with Samantha Erger, Leonard Armato, Tony Ker, and Jeff Grove

Q: How do you define training for different levels of setters?

I focus on cognitive training for beginners and then move to game-like drills for more advanced setters to ensure they can make decisions in real-time.

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The show centers on practical volleyball coaching, emphasizing clear teaching methods for core skills, game-like practice design, and scalable drills for varied ages. Across episodes, hosts swap actionable coaching techniques, discuss real-world scenarios such as lineups, rotations, and player development, and spotlight accessible resources and tools that help coaches teach more effectively. A notable strength is the hands-on, low-cost approach to coaching aids, video analysis, and community learning through sponsorships and exclusive guides. This blend of tactical drills, cultural coaching insights, and resource recommendations makes it a highly usable listen for current and aspiring youth and club volleyball coaches seeking immediately ap... more

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