Things You'll Need:
- Brooms
- Whistle
- Plastic garbage barrels
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Step 1
Adhere to a strict code of ethics during every activity as a college volleyball coach. College coaches need to help their student athletes deal with adversity on and off the court, which means they must act appropriately in their role as mentors. The American Volleyball Coaches Association provides an extensive code of ethics which should be used by all college coaches (see Resources below).
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Step 2
Mix up your practice schedule with sessions including your freshman or junior varsity (JV) squads. Larger colleges use freshman and JV squads to cultivate walk-on players, while giving young scholarship players the opportunity to practice against solid competition. You can use scrimmages to motivate inexperienced players and sharpen skills all around.
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Step 3
Set up targets for serving players to aim for in practice. Serve placement is key to getting opposing teams off balance during games. You can set up five garbage barrels around the court, including the four corners of the opposing court and the heart of the defense.
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Step 4
Practice targeted spiking every day. The difference between average and exceptional volleyball skills is the ability to aim spikes around blocks and toward an empty part of the court. Cheap brooms act as an effective blocker when you lack a roster of tall players.
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Step 5
Call volleyball programs around the country to set up weekend tournaments early in the season. Your squad needs a break after preseason practices, and the experience of playing new teams in different locations will test your team's mettle.
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Step 6
Host summer camps and seminars for high school students in your facilities. Many volleyball coaches utilize experienced players to promote sound volleyball techniques to high school players and coaches. These camps allow you to develop relationships with potential recruits and coaches with access to recruiting pools.
