Improve Your Coaching Skills
This is a great time to look ahead for coaching clinics!
Now is the time
Mid-season is the perfect time to consider your strengths and weaknesses as a coach. What areas would you like to study, talk with other coaches about, and learn new approaches? Though you may feel swamped, I strongly suggest you look at the links below and consider which clinics might help you grow as a coach and elevate your program.
Personally, I felt that attending a number of different clinics not only helped me improve my knowledge, but it forced me to consider various ways to teach a skill. This approach helped me to focus in on the techniques that really helped my players.
I would also suggest you find a way to attend a clinic with your staff. It’s the perfect environment to immerse your group into all things volleyball, reflect on the previous season, and begin planning for the next one.
Each link below provides a current overview of clinics for your consideration.
Have fun learning and growing as a coach!
Art of Coaching 2022
John Dunning, Russ Rose and Terry Liskevych launched this coaching clinic series in 2011. They provide outstanding clinics. AOC has recently posted their 2022 clinic schedule at:
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-art-of-coaching-clinics/
USA Volleyball
USAV has paused their schedule for their CAP (Coaching Accreditation Program) clinics due to COVID.
https://usavolleyball.org/resources-for-coaches/coach-education/
AVCA
The American Volleyball Coaches Association provides support for coaches at all levels. As part of the Division I Final Four, the AVCA holds their annual convention at the same site. This December 15-18 it will held in Columbus, Ohio. This is a great opportunity to see outstanding volleyball, attend a wide variety of seminars, mingle with your peers, and walk by vendor booths. Information may be found at:
https://www.avca.org/events/avca-convention.html
Gold Medal Squared
This group provides a number of clinics throughout the year. The GMS team lists six clinics which are available from October 2021 thru July 2022.
https://www.goldmedalsquared.com/coaching-clinics/date-locations-pricing
Other options
If you prefer other options, check with your closest college program to see if they offer a clinic. Or, if you are willing to organize a local clinic, some of the groups above may be able to provide a coach or two to come present to your group. Connect with them and ask about what might be possible.