Insights & Strategies for Winning Volleyball

Benefit from the experience of successful volleyball coach Mike Hebert in Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball. Hebert shares his insights with you, and gives you a step-by-step account of how he developed a winning program at the University of Illinois.

The first section of Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball is full of solid practical advice, whether you coach at the junior or international level or anywhere in between. You'll find chapters on

• offensive tactics, including the evolution of the Illinois Primary Hitter System,

• important concepts in developing a defense, and

• implications for defensive training.

Plus, Hebert encourages coaches to think and to analyze a team and its play. He provides his personal experiences and opinions as a background, then encourages coaches to pursue their own conclusions about what to do.

Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball takes you beyond basic skills. You'll learn how setting goals can be a cornerstone for coaching success. You'll also find practical tips for structuring your program--everything from accounting for players' personalities when formulating your line-up to getting access to the gym when you need it. And you'll find valuable ideas on game planning and coaching the match, including

• how to use scouting reports and statistical information to develop a game plan,

• three guidelines for game-plan design,

• how to organize your pre-match, during-match, and post-match coaching responsibilities,

• recommendations for improving your focus during a match, and

• five ingredients for a successful post-match team meeting.

Use this valuable guide to help you build your program. It contains everything you need to know about teaching volleyball and organizing a successful team.