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Overlooked "Soft" Volleyball Skills, My Team Always Starts Slowly, and MVP Mindset
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Mar 27, 202626:11
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This episode features insights from volleyball coach Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom on overlooked and high value volleyball "soft skills" like enhanced awareness.
The two coaching buddies discuss how to start matches strong and get momentum then share a great mental performance resource from Zach Brandon at MVP Mindset.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/team-chemistry-how-to-mold-a-good-team-into-a-great-team/ Stephanie Schleuder
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/positive-self-talk/
Amanda Jones
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/using-journals-in-practice-to-improve-culture/ John Dunning
Resource of the Week
MVP Mindset Consulting is Zach Brandon's mental training business. Zach is a Certified Mental Performance Coach who works with the Arizona Diamondbacks and many other youth and higher level teams to help them achieve peak performance more consistently while also enhancing their love and enjoyment of their sport.
https://mvpmindsetconsulting.com
Check out our host Tod Mattox's books! Available on Amazon! Get them in your parents’ hands!
The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox
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The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox
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