About this episode

Korohen Jones shares foundational coaching principles for volleyball coaches to enhance athlete development.

Coaching can feel overwhelming - especially when no one ever showed you where to start. In this short episode, Korohen shares the five foundations she wishes someone had laid out when she first stepped into the gym: why skill comes before system, how to coach the age in front of you, how to choose systems based on your athletes, why culture is built early, and how clear communication prevents most problems before they start. This conversation is for: first-time coaches stepping into the role former players navigating their first season on the other side of the net experienced coaches adjusting to a new age group anyone staring at a blank practice plan wondering where to begin If you’ve ever felt like you’re reacting instead of leading, this episode will help you reset and refocus on what actually drives athlete development. Korohen also introduces a new digital course built to give volleyball coaches structure, clarity, and direction - from foundational skill progressions and teaching cues to practice planning, systems, communication, and culture. Coaching matters. The way you teach, communicate, and lead shapes athletes far beyond the scoreboard.

People in this episode

Host: United Volleyball

Guest: Korohen Jones

Topics covered

• coaching
• volleyball
• athlete development
• communication
• practice planning

Keywords

• volleyball coaching
• athlete development
• practice planning
• communication
• coaching culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Volleyball

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