Coaching Volleyball with Bear Grassl Part 2

About this episode

This episode features a continuation of the discussion with Bear Grassl, focusing on his unique coaching style and experience.

This week's episode continues our discussion with long-time Sonoma State coach Bear Grassl, who's unique, laid back style coupled with a wealth of experience makes this talk truly one of a kind. Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Volleyball Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠ & The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox ⁠⁠⁠⁠VB Coach's Book of Lists⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find The Art of Coaching Volleyball at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Art of Coaching Volleyball is a comprehensive resource designed to help coaches of all levels to improve their skills, teaching methods, and enhance their knowledge of volleyball. It offers a mix of instructional support, tools, and resources to support coaches in developing athletes and running effective practices. Check out Hudl at ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Hudl.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hudl empowers volleyball coaches to teach more effectively by providing clear, visual feedback. Through organized video clips and tagging…

People in this episode

Host: Tod Mattox

Guest: Bear Grassl

Topics covered

• coaching
• volleyball
• athlete development
• practice methods
• sports education

Keywords

• volleyball coaching
• Bear Grassl
• Sonoma State
• coaching style
• athlete development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Art of Coaching Volleyball, Hudl

Books & works: The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents, The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists

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