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Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom discuss effective decision making and strategies for practice when not all team members are present, featuring insights from David Epstein.

Support The Volley Pod by engaging with us on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/thevolleypod⁠⁠ This episode Tod Mattox and Davis Ransom share tips from Doug Lemov about how to make decisions effectively and discuss ideas for how to get better when not everyone is at practice. Actionable. Insightful. Thoughtful. The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-mental-side-of-setting-and-decision-making/ Christy Johnson-Lynch https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/8-game-mimicking-drills-that-promote-decision-making/ Christy Johnson-Lynch https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/illinois-chaos-drill-improves-decision-making/ Kevin Hambly Resource of the Week https://davidepstein.com/inside-the-box-tips/ David Epstein is the author of the #1 New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World , and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene 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…

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