The Gauntlet Youth Volleyball Drill / Game is usually the last game / drill of the day and it usually goes for 15-25 minutes. Our goal is to create: Game like situation, That is competitive, Allows for lots of touches on the ball (Usually 2 on 2), Co-Ed, Encourages play with different people both as teammates and opponents, Rewards hard work but at this level still has an element of luck
This post and article was inspired by an article by Karch Kiraly on “The Importance of Functional Strength”. “I see a lot of younger players who lack the necessary strength to hold a low body position for even 5 or 10 seconds.” – Karch Kiraly – USA Women’s Head Coach. I developed this program over the last year or so working with my kid and youth players on something that is functional and fun.
These 3 videos are from a youth / volleytots private lesson with Andor Gyulai and two players in the 1st grade. In these 3 videos the two players are taught passing, setting and spiking.
Alan Knipe spent four years as the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team (2009-12). He guided the United States to the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Also in 2012, under Alan’s leadership the U.S. Men claimed the silver medal in World League. Alan is the current head coach at Long…
Alan Knipe spent four years as the head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Team (2009-12). He guided the United States to the quarterfinals of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Also in 2012, under Alan’s leadership the U.S. Men claimed the silver medal in World League. Alan is the current head coach at Long…
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