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"What Can Chickens Teach Volleyball Players? | Ep. 24" is an episode of Coach Chijo Podcast. Runtime 33 min. Published October 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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What can chickens teach volleyball players? Apparently, quite a bit!
Coach Chijo visits longtime friend and fellow coach Hollen in rural Idaho, where a conversation surrounded by chickens turns into a lesson about hesitation, hustle, and the importance of simply going for the ball.
After unexpectedly running a 6 AM middle school volleyball practice, Chijo and Hollen discuss how to get young players moving, why coaches should sometimes talk less, and how game-like training can make practices more effective and enjoyable.
They also explore the balance between teaching technique and letting athletes play, why serving under pressure matters, and why keeping beginners excited about volleyball should be a top priority.
A fun, practical conversation about coaching, learning, and helping young athletes fall in love with the game.
Just Go!
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