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In this episode, volleyball coaches share insights from recent coaching clinics, focusing on system-based training, mental conditioning, and creating optimal performance states. Discover practical tips to enhance coaching effectiveness and player performance.
The Art of Coaching Volleyball Videos of the Week
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/10-things-terry-liskevych-has-learned-from-coaching-volleyball/ Terry Liskevych
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/john-dunning-on-training-setter-timing/ John Dunning
https://www.theartofcoachingvolleyball.com/the-use-of-legs-in-setting-with-cassidy-lichtman/ Cassidy Lichtman
The Volley Pod Resource of the Week
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/experience-engineering/202111/examples-of-how-you-can-use-state-dependent-learning PsychologyToday article about how anyone can use state-dependent learning to enhance their experience.
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Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi is the quintessential resource for how to, and why anyone would want to, reach Flow State.
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The Volleyball Journey: A Handy Guide Book for Players and Parents by Tod Mattox
The Volleyball Journey
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The Volley Coach’s Book of Lists by Tod Mattox
VB Coach's Book of Lists
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"Tips from AOC's NorCal Clinic, Performance Is State Dependent So How Do I Create States, and Examples of How You Can Use State-Dependent Learning" is an episode of The VolleyPod presented by The Art of Coaching Volleyball. Runtime 35 min. Published June 26, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.