A virtual on-court volleyball coaches clinic tailored to the boys high school and club game, presented by the JVA and AOC Volleyball
Become a more confident boys coach in 7 hours
There’s no one “right” way to coach volleyball. This approach led us to partner with the JVA to present a new virtual clinic tailored to coaching boys volleyball. The clinic will feature some of the country’s top boys coaches sharing different philosophies, coaching styles and training methods, all so you can help find what works best for you.
Beneficial to coaches at the high school or club level, this clinic is your chance to start season on the right foot with a toolkit of fresh drills, practice ideas and game strategies created specifically with the boy’s game in mind. Join us online for a full day of virtual, on-court training, Q&As, and fun that will boost your confidence and help you kick off your best season yet!
Court training from top coaches
Discover the training secrets they’ve developed over time, like how they run their practices, their favorite drills and how they interact with players.
Your questions, answered
Live Q&As will follow each presenter’s sessions. Use it to ask them questions about their session topics or your own team.
Bonus videos on demand
Get exclusive access to bonus videos from top mens coaches about training skills and growing the men’s game.
On-demand video access
The video from every session is added to the website shortly after the clinic. You can watch it on demand for life!
Clinic handbook
You’ll receive a robust handbook of notes and drills from the coaches prior to the clinic. Use it to jot down any ideas you pick up.
Learn from successful club and high school coaches
These coaches are just like you. They’ve coached at your level. They’ve worked through the same player struggles and team issues that you have. They’ve learned how to bring out greatness in their players, and they want to share that knowledge with you. Come learn from them – we guarantee you’re going to take away new ideas and walk away a better coach than you were before the clinic!
Kris Berzins
Senior Manager,
USA Men’s National Team
Development Program
Nick Maruyama
Boys Executive Director
& 17-1 Head Coach,
630 Volleyball
Quintin Chambers
Boys Head Coach,
Francis Parker High School
& Wave Volleyball Club
Cary Wallin
Boys 17s Coach,
949 Athletics,
2x AVCA National POY
Clinic hosts:
Terry Liskevych
AOC Founder,
Former Team USA Head Coach,
3-Time Olympic Head Coach
Pat Bonner
Boys Head Coach,
Cathedral Catholic HS
& COAST Volleyball Club
What’s on the schedule?
All times are listed in Pacific Time. The schedule is subject to change prior to the event.
Live Clinic:
Saturday, January 11, 2025
9:00am – 4:00pm PST
9:00 AM Introduction (Terry Liskevych)
9:10 AM Individual serve receive technique: Float vs. spin (Berzins)
9:40 AM Team strategies: Float vs. spin (Berzins)
10:10 AM Q&A
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM Serving concepts and competition (Chambers)
11:00 AM Defensive positioning (Chambers)
11:30 AM Q&A
11:40 AM Lunch break
12:15 PM Drills for skills (Wendell Wallin)
12:45 PM Drills for competition (Wendell Wallin)
1:15 PM Q&A
1:30 PM Break
1:40 PM Topic coming soon (Maruyama/Paliza)
2:10 PM Topic coming soon (Maruyama/Paliza)
2:40 PM Q&A
2:55 PM Break
3:00 PM Topic coming soon (TBD)
3:30 PM Q&A
3:40 PM Clinic wrap-up (Terry Liskevych)
Bonus Videos:
Available on demand after the clinic
Attendees of our first Boys clinic are saying:
“What I really loved about the clinic, from the standpoint of being a younger age club coach, is that there were many things that I could use at our level. Many of the drills I can use right away. I also liked seeing the drill progressions and we got to see the coaches providing pertinent feedback to their athletes and this is something you don’t always get to see in a clinic. The production was excellent as well.”
“Thanks to the dynamic and passionate presenters, I am inspired and motivated as our competitive season gets started this coming weekend. Thanks also for offering the Virtual and on demand options, since I reside in Canada, this method is the most convenient for me. Thanks again, I look forward to another opportunity to be involved with another clinic in the future!”
“I loved the live demonstrations of the drills. I’m a visual learner and it was easy for me to watch the drill, listen to the directions, and then take notes on my computer. I was impressed with how smoothly the transitions were in between sessions. It was really educational to hear from experienced coaches.”
Pricing
Check out our ticket options below to find the right pricing for you.
AOC Premium members and JVA members save more!
AOC Premium members automatically save 10% at checkout, no code needed.
JVA members can save an additional 10% using a discount code provided by the JVA that can be found in your account dashboard under My Discounts.
*Must use both AOC and JVA discounts to receive JVA/AOC price listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out the FAQs to find answers to commonly asked questions.
Can’t find your question answered here? Contact us!
What does a virtual ticket include?
Here’s what’s included when you purchase a virtual ticket:
- Access to the live clinic stream
- The opportunity to ask the clinicians questions in the live Q&As after each session
- A printable handbook PDF full of drills and notes from the clinicians
- A certificate showing time spent at the clinic that can be submitted for continuing education hours
- On-demand access to the virtual clinic recording for life
- Access to discounts on gear and tools from AOC and its partners
Will this clinic help me if I'm new to coaching?
Definitely! This clinic is a great way to kick off your coaching journey. You’ll walk away with dozens of useful ideas, drills and strategies you can implement with you team, along with a network of fellow coaches you can tap into in the future.
What about if I’ve been coaching for decades?
Fantastic! This is a great opportunity for you to both share your own knowledge and pick up some fresh ideas from your peers and the presenting coaches.
Will I have to stay at my computer the whole day?
Not if you don’t want to! You have the option to come and go as you please. You can choose the sessions that most interest you and take a break whenever you need, or participate from start to finish. You can even close your computer and exit the clinic, then rejoin at a later time. Whatever works best for you.
Will there be breaks?
Absolutely! There will be 5-15 minute breaks for bathroom trips, snacks and moving around worked in throughout the day, along with a longer break for lunch.
When will the coaches address questions?
They’ll be answering questions live at the end of every session. There will be a 10-15 minute period dedicated to answering questions about each session before moving on to the next session.
What technology do I need in order to participate?
All you need is a device that can connect to Zoom (computer, tablet, etc.). You can join from your smartphone, but the screen might not be big enough to give you the best clinic experience.
Can I participate if I’m not in the U.S.?
Definitely! Coaches all over the world have different methods of coaching, and this is a great format to learn and share new ideas. You just need to be able to be on your computer between 9am and 4pm Pacific Time on January 6, 2024.
Will Premium members get free access to the clinic recordings?
No, Premium members will not be able to access the footage from the clinic unless they’ve purchased access. You can either purchase a clinic ticket now to watch live during the event (with perks like Q&As with the clinicians, clinic handbook and CEUs), or you can purchase access to the clinic recording. Clinic recordings are the same price as live clinic tickets. Premium members receive a 20% discount off all ticket options.
Are there any discounts available for clinic tickets?
AOC Premium members and JVA Members receive a 20% discount on tickets. Both discounts require a code to be entered during checkout. Discount codes can be found in your account dashboard under My Discounts. Limit one discount per purchase.
Where can I find a receipt showing what I paid?
When you purchase a ticket, a receipt will be emailed to you stating the amount paid. You can also sign in to your account and go here to view all of your past store purchases. If you cannot access your receipt either of these ways, please reach out to volleyball@theartofcoaching.com for assistance.
What is the refund policy?
Virtual ticket refund policy: You can receive a full refund of your virtual ticket up until 24 hours before the day of the clinic. Refund requests after the 24 hour mark will not be granted. For example, if the clinic begins on April 4, you can request a refund up until the end of the day on April 2.
Presented by AOC in partnership with the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA).
The JVA’s mission is to promote the growth of youth and junior volleyball through program and resource development, education and events. They offer Club Directors, Club Coaches and Junior Volleyball Educators all the tools needed for a successful junior volleyball club, tournament and program.
Learn more about the JVA and how your club can benefit from their resources here.