An on-court virtual clinic that will help you prepare for club season
Become a more confident coach before season
Beneficial to any coach in the club setting, this clinic is your chance to start season on the right foot by heading into it with a toolkit of fresh drills, practice ideas and game strategies. Join us online for a full day of court training that will boost your confidence and help you have 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
Get exclusive access to bonus videos from top clubs about behind-the-scenes aspects of running a successful club program.
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 coaches
These coaches are just like you. They’ve coached at your level. They’ve worked through the same player struggles and team issues as you. 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!
Brennan Dean
Wave VBC Director,
Torrey Pines High School HC
Mike Lingenfelter
Munciana VBC Owner,
Co-Director, 18s HC
Blake Rawlins
VCNebraska Director of Coach & Player Development
Andy Halaz
High Performance VBC – STL
Director
Michelle Abshire
MAVS Volleyball 11s HC
Amanda Jones
Mental Performance Coach,
Armor Mental Performance
What’s on the schedule?
All times are listed in Pacific Standard Time. The schedule and topics are subject to change prior to the event.
Live Clinic:
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9:00am – 4:00pm PST
9:00 AM Introduction
9:10 AM Serving technique and tactics (Dean)
9:40 AM Accountability and passing (Lingenfelter)
10:10 AM Q&A
10:20 AM Break
10:30 AM Drills to develop ball control (Abshire)
11:00 AM Setting technique and footwork (Abshire)
11:30 AM Q&A
11:40 AM Lunch break
12:15 PM Fundamentals of effective attacking (Rawlins)
12:45 PM Training the setter/hitter connection (Rawlins)
1:15 PM Q&A
1:40 PM Blocking schemes (Halaz)
2:10 PM Team defense and reading (Halaz)
2:40 PM Q&A
2:55 PM Break
3:00 PM Considerations for effective timeouts (Jones)
3:30 PM Q&A
3:40 PM Open forum
3:55 PM Clinic wrap-up
Bonus Sessions:
Available on demand after the clinic
Bonus sessions include two videos from the soon-to-be-released Club Management Guide Volume II, presented by the JVA. Featuring advice from a dozen experienced club directors in easily digestible videos, the guide provides detailed guidance on how to handle the day-to-day operations of running a junior volleyball club.
You’ll get a firsthand look into the guide with exclusive access to these videos:
- Onboarding new coaches (Travis Fuller, The Academy Volleyball Club)
- Staff/delegating responsibilities (Maggie Griffin, VCNebraska)
You’ll also unlock three never-seen-before drills from current college coaches:
Attendees of our virtual clinics are saying:
“I was extremely impressed, especially with the clarity of the information and the depth of understanding of the coaches. Even though I was on the other side of the world I felt like I was there and a real part of the day.”
“Segments weren’t too long, there were enough breaks, watching the players helped me analyze the drills, and the speakers were phenomenal. Absolutely worth every penny.”
“Great job moderating it and drawing out people online, it was one of the more engaged audiences I’ve seen in an online clinic!”
“It was an excellent event, with insightful comments and practical solutions, all of which I found absorbing. Thank you for a great day.”
“I loved how we were able to learn from the best coaches around. It’s amazing how willing they are to share what works for them!”
Tickets
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 this price.
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
- Additional bonus sessions available to watch on demand after the clinic
- 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 5-10 minute breaks for bathroom trips, snacks and moving around worked in throughout the day, along with a longer break for lunch.
When will the clinicians address questions?
They’ll be answering questions live at the end of every session. There will be a short period dedicated to questions with the presenting coach 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 Daylight Time on November 9, 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.
How do I watch the bonus sessions?
The bonus sessions will be available to watch online after the clinic ends. It usually only takes a few days for all of the videos to be posted, and we’ll send an email out to let you know when they’re ready. They’ll be added directly into your account and you can access them by going to Clinic Video from your account dashboard.
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.