The series that answers the question “What do we do at home?”
Bridge the gap between training and competition
It’s not enough to work on physical and skill training at volleyball practice. Home training bridges the gap between training and competition by providing an ideal non-competitive, yet challenging, atmosphere within a safe and supportive environment. Your daily work at home affords players the opportunity to advance at a quicker rate.
The Home Training Program Series™ (HTPS™) was created by The Art of Coaching Volleyball and BYOP® Founder Ruth N. Nelson, who has amassed over 40 years of volleyball experience and expertise at all levels. Ruth is a former USA Team player, teacher and coach at the collegiate, national, and professional levels. For the past 20+ years, Ruth has focused on and created the most innovative program for ages 10 and under that engages parents alongside their children in training (Bring Your Own Parent Program – BYOP®).
Ruth has created this unique Home Training Program Series™ for elementary students, youth players, parents, teachers and coaches that may be practiced not only at home with a parent, sibling or friend, but also before or after your regular team practice.
This program addresses two major areas: the first is the Physical Elements of Performance, which includes jump rope routines, hand-eye coordination using tennis balls, ace player card exercises, and the basic enhanced movement patterns used in volleyball. The second is the Fundamental Skills of Volleyball, which includes the Ace Player Card exercises, self and partner tossing for passing and setting, tossing for serving and footwork and arm swing for attacking.
Home Training Program Series™ at a glance:
- Two levels of training (7 and under, 8 and up) with over 102 exercises
- Exercises for the physical elements of performance & fundamental skills of volleyball
- Printable worksheets to track everything at home
- Ace Player Card to improve consistency and accuracy with fun exercises
- Quizzes after each section to check for understanding
- Certificate of Completion for finishing the program
All this, while challenging players, engaging parents and having fun!
Key Features
Training Videos
Learn how to train at home with 102 physical and skill training exercises in over 34 training video clips that challenges players to improve.
Tracking Worksheets
Use the Ace Player Card to improve consistency and accuracy while the HTPS™ Worksheets help record performance and track improvement.
Completion Certificate
Receive a personalized Certificate of Completion once you finish the entire Home Training Program Series™.
The Full Program
- 4 core sections: Physical Elements of Performance (Level 1 & 2) and Fundamental Skills of Volleyball (Level 1 & 2)
- Over 102 training exercises
- 34 training video clips
- Printable Ace Player Card to assist in exercises
- 8-week exercise worksheets
- 34 quizzes geared for youth that address the basics covered in each video
Topics Covered (34 Videos)
Physical Elements of Performance, Level 1
- Unit 1 – Jump Rope Routines
- Unit 2 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Balls Only
- Unit 3 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Balls
- Unit 4 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Passing
- Unit 5 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Setting
- Unit 6 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Attacking
- Unit 7 – Basic Movement Patterns: Juggling
- Unit 8 – Basic Movement Patterns: Agility and Footwork
- Unit 9 – Basic Movement Patterns: Strength and Coordination
- Unit 10 – Basic Movement Patterns: Elastic Jumping
- Unit 11 – Basic Movement Patterns: Endurance, Strength, and Coordination
Physical Elements of Performance, Level 2
- Unit 1 – Jump Rope Routines
- Unit 2 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Balls Only
- Unit 3 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Balls
- Unit 4 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Passing
- Unit 5 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Setting
- Unit 6 – Hand-Eye Coordination: Tennis Ball Attacking
- Unit 7 – Basic Movement Patterns: Juggling
- Unit 8 – Basic Movement Patterns: Agility and Footwork
- Unit 9 – Basic Movement Patterns: Strength and Coordination
- Unit 10 – Basic Movement Patterns: Elastic Jumping
- Unit 11 – Basic Movement Patterns: Endurance, Strength, and Coordination
Fundamental Skills of Volleyball, Level 1
- Unit 1 – Passing: Self Toss and Catch Underhand
- Unit 2 – Passing: Self Pass and Partner Progression
- Unit 3 – Setting: Wall Catch and Set Tennis Ball
- Unit 4 – Serving: Japanesse Floater
- Unit 5 – Attacking: Foot Position & Hand Contact
Fundamental Skills of Volleyball, Level 2
- Unit 1 – Passing: Self Toss and Catch Underhand
- Unit 2 – Passing: Wall Pass and Partner Progression
- Unit 3 – Setting: Self Toss & Catch on Forehead & Self Set
- Unit 4 – Setting: Wall Catch & Set with Tennis Ball
- Unit 5 – Serving: Overhead Floater
- Unit 6 – Attacking: Foot, Toss & Arm Position
- Unit 7 – Attacking: Footwork with Approach
Pricing
About Your Instructor: Ruth N. Nelson
Innovator, teacher, motivator, sports marketer, fundraiser and visionary who put athlete opportunities first, Ruth N. Nelson has gained over 40 years of experience that encompasses successful coaching (16 years at the collegiate level including University of Iowa, Louisiana State University, University of Houston and George Williams College) with a total of over 500 wins.
She also had 3 University of Houston Players (Flo Hyman, Rita Crockett and Rose Magers) start on the 1984 Olympic Team and was the pioneer in the recruitment of minority athletes in the 70s. 5-time Olympian Danielle Scott was part of her first junior club program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Baton Rouge Volleyball Club).
Nelson was a USA National Team Player as a setter, USA National Team Assistant Coach, USA National Team Technical Advisor, USA Junior National Team Head Coach, USA World University Games Head Coach, Dallas Belles Major League Volleyball Professional Team Head Coach and, most recently, Head Coach of USA Volleyball Senior A2 Team (now the A2 Collegiate Team).
Over the past 20+ years, Nelson has specialized in training 5-10 year olds in her BYOP® and GoKids Youth Sports™ Programs, including:
- Ebony Nwanebu, All-American starter at USC & Texas, was one of Nelson’s first BYOP® players at age 4 1⁄2
- Mary Kate Marshall, PAC 12 Freshman of the Year at Oregon State
- Others have gone on to be successful players at Alabama State, Barry, Belmont, Binghamton, Cincinnati, Cornell, Columbia, Indiana Wesleyan, Newman, Texas A&M & Southwestern.
Ruth’s innovations have included:
- Creation and development of the Bring Your Own Parent (BYOP®) Program and the GoKids Youth Sports™ on-line and in-person Certification Program
- Nelson Aquatics Resistance Training (NART™) Program
- MVP Specialized Jump Training Program (Jump Like An Olympian™)
Among her honors, Nelson has also received various prestigious awards from USA Volleyball:
- In 2014 she was inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Hall of Fame.
- In 2013 Nelson was inducted into the University of Northern Colorado Hall of Fame as a 5-sport athlete.
- In 2011 she received the USA Volleyball All-time Great Coach Award – Pioneer Division.
- In 1996 she received the USA Volleyball George J. Fisher Volleyball Award for significant service rendered to the sport of volleyball for at least 20 years.
Ruth’s experiences have resulted in her ability to:
- Analyze individual fundamental skills
- Teach effective decision-making and execution of game strategy tactics
- Unlock athletes’ capabilities, develop their self-esteem, self-confidence and performance under pressure
- Jump train (improved jump height and performance without injury)
- Evaluate teams at any level of competition
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this Home Training Program Series™ and why is it important?
- The HTPS™ is for players who want to continue improving their jump-rope routines, hand-eye coordination, and basic enhanced movement patterns as well as provide additional practice on those elements that improve the basic fundamental skills of volleyball.
- The HTPS™ is also for parents, who want to assist in supporting their children in developing their overall Physical Elements of Performance that directly relate to their continued skill development. It also helps to educate parents on what aspects are needed outside of their regular practice for continued improvement.
- For teachers, the HTPS™ provides a tool for use with elementary school physical education classes. Homework assignments can also be made for the child to utilize the Series at home with their parents.
- For coaches, the HTPS™ allows players the extra individualized training at home in an organized and progressive approach that they need in order to improve at a faster rate.
How long will it take me to complete the Home Training Program Series™?
The Home Training Program Series™ has been developed for an 8-week time period. The goal is for the course to be utilized in an ongoing way throughout the season. However, if the HTPS™ is done with new exercises introduced on weekly basis, it can be completed sooner.
Can I view the video clips in any order?
With the Home Training Program Series™, you have full access to move from video to video in whichever order you wish. If you begin at Level 1 and find it too easy, you can easily jump to Level 2 and vice-versa.
How can I access the HTPS™ once I purchase it?
Once you purchase the course, you can always access it by logging into your Art of Coaching Volleyball account, hovering over My Account in the top right corner of the website, and clicking My Courses.