Watch the 2025 Harrisburg clinic on demand now!
There is no one “right” way to coach volleyball. This approach has led us to create world class in-person and virtual experiences like this one, designed to share different philosophies, coaching styles and training methods with one thing in mind—helping you become a better coach. The on-demand video is from the 1.5-day in-person clinic that took place on June 7-8, 2025 in Harrisburg, PA.
With this virtual clinic, you get access to:
- 12 hours of on-court and classroom clinic sessions
- Printable handbook PDF full of drills and session notes from the presenting coaches
- Video of the clinicians answering questions from virtual attendees in a post-clinic Q&A
- Certificate showing hours spent watching the clinic that can be used for continuing education credit
- On-demand access to the virtual clinic for life
Presenting coaches:
- Russ Rose – AOC Founder, 7-time NCAA National Champion at Penn State University (’79-’21)
- Dan Fisher – Head Coach, University of Pittsburgh
- Megan Hodge Easy – Assistant Coach, Penn State University
- Michael Henchy – Assistant Coach, Penn State University
- Jen Greeny – Head Coach, West Virginia University
- Justin Beachy – Head Men’s Coach, Messiah University
On-court sessions:
- Keys for training the six skills (All coaches)
- Training touch in serve receive (Dan Fisher)
- Ball control drills (Jen Greeny)
- Training great outside hitters (Rose & Hodge Easy)
- Training gritty defenders (Russ Rose)
- Building a serving toolkit (Dan Fisher)
- Adjustments for gamelike practice (Jen Greeny)
- Attacking toolbox: Finding ways to make plays (Hodge Easy & Rose)
- Return to play: Training smarter after Injury (Dan Fisher)
- Drills for less than 12 players (All coaches)
- First swing offense vs defense (Rose & Beachy)
- Blocking techniques and tactics (Michael Henchy)
- Scoring more in transition (Justin Beachy)
- Team serve receive adjustments (Michael Henchy)
- Hitter coverage (Russ Rose)
- 6v6 drills for every level (All coaches)
Lecture sessions:
- Creating a lineup to maximize your strengths (Russ Rose)
- Debunking common coaching misconceptions (Dan Fisher)
- Program building at any level (Jen Greeny)
- Stats that matter (Justin Beachy)
- Journey from player to coach (Megan Hodge Easy)
- Coach Mom life (Jen Greeny)
- Scouting your opponent (Russ Rose)
- Lessons from a championship season (Megan Hodge Easy)
- Offensive strategies: Lessons from the men’s game (Beachy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Premium members get a discount?
Yes! Premium members save 10% on the clinic recording, applied automatically at checkout (no code needed).
How do I access the virtual clinic recording after purchasing?
After purchasing, you will find the link to watch the clinic sessions on demand under My Dashboard > Clinic Video. The link will also be emailed to you.
How long do I get access to the clinic recording for?
By purchasing the clinic recording, you get lifetime access to the video of the clinic so you can revisit it whenever you want.
Will I also get access to the clinic handbook?
Yes! You will get access to a PDF of the clinic handbook that you can print to take notes in as you watch the clinic video.
What level of coach is this clinic for?
Coaches of all levels will benefit from the wide range of information covered at the clinic. From skill fundamentals and drill ideas to mental training and game strategies, this clinic will give you an in-depth look at training techniques and teaching methods that some of the top coaches in the country use with their own teams. Whether you’re a beginning coach, an experienced professional or somewhere in between, you’ll walk away with new ideas and methods you can implement in your gym immediately.
Attendees of this clinic are saying:
“I enjoyed this a lot. Great lessons from the best coaches out there. Definitely learned a lot and I feel more confident in my coaching abilities.”
“This was amazing! It really affirmed a lot of what I was already doing and gave me some reminders of why I love the game. There’s always more to learn and see!”
“Enjoyed Dan Fisher’s perspective. I liked how each session provided drills we could use.”
“I enjoyed how realistic the coaches were and liked how they acknowledged all levels of athletes. They showed differentiation in drills and provided me with many tips that I could apply to any age level. I coach players from 6th grade all the way to 12th so it was nice to gain some insight from them that I could apply to any age group.”
“Enjoyed taking in the fine points the coaches brought to the clinic. They filled in gaps on skills techniques I thought about during the my team season. Confirmed some things I was thinking about. Amazing content. Thank you!”
“I’ve been to other coaching clinics before but this is my fist AOC clinic. I enjoyed the variety of coaches and sessions that were available. I would love to see more breakout sessions covering more specific topic and even more focus on the mental aspect of the game for youth and HS athletes. Overall I loved the experience and am excited to attend more AOC events in the future.”
“I enjoyed hearing the coaches talk about their specific opinions on certain topics or skills to work on in their own gyms. The clinic overall was run great and the experience was fantastic!”
“Great format, easy to follow along and ask questions. Loved the different perspectives on each topic.”
“I think it was very an enlightening learning environment. I love the court drills because it shows coaches the do’s vs the don’ts. The consistent differentiation of skill levels was amazing!”
“This clinic was amazing, very well run, informative and the coaches selected were very clear with their drills and prepared. The day was a bit long, but all of the breaks really helped. I will definitely be doing another clinic in the future!”
“It was incredibly helpful to see the players demonstrating as clinicians gave insight/instructions.”
“Great variety of sessions. Incredibly knowledgeable staff.”
“The length of sessions was perfect and the coaches were very tuned into the time they had and making it valuable. The multiple perspectives were helpful. Great to learn from the best!”
“As someone who is new to coaching, I learned a lot and loved being able to hear from highly successful coaches and watch them coach others.”
“Excellent! Loved the balance and instruction with actual drill demonstrations.”
“I really enjoyed this clinic and I feel as though I got a lot of information and learned some things I did not know or think of before coming to this clinic.”
“I thought the clinic was great for the level of coach I am currently. A lot of GREAT information and strategies!”
“I enjoyed all the live action plays on the court. I am a visual learner so it helps to see what the different adjustments look like and how it affects each play. The Q&A was also super helpful in between/at the end of each session.”
“I really enjoyed the clinic. Gave me confidence in what we are coaching, and have new material to use.”
“I really enjoyed this clinic. It gave me a lot of insight on how to become a better coach and how I can make an impact on my current and future players volleyball careers. I enjoyed the visual drills with the players. Some sessions did feel rushed for the sake of time for the clinics so maybe that could be improved. Overall the clinic was great.”
“I loved the live presentations, question/answer times allotted at each session and the way they addressed the various skill levels and how to modify.”
“Loved the on court based clinics and seeing the athletes put new skills in use directly as they’re being taught them.”
“I am a first year head coach and this clinic made me very confident in my ability.”
“Absolutely loved the Pitt and Current Penn coaches!”
“This was my first time attending, it was incredible, I learned a ton!”
“Very educational and eye opening.”
“Loved it! Great exchange of ideas amongst coaches of different levels.”
“The level of coach experience was awesome! The clinic flowed well. All resource were available. Great facility at Messiah for this event. Good variety of sessions.”