Watch the 2026 San Jose clinic on demand
At AOC, we believe there’s no single “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 6-7, 2026 in San Jose, CA.
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:
- Terry Liskevych – AOC Founder, Former USA Head Coach, 3-time Olympic Coach
- John Dunning – AOC Founder, 5-time NCAA National Champion at Stanford University (’01-’22)
- Leisa Rosen – Head Coach, Fresno State University
- Todd Kress – Head Coach, San Jose State University
- Dan Conners – Head Coach, UC Davis
- Danielle (Dee) Davis – Associate Head Coach, UC Davis
- Tod Mattox – The Bishop’s School, COAST Volleyball Club
- Cassidy Lichtman – VP of Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited
- Shane Stent – Assistant Men’s Coach, Menlo College
On-court sessions:
- Keys for training the six skills (All Coaches)
- Better ball handling for everyone (Todd Kress)
- 1 drill, 10 variations (Tod Mattox)
- How to train reading as a part of every skill (Dunning & Lichtman)
- Building better blockers: Technique & tactics (Todd Kress)
- The art of serving: Technique & strategy (Terry Liskevych)
- What makes a great practice? Coach & player perspectives (Dunning & Lichtman)
- Space and/or speed: Unleashing your middle attack (Tod Mattox)
- Drills for less than 12 players (All Coaches)
- Keys to developing great setters (Cassidy Lichtman)
- Essentials of training great liberos (Leisa Rosen)
- Communicating & training team systems (Dan Conners)
- Developing impactful pin hitters (Cassidy Lichtman)
- Competitive team drills (All Coaches)
Classroom sessions:
- Coaching the mental game between rallies (Shane Stent)
- Keys to running effective practices (Terry Liskevych)
- Building culture and expectations (Todd Kress)
- Building blocks of great coaching (John Dunning)
- Ecological dynamics: Speeding up skill acquisition (Tod Mattox)
- Scouting & match prep (Todd Kress)
- Lessons from a coaching legend (Terry Liskevych)
- Somatic awareness & breathwork for enhanced performance (Dee Davis)
- Social emotional learning (Cassidy Lichtman)
- Establishing genuine leadership (Leisa Rosen)
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:
“This clinic gave me the pep in my step again. I was in the coach slump, and am now hyped and excited to bring new ideas into my gym. I definitely want to attend another conference!”
“I enjoyed and appreciated the class participation and the time instructors took to answer questions. The way skills were presented made it easy to understand and follow. Overall I was extremely satisfied with the clinic and looked forward to attending other AOC clinics and events.”
“Loved the clinic! A lot of useful information for a wide range of skill levels. I feel like AOC covered all the important components.”
“Conversing and debriefing with some of the most legendary volleyball coaches was something I will never forget or take for granted.”
“Loved the time length of sessions and the variety. I feel like a better coach!”
“The knowledge of the coaches and ability to teach key points of each topic in a short time was very helpful and effective.”
“Loved getting to watch skills in person while using people to demonstrate a drill/skill. The coaches had great personalities while lecturing.”
“Excellent as a first time coach!”
“I really enjoyed learning new drills and ways of teaching different athletes. We got different scenario perspectives and lot of key technical advice.”
“I enjoy and have learned a lot from the classes and drills on AOC’s website. I’m a premium member who uses it to its full potential. Super exciting to have been able to attend one in person.”
“As a very green high school coach, this program was designed to elevate our teaching leadership and program building skills. The experience blends on court training, classroom, learning, and real time mentorship. Inspiring and empowering. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH! High five to you and your awesome AOC team!”
“The clinic was great, will definitely return!”
I appreciated how open the coaches made themselves to us. I had several impactful conversations during break periods.
“I loved every minute being around people that love the sport and developing women that are going to go out and conquer the world”
“I had a great time at this clinic. Lots of learning. The breaks were perfectly timed. Well organized.”
“The structure was great as far as timing, keeping things moving, providing knowledge and drills to utilize. All presenters were approachable, knowledgable, funny, and easy to follow.”
“Great energy from all the presenters. Good amount of break. Great giveaways from key partners.”
“Excited and more confident now!”
















