{"product_id":"all-access-volleyball-practice-with-hugh-mccutcheon","title":"ALL ACCESS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE WITH HUGH MCCUTCHEON","description":"\u003cp\u003e Get exclusive access to real-time practices conducted by two-time Olympic medalist Hugh McCutcheon Discover practice drills  concepts and organization that have made McCutcheon's teams perennial powerhouses Learn new  proven routines for strength and conditioning sessions Get proven tactical concepts and insights for team defense and offense \u003c\/p\u003ewith Hugh McCutcheon, University of Minnesota Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003e2013 AVCA North Region Coach of the Year; 2013 NCAA Sweet 16; 2012 NCAA Elite Eight;former Men's and Women's U. S. National Team Head Coach (2012 Women's Olympic team silver medal; 2008 Men's Team gold medal); 2008 USOC National Coach of the Year\u003cp\u003eYou've seen how top college coaches lead teams from the sidelines during matches but have you ever wondered how they run their practices to prepare for the season? Get an inside look at preseason practice as you're welcomed into the University of Minnesota gym for three days of practice sessions plus strength and mobility training. This Big 10 coaching team, led by Hugh McCutcheon, the former head coach of the U.S. National Men's and Women's teams, shows you how to implement sound fundamentals as well as strong mental conditioning for future success. Learn how to use morning and afternoon pre-season practice sessions to improve nearly every skill needed for successful play. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorning Sessions:In his morning pre-season sessions, Coach McCutcheon covers volleyball skills and fundamentals, including defense, blocking and serving, as well as 6-on-6 competitive drills. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSetting and passing are emphasized in the first half of practice. The drills progress with doubles, triples and small groups. Coach McCutcheon and his staff emphasize the keys to consistent passing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elbows locked outward and straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Arms down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shoulders loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Both hands and wrists together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e One move to the ball with a lead leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Balanced and forward on contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlayers and coaches also reiterate the keys to making clean sets:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thumbs Up \/ thumbs down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ball near forehead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Extend elbows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Right foot forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Face where the ball is coming from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Square to where the ball is being set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo add even more value to the session, Coach McCutcheon provides feedback as players execute the drills, giving real-time instruction on what they're doing right and where they need to improve. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfternoon Sessions:The afternoon session focuses on using teamwork drills to build fundamental skills. Fundamental volleyball skills are practiced in small group drills. Coach McCutcheon shows how to develop a team technically and tactically with defensive posture, passing, setting, serving and digging drills. Each skill is broken down into small, easy-to-teach components, focusing on parts of the whole while still executing the whole.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach McCutcheon also shares his philosophy on mental conditioning, emphasizing the role of communication, body language and commitment in successful play. Learn how Coach McCutcheon and his staff use constructive feedback to their players, both freshmen and seasoned athletes, to help them clearly understand how to improve their individual performance. For coaches and players alike, this 20-minute team talk is one of the most beneficial parts of this series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis All Access video does an exemplary job of showing how to develop volleyball practice where success is expected as an end result. Learn how to build report with players as they practice, and how to correct them and keep them working on their skills. See how coaches coach for success and positive results in a game. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e429 minutes + 24 minutes of bonus material (6 DVDs). 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll Access videos are designed to allow viewers from all over the world to see how successful coaches run their practices in a \"live\" practice setting. All Access videos allow viewers to see the practices un-edited and in real-time. You will see how top coaches run their drills, interact with their team and staff, how they motivate their team, the cue words they use, the atmosphere of the practice and how practices are structured from day to day. Many coaches visit successful colleges and high schools to watch practice. But if you live out of state or out of the country, visiting another coach's gym can be costly. 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