1. On-Court Communication
Laurie Eisler, Pandas Volleyball

2. Noise vs Communication
Communication is learned (volleyball is different)
Communication needs to be trained (must be part of your practice/drills)
Communication needs to be warmed up (no ear buds; ball up?)
There is no screeching in volleyball
Communication is meaningful sharing of information
Quantity vs quality of communication (ya, ya, ya vs high ball)

3. Communication through the Cycle of Action
First Contact/pass coverage/Set and Attack/Attack Coverage
Server characteristics/tendencies
Drive/drop; whose ball? In/out
2nd contact – 3 vs 2 or 1
Setter/hitter communication related to timing/quality of pass
Communication to hitter regarding block/defense

4. Communication through the Cycle of Action
Defense Preparation/Defense
Share what we know:
Setter front row/back row
Share knowledge of opponent tactics
Identify quality of pass (over/tight/off)
Read setter/attack approach
Identify type of set and quality (inside/outside, over/tight/off)
Read attacker
Read and react to attack – communicate where necessary

5. Communication Between Rallies
The ‘Competitive Process’: emotional reaction/analysis and correction/re-set
Does type of feedback matter? (ie technical vs tactical correction)
What is the purpose of the ‘huddle’?
What are the unintended consequences/challenges of the ‘huddle’?

6. Communication Between Rallies – Point scored…

7. Communication Between Rallies – Point Lost

8. Communication Between Rallies – Point Lost

9. In Match Coach-Athlete Communication

10. In Match Coach-Athlete Communication
You are always communicating – what do you want your athletes to ‘hear/see’?
Power of body language
Power of your words – what is the dominant thought that you are presenting to the athletes?
Are they really girls/boys? Are they guys? Are they ladies/gentlemen? Are they women/men? Who do you coach???

11. Captain/Players – Officials Communication
Teach captains to communicate appropriately with officials – they are your voice
Sell the call or be credible?
Respect/integrity/humanity