“Mental Side of Serving” with Indiana University Associate Head Coach Rachel Morris
Watch as Indiana University Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator Rachel Morris explores the “Mental Side of Serving”(opens in new tab) in this quick 3.5-minute video. As the continuation of a two-part series on serving, Morris discusses how establishing a consistent serving routine can help athletes perform under pressure, stay composed in chaotic moments, and recognize the best times for coach-athlete communication.
Known for her commitment to developing student-athletes both on and off the court, Morris helped implement daily meditation, mental health discussions, and team-bonding initiatives at Indiana, while also earning recognition as one of Volleyball Magazine’s Under 40 College Coaching Hotshots. In this session, she shares practical strategies coaches can use to help servers develop the mental consistency to perform confidently in high-pressure situations.
Watch this clip from the 2026 AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic session – “Dig Quick – Dig Line”(opens in new tab)
with Jen Flynn Oldenburg, Ohio State University Volleyball Head Coach.
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