“Become a Threat from the Service Line” with Indiana University Head Coach Steve Aird

Watch Indiana University Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Steve Aird explain how to “Become a Threat from the Service Line.” Coach Aird shares how serving strategy can become a program identity, covering the value of serving order, aggressive cross-court serving, increasing serve velocity, and using higher-risk serving tactics to pressure favored opponents and dictate match conditions.

Steve Aird has transformed Indiana into a Big Ten contender, leading the Hoosiers to the winningest four-year stretch in program history (77 wins from 2022-25), a school-record 25-win season in 2025, an NCAA Regional Semifinal appearance, multiple top-15 recruiting classes, and the development of numerous All-Big Ten, All-American, and professional players.