Block/Defense System from Club to Pro
Blocking and defense can be the key to success. Yet the way we teach and connect these two skills often looks very different at the club, collegiate, and professional levels.
In this on-court session, Iwill break down how to build a cohesive block and defense system that develops athletes step-by-step and prepares them for the highest level of the game.
Coaches will learn practical progressions, teaching cues, and training methods that help players understand not only the “how” but also the “why” behind positioning, reading attackers, and synchronizing block-defense movement. The session will highlight key differences between systems at the youth, advanced club, and professional levels, giving coaches a roadmap for how to train adaptable athletes who can thrive at each stage.
Whether you coach 13s or high-level college recruits, you’ll leave with clear drills, teaching language, and game-like scenarios that elevate your team’s ability to read, react, and defend as one unit.
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