Jenny Glenn - Volleyball 3-Pack

with Jenny Glenn;
American University Head Coach;
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) Head Coach (2015-2026);
2025 NCAA Division II National Champions;
2025 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Regular Season Champions;
2025 RMAC Tournament Champions (6th consecutive);
3x AVCA South Region Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2025);
4x RMAC Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023);
Northern Colorado Associate Head Coach (2012-2015);
Northern Colorado Assistant Coach (2006-2012);
USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team Assistant Coach (2014)

Serving and passing are the foundation of successful volleyball, and the teams that consistently win these battles put themselves in position to control matches. In this detailed presentation, 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship coach Jenny Glenn shares practical strategies, technical instruction, and competitive training methods designed to improve two of the most important skills in the game.

Coach Glenn begins with a comprehensive look at serving philosophy and how coaches can develop athletes who serve aggressively while maintaining consistency. You will learn how to build serving skills through daily progressions that emphasize proper hand contact, consistent ball lift, and repeatable mechanics.

Detailed instruction is provided on creating a reliable contact point, generating an effective float serve, and establishing serving habits that transfer directly into competition. Glenn explains how athletes can improve both the quality and consistency of their serves through focused repetition and purposeful training.

A major emphasis is placed on the relationship between serving speed, float, and location. Coaches will learn how to help athletes understand serving priorities and make intentional decisions that create challenges for opposing offenses. Specific serving tactics include serving deep, serving short, attacking seams, serving down the line, and targeting areas that disrupt offensive flow and setter positioning.

In addition to serving fundamentals, Glenn provides valuable insight into delivering meaningful feedback during training sessions. Rather than simply identifying mistakes, coaches will learn how to communicate corrections effectively and reinforce habits that lead to long-term serving success.

The second half of the video focuses on passing philosophy and the technical fundamentals required to become a more effective serve receiver. Glenn breaks down platform position, movement patterns, body control, and the footwork necessary to improve passing consistency.

Special attention is given to lateral movement, forward movement, and techniques that help athletes position themselves behind the ball more effectively. Coaches will also learn how to train athletes to recognize servers, anticipate ball flight, and process information more quickly during serve receive situations.

Several competitive drills are demonstrated to help transfer these concepts into game situations. Featured drills include Servers vs. Passers, the Tsunami Drill and its 6-on-6 progression, and the Activation Drill. Each activity creates game-like repetitions while challenging athletes to execute skills under pressure, communicate effectively, and compete with purpose.

Throughout the presentation, Coach Glenn emphasizes the importance of first contact and how improved serving and passing can elevate every aspect of team performance. The combination of technical instruction, coaching cues, and competitive training creates a complete framework for developing stronger, more confident athletes.

Whether your goal is improving serve consistency, increasing passing efficiency, or building a stronger overall philosophy for first contact, this presentation provides practical instruction and proven drills that can immediately strengthen your team's serve and pass performance.

52 minutes. 2026.

with Jenny Glenn,
American University Head Coach;
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver);
2025 NCAA D II National Champions;
2025 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Regular Season Championship;
2025 RMAC Tournament Champions (6th consecutive);
3x AVCA South Region Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2025);
4x RMAC Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023);
Northern Colorado Associate Head Coach from 2012 to 2015;
Northern Colorado Assistant Coach from 2006 to 2012;
USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team Assistant Coach in 2014

The most successful programs are built on strong cultures, clear vision, intentional leadership development, and meaningful relationships that create lasting impact long after athletes leave the program.

In this insightful video, you will learn how to build a program that stands for something bigger than competition. Beginning with the foundation of program development, 2025 National Championship coach Jenny Glenn explores how a clearly defined vision helps establish expectations, create alignment and guide decision making throughout every aspect of a program.

A major focus is placed on building a culture that athletes want to be part of. Coaches will learn how to establish a legacy driven environment where athletes understand their role in shaping the future of the program. Through discussions on vision, purpose, and organizational structure, coaches gain valuable ideas for creating standards that endure from season to season.

Leadership development is another key component of the presentation. Coaches will discover strategies for identifying, developing, and empowering leaders within their teams. Rather than relying solely on natural leaders, this presentation demonstrates how leadership can be intentionally cultivated throughout a program to strengthen accountability, communication, and team unity.

Special attention is given to understanding and connecting with today's athletes. Coaches will gain insight into the characteristics and learning preferences of modern generations and learn how to communicate more effectively through experiential learning, image rich teaching methods, and participatory activities. These concepts help coaches create environments where athletes remain engaged, invested, and motivated to contribute.

The presentation also explores the importance of athlete ownership and investment. Coaches learn how to create opportunities for athletes to take responsibility for the program's success through leadership laboratories, collaborative challenges, and team centered initiatives that encourage personal growth and commitment.

One of the most valuable discussions centers on helping athletes learn how to fail. Coaches will gain practical perspectives on teaching resilience, handling adversity, and helping players view setbacks as opportunities for development rather than obstacles to success. These lessons foster confidence, maturity, and long term growth both on and off the court.

Additional topics include creating championship manuals, organizing win groups, implementing team challenges, and building experiences that strengthen culture and deepen athlete connections. Throughout the presentation, coaches are encouraged to think critically about the role they play in shaping not only athletes, but future leaders.

Whether you are looking to strengthen your team culture, develop stronger leaders, improve athlete engagement, or create a sustainable program built on shared values, this video provides a thoughtful roadmap for building a program that thrives year after year!

52 minutes. 2026.

with Jenny Glenn,
American University Head Coach;
Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) ;
2025 NCAA D II National Champions;
2025 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Regular Season Championship
2025 RMAC Tournament Champions (6th consecutive);
3x AVCA South Region Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2025);
4x RMAC Coach of the Year (2016, 2021, 2022, 2023);
Northern Colorado Associate Head Coach from 2012 to 2015;
Northern Colorado Assistant Coach from 2006 to 2012;
USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team Assistant Coach in 2014

In this detailed video, you will learn a practical framework for designing practices that improve performance where it matters most: during live game situations.

The presentation begins by addressing a fundamental coaching question: How do we get practice drills to transfer to 6 versus 6 play? Through a clear explanation of focused deliberate practice, you will learn how narrowing your attention to one or two key priorities can accelerate athlete development and produce measurable improvement. Rather than trying to fix everything at once, coaches are encouraged to identify the skills and situations that are costing their team points and dedicate meaningful training time to those areas.

A major emphasis is placed on training out of system volleyball. Since a significant portion of the game occurs outside of perfect offensive situations, this presentation demonstrates why coaches should intentionally dedicate practice time to developing out of system skills. You will learn how to train athletes to handle imperfect contacts, create quality attacking opportunities, and make better decisions when the play breaks down.

The presentation also provides a practical model for organizing an entire week of practice. Coaches will see how individual offensive skills, individual defensive skills, team transfer concepts, and competitive training can be strategically distributed throughout the week to maximize development and reinforce key priorities. This structure helps ensure that athletes are continually progressing toward meaningful objectives while remaining engaged in the training process.

Throughout the presentation, a variety of progressive drills are demonstrated to help athletes develop the technical and tactical skills required for successful out of system play. Beginning with smaller game formats such as 3 versus 3 and 4 versus 4, athletes learn essential ball control, anticipation, communication, and decision making skills before progressing toward more complex situations.

You will also learn how to use pre drills and post drills to measure progress throughout a practice session. By establishing a baseline before training and revisiting the same activity after focused instruction, athletes gain tangible evidence of improvement while coaches gain valuable feedback about the effectiveness of their training methods.

Position specific training receives significant attention as well. Coaches will learn how to train pin attackers, setters, liberos, and defenders to execute effectively in out of system situations. Detailed progressions help athletes learn proper footwork, transition patterns, shot selection, communication, and ball delivery while receiving immediate feedback throughout the learning process.

As the presentation advances, drills become increasingly game like by incorporating blockers, attackers, defenders, and full team competition. These progressions bridge the gap between isolated skill development and realistic match situations, allowing athletes to apply what they have learned under pressure.

The presentation concludes with competitive training ideas that reward execution of desired skills and behaviors. Coaches will learn how to use competitive games, bonus point systems, and athlete advocacy to reinforce technical and tactical priorities while creating an engaging learning environment that motivates athletes to improve.

If you are searching for better ways to connect practice training to match performance, this presentation provides a proven blueprint for organizing practices, training out of system play, and developing athletes who can perform confidently when the game becomes unpredictable.

46 mins. 2026