Teaching Serve & Serve Receive to Beginning Players

with Kelly Kelley,
Iowa Select Volleyball Club - Youth Director;
prior to IA Select, coached at Davenport North HS, North Scott JHS & Augustana College;
played college volleyball for Truman State University (setter)

Join Coach Kelly Kelley as she shares her winning approach to teaching young athletes the fundamentals of volleyball serving and serve receive! Packed with creative coaching methods, this video is a game-changer for anyone wanting to build strong, confident players.

Serve Technique Simplified - Coach Kelley introduces her "toss, transfer, and train" method, breaking down serving into three easy steps to help players deliver strong, accurate serves every time.

Memorable, Fun Coaching Language - With catchy terms like “nacho” for hand positioning and “train on the track” for serve alignment, Coach Kelley’s approach keeps young players focused and engaged, making complex skills easy to remember.

Innovative Use of Pool Noodles - Coach Kelley uses noodles to divide the net into thirds, allowing three groups to work simultaneously on over-the-net drills. This efficient setup means more reps and faster skill-building for all players.

High-Energy, Timed Drills - Coach Kelley’s use of timed drills ensures every moment counts! Quick rotations keep players active, focused, and ready for game-time situations.

Builds Confidence & Teamwork - From setting clear team expectations to drills that foster communication, Coach Kelley’s video equips players with both skill and sportsmanship.

This training video is packed with pro insights that make coaching volleyball enjoyable and effective. Get ready to serve up your best season with Coach Kelley’s dynamic coaching!

55 minutes. 2025.