Oregon Juniors Volleyball Academy (OJVA) club director and master coach Steve Suttich says that OJVA players are committed to using video and data not only for recruiting, but to develop skills and improve their volleyball IQ. This mentality is a key differentiator for college coaches who want to bring on talented, yet hungry players.
According to a recent blog published by YouTube, the world’s leading video platform has over a billion hours of video watched every day, and over 500 hours of video uploaded every minute.
That’s the value of video. It’s inescapable. Every one of us uses video for education, entertainment or exploration. It has become an integral part of our daily lives and is essential for modern volleyball. 65% of the global population identify as visual learners. Video takes a difficult concept and makes it simple.
It’s approachable. It’s inarguable. It’s evidence.
Video is the most trusted bridge between explanation and understanding
In OJVA’s pod-style training structure, coaches and players focus on refining technique and mechanics at a blazing pace so when players take the court they react instinctively and more under control. The club relies on Hudl’s coaching tools that are fast and adaptable, which compliments.
“OJVA is detail-oriented in fundamental skills. A lot of clubs just play, play, play. We are far more focused on fundamentals,” Suttich said. “If you can’t pass, if you can’t serve, you can’t set and you can’t hit? The games aren’t going to last very long.”
Hudl’s video review tools help coaches bridge the gap between fundamentals and performance. It reinforces their philosophy and gives athletes evidence of their motor skills.
OJVA 18s gold outside hitter Emily Warmenhoven says she and her teammates are more confident because of additional coaching through video.
“The team as a whole has improved because we can see specific skills, or exactly what we’re doing right and what we’re doing wrong to help our team build confidence,” Warmenhoven said.
Suttich said the adoption of video-centric coaching was quick. The value to his coaches was obvious: video help OJVA achieve its development goals. And with a little guidance, athletes in every age group have come to see the value of video.
Video can empower athletes and coaches to give and receive feedback
Mia Starr, a setter on OJVA 17s gold, enjoys watching film to uncover anything important that she couldn’t see for herself…
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