Dave Shondell : designing a productive culture of defense.

Summary/Review: It₂s said that solid team defense often wins matches; with this in mind, designing the most productive defensive approach is critical to your team₂s sustained success. Purdue's Dave Shondell provides a systematic approach for how you can create an effective defensive scheme that works at any level you are coaching! Shondell walks through each of these components in detail along the types of defensive schemes and adjustments that coaches at different levels make to give your team the best chance. He also discusses some of the pros and cons of blocking strategies at various levels of competition and the importance of coordinating blockers and back row defenders based on the opponent₂s best attackers. You will also learn specific training tips so every one of your athletes can improve their defensive effectiveness, along with examples of different defensive schemes and ways that you can help instill a culture of commitment to defense on your team. This video guides you through how to think about creating a culture and approach to defense that best fits your team and athletes.