Private Lessons: A Volleyball Coach's Guide To Getting Started

Have you ever heard yourself saying something like, "Olivia is such a natural athlete. If she just worked on her timing a little more she'd be a beast at the net!"

If so, you should probably be teaching private lessons.

If you've coached for a couple of seasons, you've got the experience to help. What holds coaches back, though, isn't a lack of interest. It's not knowing where to begin.

Why coaches don't offer private lessons:

They don't know...

• Where to hold private lessons.
• Who would take lessons from them.
• How much to charge.
• If they should even charge at all.
• What drills they would use.

And the list goes on and on.

Don't worry, I get it. These are the same reasons I put off lessons for a long time, too. But once I got started, man did I love running private lessons! Not only do lessons help athletes grow tremendously in a short amount of time... they're pretty fun for you, too! And if you bring value to your athletes, you can even turn these lessons into a profitable side-hustle (you know, if you want).

A few topics covered in this book:

• The absolute first thing to do before you offer anyone a private lesson.
• The equipment I recommend (and what impresses players and parents the most).
• How to price your lessons.
• Creating rules and policies so you don't get burned.
• The types of players you'll work with.
• Best practices for interacting with parents.
• A template you can use for every lesson.
• 10 volleyball drills I use in almost every lesson.

And that's just scratching the surface! I want you to feel fully prepared, so I share everything I know about running lessons with you. On top of that, I give plenty of examples throughout the book of things I've experienced. My advice isn't just based on concepts and theories... it's based on what I've seen work in the real world.

I'm going to be blunt with you. I hope you get this book. Why? Because I believe that we coaches have the power to change our communities. Every lesson is an opportunity to help an athlete develop their skills, feel confident in their abilities, and build up their self-esteem. Knowing how to get started is the first step towards making that impact.

So stop "thinking about" running lessons. Make the choice to get started!

About The Author

Whitney Bartiuk is a long time volleyball coach dedicated to helping others succeed. She is the host of the top-rated volleyball podcast "Get The Pancake," creator of www.getthepancake.com, and author of "Coaching Volleyball: A Survival Guide For your First Season."