About Gold Medal Squared
Who we are and what we believe
At Gold Medal Squared we are all about learning. Our group has taken researching the game to a whole new level. Since 1985 we have approached the game through science, the laws of learning and of course motor learning. Over the past 30 years our country has seen hundreds of fads when it comes to how coaches train their athletes. At GMS we aren't interested in fads, but rather a principled approach that focusses on effectiveness. The best way to learn what's effective is to test and measure different methods. Our philosophy is backed by 30 years of research, trial and error, and of course winning.
Forearm Passing
Passing principles and teaching keys
Everything we do at GMS revolves around simplicity. We have refined our keys to be as simple as possible while still being highly effective at all levels. Passing is the premier skill in volleyball so study up and ensure you are comfortable teaching this skill.
Serving
Serving principles and teaching keys
We know that the jump float serve is statistically the most effective serve in women's volleyball. In order for the jump spin serve to be effective there needs to be enough velocity and or some funk. A low velocity, true spin jump serve is the easiest serve to pass
Spiking
Spiking Principles & Keys
There's so much information when learning how to spike a volleyball (or learning how to teach spiking a volleyball). You have footwork, armwork, vision, transition footwork, rhythm, tempo, setter connections and more! We try to simplify the learning process for your athletes by providing clear, concise teaching keys that are easy for them to understand.
Setting
Setting Principles, Keys and Footwork
There may be more opinions about setting than any other skill. Again, we try to cut through the clutter and make things simple. We have studied the best setters in the world (both men and women) dating back 30 years in an effort to truly understand how to teach the skill. We really like what we have come up with!
Blocking
Blocking Principles and Keys
There may be more opinions about setting than any other skill. Again, we try to cut through the clutter and make things simple. We have studied the best setters in the world (both men and women) dating back 30 years in an effort to truly understand how to teach the skill. We really like what we have come up with!
Individual Defense
Individual Defense Principles and Examples
We know what skills happen the most in women's volleyball. Forearm digging happens the most (no surprise), but overhead digging happens the second most. This is a skill we need to work on with our kids.