Volleyball lessons with
Milica Balandzic
From$425.25 per lesson
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Volleyball lessons with
Milica Balandzic
From$425.25 per lesson
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Coach Rating
5.0•10 reviews
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About your volleyball coach
I believe in unlocking the potential within every athlete, fostering a love for volleyball through 11years of dedicated coaching. My approach blends technical expertise with a positive and engaging environment, empowering players to excel on and off the court. Let's work together to elevate your game!
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Queens County, New York
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Years Playing: 14 years
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Given: 10 lessons
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Near Queens County, New York
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Accomplishments
➕Full ride volleyball scholarship
Reputation
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Average rating
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Alex
Coach Milica is great! I was looking for some formal training after having played casually for a few times, and you can tell she knows her stuff from having competed and coached at the highest levels. Having been an experienced athlete myself, she understood all the nuances to my questions, and I was able to get so much out of my first lesson! I have no doubt if you are a novice in volleyball and/or sports, she would be able to guide you as well. Totally worth the money if you are looking for someone that will fast track you to a higher volley ball level. Patient, friendly, knowledgeable, and competitive.
Tara
Coach Milica helped me improved a lot. She helped me technically and physically in order for me to play better on the volleyball court. Not only was the improvement quick, but the sessions were fun, challenging, and educational!!
Erik
Fantastic lesson! Milica was super professional and fun. She created a great atmosphere for learning. I highly recommend her.
Prya
I would hands-on recommend Coach Milica! Apart from her coaching on volleyball game techniques, play strategy and warm-up/cool-down routines, Milica was extremely responsive and professional. As soon as we confirmed our sessions on CoachUp, Milica reached out within minutes listing possible times and venues for training. Milica remained communicative throughout our training months, even reminding us of one yet-to-used session due to our re-scheduling.
Coach Milica is everything you'd want in a volleyball coach and a professional trainer!
Thank you for your time and support, Coach Milica!
Livia
Milica is an amazing coach but most importantly, her approach with kids who are just starting and learning the game is outstanding. She does fantastic job explaining fundamentals, has tremendous patience and she is able to connect with young players. Highly recommend Milica, exceptional coach for improving players skills, teaching confidence and motivating.
San
An excellent coachI wanted to prepare for a volleyball league and had very little prior experience. After just a couple of sessions the difference in my game was night and day. I feel much more confident.
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson
For a first volleyball lesson with beginners:
Warm-up (10-15 mins): Light jogging and basic stretches, incorporating volleyball movements.
Introduce Rules (5 mins): Briefly explain the court layout and key rules.
Basic Skills (20-25 mins): Teach passing (bumping), serving (underhand), and setting with simple demonstrations and practice.
Movement & Positioning (10 mins): Teach basic footwork and positioning for each skill.
Cool Down (5-10 mins): Light stretching and a quick recap.
Lesson 11+
Lesson 11:
Focus on Advanced Serve and Receive: Work on targeting serves and passing more accurately.
Practice both short and deep serves.
Introduction to Tactical Play: Discuss court awareness and how to read the game—like positioning based on the opponent’s tendencies.
Team Play: Practice coordinated team movements, including covering tips and short balls.
Future lessons:
Advanced Attacking: Focus on timing for more powerful hits and placing the ball in different court areas (corner shots, off-speed).
Defensive Systems: Introduce basic team defense systems (e.g., perimeter defense).
Game Strategy: Emphasize setting up plays and reading the opponent.
Blocking Techniques: Improve blocking timing, positioning, and covering tips.
Serving under pressure: Focus on serving consistency in competitive settings.
Full Scrimmage: Incorporate team strategies and work on gameplay flow.
Setting Techniques: Work on improving consistency in sets, especially for quick attacks.
Advanced Transitioning: Smooth transitions between offense and defense, focusing on communication.
Defensive Coverage: Practice covering tips, off-speed shots, and digging hard attacks.
Team Strategies: Focus on offensive formations (e.g., 5-1 or 6-2 systems) and defensive rotations.
Competitive Play: Run longer scrimmages with competitive elements, focusing on game flow.
Mental Focus: Teach how to stay calm under pressure, maintain focus during long rallies, and develop game awareness.
As players progress, lessons will emphasize refining technique, understanding advanced tactics, and improving game sense, with a focus on real-game situations and teamwork
Lesson 4-10
Lessons 4-10:
Lesson 4:
Refine passing/serving (introduce overhand serve)
Start defense (digging basics)
Mini-games for teamwork
Lesson 5:
Introduce attacking (hitting) and basic blocking
Scrimmage drills to practice skills in game scenarios
Lesson 6:
Serve receive techniques
Team defense (digging, positioning)
Game scenarios (serve receive, attack, rotate)
Lesson 7:
Improve attacking & timing
Advanced blocking (solo/team)
Increased scrimmaging
Lesson 8:
Serve placement strategy
Transition play (defense to offense)
Game situations
Lesson 9:
Advanced attack techniques (tips, corners)
Defense against attacks (digging, positioning)
Scrimmage focus on transitions
Lesson 10:
Team communication and game strategies
Refine individual skills
Game strategy (rotations, adjustments)
By lesson 10, beginners will feel more confident with skills and start understanding team dynamics and strategy.
Lesson 2-3
In the second and third volleyball lessons, beginners can expect:
Refinement of Basic Skills: More practice on passing, serving, and setting. Emphasis on improving consistency and control.
Introduction to New Skills: Start learning basic attacking (e.g., hitting) and defensive movements (e.g., digging).
Game-like Situations: More focus on applying skills in drills, like passing and setting in a simple rally or mini-game.
Footwork and Positioning: More emphasis on movement, positioning, and transitioning between skills (e.g., moving from pass to set to attack).
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFor an advanced player’s first lesson:
1. Warm-Up & Assessment (15 mins)
Dynamic warm-up with mobility drills.
Quick skill assessment (serving, passing, setting, hitting, blocking) to identify areas for improvement.
2. Advanced Technique Refinement (25 mins)
Focus on specific skills (e.g., jump serves, quick tempo setting, advanced attacking, blocking).
Specialized drills based on individual needs.
3. Tactical Concepts (20 mins)
Review offensive (5-1, 6-2) and defensive systems.
Work on applying skills in game-like situations (serving to weaknesses, transitions).
4. Competitive Drills/Scrimmage (20 mins)
Run a high-level drill or controlled scrimmage, emphasizing real-game execution.
Focus on team dynamics, communication, and decision-making.
5. Cool Down & Feedback (10 mins)
Light stretching and mobility work.
Provide individual feedback and discuss goals for future lessons.
Lesson 11+Lesson 11:
Serve/Pass: Focus on accuracy and reading.
Defense: Advanced digging, blocking.
Scrimmage: Apply in game-like scenarios.
Future Lessons
Attacking: Power and placement.
Serve Strategy: Target weak spots.
Scrimmage: Full team coordination.
Setting: Quick tempo and decision-making.
Block/Defense: Advanced positioning.
Competitive Drills: High-level execution.
Team Offense: 5-1/6-2 execution.
Serve Receive: Pressure passing.
Scrimmage: Focus on team flow.
Game Strategy: Adjust to opponents.
Transitions: Smooth flow from defense to offense.
Scrimmage: Competitive, high-pressure situations.
Lesson 4-10
Lesson 4:
Serve/Pass: Consistency and pressure.
Block/Defense: Timing and digging.
Scrimmage: Transitions.
Lesson 5:
Attacking: Quick tempo, placement.
Transition: Defense to offense.
Defense: Cover tips/shots.
Lesson 6:
Setting: Fast, accurate sets.
Defense: Perimeter/blocking.
Scrimmage: Team coordination.
Lesson 7:
Blocking: Timing, reading hitters.
Serve Strategy: Target weaknesses.
Drills: High-intensity play.
Lesson 8:
Offense: 5-1/6-2 systems.
Defense: Court awareness.
Scrimmage: Implement strategies.
Lesson 9:
Transitions: Serve, defense, offense.
Attack: Refine hitting.
Strategy: High-pressure play.
Lesson 10:
Mental Toughness: Stay calm.
Coordination: Communication.
Scrimmage: Strategy & adjustments.
Lesson 2-3Lesson 2:
Advanced Skills Refinement (30 mins): Focus on specific areas like jump serving, fast tempo setting, or hitting placement.
Defensive Strategies (15 mins): Work on blocking technique, reading hitters, and digging powerful attacks.
Scrimmage (15 mins): Apply skills in a controlled, competitive setting with focus on teamwork and communication.
Lesson 3:
Offensive Systems (20 mins): Review and practice 5-1 or 6-2 offense, including quick transitions and set timing.
Serve Receive & Passing (20 mins): Improve serve receive positioning and passing accuracy under pressure.
Competitive Play (20 mins): Full scrimmage focusing on strategy execution, court awareness, and in-game adjustments.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen working with kids in volleyball:
Keep It Fun: Use games and challenges to keep them engaged and motivated.
Simplify Instructions: Use clear, simple language and break skills into basic steps.
Short Drills: Keep drills quick, varied, and active to maintain attention.
Focus on Basics: Prioritize passing, serving, and footwork, then gradually build on them.
Teamwork: Encourage communication and collaboration in drills.
Be Flexible: Adapt to their skill level and offer breaks as needed.
High Energy: Keep the pace lively and fun with music or themes.
Set Small Goals: Create achievable goals and celebrate progress.
The key is making the experience enjoyable while building fundamental skills.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers in volleyball:
Increase Challenge: Introduce advanced skills and game strategies.
Competitive Drills: Use games and challenges to motivate and simulate matches.
Promote Accountability: Let them set goals and take responsibility for improvement.
Team Dynamics: Emphasize communication, leadership, and cooperation.
Constructive Feedback: Give specific, confidence-boosting feedback.
Respect & Support: Create a comfortable environment for learning and mistakes.
Balance Fun & Focus: Keep sessions engaging while maintaining intensity.
The goal is to challenge, develop leadership, and foster teamwork while keeping the experience enjoyable.
What you need to bringWater
What I can bringI bring volleyballs, volleyball net and equipment
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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