Laura Gonzales, Stockdale - Transformational Volleyball Coaching
by THSCA Volleyball
Description
This course, led by Coach Lara Gonzalez of Stockdale High School, takes you inside the mindset and methods of a state championship-winning volleyball program. Designed for coaches at every level, this course blends transformational coaching principles, culture-building strategies, and on-court competitive drills that elevate both players and teams.
You’ll learn how to shift from transactional coaching (focused only on wins and losses) to transformational coaching that builds lasting trust, strong relationships, and higher performance. Coach Gonzalez shares proven methods that helped her team capture Stockdale’s first-ever state volleyball championship, including:
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Culture-building strategies: affirmation bags, book studies, player “one-word” goals, and program-wide traditions that unite athletes across grade levels.
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Fun and competitive warm-up drills: Numbers Drill, Italian Bobcat, Queens variations, and Frog Ball to improve communication, ball control, and team chemistry.
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Defensive and serve-receive systems: Scrappy, 21, and 3-2-1 drills to sharpen discipline, awareness, and resilience.
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Community and program growth: ideas like staff breakfasts, junior high nights, and devotional gatherings that expand support beyond the gym.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a toolbox of game-tested drills, culture-building activities, and leadership lessons to transform your athletes—not just into better volleyball players, but into stronger teammates and individuals.
Perfect for high school and club coaches who want to create a winning culture on and off the court.
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The Coach
Laura Gonzales is the head volleyball coach at Stockdale High School, where she led her program to its first-ever state championship through a unique blend of transformational coaching, culture-building, and competitive discipline. With years of experience developing athletes at the high school level, Coach Gonzales is known for creating an environment where players grow both on and off the court.
Her coaching style focuses on more than just skills—she emphasizes communication, accountability, and team culture, ensuring her athletes learn life lessons while becoming stronger volleyball players. From fun and competitive warm-ups like Italian Bobcat and Frog Ball to strategic defensive systems and serve-receive drills, Gonzales equips her teams with the tools to perform under pressure.
At Stockdale, she has built a reputation for program-wide consistency, connecting junior high, JV, and varsity athletes under shared traditions, standards, and values. Her impact reaches beyond wins, shaping resilient young women and a supportive community around the game.
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This Course Includes
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
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| Caterory: | Volleyball/Drills |
