How to Develop HOLISTIC PLAYERS | Designing Player Development Plans with Andrew Fuller

Volleyball

السنة2026

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One of the primary responsibilities of a coach is to develop their players in ways that help them succeed on and off the court. Andrew Fuller, Head Coach of Women’s Beach Volleyball at Stanford University and NTDP Training Series Coach, accompanied by his assistant coaches Jo Kremer and Billy Allen, guide coaches through how to create individual player development plans. Fuller shares every component of how Stanford’s PDPs are created, emphasizes the importance of athlete ownership and buy-in, and encourages coaches to treat these as living documents, always open to feedback and iteration. 0:00 – Introduction 0:34 – Why Player Development Plans Matter 1:50 – What a Development Plan Should Include 3:15 – Identifying Athlete Strengths and Weaknesses 4:45 – Setting Realistic Performance Goals 6:10 – Creating a Structured Development Plan 7:40 – Monitoring Progress and Adjusting the Plan 9:05 – Communicating Development Goals with Athletes 10:30 – Applying Development Plans in Team Environments 11:50 – Key Takeaways for Coaches