with Renee Saunders
Skutt Catholic HS (Omaha, NE) Head Coach;
2024 NE State High School Championship Class B Runner-Up;
9x NE State High School Class B Championships in a row! (2015-2023);
2023 Athletico Coach of the Year;
2022 MaxPreps Coach of the Year;
2020 AVCA National High School Coach of the Year;
2016 Volleyball Mag National Coach of the Year;
2017 Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame;
Played college volleyball for the University of Nebraska;
1995 NCAA Champions (Nebraska's 1st Volleyball Championship);
First person named Nebraska Female Athlete of the Year and later Nebraska Coach of the Year by both the Omaha World Herald & Lincoln Journal Star
Build Culture, Refine Your Offense & Shape Winners!
In this excellent video, 9x State Championship-winning coach Renee Saunders takes you inside a high-level demonstration session to see how her winning team culture is built and reinforced through every drill, rep, and coaching cue.
From warm-up to mental challenge drills, this video provides a valuable blueprint for coaches who want to combine technical skill development with leadership values that drive great teams. Coach Saunders starts by defining culture as lived behavior and explains how consistent standards throughout practice can elevate team dynamics, focus, and performance.
You'll see a complete offensive practice session, including:
- Warm-ups with purpose - Weave, short court, and 5-touch pepper that foster communication and energy.
- Position-specific progressions - Build skills at an individual pace while staying aligned with team goals.
- Team drills - "Streak," "Activate Terminate," and "Score the Pass" blend tactical offense with competitive culture-building.
- Mental toughness drills - "Minute to Win It" and the "18:30 Drill" challenge athletes to stay sharp under pressure.
Whether you're building a new program or refining a returning squad, this video shows how to reinforce your standards through every touch of the ball. Packed with actionable ideas, it's perfect for coaches seeking results, buy-in, and a resilient team identity!
65 minutes. 2025.