Volleyball lessons with
Onur Kurt
From$141.75 per lesson
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Volleyball lessons with
Onur Kurt
From$141.75 per lesson
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Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0â˘6 reviews
97
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
This coach is very reliable and responsive. Students are very satisfied and regularly return for more lessons.
Coach Rating
5.0â˘6 reviews
About your volleyball coach
With 16 years of experience in volleyball, I now dedicate my career fully to coaching athletes at a professional level. My background as a long-time player gives me a unique perspective on the technical, tactical, and mental demands of the game internationally. I specialize in developing playersâ skills, building team strategies, and fostering resilience and discipline both on and off the court. My coaching philosophy emphasizes precision, teamwork, and growthâhelping athletes reach their highest potential.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: , New York
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Years Playing: 16 years
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Given: 7 lessons
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Accomplishments
âProfessional National Volleyball Player
Reputation
97
Happy Student ScoreOutstanding
Reliability
Always reliable â Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
6 ratingsâ˘6 reviews
Christina D.Verified â
Level: Intermediateâ˘Lessons taken: 2
It was such a great lesson pack-the tailored feedback really clicked for me, and the drills built my confidence, plus Iâm taking away a solid plan. The coachâs communication style really encouraged me and made me feel stronger about my playing. Anticipating another lesson to sharpen my serve soon.
Semen S.
Training with Coach Onur has been an amazing experience. His knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to motivate make every session both challenging and enjoyable. Iâve improved my skills and confidence on the court thanks to his guidance, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow as a player
Gina X.
Coach Onur makes volleyball easy to learn and exciting to play. He explains techniques clearly, corrects mistakes with patience, and always pushes you to improve. His training has helped me grow as both a player and a teammate.
Michael K.
Training with Coach Onur has been an amazing experience. His knowledge, attention to detail, and ability to motivate make every session both challenging and enjoyable. Iâve improved my skills and confidence on the court thanks to his guidance, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking to grow as a player
Emma G.
Coach Onur is an excellent volleyball coach who explains techniques clearly and makes training both challenging and enjoyable. He focuses on fundamentals, game strategies, and teamwork, which helped me improve quickly and feel more confident on the court
Andrea L.
Coach Onur has a great way of teaching volleyballâhe breaks down skills step by step and makes sure you understand both the technique and the game strategy. His training is motivating, and thanks to his guidance my performance has improved a lot.
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonFocus: Getting comfortable with the ball, understanding the court, and learning basic rules.
⢠Warm-Up: Jogging, dynamic stretches, agility footwork
⢠Skills:
⢠Forearm passing (bump) basics
⢠Simple toss-and-pass drills
⢠Underhand serve introduction
⢠Games/Activities:
⢠Partner passing challenges
⢠Short rallies (2v2/3v3, just keep ball over the net)
⢠Takeaway: Comfort with ball contact & introduction to teamwork
Lesson 11+Focus: Full gameplay, offensive systems, advanced serving, and competitive strategies.
⢠Warm-Up: Competitive ball-control challenges (e.g., âdonât let ball dropâ)
⢠Advanced Skills:
⢠Float serves & jump serves
⢠Offensive systems (5â1 and 6â2)
⢠Double block coordination & reading hitters
⢠Defensive systems (perimeter, rotational)
⢠Team Drills:
⢠Serve-receive rotations with full 6 players
⢠Setter decision-making drills (who to set in game scenarios)
⢠Transition drills (defense â attack)
⢠Scrimmage Focus:
⢠Full 6v6 games with real scoring
⢠Tournament-style mini competitions
⢠Takeaway: Players can perform in structured team play and adapt to competitive situations
Lesson 4-10Focus: Move into more game-like drills â attacking, blocking, defense, and basic team systems.
⢠Warm-Up: Dynamic stretching, ball-control relay challenges
⢠Skills Progression:
⢠Lesson 4â5: Hitting approach & timing (3-step/4-step)
⢠Lesson 6: Overhand serving & jump serve introduction
⢠Lesson 7: Blocking basics (footwork, hand positioning)
⢠Lesson 8: Defensive digging & floor techniques (rolls, dives)
⢠Lesson 9â10: Serve-receive formations & setter-hitter connection
⢠Drills:
⢠3-pass drill (serve, pass, set)
⢠Attacking lines (setter toss â hitter attack)
⢠Team defense against hits
⢠Games/Activities:
⢠Half-court scrimmages (4v4) with rotation
⢠Game scenarios (e.g., must side-out to win)
⢠Takeaway: Players transition from individual skills to team play with communication
Lesson 2-3Focus: Reinforce passing, add setting, and improve serving consistency.
⢠Warm-Up: Ball-control warm-ups (passing circles, keep-ball-in-air game)
⢠Skills:
⢠Lesson 2: Overhead passing (setting)
⢠Lesson 3: Serving consistency (underhand, intro to overhand)
⢠Drills:
⢠Partner setting drills
⢠Wall practice for bump/set
⢠Serve to target zones
⢠Games/Activities:
⢠Controlled 3-touch rallies (passâsetâsend over)
⢠âTarget zonesâ serving game
⢠Takeaway: Players begin to understand ball control and 3-touch play
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonLesson 1 â Assessment & High-Intensity Fundamentals
⢠Warm-up (15 min): Dynamic stretches, agility ladder, short sprints, and ball-handling drills.
⢠Skill assessment (30 min): Passing, setting, serving, and hitting reps to evaluate each playerâs strengths/weaknesses.
⢠Position-specific refresh (30 min): Fast-paced pepper drills, serve receive under pressure, and quick transition hitting.
⢠Game-like drills (15 min): 2v2 with specific goals (e.g., first ball side out).
Lesson 11+Lesson 11+ â High-Level Competitive Training
At this stage, training shifts to continuous improvement and competitive simulation.
⢠Warm-up with ball control (10 min).
⢠High-intensity drills (40 min): Rotational systems (5-1 or 4-2), advanced serving strategies, block-defense coordination.
⢠Tactical scrimmage (30 min): 4v4 with real rotations, coaches giving in-game feedback.
⢠Conditioning under pressure (10 min): Quick rallies with sprint penalties for errors to simulate fatigue.
⢠Video analysis & reflection (optional): Review gameplay, decision-making, and strategies.
Lesson 4-10Lessons 4â10 â Advanced Systems & Tactical Execution
Each lesson builds intensity, with a mix of technical focus and tactical application.
Core Themes:
⢠Serving: Jump float & jump spin, serving zones, tactical serving.
⢠Blocking & Defense: Reading hitters, swing blocking, digging against power.
⢠Offense: Quick sets (1s, 31s, back row attacks), tempo variations, combination plays.
⢠Decision-making: Playing out-of-system balls, recognizing defensive gaps.
Sample Structure (per lesson):
⢠Warm-up (10â15 min): Movement, serving targets.
⢠Skill/tactical focus (30 min): e.g., blocking systems + transition attack.
⢠Pressure drills (30 min): e.g., 2v2 with set scoring conditions, or rally scoring to 10 where errors cost double.
⢠Game application (15â20 min): 4v4 scrimmage with tactical focus (e.g., must run a combination play every third point).
Lesson 2-3Lessons 2â3 â Serve Receive & Transition Play
⢠Warm-up (10 min): Reaction-based movement and ball control.
⢠Serve receive focus (30 min): Rotational serve receive patterns with pressure (e.g., 3 good passes in a row = success).
⢠Transition drills (30 min): Hitâblockâdefendâcounterattack sequences; quick transitions from defense to offense.
⢠Small-sided games (20 min): 2v2 or 3v1 scenarios emphasizing serve receive and first-ball side outs.
Youth players
Working with kidsWhen working with kids in volleyball, I add up my classes by building each one on top of the last. In the first sessions, I keep it simple and focus on the basicsâlike passing, serving underhand, and just getting comfortable handling the ball. As they start to feel more confident, I introduce setting, controlled passing, and more consistent serving. As we progress, I add in more advanced skills like hitting approaches, digging, or blocking, and eventually bring in rotations and full game play. The most important part is keeping it fun, structured, and progressiveâalways tying new skills back to what theyâve already learned so they feel motivated and excited to keep improving.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers in volleyball, I add up my classes by challenging them with a faster progression while still reinforcing the fundamentals. I start with a review of basic skills like passing, serving, and setting to make sure the foundation is solid, then quickly move into more advanced techniques such as overhand serving, hitting approaches, and blocking. Once they have those individual skills, I introduce structured team systems like serve-receive formations, offensive plays, and defensive positioning. I also incorporate more competitive drills and full scrimmages so they can apply what theyâve learned in game-like situations. The key with teenagers is keeping practices engaging and competitive while pushing them to improve their consistency, decision-making, and teamwork, so each class builds both their individual skills and their ability to perform as a cohesive team.
What you need to bringAthletic clothing
Proper volleyball shoes
Knee pads
Water bottle
Towel
What I can bringVolleyballs
Cones/markers
First aid kit
Agility ladders
Resistance bands
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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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!
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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