Volleyball Tournament PREP & SAFETY 101 | Keeping Athletes Ready to Compete w/ Dr. Chris Koutures

Preparing for volleyball tournaments requires multiple key decisions by coaches to keep athletes safe and ready for performance. Dr. Chris Koutures, Medical Team Physician for USA Volleyball, outlines actions coaches can take in preparation for, during, and post-tournament to strengthen the tournament experience. Koutures discusses nutrition, sleep hygiene, warm-up/cool-down, facility safety concerns and responses to injury or illness. 0:00 — Preparing for Tournament Play 1:00 — Managing Load and Athlete Expectations 2:00 — Packing, Travel, and Venue Readiness 3:00 — Hydration, Nutrition, and Environmental Prep 4:00 — Sleep: The Ultimate Performance Enhancer 5:00 — Tips for Better Rest on the Road 6:00 — Game-Day Nutrition and Familiar Foods 7:00 — Dynamic Warm-Up and Cool-Down Strategies 8:00 — Post-Match Recovery and Flexibility Work 9:00 — Injury Response and Medical Communication