It’s completely normal to feel hesitant about mental coaching, especially if you’re worried it might feel like therapy or make you seem weak. Many athletes share those same concerns at first. But here’s the thing—mental coaching is actually about building strength,...
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are set to be a thrilling event, especially for volleyball fans. The games will take place from July 27 to August 11, 2024. Both indoor and beach volleyball will be featured. Venue and Schedule Indoor volleyball matches will be held...
Have you ever felt like you're just running on empty, no matter how much you love your sport? Or maybe you've noticed that your once boundless energy for practice sessions and games has started to wane? Well, you're not alone. Many young athletes face a challenge...
What drives you to dive for every ball, jump for every spike, and push through every practice? In this blog, we'll explore the different facets of motivation: internal, external, and the often-overlooked concept of amotivation. We'll also delve into the natural...
Today, I want to talk to you about a topic that's crucial in sports, yet often misunderstood: motivation. As a junior volleyball player, understanding what truly drives you can make a significant difference in your athletic journey. Let's debunk some myths and get to...
With the first tournament just around the corner, it's crucial for both players and parents to understand your team's playing time policy and expectations. One effective way to prevent issues with parents is to communicate early and often about how playing time is...
USAV 9.3.4 DOUBLE CONTACT: a player hits the ball twice in succession or the ball contacts various parts of his/her body in succession. While this has been debated for some time, there has been a lot more talk over the last two years about whether or not doubles...
You ever have one of those practices where your team starts off real sluggish? Eventually, they pick it up and get into a rhythm but wouldn't it be so much better if they could just come ready to practice? There is one thing I do before every practice to set the...
It always feels like a really long time between the last practice of the previous season and the first practice of the new season. But here we are! The first practice of the 2021-2022 season. Before practice, we had a team meeting to go over club policies and my...
I've been working a lot of tryout prep clinics to help players get ready for the 2021-2022 club tryouts at Cobb Atlanta Juniors. I worked 8 hours this week and 8 hours the previous week. During this time, I have worked with about 50+ players who are training to show...
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