Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world, played by millions of people at all levels. This popularity has led to the sport being played in many different formats, from pick-up games on beaches to organized leagues and tournaments. If you’re new to...
Every year, most people have either made goals or have considered making goals. But, the problem with creating goals is that most people aren’t good at it. Their goals lack clarity or direction or they’re too broad. I am going to briefly go over how you create BETTER...
For coaches, teaching players how to be "mentally tough" and subscribe to a positive mindset is one of the toughest skills a coach has to teach. If you are a player, learning how to be mentally tough and staying positive after making mistakes is one of the toughest...
This question comes up a lot from coaches trying to figure out the best defensive strategy for their team. Do you play the Libero in Left Back or Middle Back? What are the pros and cons of each scenario and how can you get the most out of your defense. It's a great...
Volleyball is a sport that generally has a different set of rules depending on the level of play. Although many of the rules do overlap, there are some small differences in how rules are interpreted and applied. Another difference can be the number of sets that are...
Each week, I have players and coaches who submit questions. Some of them are a big enough topic where they get their own individual video, but I also get a lot of questions that have shorter responses. This list is the Top 10 Questions In received this month about...
Getting cut from the team is never fun for a player unless their parents were making them tryout and they didn't want to be there in the first place. Nonetheless, getting cut is a brutal part of any sport, volleyball included. As a coach, I feel that most schools and...
Each week, on my Youtube channel, I answer questions from volleyball players and coaches. Here is one of the questions that was asked. I just joined the high school volleyball club, but I feel like I am not very good. How can I overcome my insecurities? It is easy to...
Each week, on my Youtube channel, I answer questions from volleyball players and coaches. Here is one of the questions that was asked. I am on the Freshmen Volleyball Team at school. How can I show my coach that I am good enough to play on JV or Varsity? This is such...
I have worked with many different teams over the last decade, with athletes from various skill levels and ages, and there is one attribute, one trait, one characteristic that stands out above the rest in making a difference between a great team and a mediocre team. Of...
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