The Purpose of an Attack

            Attacking the ball in volleyball is one of my favorite things to do – and I’m sure it’s a lot of peoples’ favorite thing to do just because it is so satisfying getting that awesome kill! We all see those highlight videos of middle hitters hitting in front of…

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Relationships, Outcomes, & Improvements

When it comes to sports, building relationships is something that needs to improve. You will want to have a good relationship with your teammates, parents, teammates parents, coaches, coaches family, opponents, athletic trainers, fans, referees, and even yourself. Well, you are properly asking why does building a good relationship with all these people become important?…

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Character, Competence, & Connection

Character. What does character mean to you? Think about it a little and write down three characteristics of yourself as an athlete. What do you do for yourself and others that build your character?Now that you have written three characteristics about yourself, it is time to think of how you can improve these qualities of…

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Champ VS Chump

    Looking at the title of this blog, I’m sure it’s easy for you to tell which one you’d rather be when comparing a champ versus a chump – you want to be a champ! (Duh, right?) A champ is someone who succeeds, takes chances, puts in effort, works hard and loves the game of…

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Champions Are Made During The Off Hours

Have you ever noticed that you started to act a different way because others were watching you? Did you change how you walked down a sidewalk? Changed directions to avoid passing someone? Or felt anxiety while in the gym?An individual might act different and start to produce anxiety because they believe people are viewing them…

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​How to Bounce Back from a Loss Mid-Tournament

Imagine you’re in the middle of an all-day tournament and you’ve just lost one of your games. This can be disappointing, no doubt! But it’s definitely not the end of the world or the tournament. There are a few suggestions we have that can help you bounce back from a loss so that the rest…

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