We always hear things about “confident athletes” or “playing with confidence” or “have confidence in yourself.” But what does all that mean? What does it mean to be confident? Confidence in relation to volleyball is defined as, “a feeling of self-assurance arising from one’s appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities,” meaning that we…
There are, without a doubt, a lot of skills that are required for volleyball. If you’ve ever watched a professional or college volleyball match, you’ve noticed the athletes are able to perform very well at a fast-paced speed. You’ve probably seen some crazy dives and pancakes on defense as well as slides, ones, C’s, shoots,…
7 Keys for Summer Success The simple things are simple to do but they are also simple not to do. Start today by making some simple but effective choices and you will return back to school a much better version of yourself than when you left. Follow the 7 keys below to make this…
1. Indifference/Apathy – There’s no room for these feelings if you want to develop your skills and improve your performance. Always put in 110%. 2. Stubbornness – Being stubborn leads to being uncoachable, which leads to being unsuccessful. Be open-minded and you might be exposed to a new skill or technique that you would’ve otherwise…
1. Play volleyball because YOU want to. Your happiness and well-being is more important than success. If playing volleyball isn’t in your heart, then try something else. Don’t do it for someone else, do what YOU love for YOU. 2. Focus on the process not the outcome. If you keep improving each day, wins and titles will…
“6 Keys to Building a Championship Culture” It all starts at the top: Live the code that you put in place by practicing what you preach on a daily basis. I would rather see a sermon than hear a sermon. Caring about your athletes: Take a second and think…