Seven Foam rolling exercises
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Lessons Learned from a Pirates Think Tank
There is a small market pro baseball team working hard to get their players “Ready at 7.” This is the time of most single, regular-season games, and the maximum number of games in the World Series. They are also challenging their sport’s traditions in the areas of learning.
Five Keys to a Wicked Jump Float Serve
National team coaches and players weigh in on how to develop a tough, consistent jump float serve.
You Are The Magic
That is something my friend and mentor for over 40 years once told me; add that Carl McGown also often said “There is no magic,” and you will start to have an idea of his mind and his work. Each coach brings his or her own magic to the court but there is only hard work and the science
Using Simple Stats and Scouting
Implementing changes or adjustments based on scouting reports can be helpful. Statistics also should be used for practice planning and making adjustments between competitions.
The Last Coaches
It’s easy for players to remember past experiences and forget how much they liked volleyball. Even after a great season they were still done playing at the competitive level, but why?
Traditions
Tradition is a painful thing to alter; yet change is necessary when our traditional coaching isn’t getting the results we want
Time Out on the Court
Using a time-out for positive reinforcements
The Lost Art of Shot-Making: Giving Hitters Additional Tools for Terminating the Ball
The mindset of a shot-maker is one of great vision and control of both the ball and his or her body.
Helping Your Team Handle the Pressure
Ways to help athletes overcome pressure