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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.
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
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?
Using a time-out for positive reinforcements
The mindset of a shot-maker is one of great vision and control of both the ball and his or her body.
Ways to help athletes overcome pressure
The importance of each player to a team’s success
Sharing experiences of helping motivate young athletes
Highlight intangible traits, such as: attitude, body language, desire and hustle, communication, leadership, teamwork and motivation
Set an example by showing athletes how to respect each other and give sincere compliments
