Beat the heat: Six pro beach volleyball players give their tips
Hydration starts before you head out into the sun and continues after
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It’s not About Right or Wrong; It’s About Efficiency in Learning
It’s not about wrong or right, but about what is more effective. It’s not criticism when science guides us to more effective ways to learn, it is information, which sadly many traditional coaches chose to ignore. As the great William Penn said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.”
Playing the REAL Game
If there was one thing I would ask clubs and schools to change, it is to play far less 6 v 6 at younger ages, if any at all, where all but one of the kids stands around and watches the ball. For ALL ages, play much more 1v1/2v0/1v1+1/2v2, and reserve 6 v 6 for older players. It really is that simple.
It’s Not about Right or Wrong
It’s not about wrong or right, but about what is more effective. It’s not criticism when science guides us to more effective ways to learn, it is information, which sadly many traditional coaches chose to ignore.
Seven Foam rolling exercises
USAV Beach National Team athlete Emily Day gives tips on foam rolling exercises.
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?