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Topic: Athlete and Team Development
How To Make Drills That Work
You, the coach, have to design the drills that are going to help your team reach its potential. So let’s take a look at some of the things that will help you to make drills that work for your team.
Teach Novice Players the Love of Volleyball
John Kessel shares ideas on how to teach the joy of volleyball before teaching the skills.
Defense is More Than Just Another Team System
Every player on the court must have a strong grasp of what defense is and be heavily involved in its execution.
Take a Lap: Alternatives to Exercise as Punishment in Youth Sports
Exercise has been used as punishment in the past, but there’s ways to prove a point other than forced physical exertion.
How Youth Sports Can Lead to a Better Job Later in Life
Highlights from a 2014 study that examined how participation in high school sports correlated with a person’s behaviors and accomplishments later in life.
Helping Your Multisport Athlete Navigate Seasons
Playing more than one sport is great for an athlete’s well-being. Here’s how you can be a supportive coach as they transition between sports.
Keys to Making More Digs on the Beach
Prepare for beach national qualifiers and the USA National Beach Tour-Junior Championships with these tips.
More Tips for Coaches to Pass On
Culled from top coaches, these are simple tips that you can put in your coaching toolbox when working with your team.
Growing the Mindset Part 2 (CAP II Article)
In the second part of this CAP II article, Scott Jones discussing building confidence to change athlete mindsets.