We May Win and We May Lose…
BUT NOBODY IS GOING TO OUT HUSTLE US…. That has always been my motto, so much that some of my teams have heard it so many times in huddles they say it in their sleep I bet.
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Topic: Athlete and Team Development
A champions look
Karch Kiraly talks exuding confidence
Five Things You Shouldn’t do on a Volleyball Court
Olympic coaches and athletes talk about the do’s and don’ts for on the court
Simplified Youth Rules
Ideas for youth play for 3-11 year old athletes, who should be playing in teams of two or four.
Names for Games and Grills
This is not a comprehensive collection, but serves as food for thought for naming a GAME better. Rather than a “drill.”
Stats for Players and Parents
Skill performance will ebb and flow, with 50 percent of the time being spent in below average performance for each player. Practice is for RAISING each player’s personal average.
Conditioning
It is important for you to maintain a high level of fitness in order to compete at your physical capability. Being in shape, like getting proper nutrition, is one of the fundamental skills that sport can help incorporate into your like now that should never stop.
It’s Not Where You Are, It’s Who You Are
The article summarizes what kids should be learning from fun on the court or field, in practices and games. Some thoughts are volleyball specific, but the majority relate to all sports.
Stuff Happens Learn To Love It
Karch Kiraly talks about adversity
USA Volleyball Skills Contest
The YMCA of the USA updated this skills contest with USA Volleyball staff help for use during their volleyball centennial celebrations.