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Topic: Growing the Game

STOP Teaching Setting

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After the dialogue from my blog called “Stop Teaching Passing” – I felt as this junior season starts up that it is important to give all you teachers of the game a few more titles to chew on.

Random Observations on Coaches…

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I have observed thousands of coaches presenting skill and drill ideas to others – both players and coaches – in the last 40 years of my coaching career, and have come to some observations to consider.

Bionic Warriors and Heroes

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This week begins one of the more special annual events held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, the Wounded Warrior Games.

Summer Volleyball Options

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So with Regionals done for every USAV player, congrats are in order to those advancing on to Nationals, or on to USAV High Performance programming.

A Change of Seasons

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So dear team, our club season has come to an end, including my time to be in practice and competition guiding your development and training.

STOP Teaching Passing!

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No matter where I go in the world to teach, the traditional coaches mantra of “Can’t pass, can’t hit” is one of the first statements I hear in any language.

Quantum Hoops II

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You may have already read that one of the more fascinating documentaries I own and sometimes share with players and coaches is about Cal Tech Basketball, titled Quantum Hoops.

Stats for Parents and Players

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I oft speak of the impact a Discover magazine article long ago had on me, on how we are fooled by randomness, in helping me be a better parent and coach.

I Just Need a Line

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The dawn drive to the Santo Domingo airport to begin my all day journey home to Colorado, goes mostly along the coast of ragged lava rocks – no beaches on this stretch, but lots of palm trees.

Choosing the Right Words

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I have been reflecting on the lack of specificity in most coaches’ teaching, as well as the choice of words we often make by habit.