The Agony of DeParent
Parents agonizing over defeat need to learn to enjoy all matches, including losses, and spend more time teaching the values and lessons to be gained in the journey.
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Topic: Growing the Game
Teaching More Effectively and Efficiently
Time in the gym is limited – especially now – so practice must be efficient as possible. John Kessel has ideas on how to best use your time in the gym.
Learning is a Process That Never Ends
The process of learning should never stop, and that includes the time between the end of club season and school tryouts. No matter what, remember that the top of the pyramid, our national teams, seek players who are good at all six skills and great at one or two.
The Best Learning Environment Possible
Be sure to create drills that create the most efficient (and most fun) learning environment possible.
Best Gifts for a Volleyball Player
The best gifts for a volleyball player aren’t things, but they are ways to assure your child continues to love the sport.
Developing Amazing Leaders and Citizens
John Kessel reflects on the his most important job as a coach: developing leaders and citizens, not just volleyball players.
Ancora Imparo Redux: Tips to Keep Learning at Home
In his latest blog, John Kessel offers suggestions about how to keep learning and improving while at home.
What Makes Volleyball Special?
USA Volleyball Hall of Famers tell why volleyball is special to them
To Error is Human
When it comes to errors, every volleyball player makes them. Look at errors on multiple levels to provide learning opportunities.
Getting More Than One Ball Flying in Practice
Far too much of athletes’ time is spent not working and doing, but standing in line or listening to a coach talk.