A Letter to My Younger Self
Lost a friend last month, who impacted so many, without being a coach – just by being damn good at what he did, officiate. Players around the world held a moment of silence. We had set up skiing plans for this season, and enjoyed a great Rio Paralympics together – after he was done being a great Rio Beach Olympic referee.
Give Credit Where Credit is Due
Set an example by showing athletes how to respect each other and give sincere compliments
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?
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
John Kessel: A Culture of Building
Understand the powerful importance of creating a healthy culture in a program.
John Kessel: Never Be a Child’s Last Coach
There are many ways to define success for a volleyball coach.
Growing the Game: It’s Not the Drills
What are the magic drills that make some teams so good? Big secret: it's not the drills. There is no magic.
Kids Don’t Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care
Resource | https://usavolleyball.org/resource/kids-dont-care-how-much-you-know-until-they-know-how-much-you-care/
John Kessel is about to embark on another season of coaching, and he reminds you that being a caring coach is of utmost importance.
Teach Your Players to Hit More Effectively
No matter how tall (or short) your players are, John Kessel has tips to improve their hitting efficiency and make a difference for your team.
The Most Important Poster in Coaching
John Kessel's poster of John Wooden quotes is an important part of his coaching toolkit.
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