Tips For Helping Athletes Overcome Sports Anxiety
For many kids, sports provide their first taste of anxiety: the stress of serving at game point or making that all-important dig.
Growing the Mindset (CAP II Article)
In this CAP II article, Elevate Volleyball coach Scott Jones shares how he works with young athletes to change their mindsets.
Teach Your Athletes With These Quick Tips
Top coaches and players provide quick tips to help make your athletes the best they can be. Pass them on!
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.
Five Tips for Coaches to Pass On
Coaches helping coaches ... check out these five tips on attacking, blocking and preparation. Easy reminders to pass on to your players.
Boost Sportsmanship With These Pregame Activities
There is no better time to set the tone for good sportsmanship than in the minutes before first serve.
Managing Parent Expectations
Recognizing the consequences that come along with the overwhelming pressure parents put on coaches, here are practical ways coaches can manage expectations from team parents.
The Uniqueness of Volleyball
This article should be explained to (and understood by) all parents, as volleyball is known as a sport that is not a “parent-pleaser.”
Support Your Child’s Commitment to the Team
Parents often look to sports to teach athletes the value of sticking with a task or job even when it gets difficult. But what if your child comes home and says "I want to quit"?
The Importance of Accountable Sports Parents
Studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete's involvement and achievement in sport even more than coaches.