Arcs and Angles

Teaching the fundamental reasoning behind techniques

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. 

Five Keys to Better Passing

Winning volleyball starts with reliable passing. Here's some advice from five experts on how you can deliver a better ball to your setter.

Lessons we learn from failing

Sometimes, a little reminder is the push you need to keep trying.

I Want You To Make Mistakes

For more than 40 years, one of the first things I say to new teams and summer camp players is just that: “I want to see mistakes out here on the court.”  

Misty May-Treanor – 2016 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee

Misty May-Treanor, a three-time Olympic Games gold medalist in beach volleyball, was enshrined into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, 2016.

Danielle Scott-Arruda – 2016 International Volleyball Hall of Fame Inductee

Danielle Scott-Arruda, a five-time U.S. Olympic middle with two silver medals, was enshrined into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame on Oct. 22, 2016

Be Consistent

Consequences and punishment are so prevalent in our sport and this blog explores why. It also talks about how outcome, winning and losing, is "punishment" enough to continue to drive the desire to get better.