Words of Little or a LOT of Meaning
Words have little meaning to beginners in motor learning.
USAV Cup Men | Match 3 vs Brazil | August 26, 2015
Another five set thriller, this time the USA takes it, 24-26, 25-22, 25-22, 21-25, 15-11 in match three of the 2015 USAV Cup
YET
My son had something that I gave to him in his dorm room at Princeton; in capital letters on an orange post-it note, the word “YET.”
USAV Cup Men | Match 2 vs Brazil | August 25, 2015
Brazil won in straight sets, 25-18, 25-22, 25-22, in match two of the 2015 USAV Cup
False Fundamentals
The term false or fake fundamentals, along with the concept of irrelevant training, is one that it seems coaches, parents and players simply want to ignore. Understandably so, as it gives them a feeling of success and mastery, even though it is not helping them in competition.
USAV Cup Men | Match 1 vs Brazil | August 23, 2015
Brazil won a five-set match, 20-25, 25-23, 36-34, 20-25, 15-13, to kick off the 2015 USAV Cup
Seven Tips on How To Block The Middle Hitter
Women's National Team Foluke Akinradewo gave us her seven best tips on how to block the middle hitter.
The Game Will Find a Way
Spent some time in June based out of Pago Pago, teaching the coaches and players one of the farthest “regions” that USA Volleyball supports, American Samoa. Since 1878 the US had a naval station there, and during World War II a 2,500 ft long run way, airbase and mobile hospital.
Stay Quiet and Let Them Play
Sometimes as coaches, we need to stand back and see if we have taught them anything (the ducklings.) If you are simply quiet, and let them have a little independence, they’ll prove your worth as a coach.
Volleyball After High School
Many younger players might not know of the myriad ways to get even better at volleyball while also helping grow the game.