I am a Teacher of Athletes
This month some kid I know really well has his senior year athlete banquet. I was looking at the Princeton website, and at the top of the athletic department’s home page was a quote I had never heard that impacted me.
How Old School Are You?
There are long time players who reminisce about the way volleyball used to be played in the days of sideout, not rally, scoring. I remember the competitions that started at 8 a.m. and went until 4 a.m. the next day, or speaking to parents about their child still playing in an event after midnight.
To Become A Skillful Spiker
Sharing the science and my thoughts based on motor learning as to it relates to most machines
Five Ways to Be a Better Teammate
Professionals give tips on how you can be a better teammate
Developing Real Ball Control
Lately I have been wondering why so many well meaning coaches, and players, speak to the importance of ball control. I know I will be up against the many attendees of the Church of Tradition and Ball Control (CTBC as I call it) yet this is really important stuff to change.
You are Paying for Practice, Not Playing
So the glow of your child being chosen to play for a club, perhaps even the experience of having to choose between multiple clubs and not cut, has faded. In the heart of the season, coaches begin making decisions on playing time based on what they have seen in practices and tournaments.
Five Keys to Scouting Your Opponent
Tips on scouting your opponents from coaches and volleyball professionals
10 Keys to Middle Blocking
Three-time Olympian Heather Bown gives tips on middle blocking.
Beyond the Water Break
Good hydration meals paying attention to how much water you drink off the court too
1964 Olympians | Finding Volleyball
1964 Olympians talk about how they found and fell in love with volleyball.