Willpower to Win

Karch Kiraly talks about his willpower to win

Time to Close the Serving Gap

Serving is a skill that young players need to spend more time practicing

Summer Volleyball Options

So with Regionals done for every USAV player, congrats are in order to those advancing on to Nationals, or on to USAV High Performance programming.

A Change of Seasons

So dear team, our club season has come to an end, including my time to be in practice and competition guiding your development and training.

The Importance of Functional Strength

From Karch Kiraly’s blog, five simple exercises for functional strength

Stats for Parents and Players

I oft speak of the impact a Discover magazine article long ago had on me, on how we are fooled by randomness, in helping me be a better parent and coach.

The 7 Speeds of Volleyball

The concept of 7-speeds is based on the work of soccer researcher and author Jurgen Weineck.

Top Ten Serving Secrets

I spent the last four nights in Hartford, Connecticut. Snowfall of a greater amount in the storm than any other time in recorded history.

Kessel’s Best Movies for Team Viewing

A personal list of movies, in no particular order, that might be great for team bonding and inspiration.

Tryouts and Our Deepest Fear

Tryouts can bring out our deep fears, as the talent pyramid begins its inexorable narrowing. From six elementary schools teams, to a couple or so junior high 7th grade teams.