Choosing Coaches for Young Athletes
The coach you choose can determine whether a child will continue to play or can have a negative impact on their skill development
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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.
Promoting False Confidence
How can we avoid creating false confidence in players?
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.”
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.
Helping Elementary and Middle Schools Volleyball through STEM
Learning about volleyball in school does not have to involve waiting in line to get one chance to pass the ball. Find out about the news STEM kit created by USAV and the Huddle Group.
Suffering From the Illusion of Knowledge
Years ago, having played some myself, it was easy to say “yes” to coaching my daughter’s 7th grade recreational volleyball team. My twisted logic told me, “I’ve played for years. These are young kids. How hard can this be?” So began my coaching career.
What Is It With Physical Punishment??
USAV Director of Development John Kessel looks at the use of physical punishment in volleyball.
Fearing Free: Lessons From Washington D.C.
In today’s Youth sports world parents are starting to fear free things are not as good or adequate and are opting to continue to spend more and more rather than just letting kids play.