STOP Teaching Setting
After the dialogue from my blog called “Stop Teaching Passing” – I felt as this junior season starts up that it is important to give all you teachers of the game a few more titles to chew on.
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Random Observations on Coaches…
I have observed thousands of coaches presenting skill and drill ideas to others – both players and coaches – in the last 40 years of my coaching career, and have come to some observations to consider.
Time to Close the Serving Gap
Serving is a skill that young players need to spend more time practicing
The Game Teaches The Game
From Karch Kiraly’s Volleyblog, addressing important learning principles.
Bionic Warriors and Heroes
This week begins one of the more special annual events held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, the Wounded Warrior Games.
STOP Teaching Passing!
No matter where I go in the world to teach, the traditional coaches mantra of “Can’t pass, can’t hit” is one of the first statements I hear in any language.
Quantum Hoops II
You may have already read that one of the more fascinating documentaries I own and sometimes share with players and coaches is about Cal Tech Basketball, titled Quantum Hoops.
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.
I Just Need a Line
The dawn drive to the Santo Domingo airport to begin my all day journey home to Colorado, goes mostly along the coast of ragged lava rocks – no beaches on this stretch, but lots of palm trees.
Choosing the Right Words
I have been reflecting on the lack of specificity in most coaches’ teaching, as well as the choice of words we often make by habit.