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How Meditation Can Help Athletes Perform Better
What is Meditation and How to Start Meditation is a form of mental training that involves focusing on the present moment and allowing thoughts, feelings, and sensations to pass without judgment or attachment. Meditation helps one to become aware of their internal and external environment in order to gain insight into the nature of reality.…
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Building the Right Sports Culture in Our Team
Defining Sports Culture and Why It Matters Sports culture refers to the beliefs, attitudes, norms and values that shape behaviors and mindsets within a team. It is the very fabric that binds players and coaches, driving standards, expectations, and team dynamics. But what exactly constitutes “culture” in sports? Culture encompasses the spoken and unspoken rules…
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The Key to Effective Volleyball Counterattack
Setting the Stage for Success Counterattacking lies at the heart of competitive volleyball. It is the pivotal moment when rallies are won or lost, and matches are decided. A well-oiled counterattacking machine can intimidate opponents and lift teams to new heights, while gaps in coordination or timing invariably prove costly. With scoring and transitions between…
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Volleyball Coaching During a Game
Introducing volleyball coaching during games Volleyball is an incredibly fast-paced and dynamic sport where much can change from one point to the next. During games, coaches are faced with constant situationally-dependent decisions and must provide guidance to their players in real time. However, it is not feasible or even beneficial for a coach to try…
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The Most Dangerous Enemy of a Team’s Strength: The Players’ Egos
The greatest threat to any team’s success While talent, resources and determination are crucial components of a team’s prowess on the field, I have found through my years of experience coaching at the highest levels that the most insidious and damaging enemy faced is not the opposition across the net, but the individual egos of…
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Innovative Practice Planning for Volleyball Coaches
The Evolution of Practice Planning The evolution of volleyball and gains in sport science knowledge have prompted reexamination of long-held practice planning conventions. Where coaches once relied primarily on repetition of isolated mechanics and a limited tool set of drills, a modernized approach has become necessary. By delving more deeply into athlete development frameworks, coaches…
