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Improving Block Defense in Volleyball
Blocking and block defense are crucial skills in volleyball that can significantly impact a team’s ability to win matches. An effective block defense not only protects against powerful attacks but also creates opportunities for counterattacks and transition scoring. However, developing a cohesive and adaptive block defense system is a complex task that requires a deep…
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The Taste of Defeat
The Inevitability of Defeat In the relentless pursuit of athletic excellence, defeat is an inescapable reality that every coach and athlete must confront. While the thrill of victory defines success on the scoreboard, it is how we navigate the bitter taste of defeat that truly molds our character and fuels personal growth. Defeat is not…
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Transferring Coaching Skills Between Sports and Business
James J. Myers’ new book “Coaching Competence: Translating Skills Between Sports and Business” offers team sports coaches and business managers alike valuable insights on improving their skills. Buy the Book As one of the top contributors to Volleyball Hub Pro, Myers draws on his expertise in the volleyball community while also exploring connections between sports…
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Leadership: How Top Team Coaches Define It
The Vital Importance of Strong Leadership for Winning Teams and Successful Coaches Across every sport, the teams that achieve consistent greatness over time are inevitably led by top-tier coaches who demonstrate outstanding leadership. There is no doubt that skilled athletes and natural talent play crucial roles in a team’s performance. However, without masterful guidance and…
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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…
