Coaching Log – Oct 9 2014
In what was a disappointing session on the intensity and focus front after a pretty good one the night before, the focus was 6 v 6 play for match prep.
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In what was a disappointing session on the intensity and focus front after a pretty good one the night before, the focus was 6 v 6 play for match prep.
The first training session of the year focused on blocking movement, serving and passing - and on starting to develop the gym atmosphere I want.
Team selection is part of the duties of most volleyball coaches at least somewhere along the way. What do you say to those who didn't make the team?
Having an encyclopedic knowledge of volleyball technical skills is of no use if you cannot effectively communicate what you want to your players.
Positive coaching is very much encouraged, but it can definitely be overdone to everyone's detriment. We need to provide meaningful feedback at all times.
The volume in the gym for me is a major indication of the focus and intensity of a volleyball team while they play or train.
Tardiness, equipment issues, and a new player in training combined to create some issues but overall the training session was OK with good communication in 6v6.
This is an entry in my volleyball coaching log. Sometimes the hardest part of playing volleyball is staying focused against lesser opposition. That was certainly the case in our final two
The opportunity for a little longer session allowed me to push the team to the point of having to fight through the fatigue. Frustrating at times, but needed.