AVCA Convention 2019 – Day 4
My final day at the 2019 AVCA Convention featured three more education sessions and more time spent with coaching friends and colleagues.
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Volleyball Coach Development
AVCA Convention 2019 – Day 3
My third day at the 2019 AVCA Convention featured another four education/disussion session, my own presentation, and seeing more friends and contacts.
AVCA Convention 2019 – Day 2
My second day at the 2019 AVCA Convention featured several educational seminars. I also connected with a bunch of folks, some surprising attendees.
AVCA Convention 2019 – Day 1
Here's my recap from my first day at the 2019 AVCA Convention in Pittsburgh. It featured a 3-hour seminar by Jim McLaughlin, and a party.
You’re more like your players than you think
As a coach you are just as much a performer as your players. This is something we need to realize and understand on multiple levels.
Can you coach without punishments?
Does your coaching philosophy include the use of physical punishment in practice? Here are some things to think about on the subject.
Can you coach without saying “Don’t”?
I challenge you to remove the word "don't" from your coaching language. It probably won't be easy, but if you can do it you will probably see big benefits.
Six coaching tips from the soccer world
I came across an article from the world of soccer that makes some very good points about several aspects of coaching that apply to any sport.
Setting up and sustaining your coaching focus
An important skill in coaching is the ability to stay focused on the thing you're looking to train, and to create the right situation to do so.