Tag: communication

Ideas for new team integration

One of the frequent challenges in coaching volleyball is integrating a bunch of new players into a team. Here are a couple of ideas to…

Players today!

Some coaches can be heard to complain about the attitude of the current generation of players. It's something I enjoy hearing as their opposition.

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…

Coaching Log – Sep 24, 2014

The first training session of the year focused on blocking movement, serving and passing - and on starting to develop the gym atmosphere I want.

The right technical feedback

Having an encyclopedic knowledge of volleyball technical skills is of no use if you cannot effectively communicate what you want to your players.

Providing meaningful feedback

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.