by Robert Poole Who knows the future??? Growth spurtsSkill level increaseDifferent needs and ability to play up in different teams No one has the ability to predict the future. Sure, it’s possible to recognise patterns that might give certain indications but there is no certainty. So why when we have smaller athletes at a young … Continue reading Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 4 of 4)
Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 3 of 4)
by Robert Poole Understand what other positions require: Helps with communication at higher levelsUnderstanding what other players might wantAppreciation for other peoples jobs From a more volleyball focused perspective, what better way is there to understand the game than to be able to try out all of the different positions and roles? Surely then from … Continue reading Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 3 of 4)
Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 2 of 4)
by Robert Poole Make versatile players: InjuriesUnderstanding what the team needsConfidence as a volleyball playerFit into different systems Some of the best athletes around are those who are versatile. I am not saying that coaches should aim to produce teams full of the Barty’s of this world (who can turn professional in multiple sports -Australian … Continue reading Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 2 of 4)
Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 1 of 4)
by Robert Poole Understanding the whole game of volleyball: Student of the gameBest time to learn new skillsEnthusiasm for the sport Volleyball isn’t necessarily the easiest sport in the world to understand. I have lost track of the number of times that I have been asked about the rules and I’ve had to really think … Continue reading Junior player development: Playing All positions (part 1 of 4)
Why you should always support your team – Part 2
by Robert Poole Buying in It all goes back to the idea of buying into a team mentality. If you truly believe in your team philosophy and that the coach is making what he feels is the best decision for the team, then you have to play whatever role is asked of you at any … Continue reading Why you should always support your team – Part 2
Always support your team / teammates (Part I)
by Robert Poole One aspect of my Collegiate Playing career that I will always remember was this idea that your team were your family, you supported an cared for each other. This was evident during game days, all it took was a look towards the bench to see Shane Yeo, Joel Roberts and the whole … Continue reading Always support your team / teammates (Part I)
Serving after a timeout – some questions to consider…
by Robert Poole Do you trust the server? A lot of the time our feedback to a server when a team is coming out of a timeout comes down to trust - whether or not the coach and/or teammates trust the server’s abilities and motivation. At no point would a player question themselves and say … Continue reading Serving after a timeout – some questions to consider…
Serving after a timeout
by Robert Poole The way coaches and players communicate in matches is usually different to the way they communicate during training sessions. In a match there isn’t usually enough time to try to change technique or make too many adjustments. However, one of the areas that does get nit-picked, by coaches in matches - almost … Continue reading Serving after a timeout
Dealing with Setbacks
by Ben Osborne One of the most difficult things I have had to do throughout my volleyball career so far has been developing and controlling my mindset on court. That’s crazy, right? Sometimes as an athlete it’s possible to experience the feeling of not being able to control your own mindset. When the going gets … Continue reading Dealing with Setbacks
Making sure that you are in the right mindset for training
by Robert Poole Knowing information and applying it are two very different things. One of the most commonly heard phrases is “do as I say not as I do” which always makes me laugh. Sometimes we are happy to give guidance to others, even though we do not apply the same practises in our own … Continue reading Making sure that you are in the right mindset for training
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