Positive Self Talk

by Robert Poole One of the challenges I was set earlier this season was to write down 10 positive things about myself in my volleyball career. I managed about 8. My problem wasn’t necessarily with knowing what skills I can perform better at than others, or what I could potentially bring to the game. My … Continue reading Positive Self Talk

Cardio workouts – getting through them

by Robert Poole Now there is no hiding from the fact that cardio workouts suck, no matter if you feel like you are in the best shape of your life or that you are just coming back from a lockdown period where you might have enjoyed too many slices of dessert. I am definitely in … Continue reading Cardio workouts – getting through them

A passing unit not an individual passer

by Robert Poole “There is no ‘I’ in TEAM”, the iconic phrase that has been spelt out to many different generations of athletes. It highlights the importance of understanding that team sport is not just about how well you can perform as an individual, but also how well a group of individuals can perform together … Continue reading A passing unit not an individual passer