The Poole Brother's Volleyball Blog
by Robert Poole In any relationship formed in life it is essential to find a balance that ensures that the relationship is valued by both parties. For a relationship to thrive, it usually needs to benefit both sides and each party should feel that they can be themselves. This is what would be described as … Continue reading Do you know what your teammates need from you?
by Robert & Ryan Poole Rob: Coaching is an art that can sometimes feel like it is on the borderline of continuous criticism. Whether you perceive this criticism as constructive or aggressive will determine the type of player you will become. In sport, a coach often has very little time to get his or her … Continue reading Reading a Coaches true message
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
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
by Robert Poole Different players have different preferences when it comes to communication with their coaches. For me personally, I like to have feedback, whether it’s in the form of positive support or constructive criticism. I also like to work with the coach to set goals so that I am always comfortable that someone else … Continue reading Communicating with your coach – a Player’s Perspective
by Robert Poole Ryan (Left) Playing for California State University Long Beach against Robert (Right) and the University of Mount Olive. The first competitive indoor volleyball match where we were on opposite sides of the net. We are back, but as a team this time!! Welcome to the new edition of VolleyPoole, where Ryan and … Continue reading Why are we blogging?
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