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)
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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)
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
A few questions to consider asking when looking at a pro contract
by Robert Poole So, having undertaken 4 different pro contracts, each with varying levels of training, pay, other benefits and living arrangements, I feel like I have started to understand what I personally need from a pro contract or team in order to be able to perform to the best of my ability on the … Continue reading A few questions to consider asking when looking at a pro contract
Building a support network
by Robert Poole I want to start this blog off by wishing my brother and co-founder Ryan a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I don't think that any blog could be more appropriate for such a day. Ryan has been such a big part of my support network: whether we have been playing on the same or opposing … Continue reading Building a support network
Communicating with Fans/Supporters
by Robert Poole Sport isn’t just about participation, it’s also about bringing together of a group of people from different backgrounds and offering them an enjoyable supportive role within the community. From the professional player who plays for the love of the sport to the person who turns up just to socialise and enjoy the … Continue reading Communicating with Fans/Supporters
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