Searching For Lessons? Consider Context
I just came across something on the legendary basketball coach, Bobby Knight. It reminded me of hearing from a respected
Second Contact – Episode 2
In Second Contact, fellow coach Liam Sketcher and I watch some of the great matches of the past, and put
Brazil Sideout 2004
A while ago I posted a story about the 1992 Brazilian Olympic Gold Medal winning sideout offence. I made the
More On Rules – The Tablet
The object of the tablet for coaches during FIVB and CEV competition is to streamline the action, by linking the
Second Contact – Episode 1
If you have spent any time with me, or on my blog, you have probably gleaned that I am interested
Get Better – Change Perspective
In the 1970s and 1980s the combination was the king of offences. Blockers watched the ‘fake’ spiker intently and tried
What To Practice – By The Numbers
It should be the first concern of coaches when planning the content of practice to think about how much they
Assistant Coach’s Disease
The assistant coach has a vital role in the team for all the reasons that we already know about. But
Marv Dunphy Timeouts
I’ve been watching a lot of old videos, studying the past, trying to understand where we are, looking to recycle
The Best Player You Might Have Heard Of…
…but have probably forgotten. At the same tournament that I saw Ricardo Goicochea I also saw a young Swedish player,
