Outcomes v Expectations
The coach’s job is to provide inputs to players and teams with the expectation of achieving certain performance outcomes. Specific
Julio Velasco – 12 Quotes
Julio Velasco is a good coach. He should be widely studied. Below is a video of 12 of his quotes.
Best Match I Ever Saw
The first big volleyball tournament I ever saw and / or participated in was the 1986 World Promotional Championships. Because
The Best Player You’ve Never Heard Of
In 1986 I saw a young Cuban opposite with amazing jumping ability and skills play in his first big event.
Kim Ho Chul – Combinations Master Class
There is a school of thought that suggests for a player to be truly legendary most of what he did
Why They Don’t Play Combos Anymore
One of the things I often hear from people who remember volleyball from history is that combination plays are missing
Volleyball Rule Change – Two Liberos
I was on a talk today with legendary American coach Sue Gozansky as part of the series organised by John
The Best Spike I Ever Saw
The first time I saw the best players in the world up close was in 1986. I was competing for
Stuff You Don’t See Anymore
Imagine if you had a rotation with the setter front row and no first tempo player. How would you solve
When The ‘Rules’ Are Wrong
The rules seem to be very clear on the matter. Players are not allowed to penetrate under the net and
At Home On The Court 