My Journey

Well, it's time... I've been putting it off but it's something I've wanted to do for a while. Working in youth sports and developing an elite volleyball club I've come to realize how my personal philosophy has changed over the years. I've also come to realize how my coaching strategies have been revamped from my first few years of coaching till now. Although not everyone will gain from this blog, it is my hope to pass along some of the wisdom I've gained. So, once again, I begin "blogging".

I laugh now at how much I thought I knew when I first began as a 20 something year old. Working hard and fast was all I wanted from my players... learn the game and win matches. I've come to realize that working hard and fast is important and it does have its place but there is much more to this game than just sweat and speed. There is the understanding of the game, the strategy from a coaches view point. There is the development of the whole athlete, to think, to understand, and to self motivate. There is the overall training of an elite athlete that takes us off the court and into the weight room. Development of relationship with other coaches who can assist you as a coach in getting to the "next level", as well as help to develop your players. I've come to realize that there is a whole world wrapped up in this sport we call volleyball. 

Perhaps over the course of writing this blog I'll have made more sense of my personal journey as I share it with you.