What it takes to win, what does my mind set need to be?

Ever wonder how to make an opening speech at a camp. Stuff you should include, information needed.

How can you build culture through coaching approaches. This podcast will explore some of the approaches used at the academy and other places.

You are new to volleyball you have lots of questions what quote are available that will speak to you about your journey.

The cast we will discuss how to make a team selection and play fair,should this be a goal in youth volleyball?

Some strategies to use when coaching youth athletes

Quote wisdom is a new section where questions are asked and answered with a quote, why the quote was chosen and reasons why will be explored.

This episode talks about the role of the parent in the youth volleyball players journey.

What is different about the athletes who are playing volleyball today in comparison to the athletes that played 20 years ago? There are questions, are they motivated, do they understand what they need to do to earn the right to be on a team? What are your questions? Do you believe there is a difference?

This is our first podcast, feel free to comment, share, discuss, disagree. Podcast Introduction: Let's Talk Youth Volleyball - More Questions Than Answers The introduction is designed to immediately capture the audience's attention and set the tone for the podcast [i]. It starts with a welcoming statement and clearly defines the podcast's purpose: to explore the world of coaching young volleyball athletes [i].•Emphasis on Inquiry: The phrase "More Questions Than Answers" is intentionally provocative. It signals that this podcast isn't about providing definitive solutions or prescriptive advice [i]. Instead, it's about embracing a spirit of inquiry and recognizing that there are often multiple valid approaches to coaching [i]. This approach makes the podcast accessible to coaches of all levels of experience [i].•Host Introduction: Introducing myself, Dr. Darren Cannell, adds credibility and provides context for my perspective [i]. Mentioning my experiences coaching over 5,000 athletes and serving as president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association establishes my expertise while also humanizing me as someone who has faced the challenges of youth volleyball firsthand [i].•Personal Anecdote: Sharing my realization that "coaching isn't about having all the answers, but about asking the right questions" is a relatable and engaging way to connect with the audience [i]. It demonstrates humility and a willingness to learn from others, setting the stage for a collaborative environment [i].•Overview of Topics: Briefly mentioning topics such as skill development, team dynamics, ethical considerations, and athlete well-being provides a roadmap for future episodes [i]. This helps listeners understand the breadth of content that will be covered and encourages them to subscribe [i].

Has technology changed the volleyball landscape and coaching these internet age athletes.

Why is the sport of volleyball does most teams use three hits. Why do they not just hit it back in one or two hits. If there is a whole on the other teams side why not exploit it right away?

Volleyball players are going to get injuries many of these can be avoided if the athlete is aware what the most common injuries are for the sport. Find out what can help solve some of these issues.

When is it too late to transfer to volleyball from another sport? Are any of the skills transferable.

Should players move up a level in training or in team. Should they always play with older athletes? They don’t feel challenged?

What does the volleyball opponents think when you walk on the court? Do you know? Are you a presence? Do you have game as the kids say? Is it real or is it just talk? Find out, this is a great one, listen carefully do you can be a player people don’t forget.

In this episode we will seek out places you can find volleyball wisdom. The greatest source I have found is quotes…and many of them make me laugh. Enjoy.

A little bit more of a dive into the research and other opinions. I only have a few opinions. wear them, it warmd up the knees, it can support bad knees, it lookd like you might play defense, it looks cool. And wash them, as not washing them make time out huddles awful for coaches. Your good luck is not hiding in your kneepads, wash them.

How can I make my practices so everyone will push themselves and have a common focus and drive. Every minute counts discipline, passion and just going through the drills unengaged will break a team.

Every moment in your practice is precious. Don’t just go through the motions. Every touch is important.

We ask the question about how can you make a good newsletter to share with your interested readers. We want to supply the Youth athlete's community information, and support to help them do the best for the athlete on their journey. This is what we discussed.

Should I wear knee pads or not? What message am I sending to my teammates or the other team if I don’t or if I do?

My child is playing up s level….is this a good thing or bad thing. Should you or should you not push your child into a higher level of team or training.

The last thing you want to see when your team is in serve reception and the serve goes in between two athletes and the state at each other like a deer into headlights. The blood pressure in my head increase, the blood vessel in my head explodes as the player turns to me an asks, who’s ball is that.…..auggggghhhh…

Who has what seam and how does a libero fit into my serve reception? Want to know more?

Player want to play volleyball but also want to play with their friends. Is that even possible?

Can you do both play on a team and play with your friends, Do most people have weekend Camp and tourneys.

What are coaches looking for? Quotes answer the questions.

What is a coach looking for at youth tryouts? A list of physical, mental and social skills. The things they are look for don’t change a lot as the athletes grow older.

I was so consistent and then I wasn't. I need help!

Do you play every point like the last one, or is every point played as hard as possible.

Do you play every point, is their points in games that are more important? What do the quotes say.

You are a starter but only for the second game never the first game what does that mean?. What is the coach thinking? Is there strategy involved?

How is the academy different behind the scenes than as people see it? Why does it not have teams?

Why do I get to start the second game and not the first game in a three game match. Am I not good enough, am I a not starter material, is it my attitude?

If people could hear what you are saying in your head, would they then understand why you are the player you are? Is your inner voice helping or hurting you?

What talks are you having in your head during practice, training and game play. Positive….negative…abusive?

Long Term Athlete Development - research document by Volleyball Canada. A dated document but still the model we try to follow.

You were subbed in for the final serve of the final game of the match. Miss and we are tied, ace we win…why me?

Is it a good or bad thing to have boys and girls together at a camp, for training? For gameplay?

Spectators are turning volleyball games into a hockey game. Can a purple card stop this? How has it work in the regions in USA?

A purple card is some region in the USA are being used by volleyball referee’s to help curb the abuse being used at games. Is it needed, what is it, should Canada think about using it?

Virtual Assistant Coach answers your frequently asked questions. Here is a good one: how do I better support my daughter in her volleyball journey. She is very hard on herself sometimes and I want to know how to help her combat that better. Here is the answer.

What is the single most important element player need to have to be a great player. What is it? Effort, skill, personality, fire, coachability…there are so many which one is the most important.

When they interested the chant to volleyball by adding a new position, the libero. Was this a good change or bad one?

What are the three beert quotes for each of 4 age groups?..11-12, 13-14, 15-16 and 17-18 year olds…do you know?

What element, thing, personality traits are needed for success in volleyball by age group.

What does a coach need to know to coach 13-14 year old athletes at volleyball.

Volleyball Winghitters are the offensive power of the team . Hit hard and if blocked...hitter harder.

I had asked my Assistant Coach to chat about the middle players in volleyball. We had been talking about coaching age groups and he thought I meant players in the middle of their careers, not beginners and not pros...middle players. No NO NO I was asking to chat about Middle players, as in Middle blockers maybe that will be the next chat...lol