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A Thank-you Letter to My 13U Teams
John Kessel April 04, 2019
John Kessel sends his 13U team members on their way with ideas to hone their skills over the summer.
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The Most Important Poster in Coaching
John Kessel March 07, 2019
John Kessel's poster of John Wooden quotes is an important part of his coaching toolkit.
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Teach Your Players to Hit More Effectively
John Kessel Feb. 15, 2019
No matter how tall (or short) your players are, John Kessel has tips to improve their hitting efficiency and make a difference for your team.
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Volleyball Should Be a Game Before It Becomes a Sport
John Kessel Jan. 09, 2019
Lessons learned from this year's USOC American Development Model Summit
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You are Not the Parent
John Kessel Dec. 06, 2018
Too often, coaches say “my kids,” and while I understand the wording, I think it’s crucial to remind yourself that you have only a few hours to impact, teach and care for your players.
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Kids Don't Care How Much You Know Until They Know How Much You Care
John Kessel Nov. 07, 2018
John Kessel is about to embark on another season of coaching, and he reminds you that being a caring coach is of utmost importance.
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My Team Just Lost Badly - What Next?
John Kessel Oct. 03, 2018
Teams lose. Sometimes they lose badly. Where do you go next when your team is down?
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Growing the Game: It's Not the Drills
BJ LeRoy Sept. 04, 2018
What are the magic drills that make some teams so good? Big secret: it's not the drills. There is no magic.
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Aha! Moments From Coaches Around the World
John Kessel Aug. 08, 2018
It's been a summer full of "aha!" moments as I visited numerous coaching clinics around the world.
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Volleyball Players Show Off Their World Cup Moves
June 19, 2018
Check out 10 great kick saves!
