Wow - loved the videos with did with PressPassTV back in the day. This one features Team VolleyChick's Jenn Snyder, Paige Davis Jensen, Angela Lewis Akers, and Pri Piantadosi-Lima
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Team VolleyChick Video Belmar AVP 2008
Wow - loved the videos with did with PressPassTV back in the day. This one features Team VolleyChick's Jenn Snyder, Paige Davis Jensen, Angela Lewis Akers, and Pri Piantadosi-Lima
From CoachRey.com - Stop Enabling Gossip Girls
Stop Enabling Gossip Girls
Sorry to all volleyball players and even coaches that love the TV show Gossip Girl. I know how disappointed you all will be to learn that I’m not a Gossip Girl junkie. I’m more of a Harvard Business Review junkie. Don’t let this news discourage you from continuing to read. This post is about How to Stop Enabling Gossip on your Team.
People engage in gossip when they lack trust or efficacy. We become consumers of gossip when we don’t trust formal channels — so we turn to trusted friends rather than doubtful leaders. We become purveyors of it when we feel we can’t raise sensitive issues more directly — so we natter with neighbors rather than confronting offenders.
The problem with gossip is that it reinforces the sickness that generates it. It’s pernicious because it’s based on a self-fulfilling prophecy. If I lack trust or efficacy I engage in gossip — which robs me of the opportunity to test my mistrust or inefficacy. The more I use it the more I reinforce my need for it.
They address the underlying problem in three ways:
1. Stop enabling. The best way to stop gossip is to stop enabling it. Gossipers are rewarded when others respond passively — by simply listening. To stop it, force it into the open. At the tech company, employees know that gossip comes with a risk — the risk that you will be called out. Recently some employees noticed a number of others had begun to use a third-party app, Secret, which allows people to share message anonymously, to complain about colleagues and policies. When they recognized their colleagues’ complaints, longer-tenured employees began calling out those who were whining rather than confronting responsibly. They even posted their names and contact information in the app to offer support for those who wanted to learn how to truly solve their problems.
2. Build trust in the alternatives. Leaders at the company also reduce the supply of gossip by decreasing demand. They proliferate options for raising problems. The all-hands meeting is just one example. The company also uses an internal social network platform to model candor and openness on a host of topics that would be terrifying at other places. For example, some employees grumbled when execs announced a recent multi-billion dollar acquisition. Monday-morning quarterbacking is common at all companies but at this company it was done with attributed comments in a discussion group – and Ken participated! One employee kicked it off with: “What’s up? We already have a business unit that does the same thing with even better margins?” The concern was addressed openly rather than metastasizing in gossip because there were credible channels for the discussion to take place.
3. Build skill. Gossip is a form of learned incompetence — an acquired skill that produces poor results. Overcoming it requires replacing that skill. The tech company starts re-scripting employees on day one. In a rigorous orientation employees are asked to describe things they hated about other places they worked. At the top of the list is always gossip and politics. Managers leading these discussions use this moment to offer alternative skills and strategies for surfacing emotionally and politically risky concerns—and to challenge employees to create the culture they want by using them.
Link to article: http://coachrey.com/blog/featured/stop-enabling-gossip-girls/
Monday, January 5, 2015
Check out Dan Mickle and Brian Swenty's new website VolleyballTech.com
Volleyball Tech
Using Technology to Teach, Build, and Win
John Kessel's Grow the game together blog
Always Learning
This end of the year blog is where I share what/where I have learned. It is mostly books, but also some video clips I found worth watching. I love that Michelangelo at age 87 said “I am still learning.” I find that most people who struggle with the research found in motor learning science, are simply uncomfortable, or too set in their ways and refuse to change based on what they believe vs. what the science is adding to our knowledge. These people usually will fall back on statements like “100 years ago the science said this, and we know that is not true now…” If you want to be first in getting the material and research finds I dig up, follow me @JohnKesselUSAV.
Books:
Faster, Higher, Stronger by Mark McClusky – I am jealous of my friend Mark, as not only does he get to work at Wiredmagazine, but he got to go around the world and learn from in honor of the title of this blog, I share first the book insights by an interview done by John O’Sullivan. As a reminder of the one MUST read book/blog – Daniel Coyle’s The Talent Code, this line comes from his review of Mark’s book “Success in top-level sports is no longer just an athletic contest- it’s a learning contest that takes place on the frontiers of science, technology and the human body. It you’re intested in understanding and competing in this new world, you need to buy Mark McClusky’s smart, invigorating and useful book right now.”
Boys in the Boat – We work in a team sport, but I don’t think there is any more beautiful team sport than 8 person rowing. To watch that many people working in total unison with such power and speed is just a wonder to behold. My grandfather was a rower for the University of Washington in like 1908. This book has had nearly 10,000 reviews on Amazon, and has a 5.0 rating. It is that good.
Brain Rules – John Medina - The book can be purchased here. Brain Rules reveals – in plain English – 12 ways our brains truly work. John has visited Colorado Springs to work with NGB Educators and the US Air Force Academy, and I know I benefited from our talks.
The Rise by Sarah Lewis – “Creativity, the gift of failure and the search for mastery” is the subtitle. It is written by a ceramicist, who uses innovation and insight into getting across the chasms of self-doubt. It is a pretty unique read.
Being Mortal – Atul Gawande - I think I am sharing this one not for the volleyball side of things, but for the those with older parents or even those of us who are older coaches. Atul shares guidance on how to live to the last with autonomy, dignity and joy. Given what has happened to me in this past year, I can only say Amen.
Make it Stick – by Peter Brown, Henry Roediger & Mark McDaniel - A book on learning that uses stories about people who have achieved mastery of complex knowledge and skills by a wide variety of people who have mastered complex skills to illustrate their arguments about how successful learning takes place. For those who are teaching in the motor skill science area, the debunking of massed vs distributed/more random learning is particularly important.
Top Dog – The Science of Winning and Losing – Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman - While this book came out in 2013, I am re-noting it as it covers such a key area of sport – The science of competition. As our USA teams have learned how to balance cooperation and competition, calling it “coopetition,” the research behind this area is important to know. Some of it is culture – Japanese kids hate the game of musical chairs, so insights into this area are also of value.
Leaders Eat Last – Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t - by Simon Sinek – The author of Start with Why and one of the top 3 TED talks (How Great Leaders Inspire Action) news on leadership belongs on your bookshelf.
Websites:
Mark O’Sullivan just does some good stuff.
What makes a good sports Program– This poster I shared with my friend Dan Coyle, and he turned it into one of hismost commented on blogs –including a classic troll! – Remember the USAV Grassroots section has about 100 free posters to download and print, no cost from our end here.
Movies:
Court & Spark – Which was released in Dec 2013, and I have blogged about…just it is so good to teach kids how it is the size of your heart that matters.
When the Game Stands Tall –A true story based in the sport of football about team over personal records and a caring coach.
Sunday, January 4, 2015
BeachDig Holiday Camp comes to Pompano Beach
BeachDig Holiday Camp comes to Pompano Beach
The 6th annual BeachDig Holiday Camp was held at Pompano Beach and attracted 30 aspiring college volleyball at
The quest for greatness begins with an unwavering dedication to work harder than your peers and never being satisfied with just being good. The 6th annual BeachDig Holiday Camp came to Pompano Beach and 30 aspiring volleyball players from the ages of 12-22 hit the beach for an intense three-day camp session. While some of their friends were relaxing during the holiday break, these young athletes were busy honing their skills and preparing for the future.
Besides Florida, the camp attracted players from New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia and Canada. The northern visitors were glad to be spending their Christmas vacation in sunny South Florida, while learning about proper fundamentals, unique strategies and the mental skills necessary to play winning beach volleyball. BeachDig is one of the nation's top training programs for aspiring sand volleyball players and more than 60 of their players have attained college scholarships.
Players like Nikki Lyons (Pepperdine), Shelby Babowicz (Jacksonville University) and Macie Tendrich (University of South Carolina) are high school seniors who have made their college commitments and are keeping their dreams alive. Lyons who attends St. Thomas High School recently met one of her goals by winning an indoor high school state championship. The 6'1 outside hitter is intent not to rest on her laurels.
"I'm here at this camp because I want to get better and that's my always my goal," Lyons said. "I'm getting a lot of reps and touches and that is very beneficial for my game. There are a lot of really good players who play this game. My motivation is to be the best."
Kendra VanZwieten is the Director of Florida BeachDig and she was there instilling drills and giving instructions to the campers. VanZwieten and her husband Steve, who was in attendance, are AVP beach pros and they were assisted by instructors Nate Davis, former FSU player Summer Weissing and current FSU player Stephanie Pelliteri.
The camp was broken down into three sessions based on age and skill levels. Being outdoors at the beach and playing the game they love was all the motivation the campers needed. There is an emphasis on having fun, but there is intensive training to help the campers achieve their goals.
VanZwieten, a Pompano Beach resident, is one of Florida's top beach volleyball professionals.
"The state of beach volleyball is improving every year and with the opportunity to get college scholarships the interest is and talent is increasing," VanZwieten said. "The players are taking their training more seriously and that is why they are here. We get to evaluate them and help them with different showcases. Many of the players are indoor and outdoor players and this will help both of their games. I'm very pleased with our turnout."
Copyright © 2015, Sun SentinelThe Essential Beach Volleyball Drill Book Spiral-bound – 2014 by Hayden Jones (Author), Daniel Dalanhese (Author)
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I really think you are going to love this drill-book. The book contains 114 beach volleyball specific drills in a easily understood format and additional to written descriptions of each drill, each page contains a QR code that you can scan with your smart phone to take you directly to youtube video demonstrations of each drill. Below are reviews of the book from some of the best beach volleyball players in the world. Misty May (3 x Olympic Gold Medalist) "I believe everyone should have the opportunity to learn our sport and this book written by Hayden Jones provides that foundation. The book explains and provides drills that can be used from the novice player through advanced. It is nice to have a resource like this that can help you achieve your goals as a player. Whether you are by yourself or with a group the drills in this book can be modified to fit the situation and having those options is nice to have." Kerri Pottharst (Olympic Gold Medal in Sydney in 2000) "Congratulations Hayden. It's an awesome book. I use it every week for ideas and inspiration!" Jonas Reckermann (Olympic Gold Medal in London 2012) "All in all: Great book, this will be a great help for coaches and autodidacts." Jacob Gibb (two time Olympian) "This book of drills is great for players of all levels. My off season consists of 90% drills and 10% playing matches. It's important to know your own personal weakness and then drill it until it becomes your strength. These drills are great for developing correct habits and improving your all around game." Ryan Doherty - "I'm glad somebody finally wrote that book." As far as I know this is the most comprehensive beach volleyball drill instruction manual available! If you are a beach volleyball player or coach that wants to be the best you can be, then this book is for you. We wish you all the best in life and volleyball.
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