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Club Concepts: How to Get the Most Out of Youth Sports (Part 4)

A Quick Note: These newsletters have been written around volleyball, but the concepts discussed apply to any sport. Feel free to substitute the word “volleyball” with “basketball”, “field hockey”, “curling” or any other sport of your choosing.

This newsletter is Part 4 of a four part series. The goal of this series is to help our players, parents and coaching staff maximize their club volleyball experience and build a better understanding of the game.

In Part 4:

Players will explore learning curves and how they relate to offseason development.
Parents will use that information to help their daughter build a great offseason.
Coaches will learn new ways to expand their volleyball knowledge and improve for the coming year.

Each section is accompanied by videos or articles that expand on the concepts presented. You should definitely read the section targeted to your group, but I encourage players, parents and coaches to read all of the articles (together if possible)! They will help us create a great experience for our athletes, families and our coaching staff while providing a framework for our discussions throughout the year.

Let’s get to it!

Club Concepts: How to Get the Most Out of Youth Sports (Part 3)

A Quick Note: These newsletters have been written for volleyball, but the concepts discussed apply to any sport. Feel free to substitute the word “volleyball” with “basketball”, “field hockey”, “curling” or any other sport of your choosing.

Part 3, Section 2 (Parent Corner) is extremely volleyball-heavy and we go over volleyball statistics in detail. However, the “Disclaimer” portion of that section is worth reading regardless. Feel free to read the disclaimer and then move on to Section 3 if you aren’t that interested in volleyball stats.

This newsletter is Part 3 of a four part series. The goal of this series is to help our players, parents and coaching staff maximize their club volleyball experience and build a better understanding of the game.

In Part 3:

Players will learn how to train their bodies off the court and become stronger, faster athletes.
Parents will build a deeper understanding of volleyball strategy and how coaches use statistics.
Coaches will develop team culture by learning to set and communicate high standards.

Let’s get to it!

Club Concepts: How to Get the Most Out of Youth Sports (Part 2)

This newsletter is Part 2 of a four part series. The goal of this series is to help our players, parents and coaching staff maximize their club volleyball experience and build a better understanding of the game.

In Part 2:

Players will learn how to be great teammates and handle adversity.
Parents will begin to teach their athlete responsibility and autonomy.
Coaches will join our parents in fostering responsibility and explore leadership tools.

These newsletters will help us create a great experience for our athletes, families and our coaching staff while providing a framework for our discussions throughout the year.

Let’s get to it!

Club Concepts: How to Get the Most Out of Youth Sports (Part 1)

This newsletter is Part 1 of a four part series. The goal of this series is to help our players, parents and coaching staff maximize their club volleyball experience and build a better understanding of the game.

In Part 1:

Players will be exploring the way our mind works and how we can use science to help us get better at volleyball.
Parents will learn the best ways to interact with competitive athletes who also happen to be their children.
Coaches will develop feedback tools to help them connect with their players and speed up improvement on the court.

These newsletters will help us create a great experience for our athletes, families and our coaching staff while providing a framework for our discussions throughout the year.

There have been several updates to the newsletter for the current season.

Let’s get to it!

Homeschooling Without Killing Your Children (or Yourself)

WARNING: In this post, I intend to make broad generalizations that may or may not be backed by scientific research. Quotes will be neither properly researched nor attributed.

Actionable techniques will be highlighted in blue.

But Before We Begin…

“Assuming Makes an ASS out of U and ME“
– My Mom

There are a few assumptions you should be aware of while reading this post:

This post assumes your are harboring your terrorist progeny at home. If you have the money and access to hire a teacher privately and put your kid in a “pod”, well good for you. But I don’t and this is my internet blog.
This post assumes that you allow your kids to use technology. Sorry to all of our Amish blog readers, anyone who got freaked out by Superintelligence¹, survivors of the Butlerian Jihad and people living in the woods.
This post assumes that you are not a professional teacher. All of the “evidence” is purely anecdotal based on my experiences with a 4 year old boy and 7 year old girl. Take what you like and discard the rest. Truly, I will not be offended.

Now buckle up!