Volleyball players love to work on their vertical, their swing, their serve. But none of that matters if you don’t master the one skill that controls every point—communication. In this sport, silence isn’t humble. Silence is harmful. A quiet player becomes a liability, not because they lack talent, but because the team can’t trust what […]

Everyone wants to be the star. Everyone wants the ball, the points, the recognition. But championships aren’t won by stars — they’re won by role players. The ones who rebound, defend, screen, dive, sacrifice, and never complain. The ones who do the jobs no one posts about, but everyone needs. The truth is, most players

Softball rewards athletes who breathe under pressure. Nerves are normal. Panic is a choice. Build an at-bat routine you trust: clear the last pitch, get the sign, commit to your zone, attack. You don’t need to crush—just compete with confidence and discipline. You will chase sometimes. You will miss sometimes. You still control your body

Most players say they want to be great. They say they want the spotlight, the scholarship, the recognition. But the truth is, greatness has nothing to do with talent — it has everything to do with mental toughness. Talent gets you noticed. Mental toughness keeps you in the game when everyone else is breaking. Good

Most parents love their kids more than anything. They want to see them succeed, compete, and be great. But here’s the hard truth nobody likes to say out loud: parents can become the number one reason a young athlete loses confidence, passion, and growth — without even knowing it. Not because they don’t care, but

Argument FOR Prioritizing Offense (The UConn Approach) 1. Offensive Skill is Harder to Develop You can coach defensive positioning and effort, but you can’t teach natural scoring instincts. Elite shot creators, shooters, and playmakers are rare. If a player can already score at a high level, a good system can mold them into a capable

For the past four years, I’ve coached a group of kids who have grown into skilled, disciplined players. From day one, I set the expectation that our practices would be built on respect—no trash talk, no arrogance, no belittling teammates. I wanted to create a culture where players pushed each other to get better without