He looked me straight in the eyes and said, “Coach, I’m gonna do it.” ….and he did. KJ, you’re a determined and disciplined basketball player. Your interest in detail will take you as far as you’d like to go! Congratulations, KJ on being a Basketball 10,000tm Wall of Famer! -Coach Newkirk Q: KJ, you knew the… Read more »
Volleyball – A great “cue” word, or teaching key word to get the most out of your volleyball players setters’ hands is “DRAW” – to draw those hands (or guns) out of his/her holster will result in that snappy, clean finish to well-placed, level receiving hands. Basketball – A great “cue” word or teaching key… Read more »
Volleyball – In training over 1000 volleyball players a year, one COACHING CORRECTION that is extremely common is….making sure the volleyball SERVER has a routine. Practice the routine and make sure “finding the official” for the serving whistle is included in your routine. Athletes should feel a sense of a rhythm in their serving routine. Basketball… Read more »
VOLLEYBALL – The Volleyball SERVE must have a PUNCH! Have your players DRIVE NAILS to “feel” the acceleration just inches from the nail. The same few inches of PUNCH you use to serve the volleyball! BASKETBALL – Use TAPE (painters’ “blue” tape is great on floors) to align those balanced Shooter’s Feet! Chalk on an… Read more »
VOLLEYBALL- Coaching 101: Prior to your first contest, game, or match, practice bench etiquette! Teach and model the behavior you desire. This is a good time to practice before, during and after game sportsmanship. BASKETBALL- Coaching 101: Have an Early Bird Special drawn up for each practice to avoid answering the same question of, “Coach,… Read more »
Jack, we are so proud of you! THIS lS NOT an easy challenge as we let you know in the very beginning, but YOU plugged away and showed so much dedication to getting your goal accomplished! You inspire me. Q: Jack, do you remember approximately when you started BB10K? How long did it take you? A: January… Read more »
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