“You have to prepare yourself that if you’re lucky and fate taps you on the shoulder and says it’s your turn, you better be ready. If you’re not, there’s no guarantee it will tap you again. You lost the moment. If fate taps you and you’re not ready it’s your fault,” Geno Auriemma… pic.twitter.com/lmS13xbOXu
— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) May 18, 2024
In 1985, the UCONN AD told the women, "we'll get you the best woman coach we can find." They asked why the AD wouldn't get them the best coach available. UCONN hired Geno Auriemma and eleven national titles ensued.
Preparation is physical (skill, conditioning, sleep, nutrition), mental (study, game planning, resilience under pressure), and freedom from self-defeating behaviors including chemical health.
Always being prepared lessens the possibility of regret.
Over twenty years ago, Melrose had no volleyball tradition or titles, but leadership and players committed to succeed. While "tradition never graduates," exceptional players do and MVB has to work even harder to stay successful.
Lagniappe. Exercises that work for volleyball, too.
Collegiate basketball 🏀 off-season lower body strength training day:
— Jeremy Toohey (@Toohey_sp) May 19, 2024
▪️Front foot elevated ISO calf raise
▪️Pogo jumps
▪️ISO glute bridge
▪️Full ROM calf raise
▪️Front squat
▪️Bird dog row
▪️Barbell RDL
▪️SL squat to a box
▪️Offset heavy carry pic.twitter.com/XDmMPvgnQx
Lagniappe 2. What obstacles can block the path of success?
- Complacency. Never be satisfied.
- Comfort. Leave your comfort zone to grow.
- Consistency. Bring your best version daily.
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