Character Skills

Talent allows you to do things that others can't.
Character allows you to do things that others won't.

Talent opens doors to extraordinary possibilities, but it's character that paves the path to greatness.

Success is waiting for those who dare to go beyond what's required. pic.twitter.com/MoHW3AchB8

— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) December 22, 2024

Develop character and competence. You know character skills as intangibles.

• Focus
• Teamwork
• Sacrifice 
• Toughness
• Effort 
• Resilience 

Don't try to memorize lists of intangibles. Be the player who embodies playing the right way, the player others want to be. 

You've watched a lot of volleyball, both locally and elsewhere. What players caught your attention? Why? What made them special? 

Think about the past few seasons:

Elena Soukos - powerful attacking, leadership

Gia Vlajkovic - athleticism, shotmaking

Sadie Jaggers - attacking, mental toughness

Leah Fowke - leadership, all-around skill 

Lagniappe. Platform skill control at home...