Don't Build an Excuse Machine

"Oh Lord, Thy sea is so great and my boat so small." - A sailor's prayer

"Don't whine, don't complain, don't make excuses." - Coach John Wooden

Nobody wins all the time. Never make excuses for losses - injuries, bad luck, officiating. The accountable approach is that we didn't make enough plays or the other team was better. 

Sometimes external factors contribute...all of the factors above. Still, control what we control - attitude, choices, and effort. MVB has not trafficked the Dark Side of excuse making. 

Most successful people and teams succeed at the intersection of 'aptitude', commitment, and mentoring.

Aptitude helps as does size and athleticism. Commitment implies using the time and resources available to build skill. Volleyball requires training in fundamentals and game strategies. Then, play a lot. 

Let's say we decided on a goal of participating in the Olympics. Many of us lack the physical attributes to do so. What about curling? If we don't like the cold, that's a deal breaker. What about resource availability? We're not going to become an Olympian going once a week for a few months. We'd literally have to consider moving to Canada and then finding trainers. Or building our own facility. Our curling dreams are dashed. 

Use what you have. Fill empty gallon jugs as dumbbells. Jump over pillows. Jumping rope is inexpensive, great plyometric training. Work out with friends. Study the train at home videos.

Lagniappe. Setting at home. 

Get quicker feet. 

Improve hitting at home.