Thursday, February 19, 2026

"Win the Drill"

Coaches want players to succeed and practice is where that starts. Success begins long before the first serve of the season in September.

Clarity

"Compete." When you "cross the red line" onto the court, "be the best version of yourself."

Specificity

What helps you to "always be your best?" Be focused. The last point, won or lost doesn't matter. Win this point. "Don't cheat the drill." 

Coachability

Whatever the task or skill, do it however your current coach, club or MVB wants it done. That's a vital part of building trust and trust gets you and keeps you on the court. 

Excel in Your Role

Maybe you're not a "fully-formed" player with skills across the range of serve, pass, attack, block, set, dig. You might have the skill set needed to contribute at right side, e.g. block, hit. If Coach Celli needs you to be the "jack in the box" because you can, be that guy. 

Lagniappe. Part of leadership and "influence" as a teammate is likability. 

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