Thursday, April 09, 2026

Quick on Your Feet

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Volleyball requires that players are quick on their feet. Find answers in response to changing situations.

To add value to any organization - add clarity and know who you are.

They used to ask players at the NFL Combine, "If you were an animal, would you rather be a dog or a cat?" The "correct" answer was dog - loyal and wanting to be part of the pack. Cats can be independent an aloof. That's not ideal for the team. 

So what kind of tree are you?

You probably don't want to be a birch. Yes, they're attractive and their bark is great as a fire starter. But their roots are shallow and they often fall over as they "don't handle pressure." 

Coaches want reliable, tough, majestic athletes. Oak or redwood satisfy those requirements. 

But other trees come to mind, too. Bamboo has construction uses, grows rapidly, and is a great survival plant. 

You won't have to worry about MVB coaches asking about trees, but they'll want you to be a quick thinker under pressure. 

Lagniappe. Force your way onto the floor. Be aggressive, consistent, communicative, and make your teammates better. 

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