jimstoneconsulting.com/practice-like-… Coaches can learn much from watching skateboarders develop their skills.

Ring that bell, coach! 💕 #NCAAWVB x Katie Schumacher-Cawley

jimstoneconsulting.com/how-journaling… If I had a do-over, keeping a journal as I went through my coaching career would be at the top of the list. Journaling was never on my list of "to-dos." I'm passionate when I say this is something coaches of all levels should consider.

A new chapter begins Welcome, Coach Ryan Theis, as the new leader of Gators Volleyball! #GoGators

Here’s Rick Pitino going off on his St. John’s team for not being tough enough. I love old school coaches.

jimstoneconsulting.com/a-look-at-prov… Providing meaningful and impactful feedback to your players is essential for their development. Here are some thoughts on how to make your feedback more effective.

When I visit our Minor League clubs, I don't just jump right into coaching. The first thing I do is listen and watch. I start "collecting coins." "Collecting coins" is finding out about who the players really are. I want to learn about them. Were there two parents in the

vimeo.com/1062532086 Join the MasterCoaches for our interview with Tom Hogan from League One Volleyball. Tom provides insights on the current season and thoughts on moving forward with professional volleyball in the USA

jimstoneconsulting.com/jumping-forces… The forces involved in jumping and landing are massive. Coaches must monitor the number of jumps in their training sessions and the physical impact on the athletes.

jimstoneconsulting.com/fostering-play… Are volleyball coaches encouraging or discouraging creativity and innovation in their programs??

Legendary heavyweight boxer George Foreman dead at 76. R.I.P. champ (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025)

We discuss repeatability, Japan's "run to space" offense, and an interview with Ben Josephson, the Associate Head Coach at Texas. jimstoneconsulting.com/jim-stone-cons…

In this new era of collegiate sports, no team from a mid-major conference has made it to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Men's or Women's bracket. Does the same fate await mid-major women's volleyball programs?

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… My weekly "3 Ideas" newsletter for volleyball coaches is available. We look at setting, blocking techniques, and a game to put some energy into 6v6.

jimstoneconsulting.com/mind-map-your-… We all know about mind maps but are unsure how to use them. This article examines the potential benefits of using a mind map to organize your practices.

jimstoneconsulting.com/you-need-more-… Change is good, you go first! A path forward to embracing new ideas.

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jimstoneconsulting.com/better-routine… Establishing a well-planned routine is the foundation for positive habits and the path to player skill development. I encourage coaches to abandon "a little of this, and a little of that" as a practice plan.

jimstoneconsulting.com/addressing-ath… The trajectory of athlete improvement is not a straight line. All athletes have highs and lows. Some will experience burnout. Coaches can assist athletes who have the symptoms of being "burned out."