You must allow your players to become the athletes they can be. Don't make them into anything just to become the kind of winners fans, friends and others think they must be.

If you are serious about volleyball, the only months to stop playing are those without a vowel.

Coaches need to have the ability of tact - to teach the team to rub out mistakes rather than to rub them in.

Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.

You cannot turn your winning attitude on when you think you 'need it.' You must work on it every day, every practice, every match - win or lose. Focus on playing to win, not playing to lose, for there is a season of difference between the two.

Being left-handed has its advantages in volleyball. Few people know enough about your spike and serve to give you advice.

The substitute that thinks his place below him, will certainly be below his place.