It's hard for these athletes to stay healthy. They are constantly being bombarded with unhealthy advertising. Peer pressure can override the body's demand for health. Being healthy goes beyond 'not being sick' (where all lab reports indicate health), to feeling optimistic, energetic, strong and happy with their bodies. Teaching them to take charge of their bodies is a job of coaching. Help them gain discipline in conditioning, nutrition and attitude/emotional control.
John KesselThere are three choices in life and sport - either you do it, you don't do it or you think about it. Most humans think about it. We will do it.
John KesselIf you are serious about volleyball, the only months to stop playing are those without a vowel.
John Kessel