Make your mistakes with confidence. It is the only way you are going to learn anything. Never be afraid to do a skill, no matter how simple or hard it may seem someone has done it, and so can you, With enough committed practice and confidence.

Trying simply provides an excuse for not doing.

The pessimistic coach complains about the play. The optimistic coach expects it to change. The realistic coach adjusts what he can control.

Never underestimate your players; they can do it with enough game-like practice. Coaches must put more emphasis in practice and in life on making student-athletes aware of what they could or can do, rather than what they couldn't or presently can't do. The focus must be on solutions, not problems; what is wanted, not what is feared.

It is ok to err, but it is not ok to stop playing; it is ok to lose, but it is not ok to give up.

There are two basic situations in volleyball - either you got the ball or you don't.

Play your heart out each game, so you can look your teammates in the eyes and ask, without saying it, 'I played full out, did you?'