FOR PARENTS
Please find helpful resources here.
COACHING PRINCIPLES
DO WHAT'S RIGHT
AVOID WHAT'S WRONG
Principles = recipes for success
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Borrow from the best,
then make it your own.
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Look for patterns.
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Show, don't tell.
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Own + share mistakes = freedom
DO THE BEST YOU ARE CAPABLE OF DOING
I can't BECOME something better until I let go of who I was.​
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Modeling works best.​
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Respond properly to situations.
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Struggle well.
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Set the standard.
SHOW OTHERS
YOU CARE
If you care to win,
first care for each other.
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Nobody accomplishes anything significant alone.
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You can fool a fool,
but you can't can't kid a kid.
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Little things matter most.
BRING YOUR BRAIN
TO THE GAME
Walk slowly, but never backwards.
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What you THINK flavors
everything you say and do.
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Almost everything is a skill.
Skills can be learned & improved.
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Asking questions works better
than giving answers.
VOLLEYBALL TOOLBOX
Gold Medal Squared is a principles-based approach to teaching volleyball skills.
We use GMS keys as much as possible and teach GMS principles.
Being consistent with our language and key phrases will only benefit our athletes.
Watch the videos below as many times as needed!