How to Stay Relaxed before a Competition “I feel like I’m going to be sick to my stomach.” Have you ever had this feeling prior to a competition? Have you ever been so anxious that you feel …
How a Pregame Routine Helps Athletes Succeed
How to Develop A Pregame Routine Are you anxious prior to competitions? Do you feel unsure before a game and fearful that you might mess up? Prior to a competition, are your thoughts scattered …
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Don’t Talk Yourself Into Service Miss in Volleyball
Overcoming Pressure to Preform in Games Have you ever missed a crucial serve? Like one of the "deadly sins" of serving? A first point, a game point, after a time-out, after a teammate misses …
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How to be Resilient on the Court
How to Build Mental Toughness in Volleyball: "Set Me Again" Do you persevere in the face of adversity? Are you able to remain strong minded after a mistake? While on the court, do you push through …
Bench Your Expectations to Play Fearless Volleyball
Do You Get Pregame Jitters? Are you scared when you step on the court? Do you fear making a mistake? Or being judged by others? Or being embarrassed if you mess up? I had a teammate one year in …
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How Volleyball Teams Can Succeed Against Rivals
How to Mentally Prepare For Playing Rivals Being from Durham, or North Carolina in general, you take part in the famous Duke-UNC rivalry. Coach K was my neighbor while growing up in Durham, so …
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