Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball

In this book, Mike Hebert shares his insights into the game and provides a step-by-step account of how he developed a winning programme at the University of Illinois. Hebert encourages coaches to think and to analyze a team and its play. He provides his personal experiences and opinions as a background, then encourages coaches to pursue their own conclusions about what to do. This book also provides ideas on game planning and coaching the match, including how to use scouting reports and statistical information to develop a game plan; three guidelines for game-plan design; how to organize pre-match, during-match, and post-match coaching responsibilities; recommendations for improving focus during a match; and five ingredients for a successful post-match team meeting. This guide contains everything coaches need to know about teaching volleyball and organizing a successful programme.