Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Cheering during a Volleyball Game
Coaches seem to encourage a variety of cheering styles from their players during a volleyball game. When starting out a group of young beginners, I believe it is important to keep the cheering emphasis on what their own team is doing, and not what the opponent is not doing. I guess I have a pet peeve about the "ace" cheer that teams do after their player has just served a ball that wasn't touched by the opponent. Coaches probably believe that it pumps up their players, but I always feel that it is a put down to the opposing team. I think cheering for a good serve by a teammate can be done in less of an "in your face" manner. Creating good sports is as critical as teaching the skills. Having opponents appreciate each other in a well fought game is as important as teaching them to be fierce competitors during the game. Teach them the value of never giving up and playing their very best for the entire game. Have them come together between each play to show their support of each other whether it was a successfull play or not. Use those moments of frayed emotions and meltdowns during a match as perfect teaching opportunities. Normally the meltdowns end up in poor focus and poor play. Anybody have a good ideas on this subject? I'd love to hear them. We coaches have to keep our heads together and our emotions controlled if our teams fall apart. Good luck to all of you.
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