Had our second J.O. volleyball practice today. Went exceptionally well. A lot of the apprehension associated with getting used to a new coach and an aggressive system is going away quickly. I've got a good feel already for who needs what work, and I've got kids already asking for individual work, which we're starting Sunday.
And here's the thing that annoys me... how do high school coaches go so long without working individually with kids and fixing their problems? For example, setters tend to not square and rely too much on their arms, and that affects accuracy and distance. My primary setter said she knows she does it, and that she wants to fix it, but her coach never made the time to work with her. After finally doing a season as a head high school coach, I don't know how that happens. I wish I had the luxury of having so much time in the J.O. season.
Speaking of the high school season, I went to see several of those kids play basketball last night. Wow was I impressed. All three are really good. Very fun to watch them.
how do high school coaches go so long without working individually with kids and fixing their problems?
In a situation like a small school, it's hard for a coach to spend time with one person when he or she may not have an assistant. In the end, I'll chalk it up to a lack of true desire to make it all (team & individuals) better.