All coaches and players know – a full volleyball season is a grind. With club teams becoming more common, encountering a lull or a few off-days can be inevitable.
Here are three tips to help your team push through a midseason slump.
1. Meet With Your Players
Individual meetings and full team meetings are both crucial throughout the season, especially during a potential slump.
During these meetings, try revisit goals that were established before the season. Think about where certain players or your team overall stands in regards to those goals, and what the next steps are to achieve them.
2. Team-Bonding Activities
Sure, the offseason is great for helping players and teams build chemistry, but sometimes, breaking up daily monotonous practices with fun activities can be extremely helpful for team morale.
Want some ideas? Check out Nancy Lieberman’s recent article on the Top 10 Bonding Activities to Help Female Teams Build Chemistry as voted on by hundreds of coaches.
3. Experiment With New Practice Drills
We all know the usual practice routine can get boring, so try mixing things up!
Consider having players pitch ideas for new drills. Separate your team by positions or other groups, and have each group come up with an idea for a drill in an upcoming practice.
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