Growing the Game News

Vol. 1, No. 2 - Nov. 13, 2012

Important News – USA Volleyball is now offering IMPACT OnDemand, available online any day or time, as another delivery option for the entry-level coaching education requirement in order to coach a USA Volleyball junior program. Visit http://bit.ly/SkcTi7 for more details. In addition, USA Volleyball is offering up to twice monthly live webinars and in person Region courses, so check with your Region to see which option you can do!

VideosCool Video From the Past: This wonderful video highlights volleyball at the 2012 London Olympic Games, in addition to a look back at the sport when it was filmed in black and white. http://bit.ly/SZiH3F

Dealing with the ‘Ls’: What do you do when you’re dubbed the worst football team in Britain? Madron FC had a record 55-0 loss last season and is dubbed the worst soccer team in the nation, yet the team contin-ues to play every week, never missing a fixture. How does it bounce back and keep going?http://bit.ly/PRZYrc

Coaching Tips – The Serve: Two-time U.S. Olympic Women’s Volleyball Team Coach Terry Liskevych pro-vides tips on serving. http://bit.ly/RAxJeZ

ArticlesMilitary Dependents and Volleyball: The latest Growing the Game blog deals with helping our American military kids in volleyball training overseas. http://bit.ly/PSc43s

Preparing for the Next Play: In this New York Times feature, LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner holds a ‘next play’ philosophy that fits into sports. http://nyti.ms/RVz4g1

Book/Movie SuggestionsCharge! with Rhys Darby is a hysterical look at communication that is worth showing both your coaching staff and your parents this season. http://bit.ly/RRKjI8

Searching for Bobby Fischer: If you have not seen “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” watch it. Just the par-ents being sent away section of the movie is worth it. The new “Brooklyn Castle” is similar, but as Dan Coyle says…inspirational and a must see. http://bit.ly/TGYyO9

Technology TipsUbersense is an app for iPads and iPhones which has split screen review, stopwatch and other options. http://bit.ly/Qb26eS

Hidden GemsTryouts and Our Deepest Fears is a look at this annual period of “trying out…” http://bit.ly/XBXxMv

USA Volleyball thanks you for your help in growing the game together!