Looking at the Summary, Dr. Cannell shares his overall philosophy on coaching and life. Let's discuss some of his core simple philosophies listed, such as earning value, learning from failure, always striving to do better, and using time effectively

Discussing Respect and Sportsmanship, how does the text suggest that sports teach valuable life lessons like losing gracefully, learning from failure, and respecting yourself and others? What specific activities and behaviours does the book list as demonstrating respect within the team and sport context? The idea is that communication is key for a coach to help athletes understand what is respectful

Specifically on Representing the Team, what are some examples of how players represent their team through dress, behaviour, and choices outside of direct competition? Let's discuss the points about appropriate attire, music choice, avoiding trash talk and questioning officials. How does the text address issues like hazing and the importance of viewing everyone as teammates, not rookies or individuals? The example of a team that always wore team gear and stayed together is given as a model for representing the team well.

Moving to "Represent and Respect", the core message is that as a team member, you are not alone and must represent the team. How does a player's behaviour, dress, and language reflect on the entire team

Focusing on Delegate Cart Duty, Dr. Cannell states he does not use ball carts. What is his primary reasoning, linking ball carts to the risk of injury from stray balls and promoting lazy shagging? How does his method of limiting balls and using "ball on the hip" reinforce the importance of hustle and responsibility during drills

Discussing Delegating Journals, what is the purpose of having athletes keep journals? How do journals serve as a private communication tool between coaches and athletes, potentially revealing personal challenges or goals? The text also mentions collecting journals before practice and using them as an outlet for athletes to share opinions, even tying forgotten journals to team consequences

Let's chat about Delegating Warm-up. The idea is to have Warm-Up Captains take responsibility for pre-practice and pre-game routines How does this help make players more responsible for their own and the team's readiness? The concept of a study hall for school teams is also introduced, and how it helps remove academic stress and build team accountability

Let's discuss the "Delegation" section, starting with the idea that coaches should be lazy. How does this philosophy suggest delegating non-coaching tasks to the "village" (players, parents, managers) to make the coaching task manageable? What specific duties are suggested for others besides the coach

Looking at the Parent's Voice, the clear message is that it should be positive, never negative. How does the book use the example of spectators being removed from a gym to underscore this point? What specific behaviours are highlighted as inappropriate for parents (booing, coaching from stands, criticising after games)? Let's discuss the delicate issue of parents paying fees and the question of whether this gives them a right to dictate coaching style. The section argues against this, stressing that earning it is key

What can I do to be better prepared myself for school and club volleyball?

Moving to the Player's Voice, what are the defined categories of acceptable and unacceptable uses of a player's voice on the court? How does the source stress the importance of clear communication for the ball ("mine") and identifying opponent movements? Let's discuss the view on cheering (for your own team) and avoiding trash talk or questioning officials. How does the approach to player-to-player "peer coaching" change based on the team's maturity level

Focusing on the Coach's Voice. Dr. Cannell shares his approach of setting a high bar and letting players know when they aren't applying themselves. Why is it suggested that a team is more of a dictatorship with the coach as the dictator during practice time? Let's explore the importance of a coach evaluating their own approach and using effective, action-directed comments rather than belittling ones. How can the coach-player relationship become powerful when built on respect and common goals

Let's discuss the section on "Participant's Voice", which explores who should be talking and when. The principle is that the voice should make the team better. How does this section highlight that different athletes and teams respond to different coaching voices

Looking at the Parent's Role, what are some common issues parents create, often stemming from their own desires? How can listening to a parent's language, like using "our" vs. "my" for a child's training, reveal potential problems? Let's discuss the critical message that parents are not the child's coach and should not undermine the appointed coach, even if they disagree. How does this section suggest parents should support their child (unconditional love, preparing for practice, stressing learning skills) without crossing into coaching

Turning to the Athlete's Role, the core aspiration for an athlete is to reach the next level by being better today than yesterday. How does the book argue that this requires focus not just during practice, but in all aspects of an athlete's life (diet, sleep, academics, etc.)? Let's discuss the shift from aspiring to be the "best on the team" to being the "best for the team", and what characteristics define a good teammate

Specifically on the Coach's Role, let's discuss the critical boundaries mentioned, such as the "rule of two" for conversations. What is the suggested primary job of a coach according to this section? How does the influence a coach has on an athlete underscore the importance of staying within defined roles and focusing on nurturing respectful, hardworking athletes

Focusing on the "Participant's Role"14..., the book outlines distinct roles for coaches, athletes, and parents14. Why is it suggested that coaches should distance themselves from players and be seen as decision-makers, not friends or parents14...? How does this structure aim to prevent athletes from trying to dictate team structure or play

"Winning Matters" Dr. Cannell challenges the idea of a non-competitive, "everyone gets a ribbon" society. What is his core argument against this approach in organised sports? How does he distinguish between organised and non-organised sport regarding the importance of winning? And why does he stress that failing is often more valuable than winning when it comes to learning and growth.

Moving into the Introduction..., Dr. Cannell shares his journey from physical education student to coach, teacher, administrator, and businessman. How does he suggest that coaching skills are transferable to many other areas of life? Let's discuss his diverse background and philosophy, particularly his view on earning things of value and how the effort and time put in are directly proportional to that value

Moving to "Represent and Respect", the core message is that as a team member, you are not alone and must represent the team. How does a player's behaviour, dress, and language reflect on the entire team