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Unique and creative ways to motivate your players in the off season

Unique and creative ways to motivate your players in the off season. Amber L. Warners, Ph.D. Calvin College. Introduction. Division III Creative Dissatisfied Preseason injuries Motivate More accountability …THE IDEA. Calvin College Volleyball MIAA Workout Challenge. 9 Challenges

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Unique and creative ways to motivate your players in the off season

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  1. Unique and creative ways to motivate your players in the off season Amber L. Warners, Ph.D. Calvin College

  2. Introduction • Division III • Creative • Dissatisfied • Preseason injuries • Motivate • More accountability …THE IDEA

  3. Calvin College Volleyball MIAA Workout Challenge • 9 Challenges • Creation of challenges • Rules • Every player • Testing schedule • Attempts • Injured players?

  4. 9 Challenges • Core • Nutrition • Sense of membership • Aerobic conditioning • Agility • Balance/ankle strength • Volleyball specific • Anaerobic • Individual reflection

  5. Trine Bridge Run

  6. Process • Accountability Partners/mentoring • Training for challenges • Challenges evolve over time • Specific for each team

  7. Misc. Information • Difficulties • Time factors • Examples • Positive reinforcement • Player feedback • Trainer feedback

  8. Player Feedback • Motivation • Scared…in a good way • Sense of accomplishment • Had to push myself harder than I ever thought I could – transferred to playing on court • Bond immediately with teammates – misery loves company • Sets the tone for season

  9. Results • Fewer injuries • Psychological advantage before conference started • Better physical shape = doing more on the court earlier • Sense of accomplishment and confidence

  10. Questions?

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