The Cure for PTSD (Play Time Stress Disorder)

Thoughts, TipsBy Leon BlazerAugust 29, 2016Leave a comment

This article was originally published in Coaching Volleyball. As coaches, we always have in the back of our mind that parents are going to complain when their player doesn’t play that much. It happens even with the best of intentions. With top teams, you tell them that there is no guaranteed play time. But with…

Expressing Risk vs. Reward

Thoughts, TipsBy Leon BlazerJune 16, 2015Leave a comment

This was a great article that I co-authored with my friend, Brad Roberson of Texas Pistols Volleyball Club. His 12s team beat my team in the finals of Lone Star Classic. I spoke with him a week later to recap the match and learn from him in how he trains younger players. I found our…