by Super Admin | Jan 20, 2014 | Kessels Corner
John Kessel forwarded us this article by US soccer coach John O’Sullivan, which is well worth the read: We have seen firsthand our obsession with winning, which forces us to select the biggest, fastest kids at young ages to win now, instead of identifying kids...
by Super Admin | Dec 6, 2013 | Kessels Corner
Dartfish is a fantastic app for demonstrating correct technique, or identifying faults. Currently on sale for 99¢ on the Apple App Store. From the developers: Dartfish, which was used by over 40% of the medal winners at the London Olympic Games, has always been...
by Super Admin | Dec 2, 2013 | Kessels Corner
During the Kessel lecture in Adelaide last month, I asked John Kessel: if he could mandate three changes to every school, college or club volleyball program in the world, what would they be? His response: 1. A whiteboard There should be a white/black board on a...
by Super Admin | Nov 22, 2013 | Kessels Corner
John Kessel made this comment at the recent coaching session hosted by Elson Volley. Instead of passing, he says, teach your kids how to serve receive. Reading the ball is an essential skill at any level of sport, and easily as important as technique. Just watch...
by Super Admin | Nov 20, 2013 | Kessels Corner
Be the worst coach you can be. Do all of the things listed in this “Handy Guide”, and you too can be a terrible coach! Kessel’s Handy Guide to Ruining...