Coach Tran's Background:
After coaching volleyball for over 8 years and accumulating over 10,000 hours of experience, I have learned a lot
and still have room for improvement. As the game continues to grow, it has led me to identify some key
principles that are essential experiments for success. The more I understand these concepts, the better equipped I
am to level up my athlete/team:
Understanding Motor Skill Learning - The abundance of online resources for teaching volleyball skills can
be
overwhelming, and it can be challenging to determine which drills are truly effective. Early in my coaching
time, I often wondered why players seemed to forget the technical skills I taught them when it came time for
games. The key lies in the individual subroutine, also known as being "in the zone." By comprehending the motor
skill learning model (including the environment, specific situation, and reference points for information), I am
able to provide a framework to support immediate feedback in drills or game-like scenarios that are tailored to my
team's needs and maximize their development.
Understanding Motivation and Team Dynamics - Motivation and team dynamics are complex subjects that even
science struggles to fully comprehend. Nevertheless, I wanted to dig deeper and have an understanding of these
intricacies.
Despite their complexity, my experience and insight into various team dynamics enable me to cultivate a team
culture that prioritizes learning and growth, leading to improved performance. This is achieved by ensuring that
athletes have a clear perception of the information driving their performance.
Time Management and Using Tools for Monitoring and Measurement - To achieve success in coaching, it is
essential to focus on factors that can be controlled while having overall progress awareness of your team during
practices and game. By prioritizing time in your game management and using available tools, both the team and
individuals can reach their peak performance. I have created the following tools to aid in my coaching efforts.