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The Importance of Proper Communication

 Our words carry more weight and hold more power than we realize. How you communicate can be the difference between adversity and prosperity. As leaders, our words matter more than we think. Every word is either building trust or tearing it down.  I’ve learned this the hard way.  A careless comment can undo hours of good work. A well timed word can reset a team’s confidence in an instant. The difference isn’t about being polished, It’s about being intentional.  Here’s how I approach communication as a leader.  Connect before You correct.  Players don’t respond to correction until they feel connection. If I jump straight to pointing out mistakes, it lands like criticism.  However, if I’ve already built trust, and proved I believe in them….. Then correction feels like coaching.  Without connection, correction shuts people down. With connection, it lifts them up.  Clarity beats clever, your team doesn’t need clever ...

Coaching Philosophy Statement

  Coaching Philosophy DISCIPLINED · RELENTLESS · FEARLESS · HONEST · IMPRESSIVE Volleyball is my platform, but my real mission is bigger. Coaching lets me live out my faith by modeling integrity, resilience, and servant leadership in ways that last far beyond the game. Priorities Faith-in-Action Faith shapes how I coach. Honesty, humility, service, and courage are the values that guide every decision. Growth with Purpose Volleyball teaches more than how to score points. It teaches discipline, responsibility, and how to lead. The growth must carry beyond the court. Team Culture Culture defines who we are. Disciplined, relentless, fearless, honest, and impressive. Our standards are simple, be intentional, be willing to learn, and give everything you have. Outcomes Results are the byproduct of discipline and growth. If the work is honest and fearless, the outcome will speak for itself. Core Beliefs ...