Episode 104: John Mayer from CYBO on Serving ABC, Ideas for dealing with a frustrated player, and Mayer's top coaching resources right now
Apr 19, 2024
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Guest John Mayer from CYBO discusses serving ABC, dealing with player frustration, and shares top coaching resources like Perception Action Podcast and Heads Up Baseball. The podcast highlights coaching strategies, handling player emotions, and fun sports games for skill development.
Start kids with gymnastics for flexibility and strength, Incorporate fun games like 'Kipyuppy' to introduce volleyball concepts playfully
Deep dives
Starting with Gymnastics and Balloon Games
John suggests starting kids with gymnastics at a young age for flexibility and strength. He engaged his daughter in activities like playing with balloons, developing skills that simulate volleyball movements and reading the ball's trajectory. Using a balloon as a mock volleyball, they would mark the bounce's height, engaging in fun activities to nurture volleyball skills early on.
Volleyball Nets and Educational Games
John advises setting up volleyball nets at home and playing games like 'Kipyuppy,' inspired by the show 'Bluey,' to introduce volleyball concepts playfully. Once the child is slightly older, Smashball, a game involving a low net and self-tossed spiking, fosters jumping, reading opponents, and rallying skills. Additionally, John and his daughter create inventive mini-games with unique rules to maintain engagement and fun while honing volleyball abilities.
Earning Success and Varied Skill Development
John emphasizes the importance of not letting children win easily, as it fosters a sense of accomplishment when success is earned. He engages his daughter in games where she must showcase various skills, like soccer plays or unique ball handling, to diversify abilities. By ensuring competition is challenging yet achievable, children can develop a range of skills while enjoying playful activities with a gradual increase in difficulty.
Fun Learning and Skill Progression
Engaging in fun learning activities like balloon games and Smashball not only introduces volleyball skills but also maintains a sense of enjoyment and excitement in the learning process. John's approach of gradual skill progression through inventive game rules and mini-games allows for a holistic development of volleyball abilities while ensuring a playful and engaging learning environment. By incorporating educational games, children can build essential skills and knowledge while having a great time.