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Insights & Strategies for Winning Volleyball

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As a sophomore in high school, I have experienced an enriched sense of enthusiasm for the game of volleyball because of this book. I think that it is a delightful depiction of the sport from a creative and "insightful" point of view. Rather than discussing the traditional, technical aspects of the game, this book explores theories and adaptations through the experiences of a highly respected college volleyball coach. If you are seeking knowledge of coaching, becoming a more innovative player, or are just an avid fan of the game, this book is an asset.

Although it appears simple at times, Mike Herbert explains Volleyball as it should be through how it is coached at the collegiate level. More High School and Club Coaches should realize that there is more to Volleyball as depicted by Mikes experiences. The Game Planning and Coaching Section which qualitatively evaluates players takes the guess work out of where players need to develope. By taking resposibility for how his team performes he definitely explains how to teach, scout and understand players which makes the difference between winning and losing

As the other readers have commented, this isn't a book for everyone.

As a University of Illinois grad, I was curious to see how Coach Hebert had turned my alma mater's volleyball fortune around. He touches on the technical aspects of that turnaround as well as discusses how he feels a major college sport should be administered. The section on how he evolved into a coach is interesting too.

But by far the most interesting section for me is his discussion of the Primary Hitter system and how that relieves the setter from a lot of pressure. This is a particularly good system with experienced stud hitters and a relatively new setter. It takes some of the pressure off of the setter and puts it on the primary hitters. This is an advantage for the team at least until the setter develops into a leader and develops some confidence.

Overall, an interesting read.

No question Mike Hebert has paid his dues. His style of coaching is very specific and introduces it well. As good as this book is at the big picture level, I didn't get much in the way of the many small adjustment tips that prove so valuable in developing players that are learning the game. I recommend Al Scates' book ("Winning Volleyball"?) and "Karch Kiraly's Championship Volleyball", by Karch Kiraly

I bought Mike Hebert's book when I first took over the head coaching job at Valley High, and it's difficult to describe how much it helped me.

Valley had been a losing program for nearly 2 decades, with only 2 winning seasons in school history, so I knew my work was cut out for me. I began absorbing Mike's book, knowing he had stepped into a similar situation when he stepped in as head coach at the University of Illinois.

Although the book is written from a collegiate perspective, I implemented a great many of Mike's ideas, and in just 3 years, we've turned the program around. The team went from 5-20 in my first year to 14-12 this season. That may not sound like a big deal, but it's a HUGE milestone for a program that has lived in the cellar for so long.

With its wealth of information on all phases of coaching, Mike's book WILL help you become a more effective coach. Believe me, I know ... first-hand!

Coach Hebert has written an outstanding book detailing his entire volleyball program from both a technical standpoint and a mental standpoint. I particularily enjoyed his discussion on team building. He outlines the type of players he tries to recruit and how he can label those players to comprise a roster filled with players that fit into a cohesive unit. This book will also give you a step by step plan on how to organize and implement a winning program on any level of play. I would highly recommend this book to any coach on any level. I found it useful in my work as a college coach, juniors coach, and high school coach. I am sure that you will find it highly useful to your program.

Felt this copy gave excellent examples of coaching drills. Team work shows ability to exchange and compete in competition. Must hear more from this author. Reply for more questions. Must hear from you.

Felt this copy gave excellent examples of coaching drills. Team work shows ability to exchange and compete in competition. Must hear more from this author. Reply for more questions. Must hear from you.