Volleyball Mindset Tips
What exactly is the champion mindset?
A champion mindset is the firm belief that you can compete at a high level and develop the skills to accomplish what you have set out to achieve.
The champion mindset is the embodiment of mental toughness or knowing you can overcome mistakes and obstacles and rise to the level of your competition.
The champion mindset is committed to excellence and is not deterred when the going gets tough.
How can a volleyball player develop a champion mindset?
The answer is quite simple… mental preparation.
Champion mindset is a habit that requires daily attention.
The champion mindset is not a once in a while proposition but something that requires a steadfast focus in all you do (training, practicing, drills, scrimmages and against all opponents no matter their ranking).
Team USA Women’s volleyball team is working to develop their champion mindset as the team prepares for the 2020 Olympics.
Even though the US squad did not make it to the semi-finals at the 2018 FIVB Women’s World Championships, the team realizes that solidifying a champion mindset is key as they continue to prepare to compete for championships in international competition.
Team USA setter Micha Hancock talked about the importance of approaching every match with the same focus and the same mindset no matter the level of competition.
Hancock stated that mindset is not just something you work to develop in competition.
Developing a champion mindset requires full effort and focus in everything you do including every scrimmage, every practice and every drill.
HANCOCK: “I think the good thing for this team is nothing really needs to change, it’s always the same focus. We have this thing called ‘gold-medal match day’ where even if it’s a scrimmage on a Friday that counts as gold-medal match day. We try to keep that standard no matter who, when or what we’re playing and I think it helps at times like this.”
A champion mindset is not just something available to elite athletes.
You also can develop champion mindset.
A champion mindset requires your daily attention. So you need to decide whether to devote your time to developing the champion mindset or not.
As you work on this champion mindset, you will see your level of play improve…
You will feel more confident… You will have those competitive juices flowing and feel physically ready and mentally prepared to take on the challenges in front of you.
The champion mindset is within you… you just need to unleash it.
Tip for Developing a Champion Mindset:
A champion mindset requires practice, so that’s where you need to work on it… in PRACTICE!
View drills and scrimmages as a way to get stronger mentally.
Remind yourself that this is an opportunity to develop a champion mindset.
One effective way to work on your mindset is to support your teammates with positive communication.
At the beginning of each drill and scrimmage focus on being a great teammate and create a scenario in your mind that mirrors a similar situation you will face in a match.
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The Mental Edge For Volleyball Players
Do you over think your performance in games? Do you lose confidence easily after a couple of blow plays? Do you become so frustrated with your game that you can’t focus on the next play?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s a good bet that your mental game might prevent you from consistent performance in games…
Coming this Thursday, we have a new audio and workbook program for volleyball players called:
“The Mental Edge For Volleyball: 8 Mental Toughness Strategies For Peak Performance”
“The Mental Edge For Volleyball” program is ideal for any club, academy, college, or professional volleyball players. In addition, volleyball coaches, instructors, and parents would also be wise to teach the strategies we provide in “The Mental Edge For Volleyball” to their players.
- Players: Get the mental edge by learning how to take control of your confidence, mentally prepare for games, and perform with composure under pressure.
- Trainers: Learn how to give your students the mental game advantage.
- Coaches: Boost your team’s confidence using simple, proven mental strategies.
- Parents: Help boost your volleyball player’s confidence. Don’t let their mind hold them back any longer.
“The Mental Edge For Volleyball” audio and Workbook Program Includes:
- A CD including 8 confidence-boosting sessions on audio. Each 25-30 minute session includes one mental training lesson to help you improve confidence, focus, composure, and develop focused routines,
- One “Mental Edge For Volleyball” workbook to guide you through my mental toughness sessions and to overcome mental game roadblocks.
- Eight “Mental Edge For Volleyball” Post-Game Assessments to help assess how you are doing and provide the answers to make any adjustments with your mental game.
- Eight Pregame Audio Programs to help you mentally prepare for competition.
Learn more about The Mental Edge For Volleyball…
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- How to use your mind as an asset instead of a hindrance during serve receive.
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“Since you last worked with AJ in early September, his National ranking has improved from 349 to 148. His tournament record at one point, since talking with you was 17-4, with 3 of the 4 being in third sets or tiebreakers and 2 of those matches being the same player, whom he has since beaten (you may recall he was on an 0-9 losing streak when we contacted you). His tie-breaker record is at least 90% through last weekend when he won the 18s District tournament with a semi and final match tiebreak win. Your help has definitely improved AJ’s results and his on-court demeanor has substantially improved.”
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