Coaching is something that takes place only when learning does. No matter what you are doing in your practices, if your players… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
You can be harsh on your players and still coach, but it is easier when you are kind to them. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
The wise coach takes all the heat when his players lose, and gives them all the credit when they win. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
If there is something a coach might wish to see changed in a player or team, the first place to check and… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
A coach must sometimes see players with his heart, and hear them with his eyes. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Don't ask yourself what you did wrong; ask yourself what you did right. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
The pessimistic coach complains about the play. The optimistic coach expects it to change. The realistic coach adjusts what he can control. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
You have to learn every day. You can't be playing every day, but you can be practicing. If you cannot be practicing with a… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
There are three choices in life and sport - either you do it, you don't do it or you think about it. Most humans… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
You must allow your players to become the athletes they can be. Don't make them into anything just to become the kind of winners… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Being left-handed has its advantages in volleyball. Few people know enough about your spike and serve to give you advice. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Make your mistakes with confidence. It is the only way you are going to learn anything. Never be afraid to do a skill, no… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
The meaning of volleyball, is to give meaning to volleyball, as the meaning of coaching is to give meaning to coaching. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Coaching is something that takes place only when learning does. No matter what you are doing in your practices, if your players are not… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
I am here to give my players the little push they need, just like they needed long ago, when first learning the art of… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
It's hard for these athletes to stay healthy. They are constantly being bombarded with unhealthy advertising. Peer pressure can override the body's demand for… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
