You cannot turn your winning attitude on when you think you 'need it.' You must work on it every day, every practice,… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Never underestimate your players; they can do it with enough game-like practice. Coaches must put more emphasis in practice and in life… — 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
