A coach must sometimes see players with his heart, and hear them with his eyes. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Most of us are referees at heart; we like to call throws and errors on someone else. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Don't ask yourself what you did wrong; ask yourself what you did right. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
The substitute that thinks his place below him, will certainly be below his place. — 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 you are serious about volleyball, the only months to stop playing are those without a vowel. — 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
It is ok to err, but it is not ok to stop playing; it is ok to lose, but it is not… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Never back down, never fear anyone, for the best opponents will help you to play your best. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Kids on a team are like flowers in a bouquet, there is always one that wants to face a different way than… — 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
There is no such thing as 'staying in shape;' you either work to get better, or you allow yourself to get worse. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Work hard - beat out half the team. Be committed, play fair as a team player - Beat out another quarter of… — 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… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
An advantage to volleyball is that you have a scoreboard to tell how you have done as a team. The thing is,… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Perform the best you can for when you find that you perform your best, there is still so much more in volleyball… — 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… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Teachers all over the nation are doing the job they are asked to do, but one they are not really prepared to… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
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
I am here to give my players the little push they need, just like they needed long ago, when first learning the… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Coaches and players at the start must think their way through problems where a more experienced person would react out of habit… — 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… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Think positive, real volleyball happens too fast to think any other way. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
There are two basic situations in volleyball - either you got the ball or you don't. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Volleyball is like going to church ... many attend, but few understand. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
In volleyball there are many reasons for errors but not a single excuse. — John Kessel Copy Share Image
There is nothing less important in life than the score after one game of a two out of three game match. — 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.… — John Kessel Copy Share Image
Too many players are so afraid to do anything that they seldom venture to do anything. — 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
