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 health. Being healthy goes beyond 'not being sick' (where all lab reports indicate health), to feeling… — John Kessel Copy Share
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
