Best Volleyball Books
Here you will get Best Volleyball Books For you.This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
1. Stretching: 40th Anniversary Edition
Author: by Bob Anderson
Shelter Publications
English
240 pages
Stretching is the most popular fitness book in the world, having sold over 3 million copies in 40 years. It has been translated into 23 languages. In this new edition there are stretches for improving the bad posture attributable to cell phone usage (“tech neck), and for people using computers.
This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym all of which are commonplace now.
It features stretching routines specific to a variety of people, including sports enthusiasts, travelers, children, gardeners, and people in wheelchairs. There is a new section titled Stretches for the Digital World, with stretches for people using cell phones and/or computers, as well as tips for better posture and stretches to do in an office environment.
2. Desktop Tetherball: It's a Wrap! (RP Minis)
Author: by Alan Goldsher
RP Minis
English
32 pages
Bring the fun of tetherball to your desktop! Now you can smack a ball anytime with this fun, portable set. Kit includes: 9″metal stationary pole on base, with attached rope and ball 32-page illustrated mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of the game
3. THE MENTAL TRAINING GUIDE FOR ELITE ATHLETES: How the Mental Master Method Helps Players, Parents, and Coaches Create a Championship Mindset (Successful Christian Athletes Collection)
Author: by David Angeron
English
319 pages
1735162701
Are You an Athlete, Parent, or Sports Coach? Want to become/make Elite Athletes? Struggling to find your way on the Path to glory? Then this book is for you. As part of the Successful Christian Athlete Series written by Certified Sport Psychology Coach (CSPC) David Angeron demystifies the complexities of a successful athlete in a plain and simple way.
The book amply covers following:The Mental toughness training for young athletes. How to be mentally strong on the field, in the classroom, or in your career. Critical thinking handbook to develop mental toughness and focus. Mental toughness handbook to create a champion mindset for players, parents, and coaches.
How to take a navy seal mindset into competition. A Mental Toughness Playbook for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches in sports, and in life, mental toughness matters – even more than raw talent and skill. But young athletes can’t develop it, and master other vital aspects of the “inner game,” on their own.
Coaches and parents play a vital role as well. In The Mental Training Guide for Elite Athletes, David Angeron speaks to all three audiences. He draws on his expertise as a sport psychology coach and his background as a college athlete and baseball scout to help readers overcome the fear, doubt, and negativity that derail players and teams.
4. The Volleyball Drill Book
Author: by American Volleyball Coaches Association
1450423868
Human Kinetics
English
With drills covering every facet of the sport, The Volleyball Drill Book is the most comprehensive resource for today’s players and coaches. Inside you’ll find the game’s most effective drills for these and many other aspects of the game: – Warming up – Ball handling – Passing – Serving – Receiving – Team building – Situational play – Offense – Defense – Transition play Complete with detailed diagrams, illustrations, coaching tips, variations, and practice advice, The Volleyball Drill Book provides you with everything you need to master essential skills, sharpen execution, and improve on-court performance.
Whether you wish to develop new skills or fine-tune your game, rely on the drills that have produced the sport’s top players and most dominating teams. The Volleyball Drill Book is the one and only drill book you’ll ever need.
5. WINNING STATE VOLLEYBALL: The Athlete's Guide to Competing Mentally Tough (4th Edition)
Author: by Steve Knight
Let's Win! International
English
160 pages
WinningSTATE-Volleyball: 2nd Edition shows players how to take their mental game to the next level. It’s a skill-based, from the trenches, fully illustrated mental toughness system for athletes ages 12+. Within this book are 7 world-class mental toughness skills to conquer the nerves and compete with confidence: switch, narrow, fuel, anticipate, replace, believe, and dream.
Your mind is your most powerful weapon.Train it! With WinningSTATE-Volleyball: The Athlete’s Guide to Competing With Confidence.
6. Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
Author: by Gary Mack
B006B7LP1O
McGraw-Hill Education
June 24, 2002
Praise for Mind Gym”Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary’s lessons and David’s writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game.”-Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain”Mind Gym hits a home run.
If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book.”-Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP”I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it.
Gary has important lessons to teach, and you’ll find the exercises fun and beneficial.”-Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winnerIn Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so.
Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes-many of whom he has worked with-you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental “muscle.” Mind Gym will give you the “head edge” over the competition.
7. Coaching Volleyball For Dummies
Author: by The National Alliance For Youth Sports
For Dummies
English
384 pages
Your hands-on guide to coaching youth volleyball Have you been asked to coach a youth volleyball team? This friendly, practical guide helps you grasp the basics and take charge on the court. You get expert advice on teaching key skills to different age groups, running safe and effective practices, helping struggling players, encouraging good sportsmanship, and leading your team with confidence during a match.
Lay the groundwork for a great season develop your coaching philosophy, run an effective preseason meeting, and get up to speed on the rules and terminology of the sport Build your team size up the players, find roles for everyone to succeed in, and coach all different types of kids Teach the basics of volleyball from serving and passing to setting, attacking, and blocking, instruct your players successfully in all the key elements Raise the level of play teach more advanced offensive and defensive skills and keep your kids’ interest in volleyball going strong Make the moms and dads happy work with parents to ensure a successful and fun season Score extra points keep your players healthy and injury free, resolve conflicts, and coach a volleyball club team Open the book and find: Clear explanations of the game’s fundamentals An assortment of the sport’s best drills The equipment your team needs Player positions and their responsibilities Tips for running fun-filled practices Refinements for your coaching strategies How to meet players’ special needs Ten ways to make the season memorable
8. Max Out Mindset: Proven Strategies that Prepare You and Your Team for Battle in Business, Sport, and Life
Author: by Larry Widman
English
328 pages
1645437183
Over the past twenty years, Larry Widman has worked with some of the best teams, coaches, athletes, and other high performers in business, sport, and life. When it comes to elite performance, Larry knows exactly what steps are needed to achieve this goal.
In Max Out Mindset, Larry outlines these steps by recounting stories from coaches, athletes, and teams he has worked with over the years to share his insight on how to max out when it matters most. Using the fifteen powers outlined within, you’ll learn how to prepare for battle, max out your mind, max out your emotions, and ultimately, max out your team.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or business leader, or just trying to improve your mindset for life, Larry’s stories highlight the struggles and accomplishments, the highs and lows, and everything in between that accompanies pursuing the edges of elite.
9. Coaching Volleyball: A Survival Guide for Your First Season
Author: by Whitney Bartiuk
English
180 pages
1520790953
Here’s the thing-coaching a volleyball team is pretty straightforward. ONCE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING. If you’ve got to muddle through your first season, trying tactics you read about online and switching up your coaching style halfway through the season, I’ll tell you right now you’re not going to enjoy it as much as you could have.
If you’ve signed up to coach, it’s likely that you’ve researched drills, serve receive formations, and rules. But I’ve got to tell you somethingIt’s not the drills that you run which will make or break your season! It’s how you manage your team.
This is NOT a volleyball drill book. There are tons of volleyball drills online (most are for free) that you can refer to throughout your season as you’re planning practice. This book is about running a team in a way that seems like you know what you’re doing (even if you have no idea).
Inside you’ll learn:What your coaching philosophy is. The main roles and responsibilities for both head coaches and assistant coaches. How to run tryouts (including skills to test for and how to let players know they made the team). The practice design template I use for 85% of my season.
10. Volleyball Fundamentals (Sports Fundamentals)
Author: by Joel Dearing
Human Kinetics
English
176 pages
Learning to play volleyball has never been more effectiveor more funthan with Volleyball Fundamentals, Second Edition. Parents, coaches, and instructors of volleyball skill courses will immediately benefit from the solid foundational information and practical tips on how to teach every aspect of the sport.
Players will enjoy using this resource because they will learn by doingspending less time reading and more time engaged in playing the game. Volleyball Fundamentals begins by teaching the basics that get players ready to take the court. The book covers positioning and the importance of reading the opposing players, communicating with teammates, and preparing for movement on the court.
The guidance on formations and rotations will help students get an immediate sense of where they belong on the court. Clear instructions, accompanied by illustrations, for drills help players master specific skills such as serving, receiving a serve, setting, attacking, blocking, and digging.
11. Coach Your Brains Out: Lessons On The Art And Science Of Coaching Volleyball
Author: by John Mayer
English
202 pages
1098630904
Whether you are a first-year coach or a lifelong learner…… This is the book for you. Hone your craft with lessons from top coaches and professional players. Topics include Principles, Mindset, Motor Learning, Culture, and so much more. Based on the hit coaching podcast, this book is an essential guide to leaders in any sport.
Get it now!”The book really makes the research more understandable, which helps coaches actually use and apply it!” Trevor Ragan, Train Ugly”You have something that will make lots of people better. I definitely got 2% better reading this book!” Tom Black, University of Georgia
12. I AM D-1, How to Conquer the World of Travel Basketball
Author: by Chris Meadows
English
138 pages
1952943078
In my decades of training and coaching basketball and seeing athletes go on to Division 1 programs, I’ve seen some tremendous success stories, as well as players and families who struggled along the way, for various reasons. Over the years, I have compiled my experiences and observations into concrete thoughts that became the foundation for this book.
Here, I attempt to point out some of the roadblocks, challenges, and opportunities that await student athletes and families who pursue D-1 scholarships on the road of travel basketball This book is written for you, the parent who wants to support and advocate for your child, to prepare and equip you for success.
This book is also written for you, the student athlete, as you learn to OWN the journey, and take responsibility for all YOU can do to claim the prize you seek: a scholarship and a place on a D-1 roster.
I have endeavored to speak to both audiences in this book-the parent and the player. The path of D-1 sports is not an easy one, but it IS a memorable one. I hope this book will provide you with the information and direction you need to be successful, and to enjoy every minute of your journey on the road of travel basketball.
13. Stop Competing and Start Winning: The Business of Coaching
Author: by Beth Launiere
English
320 pages
1735499307
If you are in athletics and are searching for a competitive advantage your opponents don’t have, this book is for you. If you are in an organization that wants to tap into the passion and competitive spirit of sport, this book is for you.
Beth Launiere and Leo Hopf have performed at the highest levels in their respective fields for more than 30 years. Beth has been the head volleyball coach at the University of Utah and is coming off of being named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year and reaching the NCAA Division One Sweet Sixteen.
Leo is a management consultant who has advised the world’s most dynamic and complex organizations on their strategies, decision making, and organizational effectiveness. One hallmark of improvement devotees is this: they prospect for ideas where others have not. Beth and Leo struck pay dirt looking outside the world of sportjust the chapter on Delegation, and its Golden Rule, is worth a coach’s time.
Hungry for new coaching ideas?Your feast awaits. Karch Kiraly (coach of the USA women’s national volleyball team)Managing a staff is one of our great challenges as coaches. Everything starts at the tophow the staff works and relates will set the tone for the team.
14. Volleyball is Life: Coloring Book
Author: by Amanda James
B098CYYGWM
English
62 pages
A fun and relaxing coloring book for all volleyball lovers! No matter your age all volleyball fanatics will enjoy coloring each of the 30 pages of images and scenes that each contain a volleyball or volleyball phrase. An ideal gift for an individual, yourself or get one for the whole team!
