The School Programs often have the most difficult struggles with “the player”. 

They have a short preparation time for their season.  They often have players from many different club programs with varying philosophies and styles of teaching.  Sometimes they only have a few club players and limited talent elsewhere to work with.

They often have to handle internal school problems or academic concerns.

They are bound by the rules set forth by the school Athletic director and often have limited resources available

A whole variety of issues can ensue for the school coach

Need I say “Teenagers”, hormones, emotional and mental lack of maturity.

How the IMVBTA works with the athlete and their school programs:

At the younger levels of elementary and middle school the players are generally just being introduced to the sport for the first time.

Here, we simply work on building the most solid foundation of basic all round skills for each individual.  We do not pigeon-hole players into specific roles or positions at this time because it is crucial they learn all positions and skills.

Some middle school programs are highly competitive where you may see some players already forming certain habits in their skill sets.  It is critically important at these stages to ensure proper technique and direction.  It is most difficult to change habits or break bad ones down the road.

We look for and weed out those problem areas early on as to ensure better progress for their future training

At the High School Level it is more complicated:

Some players are fortunate and have a high level coaching staff.  Others might end up with the History teacher as their coach.  Some school programs favor players who play for the club they coach at.

Some coaches try to force players to change technique in a couple of weeks who have been working to perfect what they are being taught in their club program for years.

There are, at times, drop in performance levels or poor habits creep in during the course of a HS season.

We at IMVBTA help to maintain a consistency in regimen as well as sifting out signs of any unusual habits.

We offer assistance to the school programs and players to help bridge the gap between the club program seasons.

It is of the utmost importance that all of our athletes strive to attain high marks in their academic concentration.

The player or “athlete”

Comes to the In Motion Volleyball Training Academy seeking additional training to improve his or her individual skills. 

The “player” is comprised of several parts

• Physical traits and abilities: tall/short; strong/weak; athletic/uncoordinated;
• Mental traits: sharp or quick thinking/slow and limited comprehension;
• Character: good/bad attitude; giving/selfish; ego/humble; confident/unsure; passive/aggressive
• Thinking & Focus: attention to detail/global or analytical
• Nature: disciplined/lazy; controlling or lacking self-control
• A developing, thinking, maturing being evolving over time

The “player” has various influences in their developing world, each of which has their own idea and or direction for the player.

1. Parental guidance, upbringing and influence
2. High School coach and program
3. Club Coach and Programs
4. Private instructor/Trainer =>IMVBTA

We at the IMVBTA provide a link between all of the influencing factors in his or her world

The “player” generally has an Overall Goal & Direction

• Not every player wants to or expects to continue their volleyball career on through college.
• Conversely, some have the desire to be on the Olympic team

We at the IMVBTA help the player frame those goals, put a game plan together and set the plan In Motion.

The “player” may be behind in development.  The player may learn at a different pace or need a different style of teaching.  The player may need help in a very specialized role that the coach might not be as proficient in (for instance a coach that was a middle blocker on a team, even at an elite level, may not understand the complexities of a setter or libero position) 

We at the IMVBTA have a qualified staff that is proficient in all areas and levels of the game to help the player with their specific needs. 

Far too often blame for shortcomings and circumstances are placed in the wrong direction and excuses come about for everything. In order to get beyond the excuses and get on with progress….

We at the IMVBTA also try to provide one additional essential need for the player

That is:   ACCOUNTABILITY!  Looking within, before placing or shifting blame.

This is often challenging to address and even more difficult to come to grips with for most players.