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UNIQUE AND CREATIVE WAYS TO MOTIVATE YOUR
PLAYERS IN THE OFF SEASON
Amber L. Warners, Ph.D.Calvin College
Introduction
Division III Creative Dissatisfied Preseason injuries Motivate More accountability
…THE IDEA
Calvin College Volleyball MIAA Workout Challenge
9 Challenges Creation of challenges Rules Every player Testing schedule Attempts Injured players?
9 Challenges
Core Nutrition Sense of membership Aerobic conditioning Agility Balance/ankle strength Volleyball specific Anaerobic Individual reflection
Trine Bridge Run
Process
Accountability Partners/mentoring Training for challenges Challenges evolve over time Specific for each team
Misc. Information
Difficulties Time factors Examples Positive reinforcement Player feedback Trainer feedback
Player Feedback
Motivation Scared…in a good way Sense of accomplishment Had to push myself harder than I
ever thought I could – transferred to playing on court
Bond immediately with teammates – misery loves company
Sets the tone for season
Results
Fewer injuries Psychological advantage before
conference started Better physical shape = doing
more on the court earlier Sense of accomplishment and
confidence
Questions?