Jim Stone @JStoneVB

Former Head Coach for the USA Youth National Volleyball Team Former Head Coach- Ohio State Women's Volleyball The current owner of Jim Stone Consulting jimstoneconsulting.com Fort Collins, CO Joined November 2009

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

8 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… Our most recent newsletter for volleyball coaches.

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

8 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this week's newsletter, we discuss 1) Game-related attack footwork, 2) Running an effective slide, 3) Working on armswing mechanics in warmup, and 4) Options for middle attack. Enjoy!

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

8 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this newsletter, we discuss EGBs, a tip for more accurate serving, blocking footwork, putting together a lineup, and analysis of the quick set. Thanks for reading!

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

9 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this week's newsletter, we look at how Kevin Hambly plans practices, a warm-up drill focusing on movement, a drill to work on attacking off the hands of a block, and a statistics presentation by Eduardo Fiallos. Enjoy!

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

9 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… This week's "Three Ideas" newsletter for volleyball coaches is up. We have different options for feedback, Jordyn Poulter on setting the low pass, receiving the "doomsday" serve, and a great interview with Mike Lingenfelter of Munciana VBC. Enjoy!

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

9 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this edition, we examine how to evaluate your servers, blocking technique, and some setting drills. Also, please think about whether your warm-up is productive or just a waste of time.

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

10 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In the latest newsletter, we explore a semi-system middle attack, the importance of middle hitters being in the reception pattern, using different forms of feedback, and monitoring post-error performance.

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

11 months ago

"Lack of time is lack of priorities. If I’m “busy,” it is because I’ve made choices that put me in that position, so I’ve forbidden myself to reply to “How are you?” with “Busy.” I have no right to complain. Instead, if I’m too busy, it’s a cue to reexamine my ..."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

"Moore told Maddon something at their lunch that stuck with him: “In football, you break the other team’s will through the relentless execution of fundamentals.” Said Maddon, “I love that. I friggin’ love that. ‘The relentless execution of fundamentals.’"

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

"The pretense of knowledge is our most dangerous vice, because it prevents us from getting any better. Studious self-assessment is the antidote."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

"“It’s the difference between saying: ‘Don’t lie’ and ‘We’re not liars,’ ” said Barry, the assistant professor at Michigan. “Saying ‘Don’t lie’ is saying ‘Don’t do that thing in this one particular instance.’ But if you say: ‘We’re not a family that lies, we’re..."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

"“What do we stand for?” he asked at the beginning of his 2011 Nike workshop. “You have to answer that in your offensive, defensive, and special team philosophies. … People should be able to come observe you and in five minutes know what you stand for.” Not con..."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this week's newsletter, we talk about blocking with hands under the ball, attack approaches, adding zip to your team meetings, and finally, the tone you set in early-season practices. Join our mailing list on the homepage. Thanks for reading!

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

12 months ago

"The first step to thinking clearly is to question what we think we know about the past."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

a year ago

"The risk is that we become so wrapped up in preaching that we’re right, prosecuting others who are wrong, and politicking for support that we don’t bother to rethink our own views."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

a year ago

"For example, how the players dressed at practice and the appearance they gave to others when taking the field was very important to me. I wanted our football team to look truly professional—impeccable. Thus, shirttails tucked in, socks up tight, and more were ..."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

a year ago

"You should be far more concerned with your current trajectory than with your current results."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

a year ago

"a failure to learn from mistakes has been one of the single greatest obstacles to human progress."

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Jim Stone @JStoneVB

a year ago

jimstoneconsulting.com/three-ideas-ne… In this week's newsletter, we discuss developing a more diversified offense for both attacking and system development, the importance of being creative with feedback, and key considerations for constructing your practice. Get on our mailing list to receive the weekly newsletter in your inbox. Just go to my homepage to sign up.