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Summary: Insights and Strategies for Winning Volleyball
Review: Although it appears simple at times, Mike Herbert explains Volleyball as it should be through how it is coached at the collegiate level. More High School and Club Coaches should realize that there is more to Volleyball as depicted by Mikes experiences. The Game Planning and Coaching Section which qualitatively evaluates players takes the guess work out of where players need to develope. By taking resposibility for how his team performes he definitely explains how to teach, scout and understand players which makes the difference between winning and losing
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Summary: Wonderful Book for Analyists of the Game of Volleyball
Review: As a sophomore in high school, I have experienced an enriched sense of enthusiasm for the game of volleyball because of this book. I think that it is a delightful depiction of the sport from a creative and "insightful" point of view. Rather than discussing the traditional, technical aspects of the game, this book explores theories and adaptations through the experiences of a highly respected college volleyball coach. If you are seeking knowledge of coaching, becoming a more innovative player, or are just an avid fan of the game, this book is an asset.
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Summary: Great book for a limited audience
Review: As the other readers have commented, this isn't a book for everyone. As a University of Illinois grad, I was curious to see how Coach Hebert had turned my alma mater's volleyball fortune around. He touches on the technical aspects of that turnaround as well as discusses how he feels a major college sport should be administered. The section on how he evolved into a coach is interesting too. But by far the most interesting section for me is his discussion of the Primary Hitter system and how that relieves the setter from a lot of pressure. This is a particularly good system with experienced stud hitters and a relatively new setter. It takes some of the pressure off of the setter and puts it on the primary hitters. This is an advantage for the team at least until the setter develops into a leader and develops some confidence. Overall, an interesting read.
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Summary: Great book for a limited audience
Review: As the other readers have commented, this isn't a book for everyone. As a University of Illinois grad, I was curious to see how Coach Hebert had turned my alma mater's volleyball fortune around. He touches on the technical aspects of that turnaround as well as discusses how he feels a major college sport should be administered. The section on how he evolved into a coach is interesting too. But by far the most interesting section for me is his discussion of the Primary Hitter system and how that relieves the setter from a lot of pressure. This is a particularly good system with experienced stud hitters and a relatively new setter. It takes some of the pressure off of the setter and puts it on the primary hitters. This is an advantage for the team at least until the setter develops into a leader and develops some confidence. Overall, an interesting read.
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Summary: This is a must read, especially for new coaches.
Review: I bought Mike Hebert's book when I first took over the head coaching job at Valley High, and it's difficult to describe how much it helped me. Valley had been a losing program for nearly 2 decades, with only 2 winning seasons in school history, so I knew my work was cut out for me. I began absorbing Mike's book, knowing he had stepped into a similar situation when he stepped in as head coach at the University of Illinois. Although the book is written from a collegiate perspective, I implemented a great many of Mike's ideas, and in just 3 years, we've turned the program around. The team went from 5-20 in my first year to 14-12 this season. That may not sound like a big deal, but it's a HUGE milestone for a program that has lived in the cellar for so long. With its wealth of information on all phases of coaching, Mike's book WILL help you become a more effective coach. Believe me, I know ... first-hand!
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