5 Reasons Why it is Important to Allow a Perfectionist Athlete to Set Goals that might seem Unrealistic Allowing a perfectionist athlete to set goals that might seem unrealistic can have several potential benefits for their performance, personal development, and their teammates. Here are five reasons why this can be important: 1. Motivation and Drive …

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A few years ago, while attending a USA Women’s National Team volleyball practice, I heard Head Coach Karch Kiraly tell the team, “We don’t need perfect. We just need a whole lot of good.”

The best coaches succeed because they’re constantly working to improve themselves, and because they are constantly learning how to improve themselves.

The best coaches succeed because they’re constantly working to improve themselves, and because they are constantly learning how to improve themselves.

Science suggests that the key to winning is the ability to stay focused on the task and in-the-moment.

“You haven’t taught until they’ve learned.”  - John Wooden

Adventure, opportunity, or answering a call? Probably all three. After a lifetime of highly successful coaching in North America, I have accepted a call to become the new Singapore Indoor Volleyball National Team Head Coach.

Coaching is hard…let’s agree on that. There are no shortcuts. The best coaches have an amazing passion and hunger—one that is obvious and inspiring to their athletes.

I love coaching. In fact, over 40 years ago I loved it so much that I decided to make it my life’s profession. …and I’m excited to say that I’m still coaching.