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In volleyball there are many reasons for errors but not a single excuse.

John Kessel

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John Kessel
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: September 24
Author
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Buffalo
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John Joseph Vincent Kessel
Volleyball
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Coaches must be flexible, for then they won't get bent out of shape.
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Play your heart out each game, so you can look your teammates in the eyes and ask, without saying it, 'I played full out, did you?'
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The wise coach takes all the heat when his players lose, and gives them all the credit when they win.
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Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.
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Good players win volleyball games for you, not tall players.
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Shared victory is a double victory, shared defeat is half-defeat.
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Don't ask yourself what you did wrong ask yourself what you did right.
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Being left-handed has its advantages in volleyball. Few people know enough about your spike and serve to give you advice.
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Never back down, never fear anyone, for the best opponents will help you to play your best.
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Focus on winning the contest with yourself.
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You have to learn every day. You can't be playing every day, but you can be practicing. If you cannot be practicing with a net and others daily, you still can be learning about the game by reading, watching and imaging. You must learn every day, if you want to be a real volleyball player. —
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Make your mistakes with confidence. It is the only way you are going to learn anything. Never be afraid to do a skill, no matter how simple or hard it may seem someone has done it, and so can you, With enough committed practice and confidence.
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If you are serious about volleyball, the only months to stop playing are those without a vowel.
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