The only really effective motivation in achieving success is internal motivation which arises from some cause, drive, wish, need, or reason within the athlete herself.
Each athlete is personally responsible for motivating herself. Her motivation must come from within herself, through her own efforts. No one can do this for her.
An athlete becomes what her thoughts dwell upon. She becomes what she plants in her mind.
Planting the goal of success in her mind is one of the athlete's most important personal responsibilities in achieving success.
Steps in an Athlete's Personal Motivation:
1. Establish specific measurable goals within your reach. Record them on paper and review them daily.
2. Use positive imagination; imagine yourself as having achieved your goals.
3. Identify all the barriers between yourself and your goals.
4. Develop a specific, realistic, step-by-step plan of action to overcome each obstacle between yourself and your goals.
5. Establish sensible deadlines for the execution of your step-by-step action plan.
6. Develop a burning desire and determination to achieve your goals through execution of your action plan, regardless of criticism of others.
7. Never recognize the possibility of ultimate defeat. Practice positive thinking. Reject negative people or anyone adverse to your success-directed purpose.
8. Keep yourself on target by daily reviewing your recorded goals, your action-plan for goal attainment,and your deadlines for step-by-step accomplishment.
A great athlete is a precious rarity. In order to win, her toughest battle is always within herself. If an athlete can dream of victory and imagine success, then she can motivate herself. For the athlete who can motivate herself, ATHLETIC IMMORTALITY may be just around the corner!
"Progress begins a step at a time. There is no sudden leap to greatness. Our success lies in doing day by day. The upward reach comes from working carefully and well. Good work done little by little becomes a great work. The house of success is built brick by brick."
http://weplayvolleyball.blogspot.com/2008/08/inventory-of-success.html
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
SCVA Tournaments this weekend
The Southern California Volleyball Association Season kicks off with the first of their tournaments this weekend.
It's Qualifying Day 1 for the 12's, 16's, 17's and 18's.
The 16's play on Saturday.
The 12's and 17's and 18's play on Sunday.
Good luck to all!
It's Qualifying Day 1 for the 12's, 16's, 17's and 18's.
The 16's play on Saturday.
The 12's and 17's and 18's play on Sunday.
Good luck to all!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Friday, December 25, 2009
Camarillo, Rio Mesa athletes honored by PVL www.thecamarilloacorn.com Camarillo Acorn
Girls’ volleyball
First-team honors go to Noelle Berry, Taylor Egizi, Dani Helland and Hailey Keairns of Camarillo; and Rio Mesa’s Riley Nizdil and Jasmine Sagisi.
Second-team players are Emily Ochsner of ACHS and Rio Mesa’s Montana Beifuss of Rio Mesa.
Camarillo’s Rob Vandermay is the coach of the year.
Girls’ volleyball
First-team honors go to Noelle Berry, Taylor Egizi, Dani Helland and Hailey Keairns of Camarillo; and Rio Mesa’s Riley Nizdil and Jasmine Sagisi.
Second-team players are Emily Ochsner of ACHS and Rio Mesa’s Montana Beifuss of Rio Mesa.
Camarillo’s Rob Vandermay is the coach of the year.
Monday, November 23, 2009
California Heat: Heaters Youth Volleyball
California Heat has a coed developmental program on Fridays from December 4th to April 30th with 2 age groups 9-11 and 12-15.
Heaters Youth Volleyball
If anyone is interested please give Cindy Smith a call at 805 657-6700 or email at calheatvbc@roadrunner.com
This looks like a wonderful program to get our young players off to a great start! It's a great opportunity to work with some great coaches! Be sure to check it out!
Heaters Youth Volleyball
If anyone is interested please give Cindy Smith a call at 805 657-6700 or email at calheatvbc@roadrunner.com
This looks like a wonderful program to get our young players off to a great start! It's a great opportunity to work with some great coaches! Be sure to check it out!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Girls Volleyball Club Tryouts and Makeups This Weekend
If you are still looking for Club Tryouts or need to attend a makeup tryout, there are still some happening this weekend. Be sure to call for specifics, if not mentioned on the website.
Achieve Volleyball Club
California Heat Volleyball Club
Channel Islands Volleyball Club
Conejo Crush Volleyball Club
Reef Volleyball Club
Ventura West is still looking for players.
For more information contact Doug Messner at 805-218-2610 or e-mail at Spotter22056@aol.com
If your club is still having tryouts and would like to be added to this list, please email vcvolleyball@gmail.com and we'll be happy to add your club!
Achieve Volleyball Club
California Heat Volleyball Club
Channel Islands Volleyball Club
Conejo Crush Volleyball Club
Reef Volleyball Club
Ventura West is still looking for players.
For more information contact Doug Messner at 805-218-2610 or e-mail at Spotter22056@aol.com
If your club is still having tryouts and would like to be added to this list, please email vcvolleyball@gmail.com and we'll be happy to add your club!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
CLU Boasts All-Americans, West Rookie of the Year
Exline selected third team all-American
Wednesday,Nov 18, 2009 11:30 am
Jackie Russell (L) and Erin Exline are 2009 AVCA All-Americans. Photo: Erik Hagen/Kevin Baxter · Hi-res image
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Several Cal Lutheran volleyball team members earned multiple postseason accolades for their athletic performances during the 2009 season. This group of Regals is highlighted by junior Erin Exline who earned third team All-American status, announced earlier today.
Official Release: AVCA Division III All-America Team
Official Release: AVCA Division III All-Region Team
Exline, a junior middle blocker earned her first American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) all-American selection along with first team all-West region and first team all-SCIAC in 2009. She ranked second in the SCIAC with a .285 hitting percentage and was also named to the NCAA West region all-Tournament team and chosen as SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week earlier in the year.
Freshman setter Jackie Russell made a lasting impression in only her first season earning honorable mention all-American honors. Russell was named all-West region and all-SCIAC Freshman of the Year to go along with a first team all-conference selection.
She became only the second setter in CLU history with over 1,000 assists finishing her rookie campaign with 1,144. Russell was the conference leader in assists and ranked sixth with 37 service aces.
Junior Allison Kerr was named all-West region honorable mention after leading the SCIAC as the only player to hit over .300 this season. She also ranked top-10 in the conference averaging .75 blocks per game.
Five CLU players in total earn postseason honors as outside hitters senior Cori Hayes and freshman Rachel Smith were named to the first team all-SCIAC along with Exline and Russell. Kerr was named second team all-conference for the fifth and final Regals selection.
Cal Lutheran finished the season 21-12 and in the West region semifinal of the NCAA tournament. It was the program's 10th trip to the NCAA postseason, fourth in the past five years and third straight earning at least one victory.
Exline selected third team all-American
Wednesday,Nov 18, 2009 11:30 am
Jackie Russell (L) and Erin Exline are 2009 AVCA All-Americans. Photo: Erik Hagen/Kevin Baxter · Hi-res image
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Several Cal Lutheran volleyball team members earned multiple postseason accolades for their athletic performances during the 2009 season. This group of Regals is highlighted by junior Erin Exline who earned third team All-American status, announced earlier today.
Official Release: AVCA Division III All-America Team
Official Release: AVCA Division III All-Region Team
Exline, a junior middle blocker earned her first American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) all-American selection along with first team all-West region and first team all-SCIAC in 2009. She ranked second in the SCIAC with a .285 hitting percentage and was also named to the NCAA West region all-Tournament team and chosen as SCIAC Female Athlete of the Week earlier in the year.
Freshman setter Jackie Russell made a lasting impression in only her first season earning honorable mention all-American honors. Russell was named all-West region and all-SCIAC Freshman of the Year to go along with a first team all-conference selection.
She became only the second setter in CLU history with over 1,000 assists finishing her rookie campaign with 1,144. Russell was the conference leader in assists and ranked sixth with 37 service aces.
Junior Allison Kerr was named all-West region honorable mention after leading the SCIAC as the only player to hit over .300 this season. She also ranked top-10 in the conference averaging .75 blocks per game.
Five CLU players in total earn postseason honors as outside hitters senior Cori Hayes and freshman Rachel Smith were named to the first team all-SCIAC along with Exline and Russell. Kerr was named second team all-conference for the fifth and final Regals selection.
Cal Lutheran finished the season 21-12 and in the West region semifinal of the NCAA tournament. It was the program's 10th trip to the NCAA postseason, fourth in the past five years and third straight earning at least one victory.
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