Transcript Amber L. Warners, Ph.D. Calvin College Introduction Division III  Creative  Dissatisfied  Preseason injuries  Motivate  More accountability  …THE IDEA.

Amber L. Warners, Ph.D.
Calvin College
Introduction
Division III
 Creative
 Dissatisfied
 Preseason injuries
 Motivate
 More accountability
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…THE IDEA
Calvin College Volleyball MIAA
Workout Challenge
9 Challenges
 Creation of challenges
 Rules
 Every player
 Testing schedule
 Attempts
 Injured players?
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9 Challenges
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Core
Nutrition
Sense of membership
Aerobic conditioning
Agility
Balance/ankle strength
Volleyball specific
Anaerobic
Individual reflection
Trine Bridge Run
Process
Accountability Partners/mentoring
 Training for challenges
 Challenges evolve over time
 Specific for each team
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Misc. Information
Difficulties
 Time factors
 Examples
 Positive reinforcement
 Player feedback
 Trainer feedback
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Player Feedback
Motivation
 Scared…in a good way
 Sense of accomplishment
 Had to push myself harder than I ever
thought I could – transferred to playing
on court
 Bond immediately with teammates –
misery loves company
 Sets the tone for season
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Results
Fewer injuries
 Psychological advantage before
conference started
 Better physical shape = doing more on
the court earlier
 Sense of accomplishment and
confidence
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Questions?