“That’s Not Easy to Do”: USA’s 2023 Volleyball World Cup Winner Shares Invaluable Training Tips With Aspiring Players

The training grounds are the sacred place where players build both their playstyle and their character. Hence, resolving one’s struggles at the training grounds is imperative to playing better and reaching the top. Giving personal tips on how to achieve the same, a US men’s volleyball player recently gave some golden tips to upcoming players.

Taylor Averill is one of the strongest players in the USA’s National Men’s Volleyball Team. A recent social media upload showcased the 31-year-old addressing players on how to deal with training woes. He especially focused on how one should deal with the coaches on and off the court.

Men’s volleyball star guides players with personal experience

Taylor Averill has been a member of Team USA Men’s volleyball since 2014 and plays the middle blocker position. The 31-year-old helped the US clinch the 2023 FIVB World Cup and the NORCECA Championship. USA Volleyball recently tweeted a video of Averill on its official X account where he addressed the training problems players take to the locker room.

Narrating his personal experience, Averill said, “I learned how to talk to coaches, I learned how to voice my opinion in a healthy way, I learned how to manage my emotions in a healthy way, and that’s not easy to do. It’s easier to be pissed and act pissed and everyone knows you’re pissed.” Averill also acknowledged that he is working on this concept himself.

He said, “ I’m still not perfect. Like to be clear, it’s still something I struggle with. I think a lot of players are scared to voice their opinion.” The volleyball star further said, “Everyone’s talking smack on how, you know, this coach is so boring, this drill sucks, like just complaining.” Mentioning this, he said that the best way out of such a situation is to speak up.

Averill added, “And I’m over here like, let’s change it. Let’s find a way to get guys excited to be here because, in my opinion, that’s sustaining.” While Averill advised players on speaking to the coaches, a beach volleyball duo had also shared a similar lesson about speaking with teammates.

A strong bond with teammates vital

USA Women’s Beach Volleyball Stars Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth recently claimed the bronze medal in the 2023 World Championships. The duo was also featured in a USA volleyball tweet where they shared the secret of achieving impeccable teamwork. The beach volleyball stars said that effective communication and conduct are what make and burn bridges in any team sport.

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Kloth and Nuss said that picking your partner up when they make a bad play is vital to strengthening a working bond. They mentioned that the last thing a player wants after making a bad play is heat from their own team. What is your take on these highly valuable tips? 

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