It happened Brandon University Faculty Association is on strike. As a member of the Union all the coaches are on strike too. That means we have to walk the picket line for 3 hours a day. Some forced excercise and a chance to meet other instructors at the univerity are the positives in what is happening.
Luckily we met as a coaching staff and all understand where we are headed in the next couple weeks. I am very comfident in our coaching staff. Becky and Ashley have a strong understanding of the game and understand the systems we are trying to implement. Also this forces the athletes to help each other understand situations. This week of practices are filled with situations and the athletes need to figure out what is the best option. example would be leftside involved in a triple block. Ball is dug should they stay inside and try to hit a shot, do they have time to get outside, or should they call for an inside outside set.
By having them problem solve together research says the proper technique will eventually come out and transfer better than just giving them the solution and repping it. This is difficult for a coach, we have to give up some power to the athlete. Well this strike has me giving up all power, tough on me. When the team is practicing I find myself counting down the practice, waiting to find out how it went. 6:15 they should be in the middle of ball control, 6:30 splitting into two courts mids are working on transition and the outsides are working on inside sets, 7:45 starting wash....I hope the strike doesn't last too long, my clock isn't that attractive to look at.
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