Mark F Massey

Clinton, IA

(563) 357.7913

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Mark F Massey

Clinton, IA

(563) 357.7913

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Mark F Massey

Clinton, IA

(563) 357.7913

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Volleyball Camps

I'm often asked about camps, these are 3 of the best that I'm aware of in the Midwest. I put these out & if any are interested I will do whatever I can to facilitate even tho I am head coach only until May 31.

My statement on early retirement

I hope to be able to continue to serve the community and the school district in a variety of capacities. As AJ Hanafan might have said, “I'll always be a wildcat and a River King.” Both of my children are CHS grads. I've worked with many wonderful families, assistant coaches & administrators. The students/athletes I've had a chance to work with have been & are fantastic. I’ve always been appreciative of the confidence that Bill Holmstrom showed in me, way back in June, 1978. I think that we've built a solid program that the community & school can be proud of since then. “Do I plan on coaching in the future?” …. “I think I still may have quite a bit of coaching in me.”

3 Concerns for a Team

My brother posted this & i found it to be worth repeating:    It is from Bo Schembechler, the former Michigan coach.
3 Daily Fights:
1.   Division From Within
2.   Public Perception
3.  Daily Fatigue

Division from Within-
It is sometimes tough for a team to remain focused on the team. There are many forces which can tend to drive us to become selfish, focused on individual priorities, and lose focus on the team. Basic human nature tends to make us think I before We. Sometimes friends or family who are not as invested in TEAM, will encourage players to become self-centered. Experts in the dynamics of successful teams refer to the "diesease of me,"- teams cannot be successful when players become more concerned with their noteriety than the team and their teammates.

Public Perception-
Too often teams and players can be misinterpreted by the public. The public can be fans, parents, and the community. "The Public" can mistakingly think the priority of the team is something different than the players and coaches believe is the priority of the team. The team- players and coaches- have to keep getting the message out- this is who we are, this is what we are about, this is what our goals are. If the team- players and coaches- don't keep publicly defining who they are then others will try to define them.

Daily Fatigue-
It is easy to say you want to win. It is easy to want to win and be excited in August. It is easy to be excited and want to win on game night. The key is whether players can make themselves excited, energized, and ready to work on a weekday in a hot gym when practice is going. A key is whether a player can focus and concentrate when they are into the second hour of practice. As Jerry West says, "You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days when you feel good."

Working concessions Friday

Volleyball parents or supporters: we are doing the concession stand for this Friday   It doesn't take many ppl except between games & at 1/2 time. Any adults & kids are encouraged to help. This is a great way to give back. Thank. Let me know if & when you can help. Really appreciate it!

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