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GLOBAL LEADERS
Empowering Student-Athletes to Lift The Bar Locally, Nationally, and Worldwide
CMF Global Leaders Program
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Team Dynamics – Improves team interaction and collaboration by understanding emotional experiences.
Performance Satisfaction – Guides adjustments to practice goals based on players’ perceptions of performance.
Feedback Reception – Refines feedback delivery methods to ensure they are constructively received.
Team Performance Reactions – Improves team dynamics based on players’ collective satisfaction or frustration.
Handling Setbacks – Address team reactions to shifts and provide support to maintain focus and resilience.
Pressure Management – Build mental toughness and improve performance under high-pressure conditions.
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The word for this week is "preparation." Understanding preparation is crucial for success in volleyball, both during practice and in games. To help you grasp this concept, your coach wants you to create a "Preparation Plan."
This assignment will help you understand how preparation plays a key role in your athletic development and success on the court.
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This week, we’re focusing on the word "communication." In volleyball, effective communication with your teammates is essential for success on the court. To help you understand and practice this, your coach has designed a "Communication Challenge."
This assignment will help you see how important communication is in volleyball and give you practical ways to improve it in your own game.
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This week, our focus is on the word "teamwork." In volleyball, working well with your teammates is crucial for achieving success. To help you understand and practice teamwork, your coach has prepared a "Teamwork Task."
This assignment will help you understand the importance of teamwork in volleyball and give you practical ways to enhance your ability to work effectively with others on and off the court.
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This week, we’re focusing on "situational awareness." In volleyball, being aware of what's happening around you—like the position of opponents, your teammates, and the ball—is key to making smart decisions and reacting effectively. To help you develop this skill, your coach has created a "Situational Awareness Practice" assignment.
This assignment will help you understand the importance of situational awareness in volleyball and give you practical exercises to enhance your ability to stay alert and make smart decisions during games.
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This week, we’re focusing on "self-confidence." In volleyball, having confidence in your skills and abilities can make a big difference in your performance and overall attitude on the court. To help you build and maintain self-confidence, your coach has designed a "Self-Confidence Challenge."
This assignment will help you understand the role of self-confidence in volleyball and provide practical ways to enhance your belief in your abilities, both on and off the court.
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This week, we’re focusing on the word "pressure." In volleyball, handling pressure effectively—whether during a crucial game point or when faced with a tough opponent—is key to performing well. To help you understand and manage pressure, your coach has designed the "Pressure Play" assignment.
This assignment will help you recognize how pressure affects your game and provide you with practical tools to improve your performance under challenging conditions.
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This week, our focus is on "leadership." In volleyball, being a good leader means guiding and motivating your teammates, setting a positive example, and helping the team work together effectively. To help you develop your leadership skills, your coach has created the "Leadership in Action" assignment.
This assignment will help you understand the importance of leadership in volleyball and give you practical opportunities to develop and apply your leadership skills on the court.
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This week, our theme is "superhero." Just like superheroes have special powers and qualities that make them stand out, in volleyball, each player has unique strengths and skills that can make a big difference on the court. To help you tap into your own "superpowers" and contribute to your team, your coach has designed the "Be Your Own Superhero" assignment.
This assignment will help you recognize and develop your unique strengths as a volleyball player, drawing inspiration from the idea of being a superhero and using your special skills to benefit the team.
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Identify Your Superpowers: Write a brief essay about your personal “superpowers” in volleyball. These are the skills or qualities that you excel in, such as a powerful serve, excellent defense, or strong teamwork. Explain how these superpowers help your team and how you can continue to develop them.
Superhero Role Model: Choose a superhero (real or fictional) that you admire and write a short report on why you think they are a great leader. Draw parallels between their qualities and the qualities you aim to develop in yourself as a volleyball player. For example, if you choose a superhero known for their teamwork, describe how you can apply similar principles to your role on the team.
Heroic Play Practice: Design a practice plan where you focus on using your “superpowers” to help your team succeed. Create specific drills or scenarios where you can showcase and enhance these skills. For instance, if your superpower is serving, set up a drill to practice serving under pressure and helping your team with strong serves. After completing the practice, write a reflection on how focusing on your superpowers impacted your performance and your team’s success.
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Leadership Reflection: Players should write a short essay about what leadership means to them in the context of volleyball. Include examples of leaders they admire, whether from their team, other teams, or famous athletes. Reflect on the qualities that make them effective leaders and how they can incorporate these qualities into their own game.
Leadership Role Exercise: Players should take on a leadership role during their next practice or game. This could involve organizing a warm-up drill, helping to set team goals, or providing encouragement and feedback to teammates. Afterward, they should write a brief report on how they approached this role, how their actions impacted the team, and what they learned about being a leader.
Leadership Skills Practice: Coaches should identify and practice three key leadership skills (e.g., communication, motivation, decision-making) during practice. For each skill, describe a specific scenario where players will apply it. For instance, practice motivating your teammates during a challenging drill, or use clear communication to direct play during a scrimmage. Players should discuss their experiences and reflect on how these skills helped improve team dynamics.
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Pressure Scenario Reflection: Players should write about a past experience where they felt under pressure during a volleyball game or practice. They need to describe the situation, how they felt, and how others responded. Player should reflect on what strategies helped them handle the pressure well and what they might do differently next time.
Pressure Simulation Drill: Coaches create a practice drill that simulates a high-pressure situation. For example, they could design a drill where players practice serving with a limited number of attempts to score points, or set up a scrimmage with specific rules that add pressure (e.g., play to 15 points with a close score). Describe the drill and how it will help the players practice handling pressure.
Pressure Management Techniques: Players must research and identify three techniques for managing pressure effectively (e.g., deep breathing, visualization, positive self-talk). Write a brief summary of each technique and practice them during the next few training sessions. Players should document how these techniques impact their performance and how they felt handling pressure during these practices.
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Confidence Journal: Players will keep a daily journal for one week where they write about moments when they felt confident during practice or games, as well as situations where they felt unsure. They should reflect on what helped boost their confidence and what might have caused self-doubt. At the end of the week, players should summarize how understanding these moments have helped them improve their confidence.
Self-Confidence Affirmations: Players must create a list of at least five positive affirmations or statements that reinforce their strengths and abilities as a volleyball player. Examples might include, “I am a strong server,” or “I trust my skills in high-pressure situations.” Players should practice these affirmations daily and note how they affect their mindset and performance.
Confidence-Boosting Plan: Coaches should develop a plan for one practice session where they focus on a specific skill or aspect of the game that they want the team to improve. Set clear goals for this session and identify strategies that will help the team stay confident, such as visualizing success, using positive self-talk, or setting small, achievable milestones. After the session, players and coaches should briefly reflect on how focusing on this skill and their confidence-boosting strategies impacted their performance.
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Game Analysis: Players will watch a volleyball game (either a recorded game or a live one) and focus on players’ situational awareness. Take notes on how players adjust their positions, make decisions based on the game’s flow, and respond to opponents’ movements. Discuss what strategies you observed and how those players demonstrated good situational awareness.
Situational Scenario Worksheet: Players will describe different game scenarios (e.g., serving, receiving a spike, transitioning from defense to offense). For each scenario, they will write down the key factors they need to be aware of and the decisions they should make based on those factors. Players should use diagrams or drawings to illustrate the scenarios if needed.
In-Game Simulation: During this practice, coaches should engage in a drill that simulates game situations, such as rapid-fire ball exchanges or scrimmages with specific rules (e.g., always communicate with teammates before making a play). After the drill, players will discuss through reflection on how being aware of their surroundings affected their performance and what they learned about improving their situational awareness.
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Teamwork Reflection: Each player should write a paragraph about what teamwork means to them in the context of volleyball. It should include examples of how effective teamwork has helped their team in past games or practices. They should also reflect on what makes a team work well together and how they can contribute to a positive team environment. This could be a team discussion bonding moment before or after practice once the assignment is complete.
Group Activity Plan: Coaches should assign players to organize a small group activity with their teammates, friends, or family that requires collaboration. For example, they might plan a group workout session or a team-building exercise. They must document how they planned the activity, how each person contributed, and how working together improved the outcome.
Role-Playing Exercise: Coaches will create a role-playing scenario where they and team members simulate different on-court situations that require teamwork, such as coordinating a play or covering each other’s positions. Players should practice these scenarios and discuss brief summaries of what they learned about teamwork from the exercise.
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Create a Communication Chart: Positions should develop a chart where they list common situations in volleyball (e.g., calling for the ball, coordinating plays, giving feedback). For each situation, they should write down how they would communicate clearly and effectively with their teammates. They must include specific phrases or signals they would use. The team can come together, and the positions can discuss with the team what they would do.
Practice Communication Drills: Coach should arrange to practice communication drills with a teammate. For example, work on using clear calls and signals during mock volleyball plays or practice scenarios. Each group will discuss a brief synopsis on how they communicated during these drills and any improvements you as a coach may have noticed.
Observe and Reflect: Players must watch a volleyball game (either a recorded game or a live one) and take notes on how players communicate with each other. Pay attention to how they use verbal cues, body language, and signals. They should write a short reflection on how good communication impacts the game and how they can apply those observations to their own play.
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Weekly Practice Schedule: The team needs to outline a detailed plan for your week, including both volleyball practice and personal time to increase volleyball skills. They will show how they will prepare for each practice session as a team, including specific drills, exercises, and any areas you need for them to focus on.
Set Personal Goals: Individual players will write down at least three goals related to their volleyball skills that they want to improve. For each goal, they must describe how they will prepare to achieve it. This might include extra drills, watching game footage, or asking for feedback from your coach.
Prepare a Reflection Journal: At the end of the week, team members will be responsible for writing a short reflection on how their mental and physical preparation helped them during practices. Include what worked well and what needs to be adjusted for next time.
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Strengthening Mental Clarity
Concentration Circuits; Mental Agility Drills; Mental Resilience Routines; Cognitive Challenges; Reflect & Recover
Increasing Situational Awareness
Game Perception & Dynamics; Anticipation & Reaction; Team Dynamics & Communication; Performance Monitoring & Decision Making
Expanding Perception
Spatial Awareness; Emotional Awareness; Situational Adaptability
Regulating Focus & Critical Thinking
Reaction Time & Decision-Making Analysis; Cognitive Performance Evaluation; Situational Awareness Assessments; Visual-Spatial Awareness Assessments; Analytical Adaptability
Enhancing Self-Awareness
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses; Understanding Personal Performance Patterns; Behavioral Reactions to Stress and Pressure; Understanding Reactions to Feedback and Criticism
Sharpening Observation Skills
Tactical Insight and Strategic Perception; Attention to Detail and Contextual Awareness
Mastering Pre-Game Routines
Establishing Consistency and Stability; Enhancing Emotional Regulation; Setting Individual and Team Intentions; Team Intentions
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Interactive Cognitive Approach
Developing Problem-Solving Abilities in High-Pressure Situations; Facilitating Active Listening and Feedback Reception; Enhancing Decision-Making through Collaborative Communication
Transformative Learning Model
Enhancing Constructive Conflict Resolution; Cultivating Reflective Practice for Communication Growth; Building Shared Meaning and Understanding; Developing Adaptive Communication Strategies
Reflective Listening Strategies
Non-Verbal Communication Awareness; Constructive Feedback Environment; Shared Dialogue for Team Cohesion; Reducing Miscommunication; Strengthening Self-Expression
Adaptive Messaging Approach
Contextual Communication; Cross-Role Communication; Clarity and Brevity in Messaging; Trust and Credibility; Conflict Resolution; Flexibility in Communication Channels; Inclusivity and Diverse Perspectives
Collaborative Conversation Design
Establishing Common Goals; Integrating Diverse Perspectives; Strengthening Team Cohesion; Facilitating Constructive Criticism; Fostering Shared Responsibility; Clarifying Expectations and Roles; Enhancing Reflective Practices
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Becoming A Higher Threshold Achiever
Developing Resilience and Grit; Enhancing Decision-Making Skills; Fostering Accountability; Building Vision and Purpose; Promoting Strategic Thinking; Encouraging Collaboration and Teamwork; Instilling a Growth Mindset; Empowering Peer Leadership; Enhancing Communication Skills
Building Influential Presence
Cultivating Confidence; Enhance Non-Verbal Communication; Building Active Listening Skills; Establishing Credibility; Mastering Public Speaking; Strengthening Relationship-Building Skills; Navigating Difficult Conversations
Leading with Purpose and Integrity
Ethical Decision-Making; Developing Emotional Intelligence; Encouraging Visionary Leadership; Fostering Accountability and Ownership; Enhancing Conflict Resolution Abilities; Encouraging Service-Oriented Leadership; Building Resilience Through Integrity; Creating A Legacy of Leadership
Navigating Change with Confidence
Embracing Adaptability; Building Resilience; Promoting a Growth Mindset; Enhancing Communication Skills; Encouraging Team Cohesion; Developing Problem-Solving Skills; Fostering Emotional Awareness; Cultivating Visionary Leadership; Setting Realistic Goals; Encouraging Reflection and Feedback
Mastering Situational Adaptability
Recognizing Situational Dynamics; Enhancing Decision-Making Speed; Cultivating Mental Flexibility; Promoting Team Synchronization; Enhancing Communication During Change
Shaping High Impact Outcomes
Strategic Goal Setting; Promoting Accountability and Reliability; Implementing Effective Decision-Making Processes; Reinforcing Resilience and Persistence; Creating a Culture of Excellence
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Physically Training the Mindset
Embracing Pressure as Growth Opportunity; Strengthening Mental Toughness Under Stress; Developing a Controlled Response to Adversity; Managing Anxiety and Pre-Performance Nerves
Inspiring the Mental Strength to Persevere
Cultivating a Never Give Up Attitude; Harnessing Internal Motivation; Building Grit and Determination; Fostering Emotional Stability During Setbacks; Encouraging Acceptance of Imperfection
Processing While at Speed 100
Enhancing Cognitive Agility; Developing Situational Awareness; Strengthening Focus and Attention; Encouraging Quick Problem Solving; Building Emotional Regulation Skills; Reinforcing Positive Self-Talk; Cultivating Risk Assessment Skills
Conditioning for High-Stress Situations
Elevating Stress Tolerance Capacity; Developing Physical and Mental Endurance; Training Under Simulated Pressure Conditions
Sustaining Composure Under Duress
Managing Emotional Reactions Effectively; Maintaining Clear Communication During High Pressure; Enhancing Body Language Awareness; Regulating Breathing to Maintain Calm
Embracing Challenge with Confidence
Building a Positive Risk-Taking Mindset; Developing a Growth Oriented Mentality; Fostering Courage to Confront Difficult Situations; Strengthening Resilience and Tenacity; Cultivating Mental Toughness
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Breaking Down the Wall of Fear
Recognizing and Understanding Fear; Building Self-Efficacy and Belief in Abilities; Promoting Courageous Decision-Making
Conquering the Mental Roadblock
Confidence Through Repetition; Breaking the Boundaries; Owning the Journey; Turn Frustration into Fuel
Raising Self-Confidence
Reinforcing Self-Worth and Value to the Team; Creating a Supportive and Affirming Environment; Establishing Ownership Over Personal Development; Strengthening Internal Motivation and Drive; Cultivating a Mindset of Perseverance
Empowering Inner Belief
Fostering a Growth Mindset; Building Resilience Through Challenge; Encouraging Positive Self-Talk; Recognizing and Celebrating Progress; Developing a Personal Empowerment Plan
Owning Your Strengths
Identifying and Embracing Unique Strengths; Building Trust in Abilities; Encouraging Self-Reflection; Creating a Strength Based Culture; Encouraging Leadership; Practicing Assertiveness
Overcoming Self-Doubt
Cultivating Mental Toughness; Setting Achievable Goals; Developing a Support Network; Learning to Embrace Failure; Encouraging Peer Feedback; Practicing Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques
Cultivating a Championship Mindset
Enhancing Focus and Concentration; Instilling a Winning Attitude; Embracing Accountability; Fostering a Sense of Purpose; Encouraging Reflection and Growth; Building a Competitive Spirit
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Elevating Collective Effort
Strengthening Team Cohesion; Encouraging Open Communication; Promoting Collaborative Problem-Solving; Establishing Shared Goals; Creating a Culture of Accountability; Facilitating Team-Building Activities
Building Trust and Cohesion
Developing Mutual Respect; Enhancing Conflict Resolution Skills; Promoting Inclusivity; Building Empathy; Creating Shared Experiences; Reinforcing Accountability; Encouraging Vulnerability
Supporting Roles for Success
Clarifying Roles and Responsibilities; Encouraging Leadership Development; Enhancing Communication Skills; Building Trust in Team Dynamics; Establishing a Positive Feedback Culture; Developing Conflict Resolution Strategies; Emphasizing Goal Alignment
Amplifying Group Dynamics
Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion; Promoting Shared Leadership; Enhancing Group Problem-Solving; Strengthening Emotional Connections; Establishing Team Norms and Values; Facilitating Conflict Resolution; Encouraging Risk-Taking and Innovation; Building Resilience as a Group
Winning Mindset Through Collaboration
Fostering a Growth Mindset; Cultivating Accountability; Strengthening Trust and Vulnerability; Enhancing Collective Goal Setting; Encouraging Positive Reinforcement; Leveraging Individual Strengths; Create a Shared Vision
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