Ken Cooper asked:

Does anyone know of any young girls that what to learn to play volleyball in the Merced, CA area?

Ken’s answer:

Sorry the site is not coming up for you. I will check it with the web manager.

The cost range from $375.00 to $62500

Under 11 teams are $375. (6 tournaments)
Under 12 teams are broken into 2 groups one will have 9 tournament cost $575
the 2n... Continue reading »

Sport Mom asked:

Has anyone heard of/been involved with 365 Sports? My daughter received an invitation to a meeting about a camp. I'm afraid it's a scam.

Ken’s answer:

I would attend the meeting and get the information then you can share with us.
Most meetings don't cost anything. Check it out.

Carrie Campbell asked:

if you have a varsity volleyball coach who picks favorites and that no one likes, is there any way to get a new coach?

Ken’s answer:

Getting a school to change varsity coach or any coach is not an easy thing to make happen. The coach will not be changed based on who that person plays or does not play. The coach in most cases will not be changed based on being liked. The school at... Continue reading »

Enji Batbaatar asked:

Is there anything that i can do to get better at volleyball?

Ken’s answer:

Some clubs have better rates. We are only $525 and we offer 10 tournaments over a 7 month period - we train 2 times each week. We also have a prep squad that is $180 for the 7 months with no travel (training only)

We are located in the Central Cal... Continue reading »

Gloria Saucedo asked:

i love volleyball and want to start playing again but how do i do it?? im too scared to get on top of it and playing again

Ken’s answer:

At the Jr College in my town you can take a PE class called volleyball and students of all levels take the class, so I am sure you would fit in. I bet your local college also has this class.

Rachel Babon asked:

How do i strengthen my overhand serve? its o.k. now but for me, its impossible to do it without my fist closed... HELP!!!

Ken’s answer:

You can also start your new technique at the 10 foot line and as you make it over 5 times take one step back. Keep doing this until you get yourself back to the serving line. This may take awhile so do not get upset if you don't get it on the first t... Continue reading »

Brenda Coppock asked:

I am a 1st year coach for 3rd and 4th graders do you have any good drill for my players

Ken’s answer:

At this age you want to keep it fun! I have a game we play in summer camps with this age and it is called "walk the dog".
I pair up the kids
I tell the kids the ball is the dog and he needs to go potty and they need to pass the ball (dog) back and for... Continue reading »

Jessica Liszeski asked:

Is there a volleyball drill that gets the player out of the habit of running to the ball with their hands together? Any suggestions? Thanks

Ken’s answer:

If you are still having problems with this issue I will share a tip I picked up from another coach. Video tape the players and show them the video. When the players see themselves they understand how they look and self-correct. This works will most ... Continue reading »

Sandy Mathiesen Wilkie asked:

Hello, wanting to start a Mommy and Me Volleyball group of 3 and 4 year olds. Any sugguestions on drill and activities to do?

Ken’s answer:

They make a training volleyball for that age child. It is larger and like a beach ball but it is a volleyball. I would not use anything heavier because their bones are still growing and you can cause great damage. Please be careful.

Ken Steen asked:

My daughter's JV VB coach is being difficult about conflicts with her cheer practices. Is a 2 sport athlete not accepted anymore?

Ken’s answer:

Ken, when you get to the JV level of play in high school every practice is very important. The complete team has to been there for every practice. This is a team sport being played at a high level and every team member is critical. I understand you... Continue reading »