It’s Really Just Mind Over Matter

We have all heard or used the phrase “Mind over Matter” haven’t we?  Have you ever had an obstacle in your path that prevented you from accomplishing something you wanted to do – and no matter how much you wanted to do whatever it was you felt intimidated or...

See Something, Say Something

“If You See Something, Say Something” In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, New Yorker and advertising executive, Allen Kay came up with a phrase without a client in mind.  He simply wanted to create something positive in the days after the attack on the twin...

Be On Your Game

Be On Your Game! It’s always an important factor to be on your game before the whistle blows for the first serve. We want to be prepared and ready for our matches. Remember the first impressions you make when we walk through the doors of the gym. So, what are...

Growth!

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow.  If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy Many of us believe this when it comes to our careers.  How many of us have applied this to our role as an official?  The sport of volleyball is always changing.  The...

Contacting Your Partner

Contact your partner….Contact your partner…..Contact your partner! Every year it is emphasized that we contact our partners before matches, yet many of us don’t.  The question is WHY……  there really is no good answer! We are asked to contact our partners...

Weekly Update October 17, 2016

This Week’s Updates & Reminders Next Chapter Meeting:  New Officials – Next Monday, October 24 Location:  Plano High School Start:  6:30 p.m. Education Forum:  Basics 101 Meeting Attendance Requirements If you have not met your meeting attendance requirement your...