Alexander M.

Keaau High School Boys Varsity Assistant Coach 2010
ClubOne Volleyball Club 16 Gold Head Coach 2011-2012
Eaton Volleyball Academy 13 Red Assistant Coach 2012-2013
University of Northern Colorado Men's Club Volleyball Head Coach 2012-2014

Keaau High School Varsity Wrestling Coach 2009-2011

4 time Honorable Mention Boys Volleyball, Hawaii
Keaau High School - Rookie of the Year 2006
State Qualifier Wrestling 2009
8th place 2008 Boys Hawaii State Track and Field - Pole Vaulter

2nd Place Aspen Motherlode Men's B division 2013

The first thing I always teach an athlete is proper footwork and body positioning. Ball control is the most important aspect of volleyball. All my athletes are taught to be go getters who are not afraid to hit the floor.
After defensive and ball control techniques are established, I teach offensive skills with a strong emphasis on proper spiking technique so as to be consistent and avoid injury.
I use different teaching methods including practicing with non-dominant sides to establish a transfer of learning. I use visual and audio cues to help students learn how to see and feel what they've done when making a mistake and thus, coach themselves.

I have learned these techniques through college as I achieved my degree in Sport and Exercise and minored in Psychology. I have done a lot of research in mental training techniques, and have extensively studied positive coaching, as well as, motor learning and development of athletes.