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Taras N. Liskevych: Philosophy
SKILL ---- PHYSICAL ---- MENTAL
The sequence/phases of learning volleyball:
Skill - acquiring all the skills/techniques needed to become the best volleyball player
Physical - getting yourself in the best possible physical condition
Mental - the psychological side of the game; the higher the level, the more important this phase becomes.
Skill, Physical and Mental are in rank order of importance.
ATTITUDE & EFFORT
You control both of these. No matter where you are in your skill development, physical conditioning and/or mental state your attitude and effort are factors that you alone can control.
DISCIPLINE/INTENSITY/CONSISTENCY
These follow from having the appropriate attitude and effort. They must be first understood and then practiced just as you would practice any volleyball skill.
PRACTICE = MATCH
What you do in practice relates directly to your match results. You cannot execute in game conditions what you have not mastered in a practice/training setting. "Practice does not make perfect - perfect practice makes perfect."
DEFINITIONS
ATTITUDE - The manner of acting, feeling, or thinking that shows one's disposition, opinion, etc. The right attitude is being positive and being focused in the present moment ("here and now").
EFFORT - The use of energy to get something done by exerting both body and mind. Push yourself to places that you have never been before...test your limits... break through barriers.
DISCIPLINE - A training that develops self-control, character, and/or orderliness and efficiency. You do what has to be done - every time.
INTENSITY - The quality of being intense - a) extreme degree of anything and b) great energy or vehemence of emotion, thought or activity. Always give 100% while being in control and attentive both physically and mentally.
CONSISTENCY - Agreement or harmony with what already has been done. Doing things the same way day to day.
Additional Statements on Volleyball/Coaching Philosophy
Respect for the individual - is the cornerstone of my coaching philosophy:
Respect and trust
Treating everyone with dignity
Treating you fairly, not equally
Put your energy into the things you can control . Concern yourself only with the things you can change, don't worry about the things you can't.
Concept of "TEAM"
Positive Reinforcement
Reliability/Dependability
Delegation
My Philosophy of Life
Most important - every individual should prioritize: religion, family, vocation/career, health, values, integrity, etc.
The following are twenty points below are in my view/perspective a guide to happiness and fulfillment:
Dream - dare to dream what you want to accomplish and what you want to become.
Set Goals - take time to develop and write down both short term and long term goals. Make them s pecific, c hallenging, r ealistic, a ttainable and m easurable ( SCRAM ).
Think You Can - all personal achievement starts in your mind. You can achieve what you think you can. Believe in yourself and your goals. This will put you on a path to confidence and success. (Confidence = Success, Success = Confidence)
Work Hard - after you have set a goal work hard to achieve it. Nothing worthwhile in life comes without hard work. Learn how to work hard.
Be The Best That You Can Be - ultimately your success will be measured by how well you developed your innate gifts (God-given talents). Pursue Excellence !
Don't Be Afraid To Make Mistakes - it is natural and normal to err. This is how we learn - but it is important to learn every time you make one.
Turn Negatives to Positives - every disadvantage has some silver lining. "Turn a lemon into lemonade."
Seek Meaningful Friendships - you know that family will stick with you through good and bad times. Use the same measuring stick for friends. Distinguish between friends and acquaintances.
Practice the Golden Rule - do unto others as you would have them do to you
Be Positive - very little gets accomplished with negative thoughts and behavior.
Be Enthusiastic - if you are not excited about what you are doing, others will not be. "Enthusiasm is contagious."
Listen - develop this skill and you will learn a lot.
Do It Now - procrastination is an obstacle to achieving your goals.
Get an Education - this is your stepping stone toward a meaningful life and career.
Read - in this era of television, Internet, and other electronic communication gadgets, set aside time to read. You will discover many hidden treasures.
Embrace Health & Fitness - take time out of every day to take care of your mind and body. Develop life long leisure skills by learning a sport skill (s) that you can practice well into old age.
Be A Good Time Manager - develop a system to manage your time - daily planner, things-to-do list, set routines, etc.
Be Aware of the Dangers of Drugs & Alcohol - say "no" to drugs - be careful of alcohol abuse.
Learn to Manage Money - this is an important skill to acquire. Be careful not to become a slave to $. Remember the key to wealth is learning to save.
Have Fun - Enjoy The Things Around You - the world and life is a wondrous adventure. It has its ups and downs, but overall an extraordinary journey. Take time to enjoy each day!
QUOTES THAT RELATE TO LISKEVYCH PHILOSOPHY
- "Concern yourself with the things you can control or change, don't worry about things you can't"
- "Take charge of your attitude, do not let anyone else choose it for you"
- "When all is said and done, more is done than said"
- "Always strive for perfection and you may catch excellence along the way"
- "The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when no one else is watching." (Anson Dorrance)
- T.E.A.M. = T ogether E veryone A chieves M ore -There is no "I" in the word TEAM
- "The name on the front of the jersey is much more important than the name on the back" (Herb Brooks - Miracle )
- "Nothing happens unless first a dream" (Carl Sandburg)
- "In order to succeed, we must first BELIEVE that we can"
- "Success is a journey, not a destination"
- "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra "
- "The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occasion them" (Vince Lombardi)
- "The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team" (John Wooden)
- "Fame is a fleeting moment - no one is irreplaceable, the moment you think you are, you should be replaced."
- "One person's BS is another person's catechism"
- "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently" (Henry Ford)
- "Tell me - I will forget; show me - I will remember; involve me - I will understand"
- "Leaders are visionaries with a poorly developed sense of fear and no concept of the odds against them. They make the impossible possible" (Dr. Robert Jarvik)
- "It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not"
- "The most important things in life are not things" (Written on a T-shirt of a boy injured in car accident)
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