In part two of our conversation with longtime coach Perry Robinson, we dive into the mental side of volleyball and athlete development.Perry shares perspective on confidence, pressure, perfectionism, reset rituals, and what often holds athletes back mentally both in practice and competition. We also discuss overtraining, meaningful reps versus simply logging hours, coachability, leadership, and how coaches can better help athletes navigate mistakes and adversity.This episode is full of practical insight and honest conversation for athletes, coaches, and parents alike.Show Notes:In Part 2 of our conversation with Perry Robinson, we explore:<ul><li>confidence and whether it can be trained</li><li>helping athletes manage negative thoughts</li><li>reset rituals and mental recovery during matches</li><li>perfectionism in athletes</li><li>meaningful reps vs overtraining</li><li>what truly makes a player coachable</li><li>leadership and player ownership</li><li>balancing emotion and composure as a coach</li><li>the mental side of competition and development</li><li>building stronger athletes through communication and trust</li></ul>

One Year Later: Building United Birmingham with Ryan Freeburg PART 1

A United podcast centered around athlete development, coaching philosophies, the college recruitment process, and more! Hosted by Korohen Jones, Director of Player and Coach Development.  Each week we showcase different athletes, alumni, and coaches that all help us become #bettertogether.