Coach · Fresno, CACoach Isabel
Private CoachCoach Isabel
Trains in Fresno, Truckee
Works with College, Adult
Available: Sun
Get to know Isabel
Division I Volleyball Player | Studying sports Psychology | Player Development
I'm passionate about helping athletes become the best version of themselves. As a current Division I volleyball player and sports psychology major, I combine high-level playing experience with an understanding of the mental side of sports. Whether we're working on passing, hitting, serving, or confidence, my goal is to help every athlete leave each session feeling stronger, more skilled, and more confident than when they arrived.
How I can help you improve
I can help you improve your game by focusing on the skills that will make you a more confident, well-rounded volleyball player. Whether you want to improve your serving, passing, hitting, setting, defense, or overall volleyball IQ, each lesson will be personalized to your goals and skill level.
A typical training session
A typical training session with me looks like this: first, we will discuss our goals and what we want to accomplish during our session. Then we will warm up and work on the specific skill. For example, if we want to work on expanding our toolbox as a hitter, I will have us first work on our arm swing and break down our approach to get a better base before we go into working on finding different spots on the court. Once we refresh our basic mechanics, I will have us work on hitting different spots, reflecting on why the ball reacts the way it does, and connecting this to how we can change the ball's location, spin, and sound. After going over the main part of the session, we will end with a reflection to pinpoint what we improved on and where we need to focus in our next session. Reps are what make us better, and one-on-one training time is the perfect time to rep things out to perfection.
Career & accomplishments
I am currently a Division I volleyball player at Fresno State after transferring from the College of Southern Idaho, where I competed for two seasons at one of the nation's top junior college volleyball programs. I received all tournament and conference teams at the College of Southern Idaho. I also have my AA in psychology and am currently continuing my athletic and academic career at Fresno State.
Best coach I ever had
The best coach I ever had was the one I had at a club for one year. He was my favorite coach because he would adapt to different learning styles. I am for one a visual learner swo with that I understaned more if its shwon to me rather than it being said to me. Some coaches stick to one learning style, which can make it hard for the athletes who learn differently. Having a coach who recognizes that there are different ways to look at things and learn is very valuable.
What athletes & parents should know
What athletes and parents should know about me is that I have personally experienced what it is like to be a volleyball player at different stages in my life, and I am still one. With that said, I can be a great source of advice and help guide you and your kid through handling situations with coaches, playing time, what to do outside the gym, and recruiting. Not only can I help improve skills on the court, but I can also be a good resource for handling things off the court.
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