How to Reach the NEXT LEVEL of Volleyball | Developing as a Player with Jonah Carson

As volleyball players progress in their development, they will face new challenges and demands of play. Jonah Carson, Director of Mountain View Volleyball Club and NTDP Training Series coach shares tips to ensure athletes can find a team that matches their values, ways they can use comparison to their advantage, and how to repackage mistakes as growth. 00:00 Introduction – Moving to the Next Level as an Athlete 01:08 Learning to Self-Evaluate & Embrace Vulnerability 02:45 Growth Mindset – Finding Safety in Evaluation & Failure 04:26 Establishing Core Values & Managing Ego 05:55 Building a Support Network & Finding Mentors 07:23 Everyone’s Path Is Different – Avoiding Harmful Comparison 09:32 Setting Realistic Goals & Staying Accountable 11:13 Managing Barriers, Disappointment & Emotion 13:45 Practicing Empathy, Culture & Self-Reflection 16:00 Building Volleyball IQ & Becoming a Student of the Game #Volleyball #AthleteMindset #GrowthMindset #MentalToughness #AthleteDevelopment