Volleyball Coaching Wizards Jim Stone Interview

After a distinguished career coaching in one of the strongest conferences in NCAA Division I volleyball, Jim Stone has turned his focus to working with the future of the USA national team program.

His resume includes:

• Over 500 wins in 26 year coaching NCAA Division I volleyball, including 3 Big 10 titles and 15 trips to the NCAA tournament
• Coached two AVCA Players of the Year and 19 All-Americans.
• Regional and conference coach of the year on four occasions
• Member of the US National Team coaching staff.

Here's some of what Jim discusses in his interview:

     - Making player assessments in tryout situations
     - Putting together a coaching staff
     - Managing players who have never failed before
     - Developing as a coach
     - Comparing the US and other systems