Leadership Program

Illinois Performance Volleyball club is proud to offer the leadership program designed by Jeff Janssen of the University of North Carolina. The program is used by many universities to help their athletes become better leaders on and off the court or playing field. Athletes learn to become leaders in their communities.

The program will include book, worksheet, video on team building, and one-on-one or small group sessions to review and discuss information. We will cover 10 chapters from Jeff's book, "The Team Captain's Leadership" manual. See below for examples of readings and surveys taken from the chapters to be answered by the player and former/future coaches. Click here for excerpt from book. Take the Team Leadership Self EvaluationThe surveys are designed to help the player identify strengths, weaknesses. These become opportunities to change behavior to help their current/future teams become more functional and effective on and off the court.

Chapters include:

How to get and keep yourself motivated

How to believe in yourself

How to believe in your ability to lead

How to put your teammates first

How to inspire your teammates

Building winning team chemistry

Managing team conflicts

Players should expect to learn:

Their leadership style

How to interact with their coaches

How different situations require different styles

Strategies to handle difficult situations

*Take the Team Leadership Self Evaluation
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Program  is run by Scott Smith or individual team coaches with their team
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Every team needs a leader. Are you up for the challenge?

Testimonial from an IPV Leadership Program Graduate:

"I just finished reading my evaluation for the Illini camp. One of the things they mentioned about me was my good leadership ability. Leadership proved to be one of my highest points graded by all my Illini camp coaches... I thought I should let you know that the course really helped me as a player and as an individual. Thanks again."
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FYI- High School players currently in-season are allowed to participate in the Leadership Program per IHSA rules.