Register TODAY! for my
Coach April's
May 16 -17 and 30 -31
Spiking and Hitting clinics
Email: info@improveyourvolley.com for info or to register for this weekend's clinics!
- Improve Your Volleyball with Coach April
- Volleyball Sayings and Quotes
- Volleyball Athlete Quotes
Famous Volleyball Athlete Quotes On Staying Humble While Working Hard
These volleyball athlete quotes from famous competitors provide advice ranging from doing reps when no one is watching to working consistently and disciplined
Volleyball athlete quotes from Shaquille O' Neal
“When you’re feeling yourself…you forget about yourself” -Shaq
I quote myself below about the importance of being honest with yourself as a student-athlete.
"As a student athlete what happens when you look in the mirror and start telling yourself things that aren’t true?
.
.
What happens when you start believing the “new friends” you found (or who “found” you) after a lil bit of success instead of listening to those ride-or-dies who were with you before you were “somebody” and who always had your back?
What happens when you listen to people who don’t have your best interest as their priority and start telling you things they think you want to hear instead of the truthful things you need to hear?
.
.
What happens when you’re encouraged by your new friends to 🛑doing the things that brought you your success in the first place? (Like skipping workouts or partying over practice and working out?)
.
.
As a student athlete when you look in the mirror and lie to yourself or when you tell yourself the real good/bad/ugly TRUTH … the truth ALWAYS will reveal itself .. in various ways… on the court.
“When you’re feeling yourself…you forget about yourself” -Shaq
What Shaq is saying is that you start gettin comfortable and you start believin the hype .. instead of doin the dirty work that “got you there” in the first place. So sooner or later .. some one, some thing or some occasion will force you to hold the mirror up .. so you can see the truth about how much you’ve been slacking by kidding yourself
(If you’re grinding and hustling and doing the work outside of team practice .. it’ll show .. and if you aren’t putting in the extra extra… that’ll show too.)
#stayhumble
#stayhungry
#dothework
#actionsspeaklouderthanwords
#checkyourselfbeforeyouwreckyourself
.
.
Best believe this happens in high school and college too. #liveandlearn
..........................................................................
Repost from @unapologeticallymemphis
•
Shaq says Dillon Brooks could fall out of the NBA 👀
Via @nbaontnt
Inspirational Quotes for Volleyball Players by Fifth Harmony
Love these Fifth Harmony inspirational quotes for volleyball players in their song "BO$$"
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T
That's me, I'm confident
Don't want yo compliments
Use common sense I'm on my Michelle Obama Shhhh
Shut your mouth
Boy I think you know who run this house
I ain't thirsty for no bae
cuz I already know watchu tryna say
-Lyrics Fifth Harmony
Volleyball Athlete Quotes
By Dawn Staley
My own volleyball athlete quotes below are about not giving up no matter how frustrated you become on your journey to improving your volleyball skills.
"I know this sounds harsh but my parents said to me when I came home frustrated about a practice “if you can’t take the heat.. then get out of the kitchen. “
Best thing that could have happened because they knew
👉🏾that would piss me off, 👉🏾challenge me more and 👉🏾make me more determined to get through the next practice.. . because they also knew I wasn’t going to let that coach see or think.. that I was a quitter.
My folks were built different so that may explain a few things about me and how I coach.
.You can call yourself a D1/D2 prospect or next level player but if you don’t learn to handle the pressure that actually comes with… preparing to be one.. then you’re lying to yourself.
And no amount of parent negotiation/interaction with your coach is going to change that. Once you step on the court.. you’re the one responsible for making things happen (or not)
.
To Live through it, feel the pain and temporary discomfort of a situation .. builds Teflon skin, builds stronger internal scabs that will heal, builds resilience and emotional toughness. Having to go through some things.. “on your own” builds fortitude and if you go home or back to your dorm crying out of frustration.. that’s okay because we’ve all done it.
.
The tough “ next level” players tell themselves I’m going to come back tomorrow and handle whatever gets thrown at me. And will do it again each day until the pain lessons, the tears dry and I can see and feel myself getting emotionally and physically stronger while getting closer to achieving my goals.
#yourewelcome
#isaidwhatisaid
Repost of video of @staley from @alldondre
-
Volleyball Athlete Quotes from Lacrosse Player Daria Lucchesi
My own volleyball athlete quotes below are about focusing on what you can control as opposed to what you can't control.
Trying to figure out what you CAN control once you step on the court?
How about your
E🏐ffort
A🏐ttitude
T🏐oughness
.
I can tell you that’s the difference between good players and great players especially here in Vegas.
.
Instead of putting so much focus on things you can’t control (what people, parents and teammates saying about you, who’s watching you, what could coach be thinking, can I score this point at tiebreak) how about concentrating on and then doubling down on these three things.
.
Especially the last one.
.
.
Repost @crazy.lucchesi
Volleyball Athletes Quotes by Kobe Bryant
Here is the recipe….#mondaymotivation
.
The volleyball athlete quotes below are from the Instagram account A Coach's Diary.
Repost from @acoachsdiary
•
.
One of my good friends has a son who is a high-major athlete at a power 5 school.
The advice he gives to parents of athletes going through the youth sports experience and recruitment process is, "Just make sure they are good enough. If they are good enough, they will have an opportunity to play on top teams and play in college, but the second they stop being good enough, the opportunities stop too."
In his book, The Mamba Mentality, Kobe Bryant writes that he learned a lot from studying and watching Muhammad Ali. Here is what he wrote about Ali:
“One of the main takeaways was that you have to work hard in the dark to shine in the light. Meaning: It takes a lot of work to be successful, and people will celebrate that success, will celebrate that flash and hype. Behind that hype, though, is dedication, focus, and seriousness - all of which outsiders will never see. If you stop being dedicated to the craft, the commercials and contracts will all fade away.”
Read more:
https://www.acoachsdiary.com/post/mamba-mondays-success-leaves-clues-1
Do You Follow Me on Pinterest?
Private or semiprivate volleyball indoor/sand lessons are an excellent way for young Las Vegas high school volleyball players to quickly improve their individual skills through a private or semi-private coaching experience.
These lessons are conducted by former pro volleyball player, former USA Volleyball High Performance instructor and Evaluator and Tstreet Vegas 18s head Coach April Chapple on a weekly basis.
Sign up now!Follow me on Pinterest Volleybragswag to improve your game even faster!
I share alot of individual, partner and easy-to-do volleyball serving drills we do in class with my followers.
Many of these volleyball practice drills you can do at home by yourself or try at your next practice with your teammates.
If you're a B team or JV player trying to make varsity next year...your goal should be to complete 1000 reps a day of at least three of the basic skills on your own...volleyball passing, serving and setting should be at the top of the list.
For more inspirational volleyball athlete quotes check out the pages below
Here are three options:
- Learn more about the volleyball quotes, sayings and shirts in the Related Links below.
- Follow the suggested reading on our Sitemap page Learning How To Play (Sitemap)
- Or visit the pages in the Information section in the drop down menu at the top of the page.
Read more about Coach April's volleyball athlete quotes on Instagram
If your athlete struggles with consistent serve receive, gets subbed out, or is overlooked for playing time—this is the fix you’ve been looking for.
Struggling with passing consistency?
I help talented passers tired of getting pulled from games because of inconsistent serve receive skills BUILD passing confidence without expensive private lessons using the same 3-step system that's helped dozens of my athletes get recruited.
Download my eBook for $17.99 and start building the passing confidence that keeps you on the court—and gets you seen by college coaches.
AUTHOR BIO
April Chapple is an elite private volleyball trainer, former USA National Team member, and University of Tennessee Hall of Fame inductee who has coached in Las Vegas for 15+ years, training hundreds of athletes and helping numerous players reach college volleyball, including Division I standouts.
She's also the head coach for girls and boys 18s at Squad VBC and offers coaches consulting on technical teaching and player development. Connect with April on LinkedIn or at ImproveYourVolley.com, where her eye for overlooked talent sets her apart.
From Lady Vol to Legend: Coach April Honored At UTK Champions Weekend
Lady Vol volleyball legend and record holder Coach April Chapple a University of Tennessee, Knoxville Hall of Fame Inductee, 3-time All American, 3-time SEC Champion, SEC Tournament MVP, 2-time All SEC Team is celebrated with her 1984 SEC champion teammates at Neyland Stadium during Champions Weekend on November 1-2, 2024.
- the first First Round Draft Pick for the first American pro indoor women's league
- named to the first First Team All-Pro team for Major League Volleyball in USA volleyball history
- former USA National team member
- one of the few American women players named as an Italian Pro League D-I Championship Finalist, Italian Cup Finalist and Cup of Cups Tournament Finalist
April Chapple The first First round Draft Pick For Major League Volleyball the first American Women's Pro League Honored At Athlete Unlimited Pro Volleyball Match
Coach April's 2026-27 Private and Semi private Volleyball Training
Pre-Registration now open for 2026-27 Private and Semiprivate Training Sessions with Coach April . Get prepared for club tryouts or train with me during club season!
Email now for information on semiprivate or private indoor skills, individual or small group training volleyball classes and my Breakfast Club for College Players training for 2026-27.
Invest in your improvement while preepping for your next level and college goals while working hard and training smart.
Email me right now to register or for more information.
info@improveyourvolley.com
Affiliate Disclosure
If you make a purchase through a link on my site, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
I only recommend products that I believe to have good value. Click to read my
Donations Welcome!
If my free social media online training and/or instruction on this site has helped improve your game or meet your goals CLICK the Cash App link below to make a donation!
Thank you!
Can't hire a private trainer?
Get my Targeted Volleyball Checklist Bundles by Skill Level
(only $27 each)
Bundle #1:
Complete Beginner Serving System - $27
Complete Beginner Serving System: The Ultimate Support System for Beginners
Click to Download Your Pre Serving Ritual Mastery Checklist pdf:
🎯Volleyball Pre Serving Ritual Guide - $7
Transform Your Serve from Weak to Weapon
Stop letting pressure situations destroy your serves?
You'll Get
- ✓3-bounce physical preparation setup system
- ✓Mental routine for target pre-selection and visualization
- ✓Technical execution checklist for automatic consistency
- ✓Proven tips for bulletproof toss consistency
- ✓Pressure-proof strategies that eliminate serving errors
Click to Download Your Parent's Volleyball Serving Guide Help Your Player Develop Championship Serves (Even If You've Never Played) Checklist pdf:
🎯Parent's Volleyball Serving Guide Help Your Player Develop Championship Serves Guide - $7
You'll Get:
✓Learn exactly what to look for in your player's serving form so you can provide meaningful feedback.
✓Discover how to provide encouragement that actually improves performance and mental toughness.
✓Know exactly what to ask coaches to show you're engaged and help your player develop properly.
✓Simple, effective drills that don't require a gym or expensive equipment.
✓Understand the language coaches use so you can better support your player's development.
✓Help your player develop the psychological aspects of serving that many coaches don't have time to address.
From Lady Vol to Legend: Coach April Produces Powerful Passionate Players...is that you?
What Are You Looking For?
Click to Download Your Pre Serving Ritual Mastery Checklist pdf:
🎯Volleyball Pre Serving Ritual Guide -
Players! Learn How To Transform Your Serve from Weak to Weapon
Click to Download Your Parent's Volleyball Serving Checklist pdf
🎯Parent's Volleyball Serving Checklist Guide
Parents! Help Your Player Develop Championship Serves (Even If You've Never Played)
Hi there!
Thanks for stopping by. Hope you learned something today that will help you reach your volleyball goals.
Be sure to subscribe to my email newsletter so you can learn more each week!
Stay strong! Stay motivated!
-Coach April
SUSCRIBE to my email newsletter below!
Click to learn more about the weekly volleyball classes and clinics or email info@imrpoveyourvolley.com for information
Congratulations to my seven Boys-18s Vegas Volley club players who played in two state championship finals yesterday, the 3A and 5A State champinship finals at Sunrise Mountain High School.
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!
A-1 Vegas Volley VBC
In It To Win It Tournament
May 2 - 4, 2025 Tournament
Gold Medalists
18s Premier Division
Vegas Volleyball's Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Moms with Peace Love Volleyball Shirts
Ready to energize your volleyball mom journey?
Subscribe to my 'Producing Powerful Passionate Peaceful Players' email list above on ImproveYourVolley.com.
You'll receive energy-boosting tips, exclusive insights from me, Coach April Chapple on maintaining momentum in volleyball.
Let's power up the Vegas volleyball scene together!
Recent Articles
-
Team Building Activities for Volleyball: A Freshman Coach's Guide
May 12, 26 11:05 PM
Boost Your Freshmen Team's Chemistry! Discover fun and effective team building activities for volleyball freshmen players to improve communication and teamwork. -
2 High School Volleyball Tips On How To Use Your Communications Skills
May 10, 26 12:21 AM
One of my high school volleyball tips is to be the back row quarterback who maximizes your communication skills to help guide your team through every play. -
How To Improve In Volleyball The Volleycats Elite Volleyball Club Way
May 10, 26 12:17 AM
When I became club director of my own Volleycats Elite Club I created a strategic practice and conditioning plan for players on how to improve in volleyball.