Abby Walker

How long have you been coaching volleyball, and what inspired you to get started?

I started coaching volleyball a year ago, and what inspired me to get started was the idea of helping young athletes get better at something they love to do.

What do you enjoy or look forward to about coaching for Alpha?

I am looking forward to watching players confidence and skills grow throughout the season.

How do you approach developing athletes both on and off the court?

I approach developing athletes on the court by utilizing skill-building drills that focus on technique and tactical training, and off the court by promoting an environment of teamwork and sisterhood.

What can athletes and their families expect when they join your team in terms of development and growth?

Athletes and their families can expect when they join my team to grow not just as players but as people through discipline, sportsmanship, and physical skills. Specific development will be shown through the techniques of passing, setting, hitting, serving, and more.

What’s your favorite drill or coaching technique, and why do you love using it?

My favorite drill is the ‘Pit Drill’ because it teaches that consistent effort goes a long way and that every ball should be pursued.

What’s one piece of advice you’ve received as an athlete or coach that you still carry with you today?

“Be a coffee bean. Transform adversity into something better.”