PJ Marshall

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

I have been coaching volleyball for 3 years at the club and high school level. I fell in love with volleyball and it had given me so many opportunities, which is why I was inspired to coach and help others find those opportunities and that love as well.

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

I look forward to working with young athletes who are eager to have a lot of fun while enjoying a high level of instruction and competition.

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

I try and make myself as available as possible to my athletes in any given moment. Whether that me volleyball instruction, academic help, or any other kind of guidance, I’ve found that availability is one of the best tools I can have as a coach. 

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

Athletes and families can expect volleyball instruction that will develop both physical and mental volleyball skills. I have many resources at multiple levels that I am eager to equip my athletes with as well by coaching them with the highest level coaching I can.

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

One of my favorite techniques I use when coaching is making everything into a game. A sense of competitiveness and urgency can carry teams or athletes through matches, and competitiveness makes volleyball more fun to play and coach, so developing that attitude in practice is both important as well as fun.

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

One piece of advice I’ve received is to simply walk through almost every door that is opened to you. It’s through this advice that I’ve found myself with Alpha!