Louisville women’s volleyball coach Dan Meske had some interesting comments about club/travel and rec sports on the Healthy Sports Parents podcast.
“There is no shame in being a rec league player,” Meske said, adding he often talks with club volleyball coaches and finds the issues they struggle with are often due to athletes who belong in rec competition being "swallowed into travel sports" because it is the only available participation opportunity.
“The level is probably a little bit off, and so is the commitment,” he said.
Meske also had an interesting take on coaching, comparing it to how a great teacher often has a greater impact on students than a school's prestige or quality.
“If you don’t get the right coach in [some clubs], your experience is going to be terrible,” Meske said. “And on the flip side, there are some clubs that don’t have the notoriety, but have some great coaches at different levels, and that will be the best club experience you’ve had.”
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