Camp Humphreys Volleyball Academy

12/09/2026

DERRICKS LEARNED LESSON OF THE WEEK:

Today, I have a word on my mind not a comment or situation.

CHOICE.

Every day, we make choices. Some are intentional. Some are emotional. Some are made out of fear, pressure, comfort, or conviction.

But regardless of how we arrive at them, one thing remains:

The choice belongs to the person who makes it.

And with choice comes accountability.

So, instead of trying to solve for why, pointing the finger, making an excuse, or looking for something or someone else to explain the outcome…

Use the mirror method.

What does the mirror project?

Reflection.

Start there.

Use what you can see.

Self.

Before you look for what went wrong around you, take an honest look at what may need to change within you.

Who made the choice?
Who owns it?
Who is accountable for it?

Choice is yours.
Ownership is yours.
Accountability is yours.

Look in the mirror.

Start there.

Be blessed

Derrick Sonnier

06/09/2026

28/08/2026

Real work takes place while others rest.

25/08/2026

🔥 DERRICK’S LESSON OF THE WEEK

CULTURE IS THE FUEL

“Culture is the fuel that drives your family, your team, your organization, and your club.”

Everyone talks about culture. But culture isn’t what we say we are.

Culture is what we consistently do.

It’s how we treat people.
It’s what we tolerate.
It’s what we celebrate.
It’s how we respond when things don’t go our way.

A family has a culture.
A team has a culture.
A club has a culture.
An organization has a culture.

But here’s the part we don’t always want to hear and accept:

Culture isn’t created by the leader alone.

It’s created by what we are willing to accept, reinforce, and repeat.

Want to change the culture?

Don’t start by changing the people.
Start by changing what you tolerate.

If we fuel our culture with respect, accountability, trust, discipline, and purpose, we create an environment where people can grow.

So this week, don’t just ask:

“What kind of culture do we have?”

Ask yourself:

“What am I contributing to it?”

Whatever you consistently put into your culture is what your culture will eventually produce.

🔥 Fuel the right culture.
🔥 Build the right people.
🔥 Create the right environment.

That’s leadership.

Coach Derrick

Ignite the Fire Within | From Spark to Flame, We Rise.

21/08/2026

🔥 DERRICK’S LESSON OF THE WEEK

RESPECT IS A CHOICE.

“I don’t have to like you to lead you.
I don’t have to agree with you to respect you.”

We’re not always going to like everyone.

Players won’t always like teammates.
Parents won’t always agree with coaches.
Coaches and staff won’t always see things the same way.

And that’s okay. “Change the narrative”

Leadership isn’t about agreeing all the time.
It’s about how you choose to treat people when you disagree.

You can challenge someone without disrespecting them.

You can correct someone without embarrassing them.

You can disagree without becoming enemies.

Because liking someone is a feeling.

Respecting someone is a choice. “Key point”

So this week, ask yourself:

“Am I giving others the same respect I expect for myself?”

We don’t have to agree.
We don’t have to be the same.
We don’t even have to like each other.

But we will respect each other.

🔥 That’s leadership.

— Coach Derrick
Ignite the Fire Within | From Spark to Flame, We Rise

16/08/2026

Building Strong Relationships with the Camp Humphreys Community and Youth….

16/08/2026

What an amazing time getting to know so many new students, spending time with returners but most of all building connections amongst both groups to ease the transition from PCS, new school, and new grades. We send a special thanks to USAG-Humphreys, DoWEA, HMS and all the Camp Humphreys Community Partners for making this amazing opportunity a phenomenal event.

We look forward to many more engagements to help build more opportunities in the near future.

Coach Derrick

16/08/2026

Open to all Students, Collaboration for our community we hope to see you in the gym.

Come out and enjoy a day of fun filled games, prizes, snacks, and more……

16/08/2026

Come out and enjoy a day of fun filled games, prizes, snacks, and more……