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08/30/2026

We are praying him, his family, his teammates and all of William Jewell College. He was an incredible kid, a great leader, and he made such a positive impact on everyone he met.

Forever a Cardinal 💔

William Jewell College and the Liberty community mourn the passing of MicahJo Barnett.

Our thoughts and prayers are with MicahJo’s family, teammates, friends, coaches, and faculty and staff.

A vigil will be held tonight on the Jewell quad at 8 p.m. in honor of MicahJo and his family.

08/12/2026

Coaches, if you read our book and this is your only takeaway, we’re ok with that.

One of the best things we can build in a young athlete is durability.

Strength training may make us look a certain way but for our athletes, it's about healthy joints, injury prevention, and the physical foundation that lets them compete at the highest possible level for years.

We also believe that strong athletes are confident athletes. When a young player trusts their body, they play more free, and that's when the fun and the results really show up.

08/01/2026

Coaches and teams take note 💯

The best teams aren't always the ones with the most talent. They're the ones that are there for each other and maximize one another's play.

That's the heart of our new book, Coaching Better Athletes. One of our favorite lines from it:

"What distinguishes great teams from good ones isn't always raw talent. It's the presence of players who give everything at practice, who understand their role...who dedicate themselves to making themselves and their teammates better."

The book also flips the script on what "winning" means. The scoreboard is just one piece. The effort, the attitude, the communication, the growth, and all the relationships. Those things matter just as much, and they're the ones that stick with an individual for life. We honestly can't wait for you to read it. Coaching Better Athletes is almost here 🙌

07/29/2026

Generalized or over sensationalized styles of trainer are all a product of economics and not athlete progress.

All athletes need to spend time with an experienced trainer who uses their knowledge and science to develop their game plan!

07/26/2026

You are not only a teacher in the field of coaching and training, you should be a lifelong learner who is able to identify areas of strength and places where you can grow! Check out this message from Tessa Brophy, co-author of Coaching Better Athletes

07/25/2026

Meet Dr. Jared Smith, OVC co-director and one of the authors behind Coaching Better Athletes.

Jared coaches the way we believe the game should be taught. Focused on development, built on real experience instead of the latest fads.

That belief is exactly why this book exists. It's a practical guide for coaches and parents who want to raise better athletes and better people.

The official launch is coming soon!

07/25/2026

Great coaching isn't just about selling athletes on their potential. It's about honesty and hard work.

Meet Tessa Brophy, MS, co-founder of Optimum Volleyball Club. She brings a real exercise science background to the court, along with years spent helping people perform at their best, and she pours all of it into developing young athletes the right way.

Her philosophy is simple. Build confident, resilient kids who love the game, and the results take care of themselves. It's that same development-first approach our coaches have been putting into the book we can't wait to share with you!

06/04/2026

Yes!!!!!

05/29/2026

Ashton!!! Congratulations! What an honor!

Reese Atwood and Ashton Maloney are the first NFCA Golden Glove Award winners in program history 🤘🌟

05/21/2026

Components in the foot along with the achilles can give an athlete a significant mechanical advantage. Why not train the?!? Put simply, you need bouncy ankles.

Tendon elasticity is a key component of responsive muscle action. Low elasticity / stiffness in the ankle will make all the muscle in the world useless!

Don’t overlook the ankle!