Day Three Session Three Reflection

At the Making the Cut Camp at the end of August 2019 we asked the players to reflect upon some statements.
Below is the statement.

Your height is the most important factor in your success in volleyball.

Players were asked to give the statement a number.  If you totally agree with the statement give it a 10, if you totally disagree give it a 1.  In simple language give the statement a number.

Overall average 3.12/10 There were 67 responses.

2/10

Your height can help you a lot in volleyball but it doesn’t matter if you are dedicated have a good attitude and are an exceptional teammate.

1/10

 Definitely not the most important, but it does help a lot.  Depending on what position you want to play your height can make or break your tryout

7/10

Yes, height plays a big factor but if you can jump you don’t need your height.

1/10

 Sure it helps but it is not an important factor.

4/10

No, because even though volleyball is a game of height you can be a very skilled player even if you are not tall.

2/10

There are so many incredible short volleyball players.  Sometimes height matters depending on the net height but taller players normally get an advantage.

-2/10

I don’t agree with this at all because no matter what size you are it does not affect your skill and as long as you have a very high vertical then it is fine

3/10

Although your height helps in volleyball the shortest player can put in a lot of effort to improve their vertical jump so they can also block.  There are more factors to volleyball than being tall.

0/10

Height is not the only important factor for volleyball,  If you can make up for your height by jumping then you can still be successful.

2/10

I think that no matter your height you can be just as good or even better than a tall person.  Height is helpful not always the best though.

10/10

Because I am not good at volleyball so my height is pretty much what allows me to play.

1/10

Your height is a little bit important but if someone who is shorter then they could be stronger and maybe can jump higher.

2/10

You can be short and have a great vertical.  You might not make some teams if you are shorter though.

2/10

You also need way more factors some are the strength, quick thinking an so on.

1/10

No, it is very helpful but just because you are tall doesn’t mean you are better.  If you are short you have to work harder for your success.

0/10

Your height may make you stand out but the players that train the hardest and puts in the extra time will pass the others.

7/10

It is and it isn’t because it gives you a huge advantage but if you have a high vertical that helps a lot.  But if you wanna go for in volleyball they will someone who is taller

6/10

Your height can help you and it is better to be tall but you can have a good skill if you are short.

1/10

Height helps but that is not all that gives success.  Determination skill focus communication etc are all more important I believe then height.  Height is just a nice bonus.

7/10

Someone could have an insane vertical.

5/10

Volleyball players need a combination of height and skill.

2/10

Even short people can be the best player it might help to be tall.

1/10

Your height is just an advantage most important thing is having the skills and knowledge of and for the game.  Having skills and knowledge plus height is great but small people that can jump are just as good.

5/10

I think height is a part of it if you are short you should have a good jump because you might have some troubles getting the ball over the net.

5/10

Height is important in volleyball but it isn’t the most important thing, it still possible for a shorter person to be better, it just takes more hard work.

2/10

Your height doesn’t determine how good you are but it can still help you to make a team.

4/10

Height plays a big role and is very important but it is even more important to work hard.

4/10

I’m a short player and I worked hard to increase my jump and get my skills to an acceptable level.  This doesn’t help that much because higher leagues take height.

3/10

Even though you are tall it doesn’t mean it is the most important everything else matters.

5/10

It definitely will make a person have an advantage however you can be short and have a great vertical.

5/10

It is easier if you are tall and if you are short some teams will not even consider you.  A small player can still play at a high level if they work hard though.

1/10

It is nice to be tall but if you are not dedicated you won’t go anywhere.

5/10

 I think a 5 because I feel like your height is an important part of volleyball but if you are short you just need to work harder and improve your jump.

1/10

Dedication and determination are huge and how hard you work but it is a big factor with lots of coaches.

0/10

You can be successful without height.

1/10

Height can be helpful but it is not the most important thing.

7/10

It matters a lot but just because you are tall does not mean you are good and a player can still be good if they are short.

2/10

Height is good to have but it is not the most important.

6/10

Height is extremely important but being able to actually pass and hit/block the ball is very important as well.  If someone is short they just have to be better than the rest

1/10

No, but yes because you want to be a libero.  But actually the most important success factor is to be coachable.

6/10

Obviously, height is a very important factor however if you are tall doesn’t necessarily mean you are good at volleyball.  And if you are short doesn’t automatically mean you are bad at volleyball.

8/10

It is really important but not everything.

7/10

Height is a factor but not the most important.  You can be short and good.  It does not matter your height what matter is your attitude.

6/10

In sam situations, it can definitely help but it isn’t all.

0/10

Because if you are short you could have the best vertical and jump higher than everyone.

0/10

Born Skill is nothing compared to practice and experience.

0/10

Height doesn’t mean everything.  Skill is over height.

0/10

Short people with a very good vertical could still be one of the best hitters and blockers.

1/10

Height doesn’t matter it just matters how hard you try.  Always try hard to be successful.

2/10

Height is always a plus, but skill is not measured by how tall you are.  It is determination focus and heart.

1/10

The shortest player could have a crazy high vertical or a 6’6” player could be a not so great passer or setter.

-3/10

Your height is irrelevant if you can jump high or have good control.

0/10

Because if you are a short power you may be able to jump really high if you are libero you can be tall and die.

1/10

 If you have not teamwork skill don’t expect to receive the ball.

2/10

Well I am short and I bet height helps

8/10

It is good because if you have a good vertical but what is better is your skill and commitment.

3/10

In volleyball, your height should not matter.  There are liberos who are short and are some really good players.  If you are tall it does help in volleyball.

2/10

No, because your height plays a part but your skill counts the most.

7/10

Height plays a big factor but isn’t the most important a short person could be an amazing libero

1/10

Because if you have a good vertical it does not matter your height and even if you have the height does not mean you are a good player.

0/10

Height is an advantage but it is not the most important aspect of the game.  Shorter players can make up for their height by practicing their vertical jump and reaching high.

4/10

It helps to be tall but it is not needed.  If you have a good jump you can still be a good hitter or you can be a setter or libero.

1/10

Just because you are tall does not mean you will be the best.  Anyone, any size can be an amazing volleyball player.  Although height does help.

5/10

It is nice being tall in volleyball but it also depends on other skills.  It is all how hard you work and coordination.

5/10

Height plays a huge factor how high you can jump I think height helps but is not required.

5/10

Your height doesn’t necessarily determine your amount of skill and vertical.

1/10

I feel like it helps to be tall (sometimes) but I am a very good volleyball player who can hit the pass and set but lots of coaches do not even consider short people well guess what I am 5’3” and great.