The Secret to STANDING OUT in Volleyball | Becoming a Key Player on Any Team with Spencer Wickens

As volleyball players progress in their development, they will face new challenges and demands of play. Spencer Wickens, Assistant Coach at Stanford University and NTDP Training Series coach shares his tips on how to remain open to new relationships on the court and become a utility player. Wickens explores how flexibility can serve as an asset to open more doors on the volleyball court. 00:00 Introduction – Spencer Wickens Journey 01:05 Growing Up in Volleyball & Playing Multiple Roles 01:56 Entering the USA Pipeline at a Young Age 02:41 Advice for Athletes Entering the NTDP Pipeline 04:29 How to Handle Stress & Build Confidence 05:31 Building Relationships & Team Trust Quickly 06:40 Mental Shifts Moving from Pipeline to College 07:55 Learning Growth Mindset & Reframing Failure 12:38 Coaching Perspective – Helping Athletes Handle Pressure 19:30 Final Advice – Be Willing to Take Every Opportunity