How to Make Your TEAMMATES BETTER | Adopting a TEAM MINDSET with Olympian Kelsey Robinson Cook

Helping your teammates get better is a surprisingly effective strategy to succeed on the volleyball court. In this “from the vault” footage (2021), Kelsey Robinson Cook, 3x Olympian for the U.S. Women’s National Team, discusses strategies to move from the “how do I get better…?” mentality and to “how can I help US…” mentality. Robinson Cook provides practical advice for building trusting relationships, getting to know your teammates and reinforcing support of your teammates. 0:00 — Introduction from Kelsey Robinson 0:20 — Core Philosophy: Make the People Around You Better 1:00 — Shifting Focus from Self to Team Success 1:40 — Building Trust Through Eye Contact and Connection 2:40 — Getting to Know and Supporting Teammates 3:40 — Giving Confidence to Others in High-Pressure Moments 4:40 — Communication and Trust Between Setters and Hitters 5:30 — Elevating Team Performance Through Small Acts 6:00 — How Empowering Others Improves Your Own Game