This video features Coach Santiago
Restrepo and the University of Oklahoma volleyball team. The
comprehensive program details numerous techniques and drills to help
your players learn and improve their hitting technique. Among the topics
covered are: a complete breakdown of proper hitting mechanics, approach
drills from a wide variety of different sets, and advanced hitting
concepts and drills. A great resource to help advance your hitters to a
higher level! Book this course.
Santiago
Restrepo has achieved numerous honors as both a player and a coach. As a
player, he was an NCAA Division I All-American and has played on the
American Volleyball Players Pro Beach Tour. As a coach, he was an
assistant at Saint Louis University, and has been the head coach at East
Stroudsburg University, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the
University of Oklahoma. Restrepo led Oklahoma to six NCAA Tournament
appearances in a row and five consecutive 20-win seasons from 2009-14,
including Sweet 16 national-tournament berths in 2006 and 2010. Restrepo
completed his 14th season as University of Oklahoma coach in 2017. He
started his tenure at Oklahoma City University in 2018. Book this course today!
Has
there ever been a time in history when we’ve had access to so much
knowledge? Whether you want to fix your car, get dating advice, or make
sense of a political issue, someone somewhere is willing to give advice.
Books, TV shows, websites, podcasts, and social media all claim to have
the answers we need. So why aren’t we more fulfilled?
We often
come up empty because those sources lack ultimate, eternal knowledge.
And so, the guidance and peace we desperately seek remain elusive. We
need something better—we need truth. The Bible meets this need
because, from beginning to end, it reveals God to us, assures us of His
love, leads us to salvation, and shows us how to live. The Bible is much
more than a history text or story book. It’s more than a collection of
poetry and wisdom. It is the inspired and living Word of God—timeless,
infallible, trustworthy.
The Lord can and does use people and
resources to help us grapple with life’s complexities, yet the wisdom we
receive from them should always line up with the Bible’s teachings.
Where have you turned recently for the answers to difficult questions?
How much has Scripture factored in?
Cat
Osterman, a former three-time National Player of the Year, four-time
All-American, and two-time Olympic medalist. She coached also served as
assistant coach for the Texas State Bobcats in San Marcos, Texas, from
2015-20, after three seasons in a similar role for the St. Edwards
Hilltoppers in Austin, Texas.
A
native of Houston, Texas, Osterman helped to lead the University of
Texas to three Women’s College World Series appearances in 2003, 2005
and 2006. She also became the only softball individual to win USA
Softball’s National Player of the Year honors three times after earning
the honor each of those seasons.
During
her redshirt season of 2004, Osterman trained with the USA National
Team as the only collegian and youngest member of the Olympic team that
earned a gold medal in Athens. A three-time selection as Big 12
Conference Female Athlete of the Year (2003, 2005 and 2006), she still
holds UT career records in victories (136), ERA (0.51), shutouts (85)
and no-hitters (20), and she holds the NCAA record for career strikeout
ratio per seven innings (14.35). She finished her UT career with a
136-25 overall record and is second all-time in NCAA Division I career
strikeouts with 2,265. Osterman was a recipient of the NCAA Today’s Top
VIII Award in 2006, an honor presented to the top eight senior
student-athletes in the country.
Osterman
pitched for the USA National Team from 2001 to 2021, appearing in the
2004, 2008, and 2020 Olympics. Team USA took home the gold in 2004 and
finished with the silver medal in 2008 and 2021 (2020 Olympics). In her
20-year career with Team USA, Osterman held a 74-5 record with 0.44 ERA.
She struck out 1030 batters in just 519.0 innings of work.
Osterman
completed her eighth and final season in the National Pro Fastpitch
(NPF) League in 2015. She played for the Rockford Thunder in 2007 and
2009 and the USSSA Pride for six seasons. Osterman led the Thunder to
the league championship in 2009, earning MVP of the championship series.
The very next season, she led the Pride to the 2010 championship. The
team split the championship in 2012 but captured the title once again in
2013 and 2014.
Osterman
was named to the All-NPF team six times and was named Diamond NPF
Co-Pitcher of the Year in 2011 and NPF Pitcher of the Year in 2013 and
2014. In the final season of her professional career, Osterman went 15-4
for the Pride, the NPF’s regular season champions, with a 1.21 ERA and
183 strikeouts in 121.2 innings of work. In eight seasons in the NPF,
Osterman captured four league titles.
On
February 18, 2013, Osterman was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of
Fame alongside New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees, former Dallas Cowboys
RB Walt Garrison, former NBA Champion Shaquille O’Neal, and former
Heisman Trophy winner from UT Ricky Williams.
Osterman
added a second hall of fame to her resume in 2016 as she was enshrined
in the World of Little League® Hall of Excellence, the highest honor
Little League can bestow. She is the fourth female to be enshrined in
the Little League Hall of Excellence, and the first to be recognized for
a career in the sport of softball.
Osterman
graduated from the University of Texas with a bachelor’s degree in
Psychology in 2007 and the University of Missouri with a master’s degree
in educational and counseling psychology with a concentration in
positive coaching in 2015. Osterman and her husband, Joey Ashley, along
with his daughter, Bracken, reside in San Antonio. Book this course......
When
branches are full and spilling over with big, bright fruit, we assume
the tree is healthy. We may not be able to see the quality of the soil,
and we probably didn’t witness the tree being fertilized or pruned. But
looking at its boughs, we can see the evidence of steady growth and
regular maintenance.
Likewise, fruit in our spiritual life
indicates health and maturity in a believer. And today’s passage lists
nine traits that show up in our life when God’s Holy Spirit dwells in
us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control. But how should we watch for these? What
are the signs we’re moving in the right direction? When we’re growing in
Christlikeness, these qualities are evident as we:
• Bear with the shortcomings of others.
• Use our words more carefully.
• Give and serve more cheerfully.
• Resist temptation and, when we sin, repent quickly.
• Keep our promises to God and others.
• Respond to challenges with peace and patience.
Most
of the people we interact with on a daily basis won’t see our efforts,
but they will notice the Lord’s character forming in us. Using the list
above, take inventory. Which traits need more emphasis in your life?
Golf is a
game that requires a combination of a few different skills. The first is
the ability to put the ball in play with a tee shot. The next is the
approach shot to the green. The last step, and most important, is the
short game. The short game is a combination of pitching, chipping,
bunker shots, and putting.
Why is short game so important?
A
golfer’s short game is a part of golf that is often overlooked. Many
golfers neglect their short game because they want to be able to hit
long drives. Golfers think they will play well because they hit the ball
further than others. This is a common misconception. The majority of
shots are played on or around the green. This is why it is instrumental
to have a sharp short game.
Types of short game shots
Pitching:
Mastering the pitching technique is essential for achieving accurate
and controlled shots around the green. Focus on maintaining a consistent
tempo, using the proper club selection, and executing a smooth,
controlled swing. Develop a reliable short backswing and follow through
with a downward strike to generate optimal height and spin.
Chipping: Chipping
requires precision and touch. Use a variety of clubs, such as a
pitching wedge, sand wedge, or even a hybrid, to execute a range of chip
shots depending on the lie and desired trajectory. Practice distance
control by varying the length of your backswing and focusing on the
rhythm of your swing. Experiment with different landing spots to develop
versatility in approaching the green.
Bunker Shots: Bunker
shots can be intimidating but with proper technique, they can be
mastered. Start by opening the clubface and aiming slightly left of your
target. Position the ball slightly forward in your stance and focus on
making a shallow, controlled swing. Use the sand to your advantage by
entering the sand a couple of inches before striking the ball, allowing
the club to slide underneath it.
Putting: Arguably
the most crucial aspect of the short game, putting demands precision
and consistency. Develop a consistent putting routine, focusing on
alignment, grip, and a smooth pendulum-like stroke. Practice lag putting
to improve distance control, and dedicate time to mastering short putts
to ensure confidence under pressure.
Ways to Improve
Focus on Distance Control: One
of the keys to success in the short game is distance control. Practice
hitting shots to specific targets at various distances to develop a feel
for different clubs and swing lengths. This will enhance your ability
to gauge the necessary force and touch required for different shots
around the green.
Mental Game: The short game
heavily relies on mental fortitude and decision-making. Stay focused and
visualize your shots before execution. Develop a pre-shot routine that
helps you get into the right mindset and approach each shot with
confidence.
Practice Variety: Vary your practice
sessions to simulate real-life playing conditions. Include uphill,
downhill, and sidehill lies in your training routine. Experiment with
different slopes and bunker conditions to become comfortable with a wide
range of scenarios you might encounter on the course.
Short Game Challenges: Set
up specific challenges or games during practice sessions to enhance
competitiveness and simulate on-course pressure. For example, create a
putting course with different distances and obstacles or challenge
yourself to get out of a bunker in the fewest strokes possible.
Conclusion
The
short game is arguably the most difficult part of golf. There is no
doubt that it is the most important. It is something that every player
must master if they want to be great.
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