Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.

- John Kessel

Never back down, never fear anyone, for the best opponents will help you to play your best.

- John Kessel

Volleyball rules are simple. If it is on the floor, pick it up and get it into the air. If it is in the air, keep it off the floor. —

- John Kessel

Volleyball is like going to church ... many attend, but few understand.

- John Kessel

Play your heart out each game, so you can look your teammates in the eyes and ask, without saying it, 'I played full out, did you?'

- John Kessel

You cannot turn your winning attitude on when you think you 'need it.' You must work on it every day, every practice, every match - win or lose. Focu…

- John Kessel

Coaching is something that takes place only when learning does. No matter what you are doing in your practices, if your players are not learning some…

- John Kessel

The wise coach takes all the heat when his players lose, and gives them all the credit when they win.

- John Kessel

There are three choices in life and sport - either you do it, you don't do it or you think about it. Most humans think about it. We will do it.

- John Kessel