#42 More than VOLLEYBALL, Making PLAYERS become BETTER PEOPLE; PENN STATE Men's Volleyball Coach- Mark Pavlik

Most People Don't... But You Do! - A podcast by Bart Berkey

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Today's guest is Coach Mark Pavlik.  Involved in all aspects of the Penn State men's volleyball program as a player, assistant coach and head coach and one of the winningest and well-respected coaches in the sport, Mark Pavlik is in his 28th year at the helm of the Nittany Lion men's volleyball program in Happy Valley. A return to competition in 2021 set the stage for Pavlik to win his 600th career match and continued a special season as he led Penn State to Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) regular-season and tournament championships, an NCAA Tournament victory and a 20-plus win season for the 22nd time in his head coaching career. Pavlik resides in McAlevys Fort, Pennsylvania, with his wife, the former Heather Blough, and their son Jackson. Heather, a three-time AVCA First Team All-American setter for Juniata College, is now the head coach for the Eagles women's volleyball team that won the Division III National championship in 2004 and 2006 under head coach Larry Bock. We discuss:  -First being introduced to the sport and falling in love with the game -His experience as a freshman at PSU -Deciding to manage the team his junior and senior year -Having the self-realization that being a "player" was not in his future, but being a coach could be... -Remaining kind and gracious during wins and losses -Sharing the motto for identify potential in sports;  "either you can do it or not."  You can touch the top of the backboard or not.  You can set for a Division One team or not.  This way you know where you belong. -Leaving skin in the south gym, that helped me get over my regret of quitting the team over 30 years ago -Two main differentiators in the game:  1.  Are you AVAILABLE (to make the commitment) and 2. Can you make those around you BETTER? -Being a conduit for culture, and adopting the BEST from the prior era's to build the program -Teaching players that "they are writing their story right now".  They can determine how it ends based on their efforts today.  -Not everyone is at 80% working efficiency every day, but you better show up giving all 100% of your ability on any day.  -Respect each other, no one has a great day everyday, help each other out -Surround yourself with people that want to help you achieve excellence As I write this, my 1987 Third Place NCCA Trophy sits on my bookshelf and the memories will remain in my heart forever.  WE ARE... Most People Don't | Resources Please subscribe, like & share to help others find these words of wisdom. Find all Podcast episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for the Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Bart's TedX talk ⁠here⁠ Schedule Bart to Speak ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mostpeopledont.com Any KEYNOTE SPEAKING OR LEADERSHIP TRAINING REQUESTS can be directed to [email protected]