From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Niko Rukavina to discuss his path early in his coaching career and many tips for rookie head coaches will be shared.   (1:44) - Resource - I am a New Coach, USA Volleyball   (4:15) - Thierry's top three recommendations to a rookie head coach   (9:36) - Frank's top three recommendations to a rookie head coach   (15:00) - Niko's bio   (15:32) - How did a multisport background help Niko as a volleyball athlete?   (17:35) - How did Niko transition from left side to libero in his fifth year in University?   (21:38) - What are Niko's thoughts about being an assistant coach with your alma matter soon after your playing career?   (23:50) - How did Niko successfully transition from post-secondary athletes to 18U athletes to 13U athletes?   (25:40) - What were some of the biggest challenges Niko had to face with 13U athletes?   (29:30) - What brought Niko into coaching?   (30:50) - Who are Niko's mentors?   (31:55) - What particular skills or habits did coach Rukavina take f