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About Tom Houser
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Expertise
I can answer any type of volleyball question: school, college, club, coaching, playing, etc. (I am not, however, a athletic trainer! haha)

Experience
23 years coaching varsity, JV, club.

You can see all about me at www.coachhouser.com There are also free downloads for coaches & parents, and hundreds of smiling faces for you volleyball players!


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Education/Credentials
BS degree from Va Tech in Math Education. MS degree from Va Tech in Secondary Administration. 28 years teaching high school math!

The Picture!
The picture that you see is my team after winning the 52-team Capitol Hill Classic in February 2008 in Washington DC. We were the only undefeated team in the 15's division. However, they presented our awards to the team that won the SILVER division! haha So the tournament directors had to reorder our medals and our player's MVP trophy, then mail them all to us later!

   

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volleyball5/31/2008Tom Houser
  Q: I'm working on my overhand serves and i have the power but i need help with my toss. Any sugestions?
  A: Yes, I have several suggestions. a) When holding the ball, do not drop your hand down to your leg, ...
setting5/31/2008Tom Houser
  Q: hello i was wondering if there is any setting tips you could give me because next year i will be ...
  A: A few years ago, my team and I were waiting to practice on a court that another team was practicing ...
Hitting arm pain2/18/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I have been playing volleyball for about 10 years now. I am 24 years old and usually play only ...
  A: Vanessa, This sounds like a rotator cuff injury. If you feel pain you need to see a doctor. Have ...
very interested in playing college volleyball2/17/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I'm a junior in High School and I've been playing volleyball since Junior High School. Sophomore ...
  A: Kseniya, I would say that your chances of playing outside at the Division I level are very slim but ...
Volleyball2/14/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I am one of the setters on my U14 club volleyball team. There are 4 setters in total and at our ...
  A: Alyssa, Get a partner and practice setting to a person. Setting against the wall may be a good ...
Middle school girls2/10/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I am a parent of a middle school aged girl. She started playing volleyball for the first time with ...
  A: Trish, I really don't like to comment on another coaches philosophy. So I will just tell you how I ...
differences..2/10/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: . can u please tell me about the differences between volleyball and beach volley? thank you so much!
  A: Rayz, I am not a beach person but I will try to give you a few examples. Beach is usually played ...
Starter..2/5/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Okay, I am on my school volleyball team, and for our first game, I was a starter which I guess means ...
  A: Michael, There are a bunch of variables here. First off the best person to ask this question would ...
Club teams2/3/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: hey steve, i was wondering if their was any other boys club teams around pittsburgh. I still can ...
  A: Tie, Sorry, that is the only one I found. You may e-mail them and ask if they know of any other ...
overhand serves1/31/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I coach at an elementary school (K-8) with a volleyball team that allows 4th-8th graders to play. ...
  A: Linda, This may be the question I am asked most by young female athletes. The first thing you need ...
4 player teams1/29/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I scoured the answer library, but I couldn't find an answer to this. I play in an outdoor ...
  A: Hannah, I don't coach or play outdoors so I am not up on the rules BUT, if you are looking for a ...
Thanks1/28/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I also have another question i am about 5'6 and everyone says you are too short to play, but if i ...
  A: Tie, At 5'6" you will NEVER get a chance to play front in college. BUT the libero position was ...
College1/28/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Hey steve, i want to go to medical school at the university of virginia and i want to know if they ...
  A: Tie, I am not sure if UV ever had a team but they do not have one now and with Title IX don't ...
Offensive plays1/24/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I was wondering besides slides and 31's what other offensive plays can our 17's team run?
  A: Alex, If your players are good enough and you have the passing they can run anything you can teach. ...
volleyabll1/13/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I'm a junior in Hillsboro Oregon and I play for a school league that has one of the worst possible ...
  A: Sarah, Your high school volleyball team will not hurt you chances of getting looked at. Most ...
setting techniques1/13/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: since we dont have any options i hav to perform this job for my team and i too really want to do ...
  A: Anav, It is really easy to set a ball when it is tossed. The ball is always at the same height, ...
Tall enough to be recruited to play middle in college?1/10/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Coach Hagenlocher, my daughter is just under 5'9". She is a Soph and played on her HS team that ...
  A: Larry, As a soph she still has two years to grow. 5'9" is not what most Division I schools are ...
7 Team Schedule1/8/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Am helping set a 7 team coed schedule on 2 courts and could use some format assistance? Any ideas? ...
  A: Joyce, Sorry, when I wrote it everything was spaced... Email me at Fordhamvb@aol.com and I will ...
7 Team Schedule1/7/2008Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Am helping set a 7 team coed schedule on 2 courts and could use some format assistance? Any ideas? ...
  A: Joyce, One more team would make it easier but this is the best I can do..... 1 R 1 2 1 3 1 4 2 ...
serving12/31/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I am 13 years old and I am on a volleyball league. I cannot get my serves over the net. Matter ...
  A: Emily, This may be the question I am asked most by young female athletes. The first thing you need ...
libero12/28/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: i play high school volleyball in PA. im a sophomore and as a freshman set and was far ahead my ...
  A: MAtt, Sorry, I was away. To be a great libero you need to be a great passer and defender. So any ...
Club volleyball12/22/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I play for the 16-1 eden mizuno club team and i am the back up setter. I am though only 14 right ...
  A: Tyler, You need to get to the NCAA minimum SAT and GPA scores. The old scale was a 820 SAT (Math ...
timing12/21/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: my daughter has been playing volleyball for 3 years now 7th, 8th and 9th grade in school. She's ...
  A: Rita, Sure, some kids take a little longer than others. With hope her club coach will be good and ...
volleyball12/20/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: if the player slightly touches the net with their hand is it called a net fault
  A: luiggi Sorry you didn't get my answer but here it is again. If you are asking me if you slightly ...
Club volleyball12/20/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I play for the 16-1 eden mizuno club team and i am the back up setter. I am though only 14 right ...
  A: Tyler, 6" is a good height for a setter. Taller would get more coaches looking at you but 6' is ...
choosing and developing a setter12/16/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: What traits do you look for in a setter? What goals do you have for your setter?
  A: Deb, The physical traits we look for are height, (being left handed is great), speed, good hands ...
Volleyball schedules12/12/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I have a presentation on Volleyball for my Sports Massage class and I am having trouble finding a ...
  A: Jessica, Are you looking for high School or college. If you are looking for college you can go to ...
starter ball for 8 year old12/10/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I want to get my eight year old her first volleyball. Is it best to start with regulation weight or ...
  A: Amy, I think that would depend on the rules governing your volleyball association. In New York ...
12 year girls12/6/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I'm coaching 12 year old girls for the first time. The biggest challenge that I see is getting them ...
  A: Scott, If it is any consolation, the problem is the same with 17 year old girls/boys as well as 20 ...
Pass Rating (0-3)?12/2/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: How is the Pass Rating on a 0-3 scale calculated?
  A: Tom, You score each pass...... 0 for an overpass, reception error or setter forearm set. 1 only one ...
Hi11/30/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I have been playing volleyball for 3 years now and believe i am a good standard. I play for my ...
  A: Robert, If you want to get a better vertical jump some of the best exercises are plyometeric jumps. ...
Serve Receive Drills11/28/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I have been coaching for the past six years at various levels from young beginners to high level ...
  A: Keesha, I agree with you about the importance of serve receive. A good drill for a beginning team ...
Hi11/25/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I have been playing volleyball for 3 years now and believe i am a good standard. I play for my ...
  A: Rob, What position do you play? It's hard for me to tell you what to do to get to the next level ...
skills tapes for DS/L11/24/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: My daughter is interested in playing as a DS or L at the college level. A coach she has been in ...
  A: Barb, Your daughter needs to show she can pass, serving would be helpful but not nearly as ...
strength11/23/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: i am a 13 year old girl who just made the 14 year old jr.olympic team (national) team! My dad and ...
  A: Rachael, Push ups are probably the best exercise to do without weights. You can modify them ...
everything11/11/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: i'm 16 about 5 foot 7/8. I was wondering if there were any solo drills i could do at home. I have a ...
  A: Brad, Toss the ball up in the air and use your right hand only to self pass. Count the self passes ...
everything11/10/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: i'm 16 about 5 foot 7/8. I was wondering if there were any solo drills i could do at home. I have a ...
  A: Brad, There is no way to know how much more you have to grow. If both your parents are tall you ...
college volleyball11/10/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: Can you tell me how I might find out where tryouts are being held by college recruiters? I have ...
  A: Eleanor, I've never heard of tryouts other than for the national team or the junior national teams. ...
Penetrating the net11/6/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: We play on an adult education recreational league and a question arose last night which caused some ...
  A: Michele, If you are playing co-ed both of you are correct. In the men's game you may not cross the ...
volleyball offseason11/5/2007Steve Hagenlocher
  Q: I am a junior high volleyball coach. I am trying to do some drills with the girls during offseason. ...
  A: Lindy, Without any balls or without a net you are in an impossible position. For jumping you ...

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