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John (Joseph Vincent) Kessel (born September 24, 1950 in Buffalo, New York) is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He is a prolific short story writer, and the author of two solo novels, Good News From Outer Space (1989) and Corrupting Dr. Nice (1997) and one novel, Freedom Beach (1985) in collaboration with his friend James Patrick Kelly.
Kessel obtained a B.A. in Physics and English from the University of Rochester in 1972, followed by a M.A. in English from University of Kansas in 1974, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Kansas in 1981, where he studied under science fiction writer and scholar James Gunn. Since 1983 Kessel has taught classes in American literature, science fiction, fantasy, and fiction writing at North Carolina State University, and helped organize the MFA Creative Writing program at NCSU, serving as its first director.
Kessel won a Nebula Award in 1982 for his novella "Another Orphan," in which the protagonist finds himself living inside the novel Moby-Dick, and a second for his 2008 novelette "Pride and Prometheus," a story melding the tales of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This novelette also won a 2009 Shirley Jackson Award. The intervening 26 years was the longest gap between competitive awards in Nebula history. His short story "Buffalo" won the Theodore Sturgeon Memorial Award and the Locus poll in 1992.
USA Volleyball (USAV) is a non-profit organization which serves as the national governing body of volleyball in the United States of America (USA).
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado and originally founded by the YMCA of the United States of America (USA), this organization is responsible for selecting and supporting US national teams that compete in FIVB sanctioned international volleyball competitions such as the Olympic Summer Games. USA Volleyball is also charged with fostering the development of the sport of volleyball within the United States through involvement with its 40 Regional Volleyball Associations (RVAs).
USA Volleyball is recognized as the National Governing Body for the sport in the United States by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
USA Volleyball Senior Management: Douglas P. Beal, CEO; Kerry J.W. Klostermann, Secretary General; Marjorie L. Mara, Senior Director
USA Volleyball Board of Directors Chairman: Adam Rymer
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The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club) are a Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, that competes in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Maple Leafs are a member club of the league's Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team is one of the "Original Six" league members. They are owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. and are represented by Chairman Larry Tanenbaum. In February 1999, they moved to the Air Canada Centre, which replaced Maple Leaf Gardens, the team's home since 1931.
The franchise was founded in 1917, operating simply as Toronto and known today as the Toronto Arenas, as it was operated by the Toronto Arena Company, owners of the Arena Gardens arena. In 1919, the NHL transferred the franchise to new owners who christened the team the Toronto St. Patricks. The franchise was sold in 1927 and was renamed the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club. The team colours are navy blue and white.
USA Hockey High Performance Symposium presentation on coaching practices based on motor learning principles. ---- For more than 40 years, John Kessel has played an integral role in the development of volleyball. He is one of the sport’s consummate teachers and finest ambassadors, helping coaches become more efficient, positive and creative, regardless of level. He challenges old ways of thinking and helps coaches create successful new ways forward while having fun in the process. He currently serves as director of sport development for USA Volleyball. In 1995, Volleyball Magazine named him one of the sport’s 50 most important people in the past 100 years. Widely regarded as one of the best international instructors in the world, Kessel has conducted seminars in all 50 states and more than...
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Here is the video of a recent interview that I conducted with John Kessel of USA volleyball. Lots of great teaching points in here for all coaches!
A free USAV Webinar on one of the most important parts of deliberate practice and motor learning, increasing the opportunities to respond, with John Kessel. Players learn by doing, not watching (how did you learn to ride a bike? – how fast would you learn to ride a bike if there were 12 people and just one bike?), so learning ways to maximize your training by touching more volleyballs in the same amount time, in as gamelike a way as possible, helps get you ahead faster.
John Kessel, Director, Sport Development at USA Volleyball hosts Dr. Steven Bain, Head Coach, Northwest University Women's Volleyball and currently a research associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington. Dr. Bain speaks on how the game trains the brain and specifically the principles of skill learning that improve game day performance.
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Buffalo Sabres vs Toronto Maple Leafs Brawl including goalie fight Ryan Miller vs Jonathan Bernier from the Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs game on Sep 22, 2013. via http://www.hockeyfights.com
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Here is the video of a recent interview that I conducted with John Kessel of USA volleyball. Lots of great teaching points in here for all coaches!
The Mission: Learn and improve as much as humanly possible in the next 6 months... • Interview thought leaders • Research like madmen • Question everything • Share with the world! For more like this: http://trainugly.com/v-essays/
USA Hockey High Performance Symposium presentation on coaching practices based on motor learning principles. ---- For more than 40 years, John Kessel has played an integral role in the development of volleyball. He is one of the sport’s consummate teachers and finest ambassadors, helping coaches become more efficient, positive and creative, regardless of level. He challenges old ways of thinking and helps coaches create successful new ways forward while having fun in the process. He currently serves as director of sport development for USA Volleyball. In 1995, Volleyball Magazine named him one of the sport’s 50 most important people in the past 100 years. Widely regarded as one of the best international instructors in the world, Kessel has conducted seminars in all 50 states and more than...
Bull Spec's Samuel Montgomery-Blinn talks to acclaimed writer, anthologist, and NCSU professor John Kessel at Prof. Kessel's office. Video by Chris Hemp. Sound recorded using Audacity. Also we see how short Sam is compared to Prof. Kessel.
Presented by USA Volleyball Arizona Region Director of Grassroots Development, Eric Hodgson and USAV Director of Sport Development John Kessel. The focus is on Eric’s “Dream Vacation” this May which included the NCAA Men’s National Championship with UCI defeating USC 3-0 with 9,700 in attendance and the Coaches Convention, including Marv Dunphy and Al Scates...then a 12 and under tourney at the Epic VB Club in San Diego, and the NORCECA Men’s Olympic Qualifier and Women’s National Team Practice in advance of the Grand Prix. Several player and coach interview highlights and many other lessons learned which apply to all levels of coaches will be shared.
Sefu Bernard and I sat down to talk player decision making and basketball development. Sef drops some serious knowledge in this, invest in yourself and watch today!
Tensions boiled over at Maple Leafs practice on Friday as forwards Phil Kessel and David Booth got into a fight. Other Leafs players were quick to intervene before the fight escalated too quickly. For more info, please go to http://www.globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt
Jimmy Steinfeldt has photographed such rock and roll luminaries as Paul McCartney, Madonna, James Brown and Michael Jackson. David Kessel (AKA "Dave the K") headed to the Hollywood Hills to Jimmy's studio to talk to him about his career, and how he's had the opportunity to meet and photograph so many famous people. Learn more by going to http://cavehollywood.com Join Dave the K's Rockin' Surfer Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/rockinsurfershow