Book Bundle Can I Play? + They Made the Team… Now What?

This volleyball book bundle brings together two of the most practical and impactful reads in youth and club volleyball today — written by retired longtime coach and parent John Dillard.

Whether you’re a volleyball parent searching for guidance, a coach looking to build stronger team culture, or a player chasing confidence on and off the court, this two-book bundle delivers honest insight, emotional depth, and real-life experience you won’t find anywhere else.

📘 Book 1 — Can I Play? (For Players)

Keli Stennes’ journey reflects what so many young athletes feel but rarely say out loud. This fast, emotional, and relatable story follows a small-town athlete chasing big dreams while battling fear, pressure, confidence, and team culture.

Players see themselves in Keli — and many coaches use this book to spark conversations about mindset, leadership, and personal growth.

What your player will feel:

• “Omg… this is literally me.” The nerves, the pressure, the ‘am I good enough?’ moments — Keli feels exactly how we do.

• “If she can face the scary stuff, I can too.” Keli’s not fearless — she just keeps going, and that makes you want to try harder.

• “I actually CAN level up.” Watching her get better from coaching, reps, and messing up makes improvement feel real, not impossible.

• “I’m not the only one dealing with friend drama.” The jealousy, the drifting apart, the awkward moments — it all feels so true.

• “I want to go after bigger dreams now.” Keli makes you feel like you don’t have to stay ‘small’ — that you’re allowed to chase something huge.

Hundreds of clubs across the country use Can I Play? to build unity, resilience, communication, and shared purpose.

📗 Book 2 — They Made the Team… Now What? (For Parents)

Written from the perspective of both a coach and a parent, this book tackles the real-world challenges families face once the season begins.

Inside you’ll find chapters on:
• How good your player honestly is
• Coachability — the real definition
• Team politics & expectations
• The car-ride home
• The “20% Parent Tax”
• Burnout, pressure & confidence
• How to support without adding stress

This is the book every parent wishes they had on day one — a guide that improves communication, reduces drama, and strengthens the coach-parent partnership.

🎄 Why This Bundle Is Perfect Right Now

The holiday season is when players are excited, parents are hopeful, and teams are preparing for a fresh season. This bundle helps families start strong with:

✔ Better understanding
✔ More confidence for players
✔ Healthier parent roles
✔ Shared understanding between coaches and families

Whether you’re gifting, preparing for season kickoff, or running a full-club team read, these books set the tone for a connected, committed, growth-focused year.