As mentioned before, Hubert Wagner
is known for his strictness. He totally changed Polish volleyball in two
aspects- psychological and technical. Last time, I discussed the psychological
aspect, now is time for technical ones.
Hubert Wagner was the first volleyball
coach who see the role of physical strength as crucial. His players were subjected to very demanding
trainings. However, on many occasions,
the exercises were a far cry from standard- for example cutting wood or cross
county running through the forest. Often
with weights to carry.
What is more, the players weren’t
allowed to drink during training breaks. On account of a possible contusion.
His son remembers a match with
Germany which was very extraordinary because of his father attitude. The couch
believed that the opposing team were too weak. Therefore, he sent his own players,
one by one, to the adjoining room to jump nine hurdles with a weighted belt.
They would later came back to play the game dog-tired. That was a real challenge.
People said it was quite controversial to help opponents in this way. However, 4 days later that situation paid-off and
Poland won gold for the first time.
Hubert Wagner is known for
exploring the limits of human endurance. That is why some love him, while others
hate him.
My sources:
Biography
of Hubert Wagner
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