Julianne Faucette, former athlete with the Women's U.S National Team, talks about fostering individual confidence: a critical component of building a strong athlete.

Whether you are the tallest or shortest player, the weakest or strongest player, the player with the highest volleyball IQ or the lowest volleyball IQ, Faucette says to ground your confidence in the things you can control, such as work ethic, focus, and determination.

A few things she advocates for are journaling, watching film of yourself and other players, meditation and breathing techniques, and working hard in every single practice, game and team event.