Julianne Faucette-Johnson, 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-Johnson 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.