John is an ex-college volleyball star and is now in his first year teaching middle school. He is very excited about volunteering to coach the 12-year old boys team and to share all his knowledge. The boys, however, are more interested in rough-housing and throwing the volleyballs into the basketball hoops.

• What can John do to motivate the boys to focus on volleyball skills?

• What is one thing that John knows right away is a reinforcer for the boys?