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Coach Your Brains Out
Coach Your Brains Out is founded by professional beach volleyball players and college coaches John Mayer and Billy Allen. The primary goal is practical, useful education that will help you become a better coach. Our podcasts are released every Thursday, so set your notifications accordingly!
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- Coach Your Brains Out
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING with Dr. Jonathan Fader - Part 1
2:50 - Introducing Dr. Fader and the topics of this episode. 3:46 - Becoming a better listener. 4:22 - What Dr. Fader hopes to accomplish with his book. 5:38 -…
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THE INNER KNIGHT
Filled with lessons on practice, competition, and mindset, The Inner Knight is a powerful tale for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to achieve…
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STORYTELLING with Jamie Morrison - Part 2
1:22 - Why Jamie prioritizes out of system attacking and how he uses storytelling to improve it. 3:34 - Common problems that teams face when out of system…
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STORYTELLING with Jamie Morrison - Part 1
1:48 - How Jamie sets up successful presentations like he did at the AVCA Convention. 3:11 - How storytelling can teach skills effectively. 4:39 - Are…
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PRACTICE PERIODIZATION - Motor Learning for Coaches
0:55 - What Harjiv has learned from working with the Orlando Magic. Learning about basketball Working with data analytics + coaching staff Biomechanics 2:40 -…
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BILLY ALLEN WITHIN THE GAME
-Mindset and preparation -Focusing on what you can control -Mindfulness practice and self-talk -Training and trusting mindsets -Lessons learned from Coach Your…
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BLOCKING with Travis Hudson
0:46 - Travis’ approach to blocking practices. Physicality is a big part of blocking. Training blocking technique to make up for lack of physicality…
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TEAM CULTURE with Travis Hudson
1:31 - What Travis does in between seasons to sustain coaching success. Experience playing two seasons in one calendar year. 2:22 - Did playing two consecutive…
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SCOUTING with Luka Slabe - Part 2
-Scouting your own players -Embracing your role -Passion as a coach -Having hard conversations -Learning from Karch Get CYBO the book!…
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SCOUTING with Luka Slabe - Part 1
-Tokyo experience -Scouting philosophy -How much time he spends scouting -What he looks for -Making scouting accessible to players Get CYBO the book!…
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REINVESTMENT THEORY - Motor Learning for Coaches
1:04 - The guidance hypothesis: the dichotomy of implicit and explicit learning. Generally well developed and researched. 1:49 - Rich Masters and the role of…
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HOW WE LEARN TO MOVE with Rob Gray - Part 2
0:40 - Can perception action be observed in examples of limiting constraints? 1:39 - Discussing the efficiency of constraints: should they be used to develop…
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HOW WE LEARN TO MOVE with Rob Gray - Part 1
0:28 - Introducing Rob. Where to find Rob’s podcast + his new book, How We Learn to Move. https://perceptionaction.com 1:51 - Describing what Rob calls the…
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PRACTICE DESIGN with Mike Gee - Part 2
0:29 - How Mike adjusts games in practice based on skill level or age group. Very similar across the board. Based on the principle of “keeping everything…
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PRACTICE DESIGN with Mike Gee - Part 1
1:32 - Mike’s YouTube channel + videos he would recommend viewers/listeners start with. Ecological Dynamics (Eco D). Practice design Link to his YouTube…
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SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey - Part 2
1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players. 3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high…
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SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey - Part 1
1:49 - Why Joe has been taking a break from social media and the internet + what he has gained from it. 3:45 - Freeing up time to focus on his own thoughts and…
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GUIDANCE HYPOTHESIS - Motor Learning for Coaches
Introducing Kasey, Andy, and Harjiv + why they think motor learning is important. 0:42 - Kasey’s thoughts. 2:00 - Andy’s thoughts. 3:46 - Harjiv’s thoughts…
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YOUTH COACHING with John O'Sullivan - Part 2
0:39 - Balancing development of athletes, starting from a young age and lasting as they become older. 0:42 - David Epstein - “cult of the head start”…
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YOUTH COACHING with John O'Sullivan - Part 1
0:27 - John’s podcast and development of the Changing the Game project. Podcast link: https://wayofchampions.libsyn.com/ Changing the Game Project link…
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COACHING COACHES with Chris Clements - Part 2
0:31 - In contrast to the “before practice” checklist, what are key components of the “during practice” checklist? 0:58 - Dependent on the kind of coach and…
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COACHING COACHES with Chris Clements - Part 1
00:35 - Making the transition from being the head coach of the USA Field Hockey national team to a coaching consultant. 2:04 - What Chris has used from his…
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MENTAL HEALTH with Dan Friend
0:31 - How the pandemic has affected the mental health of Dan’s players. 1:43 - Ways in which Dan’s been trying to deal with feelings anxiety and pressure…
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SMALL PROGRAM SUCCESS with Dan Friend
0:41 - Dan’s thoughts on being able to coach/work with his wife (having the opportunity to create crossover between coaching styles). 4:42 - Key factors to…
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ARM SWING with Vic Black
0:38 - What has changed in the last decade that has allowed pitchers to increase their pitching speeds (despite the factor of genetics). 2:12 - Active range of…
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SHOULDER HEALTH with Vic Black
0:46 - How Vic was introduced to and gained an appreciation for volleyball. 1:52 - When and why Vic made the transition from playing in the majors to coaching…
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TRANSITIONS with Angie Akers
Show Notes (Angie Akers episode 2) 1:11 - Challenges Angie faced when transitioning to coaching April and Alix + dealing with the pressure of coaching an…
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PREPARING FOR THE OLYMPICS with Angie Akers
1:11 - How Angie ended up coaching April and Alix and representing Team USA in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. 4:15 - How Angie used a pre-mortem exercise…
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RESILIENCY with Cassidy Lichtman
-Story of resiliency -Handling pain -Building leaders Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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WELL-ROUNDED PLAYERS with Cassidy Lichtman
-Specializing at a young age -The skill of being a good teammate -Changing roles Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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Ultra with Katie Asmuth - Part 2
-Mental training -Pushing through valleys -Coach and team's role Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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Ultra with Katie Asmuth - Part 1
-Expectations -Physical and mental preparation -Enjoying the work Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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INJURY PREVENTION with Dr. Paula Silva
-Monitoring stress -Antifragility and injury prevention -Keeping athletes healthy -Concussions and common injuries Get CYBO the book!…
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ANTIFRAGILE ATHLETES with Dr. Paula Silva
-What it means to be antifragile -Creating an environment that facilitates antifragility -The role of stress Get CYBO the book!…
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LEADERSHIP with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones
-Leaders listen -Player-led approach -Building leaders -Traditional and Transformational cultures The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200 Get…
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CULTURE with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones
-Building culture -People + Culture + Preparation + Execution -Addressing tough issues -Cows vs Buffalo The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200…
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REFRAMING THE WEIGHT ROOM with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby
-Balancing strength and conditioning and practice -Important measurements for volleyball athletes -Working with groups https://emergentmvmt.com/ Get CYBO the…
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SPORT MOVEMENT with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby
-Ecological Dynamics in sports training -Shaping the learning/training environment -Co-Design and a learner-centered approach -Warmups for volleyball…
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CULTURE with Greg Vernovage
-Team-centered culture -High standards -Coach/Player relationships -Motivating athletes Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the…
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LEADERSHIP THROUGH ADVERSITY with Greg Vernovage
-Facing adversity on Mount Everest -Physical and mental preparation -Pushing yourself vs staying healthy -Lessons learned on Everest Get CYBO the book!…
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THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 3
-Evaluating if our language is working -The role of praise -Common coaching language mistakes https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ Get CYBO the book!…
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THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 2
-Volleyball cueing examples -Teaching through analogies -Cueing for groups and returning athletes https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ Get CYBO the book!…
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THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 1
-The importance of language in coaching -Feedback: Knowledge of Result and Knowledge of Performance -External focus of attention…
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College Beach Season Debrief
-Coaching changes they implemented -Biggest struggles -Tournament preparation -Start Stop Continue Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904…
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RETHINKING VOLLEYBALL with Chad Gordon - Part 2
-Universal language for stats -Stats in-game -Predicting the future of stats -Are serving and passing really the most important skills? Volley Dork -…
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RETHINKING VOLLEYBALL with Chad Gordon - Part 1
-Looking at the game objectively -Rethinking passing and attack efficiency -What is undervalued and what is overvalued? Volley Dork - https://volleydork.blog/…
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SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS with Dan Guerrero
-Common traits of successful programs -Prioritizing what matters -Handling team problems -Lessons from John Wooden Get CYBO the book!…
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JOB INTERVIEWING with Dan Guerrero
-Interview dos and dont's -Common and Uncommon questions -Moving up the coaching ranks -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the…
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TALENT IDENTIFICATION with Sean Johnson
-Identifying leadership and character -Interviewing players -Evaluating your recruiting track record -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904…
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LEADERSHIP with Sean Johnson
-Managing staff -Seeking different opinions -Stepping into leadership roles -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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WAYFINDING with Dr. Carl Woods
-What is wayfinding -The importance of self-regulation -Encouraging athletes to explore -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the…
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REPRESENTATIVE CO-DESIGN with Dr. Carl Woods
-Representative Dial -Co-Designing practice with your athletes -Fostering feedback -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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MENTAL TRAINING IN ACTION with Ceci Craft
-Blending the mental and the physical -Self-Talk and nerves -Coaches modeling mental skills -The All Terrain Project https://allterrainproject.com/ -Get CYBO…
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DOMINATING YOUR 3FT WORLD with Ceci Craft
-Committing to the controllables and the space around you -Dealing with distractions -3ft world in action -Get CYBO the book!…
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COACH DEVELOPMENT with Stuart Armstrong - Part 2
-Athlete feedback -Affordance vs Constraints -Coaching models -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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COACH DEVELOPMENT with Stuart Armstrong - Part 1
-Stuart's coaching path -Ecological Dynamics approach to coaching -Practice Design -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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Book Club CYBO Chapter 3 - Motor Learning
-Dark Blood release! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QL6WNFK -Our intros to Motor Learning -Blocked AND Random training -Optimal Performance Theory -What is this…
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HOLISTIC FOCUS with Dr. Kevin Becker - Part 2
-Holistic focus feedback -Sports psychology lessons -Training the mental game -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show…
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HOLISTIC FOCUS with Dr. Kevin Becker - Part 1
-What is a holistic focus? -Internal focus vs. external focus -When a holistic focus is beneficial -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904…
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GROWING A PROGRAM with Kirsten Bernthal Booth - Part 2
-Playing time and role clarity -Lessons for a first-year coach -Growing a program and staff -Keeping things fresh -Get CYBO the book!…