Coach Your Brains Out, by Gold Medal Squared
288 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 104 ratingsCoach Your Brains Out, by Gold Medal Squared has been releasing weekly podcasts going on five years now! Founded by professional beach volleyball players 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 afternoon, so set your notifications accordingly!
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YOUTH COACHING with John Kessel - Part 2
September 15, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBTopics: Teaching rotations Coaching mixed skill levels Balance winning and development Teaching technique Handling "unmotivated" players Punishments and consequences Playing time Parent Issues Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Contact us for bulk orders: [email protected] Become a Patron to support the show.
YOUTH COACHING with John Kessel - Part 1
September 08, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBTopics: What are kids looking for in sports? Teach the most fun skill first Scaling the game for kids Foundational skills Planning practice Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Contact us for bulk orders: [email protected] Become a Patron to support the show.
MINDFULNESS with Tom Black and Shane Day
September 01, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB1:26 - How can coaches use mindfulness to alleviate the pressure and stress that athletes struggle with? 2:43 - Circumstantial effects of mindfulness exercises (different feedback/reception). 3:45 - Describing mindfulness practices that Shane has found to be helpful and effective. 4:58 - Why is it so important to acknowledge mindfulness and how we respond to certain emotions, especially those that are caused by failure. 7:25 - When Billy is writing, is he aware of his thoughts when he w...
WHAT’S CHANGED? with Tom Black and Shane Day - Part 2
August 25, 2022 13:05 - 32 minutes - 30 MB1:44 - How would the key ideas of coaching fit in with a constraints led/ecological approach? 3:31 - Explaining Frans Bosch’s idea of “attractors” in as a guide for achieving specific skills in athletes. 7:11 - If athletes are too knowledgeable of the checkpoints involved towards a key, does that take away from the variability that allows for greater stabilization? 10:37 - Why does Shane allow his players to fail? 13:39 - What qualities does Tom dislike in athletes, and does failure fit...
WHAT’S CHANGED? with Tom Black and Shane Day
August 18, 2022 15:11 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB1:48 - What has changed for Shane since the last CYBO episode he was interviewed in? 2:34 - How did Shane adjust to coaching different positions? 3:59 - Has Shane’s experience within the last few years coaching different positions allowed him to gain a perspective of football that benefits his capability as a coach? 4:43 - What has changed for Tom in the last few years since he was last interviewed for CYBO? 5:21 - What have Shane and Tom been chatting about over the last few years? 6:...
LEADERSHIP with Sean Murray
August 11, 2022 14:25 - 31 minutes - 29 MB1:22 - What kind of traits define the most effective leaders? 4:54 - What kind of traits are more “myth” than actually useful for great leaders? 7:02 - How do leaders successfully build trust from their coaching staff and their teammates? 8:55 - Given Sean’s belief in having a solid vision for a team, how can leaders clarify their thoughts or plans for the future? 10:57 - How can leaders adapt to different situations while still staying true to their original vision? 13:58 - Can decisi...
IF GOLD IS OUR DESTINY with Sean Murray
August 04, 2022 12:34 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB1:26 - A little bit about Sean’s background and how it connects to the story of his recently published book. Find his book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/If-Gold-Our-Destiny-Mavericks/dp/1538154854 6:28 - Describing Sean’s father’s profession and how it differs from modern day sports psychology. 9:09 - Explaining the backstory of the “Outward Bound experience” as mentioned in Sean’s book. 16:19 - Sean’s tips for coaches looking to replicate a similar experience and create a stro...
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT with Dr. Joe Baker
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB1:39 - Outlining the benefits and drawbacks of specialization and generalization in sports. 4:28 - To prevent the physical and mental “burn out” of a dedicated athlete, is it beneficial to try spending time playing a similar sport to their main one? (e.g. volleyball and tennis, basketball and soccer). 6:05 - Even at the college level is there a benefit to practicing a “donor” sport in the offseason? 8:43 - While certain physical skills and movements would not be transferable to the main ...
WHY ARE WE SO BAD AT TALENT IDENTIFICATION? with Dr. Joe Baker
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB1:17 - Introducing Joe and explaining how he started becoming heavily invested in the fields of skill acquisition, talent identification, and athlete development. 3:22 - Why do coaches and scouts as a whole struggle with talent identification? 4:47 - Why is it important for coaches to recognize and acknowledge that because humans lack the ability to map out long term decisions, identifying successful athletes will also be difficult? 6:42 - Do most coaches think that either they or others...
Book Club CYBO Chapter 4 - Feedback Part 2
July 14, 2022 14:01 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB1:23 - Thoughts on what the basis of in-game feedback should be (based on what the coaches think their players need vs. based on what the players want). 2:04 - Should feedback be given based on past success? 3:42 - Defining “guided discovery” and what role it should play when giving feedback. 9:41 - Will forcing athletes to describe concepts and techniques in their own words create a better understanding? 10:57 - Reflecting on Jamie Morrison’s episode on storytelling, how often does And...
Book Club CYBO Chapter 4 - Feedback
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB1:56 - Introducing today's topic: Feedback (Chapter 4 of the CYBO book). 2:08 - What is effective feedback? 2:59 - In terms of feedback, does “guiding” imply that the athlete is guided to only one solution? Or is it more flexible? 3:36 - How can coaches determine if an athlete is ready to receive feedback? 5:45 - Are TV’s and other video playback devices valuable in giving effective feedback? 7:04 - Should athletes be intentionally directed to watch video feedback? Or should coaches pu...
DIRECT COMMUNICATION with Russ Rose
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB1:24 - Applying “directness” to communication between Russ and his players. 2:56 - In Russ’ experience, has being direct with his athletes ever backfired? 4:51 - Has there ever been a time where Russ has avoided being direct? 7:48 - Does Russ communicate differently with a group of athletes compared to individuals? And how does he adjust? 10:05 - What kind of messages should coaches communicate to their athletes when they are successful (e.g. winning streak, defending champions). 14:06...
DEVELOPING COMPETITORS with Russ Rose
June 23, 2022 19:19 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB1:06 - Introducing Russ, and his legacy as former head coach of the Penn State women's volleyball program. 1:27 - What Russ will miss the most about coaching volleyball at Penn State. 5:33 - Russ’ thoughts on if the strong desire to win can be a developed quality, or if it has to already exist in potential recruits. 7:05 - What can coaches do to develop competitiveness in their players? 9:13 - How can volleyball players and coaches find and develop a balance of being competitive, but al...
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS - Motor Learning For Coaches
June 16, 2022 15:54 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB1:30 - Based on what Andy has seen so far, what are his expectations for the Pirates this season? 2:41 - Will Andy travel with the players this year, or continue working with the coaches on the mental side? 3:18 - What are environmental constraints, and how can they be used? 6:56 - Explaining the differences between “task” and “environment” 11:43 - Using the example of a high net vs. a low net to explain these ideas. 16:49 - In baseball practices, are environmental constraints used pu...
PRE-MORTEM with John Crawley
June 09, 2022 15:03 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB1:04 - What are pre-mortems and post-mortems and where did they come from? Note: this idea is also referenced by Angie Akers in this previous CYBO episode: https://www.blog.goldmedalsquared.com/podcast/episode/3c92044d/preparing-for-the-olympics-with-angie-akers 4:05 - John’s thoughts on what the most important principles coaches should understand or learn before implementing pre-mortem exercises. 9:38 - Given the maturity needed to properly execute pre-mortem exercises, at what age grou...
HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with John Crawley - Part 2
June 02, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB1:09 - Segwaying into this second part, John dives into the second scenario, and explains how it contrasts the scenario with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Showcasing autonomy within the team huddle 2:43 - John’s thoughts on what the coach’s role should be in terms of creating team support and raising morale. 4:24 - Benefits of giving the players/team more autonomy in situations like the Cavaliers and Warriors scenarios. “Players play the game” 8:16 - Based on Steve Kerr’s method of supporti...
HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS with John Crawley - Part 1
May 26, 2022 14:51 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB1:30 - John’s role in the Olympic process, and which teams he is currently working with. 3:27 - Common themes or occurrences John has noticed within high level teams that he has worked with. 8:24 - How and why do these themes occur in these scenarios? “Beginning with the end in mind” - determining the purpose of and goals of the team 10:46 - Diving into specific scenarios, particularly one from when LeBron James was playing in the 2018 NBA Playoffs with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Specifi...
RECOVERY with Dr. Beau Daniels
May 19, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB1:14 - The most important recovery principles that coaches should understand. Building blocks of recovery 3:36 - Why sleep is so important in the recovery process. 7:56 - Given a 10 minute daily period spent focused on recovery, what are the most important principles that athletes should prioritize. Geared individually - the most effective recovery methods are different for each person 11:43 - Beau’s recommendations for recovery tools. 14:39 - Beau’s issues with most “healers” and “gu...
SUPER BOWL CULTURE with Dr. Beau Daniels
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB1:25 - Describing Beau’s experience winning the Super Bowl as a chiropractor for the Los Angeles Rams. 2:53 - Recalling how Beau started working with the Rams. 5:02 - Describing Beau’s “three week tryout” period with the Rams. 6:36 - Beau’s perspective and observations about the Rams’ culture that helps them be successful. “We not me” culture 9:36 - Examples of the “we not me” culture implemented in the Rams. 11:00 - How does the Rams’ coaching stand out from the rest? What is done ...
VISUAL OCCLUSION - Motor Learning for Coaches
May 05, 2022 15:29 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB1:11 - Exciting news for Kasey. 1:56 - Trying to keep ecological dynamics as a part of Kasey’s coaching style. Guiding set of principles 3:45 - Introduction to visual occlusion. Anticipating faster 7:51 - Explaining Gaze behavior and how visual occlusion is used to help develop it. Active v. passive gaze Intercepting objects 10:08 - Why should athletes take time away from studying and visualizing patterns of movements? 11:32 - Finding better information by occluding everything els...
THE MENTAL GAME with Lauren Ammon - Part 2
April 28, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB1:58 - Convincing younger athletes to be open to taking the longer, but more self-fulfilling route of discovery Lauren described in the last episode. 4:43 - Why is impostor syndrome so common in even successful athletes? Explaining it in the context of athletics Possibly American athletic culture contributing to it? 7:32 - What does Lauren mean by “examining the value of your work” and why is it important for athletes? Performance = connection and ease 10:24 - How coaches can effectiv...
THE MENTAL GAME with Lauren Ammon - Part 1
April 21, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB1:20 - A little bit about Lauren’s swimming career. 2:53 - Lauren’s breakthrough moment, and how she transitioned to help athletes with their mental game. 4:12 - Describing the first conversation/meeting with an athlete. Getting athletes to open up 5:48 - What aspects do athletes tend to need the most help with? 7:10 - Where does confidence come from, and how does Lauren instill that within other athletes? 8:53 - How Lauren helps athletes find their identity and also maintain it stead...
TEAM TENETS with Jonathan Newman-Gonchar
April 14, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB1:26 - Diving into Jon’s idea of WIPs (weekly improvement plans) that were introduced in Episode 1. Are they always 1-on-1 or are they group meetings? 6:08 - Whiteboard where Jon’s players write their two mechanical or technical skills as well as their mental skill. 8:23 - Example of an effective practice focus suggested by players compared to one that is less coachable. 10:24 - Particular stats that Jon prioritizes in meetings. 12:56 - Spending time with starters vs. spending time with...
INDIVIDUALIZED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT with Jonathan Newman-Gonchar
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBNewman (episode 1) 1:26 - A little bit about John’s experience in the last 3 years as the 10th head coach of the women’s volleyball program at The University of New Mexico. Originally an assistant coach - transitioned into a bigger role Transitioning from specializing in a certain skill area to having a role in every aspect 3:24 - Important takeaways from the recent season where UNM had a record of 20-10. 4:55 - Will the beach volleyball program be reinstituted? 6:10 - Improving indivi...
WHOLE VS PART SKILL PRACTICE -Motor Learning for Coaches
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB1:28 - Andy’s primary focus of study, and what he has his PhD in. What he does for the Pittsburgh Pirates Motor Learning + Sports Psychology 2:45 - What is part vs. whole practice? Interconnected technique and skills Breaking down the parts of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Connecting sports and musical analogies 7:06 - If you mess up the first part, can you continue with the rest of the parts? 8:20 - How to emphasize certain skill areas without making whole practice too overwhelming for ...
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING with Dr. Jonathan Fader - Part 2
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB1:30 - When asking athletes open-ended questions meant to stimulate their own thought, how important is it to leave them time/space to answer it? 2:34 - Guidelines for what kind of questions to ask. 4:33 - Effectively phrasing your questions. 5:30 - What can and should coaches do with the feedback from their questions. 7:04 - Examples of reflective listening. 8:42 - Working in listening techniques into daily conversation. 12:25 - Why is punishment not effective in the long term? 17:2...
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING with Dr. Jonathan Fader - Part 1
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB2:50 - 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 - Why many already existing programs are ineffective with helping people struggling with addiction. 6:10 - How to actively engage with people with feelings of ambivalence. 6:40 - Making trust and communication a skill that is actively taught to athletes. 10:04 - What kind of athlete would motivational interviewing be the most eff...
THE INNER KNIGHT
March 10, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBFilled with lessons on practice, competition, and mindset, The Inner Knight is a powerful tale for athletes, coaches, and anyone who wants to achieve greatness. Meridian Kay dreams of becoming a champion knight. But when her one passion in life is threatened, she flees home to prove herself in England’s Tournament of Champions. Alone in a foreign land, Meridian meets the one teacher who can help her achieve the impossible. “The Inner Knight is the best thing on learning I've ever read.” –T...
STORYTELLING with Jamie Morrison - Part 2
March 03, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB1:22 - 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. 5:26 - Changing the mindset to be more explosive and aggressive attacking out of system. 6:48 - Prioritizing hand sets by having all back row players being able to set out of system. 8:12 - How Jamie teaches the “slow to fast” footwork using stories. 10:37 - Has Jamie’s stories stuck during the competition? 12:16 - What elements of...
STORYTELLING with Jamie Morrison - Part 1
February 24, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB1:48 - How Jamie sets up successful presentations like he did at the AVCA Convention. 3:11 - How storytelling can teach skills effectively. 4:39 - Are analogies similar to stories, and are they equally effective? 4:47 - Confusion to “aha” moment in athletes. 5:50 - Going into depth on Jamie’s presentation about setting at the AVCA Convention. 7:16 - Explaining how Jamie used med-balls as part of his storytelling. 9:45 - Will stories still be remembered even months later? 11:00 - Why J...
PRACTICE PERIODIZATION - Motor Learning for Coaches
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB0:55 - What Harjiv has learned from working with the Orlando Magic. Learning about basketball Working with data analytics + coaching staff Biomechanics 2:40 - Periodization of what we do, how we do it, and when we do it. Will practice really reflect game performance? Tracking specificity 6:58 - To develop an effective practice plan, start from “why are we doing this - finding the purpose. 7:47 - Combining skill acquisition with strength and conditioning. 8:27 - Compared to the trad...
BILLY ALLEN WITHIN THE GAME
February 10, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB-Mindset and preparation -Focusing on what you can control -Mindfulness practice and self-talk -Training and trusting mindsets -Lessons learned from Coach Your Brains Out -Writing Check out Billy's books! https://www.amazon.com/Billy-Ketch-Allen/e/B07JCJ9Z9T Within The Game Podcast https://www.withinthegame.com/
BLOCKING with Travis Hudson
February 03, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB0:46 - Travis’ approach to blocking practices. Physicality is a big part of blocking. Training blocking technique to make up for lack of physicality. Maximizing the capabilities of your individual blockers. 3:16 - Effective blocking games Travis uses in practice. Eye sequencing. Verbalizing. 7:08 - Identifying the cause of errors through verbalization. 8:06 - “Late and right rather than early and wrong” 8:54 - Why Travis sometimes doesn’t want his pin blockers to swing block. 13:3...
TEAM CULTURE with Travis Hudson
January 27, 2022 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB1:31 - What Travis does in between seasons to sustain coaching success. Experience playing two seasons in one calendar year. 2:22 - Did playing two consecutive seasons bring about more injuries or physical issues? Not as much physical difficulty, but struggled with mentality. 3:39 - How Travis tackled mental health issues with his players. Ramping up communication, reducing stress. 5:04 - What team culture and coaching aspects has Travis implemented to have such a successful program? ...
SCOUTING with Luka Slabe - Part 2
January 20, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB-Scouting your own players -Embracing your role -Passion as a coach -Having hard conversations -Learning from Karch Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout GMS+ https://www.goldmedalsquared.com/cybo
SCOUTING with Luka Slabe - Part 1
January 13, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB-Tokyo experience -Scouting philosophy -How much time he spends scouting -What he looks for -Making scouting accessible to players Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout GMS+ https://www.goldmedalsquared.com/cybo
REINVESTMENT THEORY - Motor Learning for Coaches
January 06, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB1:04 - The guidance hypothesis: the dichotomy of implicit and explicit learning. Generally well developed and researched. 1:49 - Rich Masters and the role of implicit and explicit learning on the effects of pressure and stress on performance. 2:54 - Defining explicit and implicit learning. 4:52 - Using golf putting as an example of studying the effects of implicit and explicit learning. 6:00 - Tendencies to believe that implicit learning is drastically superior to explicit learning. B...
HOW WE LEARN TO MOVE with Rob Gray - Part 2
December 30, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB0:40 - Can perception action be observed in examples of limiting constraints? 1:39 - Discussing the efficiency of constraints: should they be used to develop certain movement patterns, or to move athletes away from undesired movement patterns? 3:20 - Rob’s ideal timeframe: when to change constraints. 7:24 - How coaches can recognize when certain coaching strategies are actually effective and worthwhile. 7:40 - “Not all variability is good variability”. 10:22 - Importance of accepting m...
HOW WE LEARN TO MOVE with Rob Gray - Part 1
December 23, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB0:28 - 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 “Coaching Revolution” + what this means for coaches. 3:40 - Rob’s thoughts on John Wooden’s philosophy of repetition. 6:14 - Do laws of learning really exist? 7:50 - Changing constraints or purposes changes the results. 10:58 - Principles of Rob’s self-organization model. 13:05 - Taking the constraints led approach to be a “maste...
PRACTICE DESIGN with Mike Gee - Part 2
December 16, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB0:29 - 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 together”. Simplifying everything for beginners. 1:47 - How Mike used half court Queen of the Court to teach younger players the 6-2 rotation. 3:20 - How Mike is able to still develop Volleyball IQ while emphasizing a 90% playing practice philosophy. Organization is key to an effective practice (example of making sure every coach and...
PRACTICE DESIGN with Mike Gee - Part 1
December 09, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB1:32 - Mike’s YouTube channel + videos he would recommend viewers/listeners start with. Ecological Dynamics (Eco D). Practice design Link to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdLRsJvwBV_UC3iANsHpng 2:17 - Introducing Mike: how he got into Eco D, and his experience as a club director for the North Pacific Juniors volleyball club. Dealing with limited practice time. 4:05 - Mike’s original coaching approach/philosophy in comparison to Eco D. 6:23 - Determining tha...
SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey - Part 2
December 02, 2021 16:03 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players. 3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high school volleyball. Coaching a mentality of making the setter’s life easier. 7:55 - Without stats available in the early parts of the club season, how should coaches approach the triangle? Focusing on transition primarily. 8:41 - When first ball becomes a much more important part of the game. 10:07 - Joe’s experience coaching the na...
SMARTER VOLLEY with Joe Trinsey - Part 1
November 25, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB1:49 - 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 opening up time to write a new book/training manual. 4:20 - Joe’s blog (what he was originally planning on writing in a book format) 5:00 - What Joe thought he gained or missed by taking a break. 6:20 - Value of being bored + value of also taking breaks from educational resources. Fostering great ideas from boredom. 7:14 - Joe’...
GUIDANCE HYPOTHESIS - Motor Learning for Coaches
November 18, 2021 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBIntroducing 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. 6:16 - The Guidance Hypothesis in relation to feedback. 6:22 - The only law in motor learning: Fitts Law. 7:19 - Using the analogy of bowling balls and bumper lanes to demonstrate the importance of removing dependence in athletes. 8:30 - Information and feedback is better processed when given in a concise form + why coaches shoul...
YOUTH COACHING with John O'Sullivan - Part 2
November 11, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB0:39 - Balancing development of athletes, starting from a young age and lasting as they become older. 0:42 - David Epstein - “cult of the head start” (balancing long term development and short term development in terms of success). 1:55 - John’s thoughts on how playtime should be treated with young athletes. 3:45 - Practice planning example: what John would do in one hour of practice. 4:05 - “Play practice play” model. 6:42 - Helpful advice coaches should give from the sidelines. 7:1...
YOUTH COACHING with John O'Sullivan - Part 1
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB0:27 - John’s podcast and development of the Changing the Game project. Podcast link: https://wayofchampions.libsyn.com/ Changing the Game Project link: https://changingthegameproject.com/ 1:56 - John’s main advice for youth sports coaching. 3:04 - Examples of negative coaching that drives off young athletes from playing sports. 3:27 - Importance of having fun and encouraging genuine enjoyment of sports. 6:57 - Differentiation between seriousness and having fun, and maintaining both. ...
COACHING COACHES with Chris Clements - Part 2
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB0:31 - 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 the “coaching moment”. 2:53 - Common things coaches should avoid when giving feedback to their athletes. Staying on track with the original goal of practice and minimizing information overload. 4:51 - Should coaches focus on working with groups of athletes at a time, or just individuals? 5:09 - Example given in the context of young...
COACHING COACHES with Chris Clements - Part 1
October 21, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB00:35 - 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 coaching experience and implemented into consulting + what he would have done differently throughout his early career. 3:41 - How coaches have received Chris’ advice + how he identifies what kind of coaches he is coaching. 7:05 - What Chris thinks are the most prevalent or frequent areas in which coaches can improve in. 9:30 - “Check...
MENTAL HEALTH with Dan Friend
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB0:31 - 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. 4:00 - Finding professional help to strengthen the mental health of athletes. 6:18 - Using the team environment to create bonds + having older players use their experience with playing anxiety to offer advice to younger players. 7:19 - How Dan has tried to maintain team bonds throughout the pandemic. 8:50 - Building connections even...
SMALL PROGRAM SUCCESS with Dan Friend
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB0:41 - 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 Dan’s success coaching a smaller program at Lewis University. 5:18 - Importance of recruiting coachable players with good work ethic. 7:16 - Lewis University’s volleyball popularity among the general students. 8:32 - Disadvantages of a small volleyball program and university. 8:38 - Less of a social life in comparison to larger univ...