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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Episodes
ARM SWING with Vic Black
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB0:38 - 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 motion vs passive range of motion. 3:08 - At what point can athletes transition from focusing on developing healthy shoulders to focusing on increasing their speed? 5:03 - In terms of volleyball, what can be done to increase hitting speed? 5:34 - Using weighted arm sleeves to develop faster arm swings. 5:59 - Developing clean an...
SHOULDER HEALTH with Vic Black
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB0:46 - 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 - using his own experience to help younger, developing players. 3:27 - Simple and inexpensive warm-ups and routines coaches can teach to players and implement within their own practice. 6:50 - More expensive and heavy-duty equipment to invest in for better shoulder health (e.g. crossover symmetry, motion capture equipment). Marc P...
TRANSITIONS with Angie Akers
September 16, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBShow Notes (Angie Akers episode 2) 1:11 - Challenges Angie faced when transitioning to coaching April and Alix + dealing with the pressure of coaching an already successful team. 1:57 - Adjusting coaching to fit the circumstances within their team. 5:06 - Dealing with awkwardness and discomfort within teams to develop better relationships later. 7:58 - Transitioning from an Assistant Coach for the Dutch to a Head Coach with Team USA. 9:49 - Describing April and Alix’s excellence. 12:35...
PREPARING FOR THE OLYMPICS with Angie Akers
September 09, 2021 15:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB1:11 - 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 to prepare for the Olympic Games, and avoid potential mishaps while accomplishing their goals. 4:56 - Covid 19’s limitations on relationship building and team building exercises during the Olympics. 6:43 - Facing and preparing for heat and humidity in Tokyo. 9:27 - Written form of a pre-mortem to manage anxiety and nerves. 10:53 ...
RESILIENCY with Cassidy Lichtman
September 02, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB-Story of resiliency -Handling pain -Building leaders Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
WELL-ROUNDED PLAYERS with Cassidy Lichtman
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB-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: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
Ultra with Katie Asmuth - Part 2
August 19, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB-Mental training -Pushing through valleys -Coach and team's role Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
Ultra with Katie Asmuth - Part 1
August 12, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB-Expectations -Physical and mental preparation -Enjoying the work Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
INJURY PREVENTION with Dr. Paula Silva
August 05, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB-Monitoring stress -Antifragility and injury prevention -Keeping athletes healthy -Concussions and common injuries Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
ANTIFRAGILE ATHLETES with Dr. Paula Silva
July 29, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB-What it means to be antifragile -Creating an environment that facilitates antifragility -The role of stress Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
LEADERSHIP with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones
July 22, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB-Leaders listen -Player-led approach -Building leaders -Traditional and Transformational cultures The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
CULTURE with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB-Building culture -People + Culture + Preparation + Execution -Addressing tough issues -Cows vs Buffalo The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
REFRAMING THE WEIGHT ROOM with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby
July 08, 2021 15:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB-Balancing strength and conditioning and practice -Important measurements for volleyball athletes -Working with groups https://emergentmvmt.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
SPORT MOVEMENT with Shawn Myszka and Tyler Yearby
July 01, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB-Ecological Dynamics in sports training -Shaping the learning/training environment -Co-Design and a learner-centered approach -Warmups for volleyball https://emergentmvmt.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
CULTURE with Greg Vernovage
June 24, 2021 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB-Team-centered culture -High standards -Coach/Player relationships -Motivating athletes Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
LEADERSHIP THROUGH ADVERSITY with Greg Vernovage
June 17, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB-Facing adversity on Mount Everest -Physical and mental preparation -Pushing yourself vs staying healthy -Lessons learned on Everest Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 3
June 10, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB-Evaluating if our language is working -The role of praise -Common coaching language mistakes https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 2
June 03, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB-Volleyball cueing examples -Teaching through analogies -Cueing for groups and returning athletes https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
THE LANGUAGE OF COACHING with Dr. Nick Winkelman - Part 1
May 27, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB-The importance of language in coaching -Feedback: Knowledge of Result and Knowledge of Performance -External focus of attention https://www.thelanguageofcoaching.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
College Beach Season Debrief
May 20, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB-Coaching changes they implemented -Biggest struggles -Tournament preparation -Start Stop Continue Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
RETHINKING VOLLEYBALL with Chad Gordon - Part 2
May 13, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB-Universal language for stats -Stats in-game -Predicting the future of stats -Are serving and passing really the most important skills? Volley Dork - https://volleydork.blog/ Danny Kinda and Team USA -
RETHINKING VOLLEYBALL with Chad Gordon - Part 1
May 06, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB-Looking at the game objectively -Rethinking passing and attack efficiency -What is undervalued and what is overvalued? Volley Dork - https://volleydork.blog/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS with Dan Guerrero
April 29, 2021 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB-Common traits of successful programs -Prioritizing what matters -Handling team problems -Lessons from John Wooden Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
JOB INTERVIEWING with Dan Guerrero
April 22, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB-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 show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
TALENT IDENTIFICATION with Sean Johnson
April 15, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB-Identifying leadership and character -Interviewing players -Evaluating your recruiting track record -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
LEADERSHIP with Sean Johnson
April 08, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB-Managing staff -Seeking different opinions -Stepping into leadership roles -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
WAYFINDING with Dr. Carl Woods
April 01, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB-What is wayfinding -The importance of self-regulation -Encouraging athletes to explore -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
REPRESENTATIVE CO-DESIGN with Dr. Carl Woods
March 25, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB-Representative Dial -Co-Designing practice with your athletes -Fostering feedback -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
MENTAL TRAINING IN ACTION with Ceci Craft
March 18, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB-Blending the mental and the physical -Self-Talk and nerves -Coaches modeling mental skills -The All Terrain Project https://allterrainproject.com/ -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
DOMINATING YOUR 3FT WORLD with Ceci Craft
March 11, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB-Committing to the controllables and the space around you -Dealing with distractions -3ft world in action -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
COACH DEVELOPMENT with Stuart Armstrong - Part 2
March 04, 2021 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB-Athlete feedback -Affordance vs Constraints -Coaching models -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
COACH DEVELOPMENT with Stuart Armstrong - Part 1
February 25, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB-Stuart's coaching path -Ecological Dynamics approach to coaching -Practice Design -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
Book Club CYBO Chapter 3 - Motor Learning
February 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB-Dark Blood release! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QL6WNFK -Our intros to Motor Learning -Blocked AND Random training -Optimal Performance Theory -What is this crazy thing called Ecological Dynamics we keep hearing about? -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
HOLISTIC FOCUS with Dr. Kevin Becker - Part 2
February 11, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB-Holistic focus feedback -Sports psychology lessons -Training the mental game -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
HOLISTIC FOCUS with Dr. Kevin Becker - Part 1
February 04, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB-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 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
GROWING A PROGRAM with Kirsten Bernthal Booth - Part 2
January 28, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB-Playing time and role clarity -Lessons for a first-year coach -Growing a program and staff -Keeping things fresh -Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
MENTAL TRAINING with Kirsten Booth - Part 1
January 21, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB-Visualization and deep breathing -Positive self-talk -Mental training in practice https://www.neuro-fuel.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
FUNCTIONAL COORDINATION TRAINING with Bart Hanegraaff
January 14, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB-Integrating workouts in practice -The importance of transfer in strength training -Aqua Bags Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT LEARNING with Bart Hanegraaff
January 07, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MB-Implicit vs explicit learning -Constraints in practice -Examples of implicit and explicit coaching Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
PRACTICE DESIGN AND MOTOR LEARNING with Dr. Jared Porter
December 31, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB-Competition phase of practice -Common mistakes in practice design -Honesty vs Enhanced Expectations -Dynamical Systems vs Schema Theory Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
VIRTUAL REALITY with Dr. Jared Porter
December 24, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB-How he got into studying motor learning -The current state of virtual reality. -Using virtual reality in training. -Practice Planning from warmups to "tutors." Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
MAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 2
December 17, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB-Positive coaching -Modeling values -Mindset exercises to do with your teams during quarantine -Listening to your athletes in times of stress Max Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
MAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 1
December 10, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB-Importance of allowing space -Training optimism -How to build highly effective teams -Psychological safety -Role players vs superstars Max Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
THE BEST: HOW ELITE ATHLETES ARE MADE with Dr. Mark Williams - Part 2
December 03, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB-What makes for effective feedback -Measuring the effectiveness of practice -Should we teach an "ideal" technique? -Implicit vs Explicit Learning The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F4ZRQS9
THE BEST: HOW ELITE ATHLETES ARE MADE with Dr. Mark Williams - Part 1
November 26, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB-Training anticipation -Where to focus attention when reading -The art of deception The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F4ZRQS9 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
INDOOR TO BEACH with Alix Klineman - Part 2
November 19, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB-Skill differences between indoor and beach -Coaching and culture differences -Not being afraid to make mistakes Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
TEAM CULTURE with Hugh McCutcheon
November 17, 2020 21:12 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBA special rebroadcast of a classic CYBO episode with the great Hugh McCutcheon.
INDOOR TO BEACH with Alix Klineman - Part 1
November 12, 2020 16:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB-Learning from failures -Transitioning from indoor to beach -Differences between indoor and beach Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING with Kasey Crider
November 05, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB-Examples of constraints -What is Differential Learning -How to apply Differential Learning to volleyball -Teaching in keys -Deliberate practice Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
APPLYING ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS with Casey Krider
October 29, 2020 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB-What is Ecological Dynamics -How the Constraints Led Approach fits into Ecological Dynamics -Volleyball examples of E.D. -Comparing E.D. to more traditional approaches Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout