Coach Your Brains Out, by Gold Medal Squared

MINDFULNESS with Peter Haberl - Part 2

-Social noting -Mindfulness in our daily lives -Confidence Note: This Saturday Starlings Virtual Luau Fundraiser: https://www.starlings.org/   Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

MINDFULNESS with Peter Haberl - Part 1

-What it means to be present -What takes us away from the present moment -How to frame nerves before a match -How  mindfulness can make you better at volleyball   Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

Book Club CYBO Chapter 2 - Mindset

-Growth vs Fixed Mindset -Putting mindset into practice -Your brain is like a field of grass -The importance of feedback Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support us: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

JOHN MAYER INTERVIEW

Learn more from Travis: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-dna-podcast/id1463232323 _____ Support CYBO - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

PRINCIPLES with Travis Wyckoff - Part 2

-Connecting with your athletes -The importance of feedback for coaches -How to inspire those in your culture -How do clarify your own principles -Qualities of effective leaders Learn more from Travis: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-dna-podcast/id1463232323 _____ Support CYBO - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

PRINCIPLES with Travis Wyckoff

-The importance of leading with principles -Clarity of purpose -Building trust with your athletes -Balancing high challenge and high support Learn more from Travis: https://kingdomcoachingtw.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-dna-podcast/id1463232323 _____ Support CYBO - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

PRESSURE with Dr. Drew Brannon

-Deconstructing pressure -"Big Matches" -Meeting your team's standard regardless of the opponent  -Dealing with nerves -Creating pressure in practice   Amplos - https://www.amplos.com/   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

COMPETING IN QUARANTINE with Dr. Drew Brannon

-Losing a season -Exercising your competitive muscles -Staying connected with your team -Coach development -Measuring success outside of standard competition   Amplos - https://www.amplos.com/   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

Constraints Led Approach with Harjiv Singh

-Teaching through constraints -How to design constraints -Common constraints for volleyball -Listener questions   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

Optimal Performance Theory with Harjiv Singh

Three main components of the Optimal Performance Theory: -External Focus -Autonomy -Enhanced Expectations   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

EMBRACING FAILURE (AND HISTORY) with Kevin Hambly - Part 2

-Learning from failure -The value of studying history -Taking over a successful program as a young coach -Advice to your younger coaching self   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

EMBRACING FAILURE with Kevin Hambly

-The importance of failing -Learning from failure -Creating safe environments for athletes to fail. -Modeling Failure   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

READING with Tama Miyashiro

-What is reading and why is it so important? -How do you teach reading? -Being a good teammate -What does coaching mean to you? Support the show https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

SERVE RECEIVE with Tama Miyashiro

-What the best passers in the world are doing -Being "quiet" in serve receive -To midline or not to midline? -The importance of holding your platform -Passer mentality Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Or buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

LEADERSHIP DURING ADVERSITY with John Speraw - Part 2

-Addressing social injustice with our teams -Diversity in sport -Prioritizing time to be a more efficient coach -Relationships with athletes during difficult times   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

LEADERSHIP DURING ADVERSITY with John Speraw - Part 1

-Connecting with athletes during quarantine -Preparing for an uncertain future -Supporting men's volleyball -Discussing social injustice with your athletes   Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout Buy the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

Book Club CYBO Chapter 1 - Philosophy and Principles

-Why are you coaching? -What is your mission and does it align with your players'? -Where do you get your principles? -Billy doesn't get carded! -3-word coaching philosophy   Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904

Heather Olmstead - Part 2

-Caring for athletes while also challenging them -Goal setting -Team culture -Listener questions

DISCIPLINE with Heather Olmstead - Part 1

-Improvements during quarantine -Developing the skill of discipline with your athletes -The importance of a clear mission -The importance of modeling discipline

AUTONOMY with Andy Bass

-The importance of autonomy for athletes -Autonomy in practice and competition -Motor Learning transfer -Visualization _______ Gold Medal Squared Beach Coaches Defensive Fundamentals Date June 16 Price $40 Time 7-9pm ET / 6-8pm CT / 4-6pm PT http://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=397259

CYBO - Aaron Mansfield Part 2

CYBO - Aaron Mansfield Part 1

MOTOR LEARNING with Andy Bass

-Dealing with the "yips." -Communicating with athletes in stressful situations. -Motor Learning -Integrating sports psychology into practice. _____ Gold Medal Squared Beach Coaches Defensive Fundamentals Date June 16 Price $40 Time 7-9pm ET / 6-8pm CT / 4-6pm PT http://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=397259

DELIBERATE PRACTICE with Lauri Hakala - Part 2

Lauri Hakala is the current high performance coordinator for Olympic team sports in Finland. He discusses deliberate practice, the Pareto Distribution, and prioritizing in coaching. The elements of deliberate practice: A specific task, a challenge, feedback, full focus, and varied repetitions A Specific Task A Challenge Feedback Full Focus Varied Reps 

DELIBERATE PRACTICE with Lauri Hakala - Part 1

Lauri Hakala is the current high performance coordinator for Olympic team sports in Finland. He takes us through five stages of deliberate practice: a specific task, a challenge, feedback, full focus, and varied repetitions. To support the show visit patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

PASSION with Courtney Thompson - Part 2

Two-time Olympian Courtney Thompson discusses the importance of passion in pushing through burnout and low moments. She also talks about how to come off the bench, the importance of trust and "truth telling" coaches, and some setting tips.

PASSION with Courtney Thompson - Part 1

Two-time Olympian Courtney Thompson discusses the importance of passion, how it can drive perseverance, whether it's teachable, and how it can be unique to each player.   GMS Beach Virtual Clinics: Players - May 9 Link http://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=397259 Coaches series -  May 11, 13, 18, 20 Link http://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=397259

Book Club - CYBO Introduction

CYBO Book Club For this installment of the CYBO Book Club, the hosts go through the Coach Your Brains Out book! One chapter at a time. In this first episode, the guys share their own introductions to coaching and memories from their first coaching jobs.

ADAPTATION with Ryan McGuyre

ADAPTATION with Ryan McGuyre Baylor University head coach Ryan McGuyre joins us after an amazing season to talk about his ability to adapt to current situations — from the wide variety players and personalities he’s coached, to coaching during the quarantine — while remaining true to his core principles. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips JOIN GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more! Get starte...

PARENT-CHILD DYNAMICS IN SPORTS with Cody Kessel and John Kessel

PARENT-CHILD DYNAMICS IN SPORTS with Cody Kessel and John Kessel We talk to Professional Volleyball Player Cody Kessel about growing up as a coach’s son and the impact parents have on an athlete. How parents can support their children to enjoy sports and perform at their best. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips JOIN GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more! Get started with GMS+ and invest in th...

PARENT-CHILD DYNAMICS IN SPORTS with Cody Kessel and John Kessel 

PARENT-CHILD DYNAMICS IN SPORTS with Cody Kessel and John Kessel We talk to Professional Volleyball Player Cody Kessel about growing up as a coach’s son and the impact parents have on an athlete. How parents can support their children to enjoy sports and perform at their best.   Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain... The post PARENT-CHILD DYNAMICS IN SPORTS with Cody Kessel and John Kessel  appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

ANCORA IMPARO with John Kessel – Part 2

ANCORA IMPARO with John Kessel – Part 2 Soon to be former Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball, John Kessel discusses lessons learned throughout his coaching career. In part two we talk more about coaching youth volleyball, how his coaching philosophy has evolved, and we hear from some of his students. Ancora Imparo “Yet, I am learning” spoken by 87-year-old Michelangelo. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library...

ANCORA IMPARO with John Kessel – Part 1

ANCORA IMPARO with John Kessel – Part 1 Soon to be former Director of Sport Development at USA Volleyball, John Kessel discusses lessons learned throughout his coaching career including how his practices have changed, coaching kids, and being a life-long learner. He’s an example of the motto Ancora Imparo “Yet, I am learning” spoken by 87-year-old Michelangelo. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Ski...

BUILDING A BETTER HUMAN THROUGH SPORT with Kyle Stark- Part 2

BUILDING A BETTER HUMAN THROUGH SPORT with Kyle Stark- Part 2 Former Pittsburgh Pirates assistant General Manager Kyle Stark talks to us about developing a world-class team culture. Kyle is a former volleyball player turned baseball executive who has dedicated his life to developing high performing team cultures. Listen to this episode, it’s one of our best! Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill ...

PRO BASEBALL TEAM CULTURE with Kyle Stark – Part 1

PRO BASEBALL TEAM CULTURE with Kyle Stark – Part 1 Former Pittsburgh Pirates assistant General Manager Kyle Stark talks to us about developing a world-class team culture. Kyle is a former volleyball player turned baseball executive who has dedicated his life to developing high performing team cultures. Listen to this episode, it’s one of our best! Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, an...

BEACH CLUB with Matt Olson – Part 2

BEACH CLUB with Matt Olson – Part 2 We talk with AVP Champion and WAVE Volleyball’s Beach Program Director Matt Olson about the ins and outs of running a successful beach club and what makes his program unique. In this episode we talk about working with parents, recruiting, partnerships, and lessons from his own playing career. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help ...

BEACH CLUB with Matt Olson – Part 1

BEACH CLUB with Matt Olson – Part 1 We talk with AVP Champion and WAVE Volleyball’s Beach Program Director Matt Olson about the ins and outs of running a successful beach club and what makes his program unique. We talk about practice, tryouts, and pairing up partners for tournaments. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more! Get started with GMS+ and inves...

NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – Part 2

NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – Part 2 The head coach of the University of Georgia takes us through his experience coaching Canada’s Women’s National Team as well as rebuilding Georgia into a successful program. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more! Get started with GMS+ and invest in the success of your program. The post NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – P...

NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – Part 1

NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – Part 1 The head coach of the University of Georgia takes us through his experience coaching Canada’s Women’s National Team, working with new players and a different culture. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more! Get started with GMS+ and invest in the success of your program. The post NEW PROGRAMS with Tom Black – Part 1 ...

ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT (And Youth Sports!) with Wade Gilbert – Part 2

ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT (And Youth Sports!) with Wade Gilbert – Part 2 Part 2 of our discussion with Wade Gilbert, the professor of Sport Science at Fresno State University and the author of Coaching Better Every Season. We discuss building trust with athletes, team culture, and the goal of youth sports and how we teach young athletes.... The post ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT (And Youth Sports!) with Wade Gilbert – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT with Wade Gilbert – Part 1

ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT with Wade Gilbert – Part 1 Wade Gilbert is the professor of Sport Science at Fresno State University and the author of Coaching Better Every Season. In this episode, he talks about how coaches can engineer their environments to improve learning and culture. They discuss practice design and developing values such as competitiveness... The post ENGINEERING YOUR ENVIRONMENT with Wade Gilbert – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

2020 Big Rocks

2020 Big Rocks To start the new year, your four hosts discuss their big areas of focus and what they are going to do to improve. They also announce book recommendations as they reveal their favorite coaching-related books they read last year.   Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access... The post 2020 Big Rocks appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 2

Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 2 This week we continue our conversation with the Jonathan Winder, Head Coach of Fresno State. This week we discuss how he teaches decision-making, giving effective feedback to setters, and the skills that make a great setter. We also answer some listener questions.   Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips... The post Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 1

Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 1 This week’s podcast features the Head Coach of Fresno State, Jonathan Winder. We discuss his time playing at Pepperdine with John Mayer, his keys to setting and teaching setting at different levels, as well as the importance of balance and movement patterns.   Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips... The post Setting with Jonathan Winder, part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Moving Up The Ranks w/ Jamie Morrison, part 2

Moving Up The Ranks with Jamie Morrison, part 2 Today’s podcast is the second part of our conversation with former assistant coach for the Women’s National volleyball team and head coach for the Dutch National team, Jamie Morrison. He tells us about the differences between working with European and American players and coaches.   Gold... The post Moving Up The Ranks w/ Jamie Morrison, part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Moving Up The Ranks w/ Jamie Morrison, part 1

Moving Up The Ranks with Jamie Morrison, part 1 On today’s podcast, we talk to former assistant coach for the Women’s National volleyball team and head coach for the Dutch National team, Jamie Morrison. He tells us about moving up the ranks as a coach and his journey starting as a tech coordinator.   Gold... The post Moving Up The Ranks w/ Jamie Morrison, part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Moving Up The Ranks with Jamie Morrison, part 1

Moving Up The Ranks with Jamie Morrison, part 1 On today’s podcast, we talk to former assistant coach for the Women’s National volleyball team and head coach for the Dutch National team, Jamie Morrison. He tells us about moving up the ranks as a coach and his journey starting as a tech coordinator.   Gold... The post Moving Up The Ranks with Jamie Morrison, part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

GMS Director Mike Wall Part 2

GMS Director Mike Wall, Part 2 This week we are continuing our conversation with USA Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach and Gold Medal Squared Director Mike Wall. Mike has a wealth of assistant coaching experience, both in women’s and men’s volleyball. In this episode, Mike shares more candid stories about his experiences as an assistant coach...

GMS Director Mike Wall Part 1

GMS Director Mike Wall, Part 1 USA Men’s Volleyball Assistant Coach and Gold Medal Squared Director Mike Wall is our guest this week. Mike has a wealth of assistant coaching experience, both in women’s and men’s volleyball. In this episode, Mike shares some candid stories about his experiences as an assistant coach and offers some... The post GMS Director Mike Wall Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS part 2

TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS part 2 Bernie Holliday, Pittsburg Pirates Director of Mental Strength, discusses training and trusting mindsets in volleyball and baseball.   Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos, Skill Courses, and GMS Stats to help you win more!... The post TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.