Coach Your Brains Out
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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!
Episodes
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Oct 16, 2025 • 36min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Joe Trinsey and David Hunt (1 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Oct 9, 2025 • 35min
QUIET EYE - Motor Learning For Coaches
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Oct 2, 2025 • 29min
SERVING ROUTINES with Adriano Carvalho (2 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Sep 25, 2025 • 35min
SERVING ROUTINES with Adriano Carvalho (1 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Sep 18, 2025 • 33min
LOUISVILLE VOLLEYBALL with Dan Meske (2 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Sep 11, 2025 • 36min
TRANSITIONING TO HEAD COACH with Dan Meske (1 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
6 snips
Sep 4, 2025 • 34min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Keegan Cook and Jonathan Winder (2 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Aug 28, 2025 • 37min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Keegan Cook and Jonathan Winder (1 of 2)
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
6 snips
Aug 21, 2025 • 34min
PLAYER BUY-IN - Motor Learning for Coaches
Joining the conversation are Casey Kreider, the Head Coach at UMBC, and Andy Bass, a Mental Skills Coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They tackle the challenges of maintaining player engagement during the summer months and the pressure of trade deadlines. Kreider sheds light on the importance of fit in recruitment, while Bass discusses effective communication strategies to foster player buy-in. They emphasize the need for rapport and innovative training methodologies, making a strong case for narrative-based coaching in building a resilient and motivated team.
Aug 14, 2025 • 38min
COACHING THE 99% with John Kessel (2 of 2)
John Kessel, a renowned volleyball coach and educator, advocates for youth development and impactful coaching practices. He discusses the importance of mentorship and collaboration in sports, emphasizing knowledge sharing to enhance athlete growth. Kessel explores innovative techniques in volleyball training, promoting versatile skills and player enjoyment over rigid specialization. He also highlights successful practices in youth coaching from Japan and Thailand, focusing on creating fun environments to retain young athletes and foster their love for the game.
