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!
Latest episodes
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May 8, 2025 • 40min
NCAA TOURNAMENT REFLECTIONS with John Mayer
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.
Apr 24, 2025 • 39min
HOW TO READ RESEARCH - 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.
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Apr 17, 2025 • 28min
LEARNING TO BE AN ECOLOGICAL COACH with Rob Gray (2 of 2)
Get Rob's latest book: Learning To Be an "Ecological" Coach 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.
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Apr 10, 2025 • 30min
LEARNING TO BE AN ECOLOGICAL COACH with Rob Gray (1 of 2)
Rob Gray, a Professor and sports consultant renowned for his insights in ecological coaching, shares fascinating concepts from his book 'Learning to Be an Ecological Coach.' He dives into the coaching paradox, weighing experience against theory, while emphasizing empathy and resilience in training. Gray introduces the Representative Practice Assessment Tool (RPAT) for creating realistic practice scenarios. He also highlights how ecological coaching enhances skill acquisition in dynamic contexts, positioning it as a game-changer for effective training.
Apr 3, 2025 • 26min
STRESSED OUT COACHES with Korab Idrizi
Korab Idrizi, a former tight end at Boston College and current PhD student, dives deep into stress management strategies for coaches and athletes. The importance of sleep and emotional regulation is highlighted, showcasing how they affect performance. Korab shares personal techniques like exercise, meditation, and journaling to combat stress. He also connects lessons from competitive sports to academic challenges, illustrating how discipline can help in high-pressure situations. Intuition's role in coaching decisions adds a fascinating layer to their conversation.
Mar 27, 2025 • 33min
PERFECTIONISM with Korab Idrizi
Korab Idrizi, a former Boston College tight end and PhD candidate in psychology, dives into the complex world of perfectionism in youth sports. He discusses how perfectionism can both drive success and damage self-worth, particularly for young athletes facing immense pressure. The conversation highlights the importance of shifting focus from outcomes to processes, fostering joy in sports, and the necessity of supportive coaching. Korab also emphasizes mindfulness techniques to help athletes manage anxiety and find their flow in performance.
Mar 20, 2025 • 56min
SOMATIC PERFORMANCE COACHING with Jason Goode
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.
Mar 13, 2025 • 31min
COACHING ATHLETES THROUGH INJURY–plus PLAYING INDOOR AND BEACH with Torrey Van Winden (2 of 2)
GamechangerCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Mar 6, 2025 • 29min
COACHING ATHLETES THROUGH INJURY with Torrey Van Winden (1 of 2)
GamechangerCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
Feb 27, 2025 • 41min
SANDCAST YOUR BRAINS OUT (2 of 2)
Listen to SandcastCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
