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
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.
Feb 20, 2025 • 33min
SANDCAST YOUR BRAINS OUT (1 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.
Feb 13, 2025 • 37min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Mike Wall and Kasey Crider (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.
Feb 6, 2025 • 35min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Mike Wall and Kasey Crider (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.
Jan 30, 2025 • 25min
IDENTITY - Mental Performance for Coaches (2 of 2)
Explore how the narratives coaches create influence athletes' identities and performances. Discover the importance of active listening in coaching, allowing players to embrace their true selves. Delve into the journeys of athletes as they navigate self-discovery amidst external pressures. Uncover the complex relationship between identity and mental performance, highlighting the connection-building that fosters growth. Lastly, learn how to balance enjoyment and competition in helping young athletes find their identities.
4 snips
Jan 23, 2025 • 28min
IDENTITY - Mental Performance for Coaches (1 of 2)
Zach Brandon, an expert on identity's role in athletic performance, and CeCe Kraft, who shares her insights on self-image and sport attachment, dive deep into how identity shapes athletes’ performance. They explore the hero's journey as a framework for personal growth and the importance of defining success beyond societal expectations. The conversation also touches on maintaining a balanced identity, making choices that align with core values, and fostering resilience through self-awareness, helping athletes thrive both on and off the field.
20 snips
Jan 16, 2025 • 31min
APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING - Motor Learning For Coaches (2 of 2)
The podcast delves into differential learning and its transformative impact on athletes in sports like baseball and volleyball. It emphasizes creating experimental environments that encourage creativity and exploration during training. Listeners will discover the psychological benefits, including reduced anxiety and improved mental resilience. Coaches are guided on effectively implementing this approach, overcoming challenges, and fostering athlete buy-in. The discussion also touches on the balance between structured training and allowing natural exploration for enhanced performance.
