

Coach Your Brains Out
CYBO and Gold Medal Squared
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!
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Dec 17, 2020 • 35min
MAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 2
-Positive coaching-Modeling values-Mindset exercises to do with your teams during quarantine-Listening to your athletes in times of stressMax Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

Dec 10, 2020 • 39min
MAX OUT MINDSET with Dr. Larry Widman - part 1
-Importance of allowing space-Training optimism-How to build highly effective teams-Psychological safety-Role players vs superstarsMax Out Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1645437183Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

Dec 3, 2020 • 33min
THE BEST: HOW ELITE ATHLETES ARE MADE with Dr. Mark Williams - Part 2
Dr. Mark Williams, an expert on coaching and author of "The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made", shares valuable insights into effective coaching strategies. He discusses the importance of timely feedback and how it fosters self-reliance in athletes. The conversation covers measuring performance in chaotic environments and the shift towards ecological dynamics in coaching. Dr. Williams emphasizes empowering athletes through reflective feedback and the balance between guidance and independence, highlighting the need for adaptive training that mirrors competitive scenarios.

Nov 26, 2020 • 31min
THE BEST: HOW ELITE ATHLETES ARE MADE with Dr. Mark Williams - Part 1
Dr. Mark Williams, a kinesiology professor at the University of Utah and author of "The Best: How Elite Athletes Are Made," dives into the fascinating world of athlete development. He discusses the crucial role of anticipation skills and how they can be honed through effective coaching. He highlights the importance of gaze behavior, particularly the 'quiet eye' technique, in making split-second decisions. Additionally, he delves into auditory awareness and how elite athletes use sound for strategic advantages, alongside the art of deception in sports.

Nov 19, 2020 • 25min
INDOOR TO BEACH with Alix Klineman - Part 2
-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/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

Nov 17, 2020 • 60min
TEAM CULTURE with Hugh McCutcheon
A special rebroadcast of a classic CYBO episode with the great Hugh McCutcheon.

Nov 12, 2020 • 28min
INDOOR TO BEACH with Alix Klineman - Part 1
-Learning from failures-Transitioning from indoor to beach-Differences between indoor and beachGet CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout

20 snips
Nov 5, 2020 • 39min
APPLYING DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING with Kasey Crider
Kasey Crider, the associate head volleyball coach at the University of Miami, shares his expertise in differential learning and the constraints-led approach. He discusses how adapting training environments can enhance athlete performance. Crider emphasizes the shift from traditional coaching to fostering self-organization in players. The episode explores the balance of implicit vs. explicit learning and the importance of personalized feedback. Additionally, Crider bridges the gap between research and coaching, advocating for accessible resources to improve methodologies.

Oct 29, 2020 • 47min
APPLYING ECOLOGICAL DYNAMICS with Casey Krider
Casey Kreider, Associate Head Volleyball Coach at the University of Miami, dives into the fascinating world of ecological dynamics and motor learning. He discusses how the Constraints Led Approach reshapes traditional coaching methods, emphasizing adaptability and exploration in training. Casey shares personal anecdotes on inclusive leadership and the importance of mentorship in volleyball. He highlights the balance between fostering individual creativity and implementing effective constraints to enhance athlete performance, providing practical examples for coaches.

Oct 22, 2020 • 32min
MINDFULNESS with Peter Haberl - Part 2
-Social noting-Mindfulness in our daily lives-ConfidenceNote: This Saturday Starlings Virtual Luau Fundraiser: https://www.starlings.org/ Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout