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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!
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Jan 23, 2020 • 30min
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...
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Jan 16, 2020 • 31min
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...
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Jan 9, 2020 • 35min
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...
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Jan 6, 2020 • 35min
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...
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Dec 11, 2019 • 22min
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...
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Dec 5, 2019 • 31min
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!...
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Nov 27, 2019 • 51min
REDEFINING FAILURE with Courtney Thompson
REDEFINING FAILURE with Courtney Thompson National Champion and World Champion, Team USA’s setter Courtney Thompson joins us to talk about how she approaches failure and the culture of learning on the National Team. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos,...
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Nov 21, 2019 • 32min
TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS
TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS with Bernie Holliday 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...
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Nov 13, 2019 • 1h 2min
Pro Skater P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez Rebroadcast
Pro Skater P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez Rebroadcast Coach Your Brains Out is a volleyball heavy podcast so it’s great when we can get out of the world of bump set spike and hear from coaches and athletes in other sports. There are always lessons to be gleaned from anyone working to master their craft and handling...
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Nov 7, 2019 • 34min
TRUST with Lucas Jadin Part 2
TRUST with Lucas Jadin, Part 2 Lucas Jadin is a performance coach at Train 2B Clutch who has worked with Major League Baseball, Fortune 500 companies, and NCAA teams. Jadin helps unlock a leader’s potential by teaching mental skills that turn fear into courage. This week Lucas and the pros continue to discuss the importance...
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