Coach Your Brains Out

The hosts dive into the power of language in coaching and personal development. They share insights from the recent pro beach volleyball season, filled with lessons and Olympic qualification challenges. The conversation emphasizes how the right words can empower athletes, turning obstacles into growth opportunities. They advocate for positive reframing and constructive feedback to enhance performance. The focus shifts to encouraging autonomy among athletes through guiding questions, fostering a resilient mindset in high-pressure environments.

BJ Leroy Wisconsin Volleyball Acadamy Coach and Badger Region Education Chair BJ LeRoy was in the group that formed the Badger Region in 1994, when there were fewer than 10 clubs in the state. He was the Northeast Representative on the first Badger Region board and served in the position from 1995 to 2002, and... The post Common Coaching Questions with BJ Leroy appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Andrea Becker Sports Psychologist – USA Men’s Volleyball Andrea Becker, current sports psychologist for our USA Men’s National Team is with us today on Coach Your Brains Out.  Becker also served as an assistant coach for the UCLA Men’s Volleyball Team for three seasons. During the summer months, Becker serves as Head of Delegation and... The post Serving Mindset With Andrea Becker appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Nicole Davis 2-Time Olympic Silver Medalist & Current Mindset Coach Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are continuing our conversation (part 2) with 2-time Olympic silver medalist and current mindset coach Nicole Davis. In this episode, the crew dives into a variety of mindset topics with Nicole.  If you are looking to help your... The post Nicole Davis – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Nicole Davis 2-Time Olympic Silver Medalist & Current Mindset Coach Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are joined by Nicole Davis.  Nicole is a 2-time Olympic silver medalist and is currently a mindset coach with Compete to Create. In this episode, the crew dives into a variety of mindset topics with Nicole.  If you... The post Nicole Davis – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Jeff Nygaard Olympian, Beach Champion, and USC Men’s Head Volleyball Coach Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are joined by Jeff Nygaard.  Jeff competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics game (beach), has won multiple AVP championships, and is the current head coach of the Men’s Volleyball team at USC. In this episode, the crew... The post Jeff Nygaard appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Kerry MacDonald 2-Time National Championship Head Coach, Current Director of Sports Science with Volleyball Canada. After two seasons with the UBC men’s volleyball team, head coach Kerry MacDonald has taken a position with Volleyball Canada as their new Director of Sports Science, Medicine and Information. MacDonald’s new role with Volleyball Canada will be leading and... The post The Volleyball Life – Kerry MacDonald appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Jason Watson University of Arkansas Women’s Volleyball Coach In our second episode with Arkansas Head Coach Jason Watson, we continue our discussion about the importance of well-designed practice plans. 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... The post Jason Watson appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Jason Watson The University of Arkansas Coach Watson talks to us about the importance of practice planning and team focus for the upcoming season. 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!... The post Jason Watson appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Billy Allen & Stafford Slick – Part 2 Part 2 World Championships We continue our interview with the USA beach team of Billy Allen and Stafford Slick about their experience at the FIVB World Championships in Hamburg.  Go Social With Gold Medal Squared Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+... The post Billy Allen and Stafford Slick appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.