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
Jun 20, 2024 • 32min
INTENTIONALITY OF TRAINING with JJ Van Niel - (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.
22 snips
Jun 13, 2024 • 40min
TRAINING DESIGN AND PERIODIZATION - Motor Learning for Coaches
Explore strategies to elevate coaching skills using insights from successful athletes and coaches. Discover the importance of balancing training intensity with skill development in volleyball and the cultural implications of high-intensity practices. Delve into managing player workloads while embracing empathy and joy in training environments. Learn effective training design and periodization techniques to optimize performance, ensuring flexibility and adaptability in modern coaching.
Jun 6, 2024 • 39min
LEARNING AND IDENTITY with Eduardo Fiallos (2 of 2)
Eduardo's Blog: Inspiring CoachesCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
May 30, 2024 • 35min
LEARNING AND IDENTITY with Eduardo Fiallos (1 of 2)
Eduardo's Blog: Inspiring CoachesCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionBecome a Patron to support the show.
17 snips
May 23, 2024 • 43min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Joe Trinsey and Jamie Morrison (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.
9 snips
May 16, 2024 • 38min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Joe Trinsey and Jamie Morrison (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.
May 9, 2024 • 33min
JOHN MAYER IS COACHING HIS BRAINS OUT - Sandcast Interview (2 of 2)
Watch video of the episode HERE.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.
May 2, 2024 • 38min
JOHN MAYER IS COACHING HIS BRAINS OUT - Sandcast Interview (1 of 2)
Watch video of the episode HERE.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 25, 2024 • 34min
WHAT IS TAU? Motor Learning for Coaches
Discover the fascinating concept of tau and its impact on visual perception in sports. Learn how this theory aids in timing and movement coordination, particularly in volleyball. Dive into the influence of ball spin on player reactions and why incorporating spin drills is vital. Explore creative training methods, like using balloons to simplify tasks for young athletes. Finally, understand the challenges of teaching these complex concepts to players and the benefits of enhancing their anticipatory skills in competitive situations.
Apr 18, 2024 • 27min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tom Black and Jason Watson (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.
