
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

Apr 11, 2024 • 41min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tom Black and Jason Watson (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.

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Apr 4, 2024 • 47min
POSITIVE THINKING - Mental Performance for Coaches
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 28, 2024 • 38min
DIFFERENTIAL LEARNING with Dr. Steve Bain (2 of 2)
Dr. Steve Bain, a specialist in differential learning and its impact on sports, discusses innovative training methods for volleyball. He highlights how variability in practice enhances skill adaptation and athlete performance. Bain emphasizes the importance of tailoring coaching strategies to individual player needs and fostering trust for better team dynamics. He also addresses the challenges coaches face when introducing new skills and measuring player progress, underscoring the need for emotional stability in training environments.

Mar 21, 2024 • 36min
DELIBERATE PRACTICE with Dr. Steve Bain (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.

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Mar 14, 2024 • 30min
RETHINKING BIOMECHANICS - Motor Learning for Coaches
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 7, 2024 • 43min
RETHINKING CLUB VOLLEYBALL with Jesse Pina (1 of 1)
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 29, 2024 • 34min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tod Mattox and Loren Anderson (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 22, 2024 • 36min
REASON YOUR BRAINS OUT with Tod Mattox and Loren Anderson (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.

Feb 15, 2024 • 29min
WAYFINDING and SOCIO-CULTURAL EFFECTS (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 8, 2024 • 27min
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATION with Chase Aldridge (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.