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
Feb 1, 2024 • 41min
OCCLUSION TRAINING AND DELIBERATE PRACTICE with Ed Coughlan (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.
Jan 30, 2024 • 27min
Podcast Announcements and Thoughts on Club Volleyball
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Jan 25, 2024 • 42min
APPLYING DELIBERATE PRACTICE with Ed Coughlan (1 of 2)
In this engaging discussion, Ed Coughlan, a skill acquisition specialist and coach, delves into the principles of deliberate practice and its role in developing expertise in sports. He unpacks the myths surrounding the '10,000 hour rule,' emphasizing the importance of clear communication in research. Coughlan also highlights the need for collaboration between coaches and researchers to enhance training practices while advocating for a balance between rigorous practice and fostering creativity in young athletes. Tune in for valuable insights!
Jan 18, 2024 • 30min
EVOLVING AS A COACH with Jason Watson (2 of 2)
Watch the video of this episode on Youtube! 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.
Jan 11, 2024 • 36min
EVOLVING AS A COACH with Jason Watson (1 of 2)
Watch the video of this episode on Youtube! 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.
Jan 4, 2024 • 33min
THE PARENT SOLUTION with JP Nerbun (2 of 2)
Watch the video of this episode on Youtube! 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.
Dec 28, 2023 • 32min
THE SPORTS PARENT SOLUTION with JP Nerbun (1 of 2)
Watch the video of this episode on Youtube! 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.
Dec 21, 2023 • 40min
Reason Your Brains Out! (2 of 2)
Claims:"Pepper is an effective use of time for warming up.""Confidence is the key to success in sport."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.
Dec 14, 2023 • 25min
Reason Your Brains Out! (1 of 2)
Claims:"In youth sports, the fundamentals should be the top priority in practice.""The best way to learn the fundamentals is from coach instruction."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.
Dec 7, 2023 • 35min
COACH DEVELOPMENT with Kyle Stark (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.
