Season 5 · Episode 225
COACHING with John Mayer (Part 3 of 3)
We pick the brain of our own John Mayer on all things coaching, from practice design to the culture he's built at Loyola Marymount.
December 1, 202220m 34s
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Show Notes
- 1:24 - Has John observed a large variety in techniques of the same skills? And in what skills?
- 6:22 - How does the usage of an economical model affect the way John scouts athletes?
- 8:03 - In game, which stats are the most important to keep track of?
- 10:44 - Using stats to shift the focus and guide players to look at the success on their side of the net.
- 11:50 - What should you say in time outs or between sets to a player who is noticeably struggling to perform?
- 15:05 - With a new player in the program who is used to frequent explicit feedback, how do you explain to them the differences in the program, and why this coaching style is implemented?
- 18:17 - John’s book recommendations!
Books
Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball
The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion
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