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TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS part 2 Bernie Holliday, Pittsburg Pirates Director of Mental Strength, discusses training and trusting mindsets in volleyball and baseball. 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 TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

REDEFINING FAILURE with Courtney Thompson National Champion and World Champion, Team USA’s setter Courtney Thompson joins us to talk about how she approaches failure and the culture of learning on the National Team. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos,... The post REDEFINING FAILURE with Courtney Thompson appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS with Bernie Holliday Bernie Holliday, Pittsburg Pirates Director of Mental Strength, discusses training and trusting mindsets in volleyball and baseball. 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... The post TRAINING AND TRUSTING MINDSETS appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Pro Skater P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez Rebroadcast Coach Your Brains Out is a volleyball heavy podcast so it’s great when we can get out of the world of bump set spike and hear from coaches and athletes in other sports. There are always lessons to be gleaned from anyone working to master their craft and handling... The post Pro Skater P-Rod, Paul Rodriguez Rebroadcast appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

TRUST with Lucas Jadin, Part 2 Lucas Jadin is a performance coach at Train 2B Clutch who has worked with Major League Baseball, Fortune 500 companies, and NCAA teams. Jadin helps unlock a leader’s potential by teaching mental skills that turn fear into courage. This week Lucas and the pros continue to discuss the importance... The post TRUST with Lucas Jadin Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

TRUST with Lucas Jadin, Part 1 Lucas Jadin is a performance coach at Train 2B Clutch who has worked with Major League Baseball, Fortune 500 companies, and NCAA teams. Jadin helps unlock a leader’s potential by teaching mental skills that turn fear into courage. This week Lucas and the pros discuss the importance of the... The post TRUST with Lucas Jadin Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Upgrading Your Language Part 2 The pros continue their discussion about upgrading your language as a coach. Words have so much power, it is important to be purposeful in the language that you use. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library of Drills, Videos,... The post Upgrading Your Language Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Upgrading Your Language Part 1 Billy Allen’s pro beach season recap. The pros discuss upgrading your language as a coach. Words have so much power, it is important to be purposeful in the language that you use. Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal Squared library... The post Upgrading Your Language Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

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.

Angie Akers Part 2 Part 2 of the CYBO Angie Akers Interview. Former pro beach player and a current coach for The Netherlands Beach National Team continues the conversation. Go Social With Gold Medal Squared Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal... The post Angie Akers appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Ken Ravizza : Tribute Episode Dr. Ken Ravizza, a Cal State Fullerton professor who was among the leading sports psychologists in the nation and a guru of sorts for dozens of major league baseball players and coaches is fondly remembered by the CYBO Team. The post Heads Up Volleyball appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Alfred Reft Transitioning From Club To College Athletics Coach Reft talks about the struggles he faces when working with club athletes during their transition to college athletics at Illinois, and the importance of empowering athletes to make decisions on their own. Go Social With Gold Medal Squared Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Gold Medal Squared... The post Alfred Reft: TRANSITIONING appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

James Kerr- LEGACY A rebroadcast of one of our earliest episodes in which we interview James Kerr, author of the book Legacy: What The All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business of Life. It is filled with great insights on creating a team culture. While you’re at it, order the Coach Your Brains Out... The post James Kerr – LEGACY appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Stein Metzger EMPIRE BUILDING Part 2 Stein Metzger continues his conversation with the CYBO team and answers questions about his playing career, what he misses most about his time on the sand, and how he has bridged the gap between athlete and coach. Go Social With Gold Medal Squared Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Gold Medal... The post Stein Metzger EMPIRE BUILDING appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Stein Metzger EMPIRE BUILDING Part 1 UCLA’s two-time NCAA Champion Beach Volleyball Coach Stein Metzger joins CYBO to talk about Empire Building and lessons from his own playing career. Go Social With Gold Medal Squared Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Gold Medal Squared At Your Fingertips Join GMS+ and gain complete access to the Gold Medal... The post Stein Metzger EMPIRE BUILDING appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

CYBO BOOK PREVIEW Meet “Coach Dan”, who spends his time pacing the sidelines yelling at his players, and learn from his mistakes. The Coach Your Brains Out team has compiled countless podcasts and real life experiences to bring you a tool that both coaches and athletes will find valuable. Go Social With Gold Medal Squared... The post CYBO BOOK PREVIEW appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are back with Jim McLaughlin for part 2 of his show. Jim has a long track record of success, winning an NCAA Championship with the men’s team at USC and with the women’s team at the University of Washington. Jim is one of the premier teachers in our... The post Coach Your Brains Out Podcast appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are fortunate to have Jim McLaughlin on the show. Jim has a long track record of success, winning an NCAA Championship with the men’s team at USC and with the women’s team at the University of Washington. Jim is one of the premier teachers in our sport, truly... The post Coach Your Brains Out Podcast appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

In this episode of the Volleyball Life Podcast, we are chatting with long-time friend Luka Slabe. Luka originally came to the United States to play ball with the BYU Men’s program back in 2000. Mentored by Carl McGown, Luka went on to coach multiple professional teams in Europe, including the national team of his home... The post The Volleyball Life Podcast with Luka Slabe appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

This is part 2 of our show with Stanford Football Head Coach David Shaw. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a highly successful coach in a different arena (college football). Stanford continues to be one of the top programs in the Pac-12, winning the Rose Bowl as recently as 2016. Our show with... The post Stanford Football Head Coach David Shaw – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today on Coach Your Brains Out, we have Stanford Football Head Coach David Shaw on the show. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a highly successful coach in a different arena (college football). Stanford continues to be one of the top programs in the Pac-12, winning the Rose Bowl as recently as 2016.... The post Stanford Football Head Coach David Shaw Talks Leadership appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

The Volleyball Life Podcast – Heather Olmstead Today on the volleyball life podcast, we’re talking with 2018 National Coach of the Year Heather Olmstead. Heather is the head coach of the women’s volleyball team at Brigham Young University. In 2018, BYU went this year to their third ever women’s final four championship and had...

Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are stoked to have our USA Women’s Head Coach Karch Kiraly with us. Karch is such a great example when it comes to humility and learning. For someone as accomplished as Karch, he’s always eager to learn, and share his knowledge with the volleyball community. This episode will... The post Karch Kiraly Talks Leadership appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are stoked to have our USA Women’s Head Coach Karch Kiraly with us. Karch is such a great example when it comes to humility and learning. For someone as accomplished as Karch, he’s always eager to learn, and share his knowledge with the volleyball community. This episode will... The post Passing With Karch Kiraly – Part 3 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

We are stoked to have our USA Women’s Head Coach Karch Kiraly with us. Karch is such a great example when it comes to humility and learning. For someone as accomplished as Karch, he’s always eager to learn, and share his knowledge with the volleyball community. This episode will be the second of a 4-part... The post Passing With Karch Kiraly – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today on Coach Your Brains Out we are stoked to have our USA Women’s Head Coach Karch Kiraly with us. Karch is such a great example when it comes to humility and learning. For someone as accomplished as Karch, he’s always eager to learn, and share his knowledge with the volleyball community. This episode will... The post Passing With Karch Kiraly – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Coach Your Brains Out, With Guest Kevin Hambly We are stoked to have Stanford Women’s Volleyball Coach Kevin Hambly join us on this episode of Coach Your Brains Out. Kevin is in his second year at Stanford, guiding his team to the final four in both 2017 and 2018. In 2018, the Cardinals won the... The post Kevin Hambly – Student Athlete Awareness Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Coach Your Brains Out – With Guest Kevin Hambly We are stoked to have Stanford Women’s Volleyball Coach Kevin Hambly join us on this episode of Coach Your Brains Out. Kevin is in his second year at Stanford, guiding his team to the final four in both 2017 and 2018. In 2018, the Cardinals... The post Kevin Hambly – Student-Athlete Wellness Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 2. Dan Fisher is the head volleyball coach at the University of Pittsburgh. He talks about how he was able to build the program from where it was when he arrived to where it is today. www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout The post BUILDING A PROGRAM with Dan Fisher – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Dan Fisher is the head volleyball coach at the University of Pittsburgh. He talks about how he was able to build the program from where it was when he arrived to where it is today. www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout The post BUILDING A PROGRAM with Dan Fisher – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 2. Steve Bain is the head volleyball coach at Northwest University as well as a research professor at Washington University in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Bain talks about motor learning and its application in volleyball. If you want to support the show, please visit www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout The post MOTOR LEARNING IN VOLLEYBALL with Steve Bain – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Today we’re happy to have Steve Bain join us. Steve is the head volleyball coach at Northwest University as well as a research professor at Washington University in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Bain talks about motor learning and its application in volleyball. If you want to support the show, please visit... The post MOTOR LEARNING IN VOLLEYBALL with Steve Bain – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

On this episode, we talk to Sandcast host Travis Mewhirter about his journey onto the AVP and his new book We Were Kings: A Deep Dive Inside The LIves of Professional Beach Volleyball Players. The post BREAKING IN with Travis Mewhirter appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

After an amazing career that included multiple wins and MVP of the AVP honors, John Mayer is retiring from playing professional beach volleyball to focus full-time on coaching. In this special episode, we interview John about his career, lessons learned, and hear from some of the people John has influenced. The post BEING THE MAYER appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 2. Chris McGown (Gold Medal Squared, BYU) talks about scouting teams and how the game is changing. The post SCOUTING with Chris McGown – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Chris McGown (Gold Medal Squared, BYU) talks about scouting teams and how the game is changing. The post SCOUTING with Chris McGown – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 2. Growth Mindset Teacher Lorraine Davies is back to talk about the importance of Autonomy and the keys to productive Feedback. The post AUTONOMY and FEEDBACK with Lorraine Davies – Part 2 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Growth Mindset Teacher Lorraine Davies is back to talk about the importance of Autonomy and the keys to productive Feedback. The post AUTONOMY and FEEDBACK with Lorraine Davies – Part 1 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

A rebroadcast of an interview with Brent Crouch, who is now head coach of USC women’s volleyball team. The post Brent Crouch METHODS OF FINDING PRINCIPLES (Rebroadcast) appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 2 of our crossover with the NCOPD Podcast. Jordan Smith interviews Billy Allen. The post NCOPD interviews Billy Allen appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 1 of our crossover with the NCOPD Podcast on Military Leadership. Jordan Smith interviews our host, John Mayer. The post NCOPD interviews John Mayer appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.

Part 3 of our interview with Joe Trinsey on the importance of coaching principles. The post PRINCIPLES with Joe Trinsey – Part 3 appeared first on Gold Medal Squared Blog.