Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast
A coach’s impact isn’t limited to the playing field. Inspiration, knowledge, support: all of these lessons can benefit athletes far more in all aspects of life, not just sport. Former U.S. Women’s National Team member Courtney Thompson takes us beyond the court to share insight and wisdom from the nation’s top athletes and coaches.
- Update frequency
- every 15 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Coaching Discussion with Jason Watson and Tom Black
Building Trust with Jason Watson
As someone who’s held head coaching positions at three very different institutions, Jason Watson is very familiar with building new cultures. He’s coached and found success at BYU, Arizona State and …
The Antidote to Fear with Tom Black
Whether on the volleyball court or in life, fear is often the biggest limiter to success, not lack of ability. Fear can prevent wholehearted engagement and commitment; it is a limiter to what people …
Celebrating the Successes of Others with Don Bartel
Coach and leadership teacher Don Bartel knows that internal work is key to external success. Outcome-aware but purpose- and process-driven, he has focused on building skills and actions in athletes f…
Vulnerability and Deeper Meaning with Tyler Hildebrandt
Embracing Competition on the Court and in Life with Jenny McDowell
Having made the postseason each year of her 27-year career as head coach at Emory University, Jenny McDowell knows all about competition. Under her tutelage, the Eagles never missed an NCAA Division …
Doing Less Better with Suzie Fritz
Suzie Fritz has been around coaches her entire life. Her mother was a coach, as were her father and brother. She even married a coach. It should be no surprise that she herself went into the family b…
On-court Optimism and Agency with Dr. Nicole Davis
Health, Wellness and Warmups with Katherine Henry
Teamwork and Leadership with Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson
In the latest episode of Beyond the Court, Courtney and former Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson – Courtney’s brother – talk about sport, military service and how teamwork and leadership plays a critical rol…
Olympic Lessons with Jordyn Poulter
Newly returned from Paris, two-time Olympic medalist and LOVB Salt Lake setter Jordyn Poulter rehashes her experiences at the 2024 Olympic Games. Jordyn set Team USA to second place, earning an unexp…
Unlocking Human Potential via Culture with Matt and Reed Carlson
After buying the club in 2009, brothers Matt and Reed Carlson have transformed Club V (Salt Lake City, Utah) from a two-court club with no air conditioning into one of the top programs in the country…
Becoming a Transformational Coach with Sue Enquist
Coaching shouldn’t involve transactions, it should involve transformations. Longtime UCLA softball coach and current U.S. Women’s National Team Culture Coach Sue Enquist is all in on transforming ath…
Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais
Follow Dr. Gervais on at findingmastery.com, on Instagram and on LinkedIn. Also, listen to his podcast, Finding Mastery, wherever you get your podcasts.
2:33: From surfing ocean waves to surfing brain…
The Internal Drive with April Ross
Three-time Olympic medalist April Ross is coming to the end of her storied volleyball career, but the mental acumen and internal processes that drove her to excel on the court are still as sharp as e…