Coach Your Brains Out

• 1:22 - What kind of traits define the most effective leaders?
• 4:54 - What kind of traits are more “myth” than actually useful for great leaders?
• 7:02 - How do leaders successfully build trust from thei…

• 1:26 - A little bit about Sean’s background and how it connects to the story of his recently published book.
  • Find his book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/If-Gold-Our-Destiny-Mavericks/dp/15381…

• 1:39 - Outlining the benefits and drawbacks of specialization and generalization in sports.
• 4:28 - To prevent the physical and mental “burn out” of a dedicated athlete, is it beneficial to try spendin…

• 1:17 - Introducing Joe and explaining how he started becoming heavily invested in the fields of skill acquisition, talent identification, and athlete development.
• 3:22 - Why do coaches and scouts as a…

• 1:23 - Thoughts on what the basis of in-game feedback should be (based on what the coaches think their players need vs. based on what the players want).
• 2:04 - Should feedback be given based on past s…

• 1:56 - Introducing today's topic: Feedback (Chapter 4 of the CYBO book).
• 2:08 - What is effective feedback?
• 2:59 - In terms of feedback, does “guiding” imply that the athlete is guided to only one solu…

• 1:24 - Applying “directness” to communication between Russ and his players.
• 2:56 - In Russ’ experience, has being direct with his athletes ever backfired?
• 4:51 - Has there ever been a time where Russ h…

• 1:06 - Introducing Russ, and his legacy as former head coach of the Penn State women's volleyball program.
• 1:27 - What Russ will miss the most about coaching volleyball at Penn State.
• 5:33 - Russ’ thou…

• 1:30 - Based on what Andy has seen so far, what are his expectations for the Pirates this season?
• 2:41 - Will Andy travel with the players this year, or continue working with the coaches on the mental…

• 1:04 - What are pre-mortems and post-mortems and where did they come from?
  • Note: this idea is also referenced by Angie Akers in this previous CYBO episode: https://www.blog.goldmedalsquared.com/podcas…

• 1:09 - Segwaying into this second part, John dives into the second scenario, and explains how it contrasts the scenario with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Showcasing autonomy within the team huddle
• 2:43 - J…

• 1:30 - John’s role in the Olympic process, and which teams he is currently working with.
• 3:27 - Common themes or occurrences John has noticed within high level teams that he has worked with.
• 8:24 - How…

• 1:14 - The most important recovery principles that coaches should understand.
  • Building blocks of recovery
• 3:36 - Why sleep is so important in the recovery process.
• 7:56 - Given a 10 minute daily period …

• 1:25 - Describing Beau’s experience winning the Super Bowl as a chiropractor for the Los Angeles Rams.
• 2:53 - Recalling how Beau started working with the Rams. 
• 5:02 - Describing Beau’s “three week try…

• 1:11 - Exciting news for Kasey.
• 1:56 - Trying to keep ecological dynamics as a part of Kasey’s coaching style.
  • Guiding set of principles
• 3:45 - Introduction to visual occlusion.
  • Anticipating faster
• 7:51 -…

• 1:58 - Convincing younger athletes to be open to taking the longer, but more self-fulfilling route of discovery Lauren described in the last episode.
• 4:43 - Why is impostor syndrome so common in even …

• 1:20 - A little bit about Lauren’s swimming career.
• 2:53 - Lauren’s breakthrough moment, and how she transitioned to help athletes with their mental game.
• 4:12 - Describing the first conversation/meeti…

1:26 - Diving into Jon’s idea of WIPs (weekly improvement plans) that were introduced in Episode 1.

Are they always 1-on-1 or are they group meetings?

6:08 - Whiteboard where Jon’s players write their …

Newman (episode 1)

• 1:26 - A little bit about John’s experience in the last 3 years as the 10th head coach of the women’s volleyball program at The University of New Mexico.
  • Originally an assistant coac…

• 1:28 - Andy’s primary focus of study, and what he has his PhD in.
  • What he does for the Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Motor Learning + Sports Psychology
• 2:45 - What is part vs. whole practice?
  • Interconnected techniq…