-Tokyo experience -Scouting philosophy -How much time he spends scouting -What he looks for -Making scouting accessible to players Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout GMS+ https://www.goldmedalsquared.com/cybo
1:04 - The guidance hypothesis: the dichotomy of implicit and explicit learning. Generally well developed and researched. 1:49 - Rich Masters and the role of implicit and explicit learning on the effects of pressure and stress on performance. 2:54 - Defining explicit and implicit learning. 4:52 - Using golf putting as an example of studying the effects of implicit and explicit learning. 6:00 - Tendencies to believe that implicit learning is drastically superior to explicit learning. Both implici...
0:40 - Can perception action be observed in examples of limiting constraints? 1:39 - Discussing the efficiency of constraints: should they be used to develop certain movement patterns, or to move athletes away from undesired movement patterns? 3:20 - Rob’s ideal timeframe: when to change constraints. 7:24 - How coaches can recognize when certain coaching strategies are actually effective and worthwhile. 7:40 - “Not all variability is good variability”. 10:22 - Importance of accepting mistakes an...
0:28 - Introducing Rob. Where to find Rob’s podcast + his new book, How We Learn to Move . https://perceptionaction.com 1:51 - Describing what Rob calls the “Coaching Revolution” + what this means for coaches. 3:40 - Rob’s thoughts on John Wooden’s philosophy of repetition. 6:14 - Do laws of learning really exist? 7:50 - Changing constraints or purposes changes the results. 10:58 - Principles of Rob’s self-organization model. 13:05 - Taking the constraints led approach to be a “masterchef” in se...
0:29 - How Mike adjusts games in practice based on skill level or age group. Very similar across the board. Based on the principle of “keeping everything together”. Simplifying everything for beginners. 1:47 - How Mike used half court Queen of the Court to teach younger players the 6-2 rotation. 3:20 - How Mike is able to still develop Volleyball IQ while emphasizing a 90% playing practice philosophy. Organization is key to an effective practice (example of making sure every coach and player kno...
1:32 - Mike’s YouTube channel + videos he would recommend viewers/listeners start with. Ecological Dynamics (Eco D). Practice design Link to his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdLRsJvwBV_UC3iANsHpng 2:17 - Introducing Mike: how he got into Eco D, and his experience as a club director for the North Pacific Juniors volleyball club. Dealing with limited practice time. 4:05 - Mike’s original coaching approach/philosophy in comparison to Eco D. 6:23 - Determining that new coaching...
1:03 - Drawing from his own experience, how Joe has tried to develop skills within young and beginner players. 3:22 - Eliminating unforced errors in high school volleyball. Coaching a mentality of making the setter’s life easier. 7:55 - Without stats available in the early parts of the club season, how should coaches approach the triangle? Focusing on transition primarily. 8:41 - When first ball becomes a much more important part of the game. 10:07 - Joe’s experience coaching the national team a...
1:49 - Why Joe has been taking a break from social media and the internet + what he has gained from it. 3:45 - Freeing up time to focus on his own thoughts and opening up time to write a new book/training manual. 4:20 - Joe’s blog (what he was originally planning on writing in a book format) 5:00 - What Joe thought he gained or missed by taking a break. 6:20 - Value of being bored + value of also taking breaks from educational resources. Fostering great ideas from boredom. 7:14 - Joe’s blog (wha...
Introducing Kasey, Andy, and Harjiv + why they think motor learning is important. 0:42 - Kasey’s thoughts. 2:00 - Andy’s thoughts. 3:46 - Harjiv’s thoughts. 6:16 - The Guidance Hypothesis in relation to feedback. 6:22 - The only law in motor learning: Fitts Law. 7:19 - Using the analogy of bowling balls and bumper lanes to demonstrate the importance of removing dependence in athletes. 8:30 - Information and feedback is better processed when given in a concise form + why coaches should put in the...
0:39 - Balancing development of athletes, starting from a young age and lasting as they become older. 0:42 - David Epstein - “cult of the head start” (balancing long term development and short term development in terms of success). 1:55 - John’s thoughts on how playtime should be treated with young athletes. 3:45 - Practice planning example: what John would do in one hour of practice. 4:05 - “Play practice play” model. 6:42 - Helpful advice coaches should give from the sidelines. 7:10 - Developi...
0:27 - John’s podcast and development of the Changing the Game project. Podcast link: https://wayofchampions.libsyn.com/ Changing the Game Project link: https://changingthegameproject.com/ 1:56 - John’s main advice for youth sports coaching. 3:04 - Examples of negative coaching that drives off young athletes from playing sports. 3:27 - Importance of having fun and encouraging genuine enjoyment of sports. 6:57 - Differentiation between seriousness and having fun, and maintaining both. 7:39 - John...
0:31 - In contrast to the “before practice” checklist, what are key components of the “during practice” checklist? 0:58 - Dependent on the kind of coach and the “coaching moment”. 2:53 - Common things coaches should avoid when giving feedback to their athletes. Staying on track with the original goal of practice and minimizing information overload. 4:51 - Should coaches focus on working with groups of athletes at a time, or just individuals? 5:09 - Example given in the context of young athletes....
00:35 - Making the transition from being the head coach of the USA Field Hockey national team to a coaching consultant. 2:04 - What Chris has used from his coaching experience and implemented into consulting + what he would have done differently throughout his early career. 3:41 - How coaches have received Chris’ advice + how he identifies what kind of coaches he is coaching. 7:05 - What Chris thinks are the most prevalent or frequent areas in which coaches can improve in. 9:30 - “Checking for u...
0:31 - How the pandemic has affected the mental health of Dan’s players. 1:43 - Ways in which Dan’s been trying to deal with feelings anxiety and pressure. 4:00 - Finding professional help to strengthen the mental health of athletes. 6:18 - Using the team environment to create bonds + having older players use their experience with playing anxiety to offer advice to younger players. 7:19 - How Dan has tried to maintain team bonds throughout the pandemic. 8:50 - Building connections even with pand...
0:41 - Dan’s thoughts on being able to coach/work with his wife (having the opportunity to create crossover between coaching styles). 4:42 - Key factors to Dan’s success coaching a smaller program at Lewis University. 5:18 - Importance of recruiting coachable players with good work ethic. 7:16 - Lewis University’s volleyball popularity among the general students. 8:32 - Disadvantages of a small volleyball program and university. 8:38 - Less of a social life in comparison to larger universities +...
0:38 - What has changed in the last decade that has allowed pitchers to increase their pitching speeds (despite the factor of genetics). 2:12 - Active range of motion vs passive range of motion. 3:08 - At what point can athletes transition from focusing on developing healthy shoulders to focusing on increasing their speed? 5:03 - In terms of volleyball, what can be done to increase hitting speed? 5:34 - Using weighted arm sleeves to develop faster arm swings. 5:59 - Developing clean and efficien...
0:46 - How Vic was introduced to and gained an appreciation for volleyball. 1:52 - When and why Vic made the transition from playing in the majors to coaching - using his own experience to help younger, developing players. 3:27 - Simple and inexpensive warm-ups and routines coaches can teach to players and implement within their own practice. 6:50 - More expensive and heavy-duty equipment to invest in for better shoulder health (e.g. crossover symmetry, motion capture equipment). Marc Pro device...
Show Notes (Angie Akers episode 2) 1:11 - Challenges Angie faced when transitioning to coaching April and Alix + dealing with the pressure of coaching an already successful team. 1:57 - Adjusting coaching to fit the circumstances within their team. 5:06 - Dealing with awkwardness and discomfort within teams to develop better relationships later. 7:58 - Transitioning from an Assistant Coach for the Dutch to a Head Coach with Team USA. 9:49 - Describing April and Alix’s excellence. 12:35 - Impleme...
1:11 - How Angie ended up coaching April and Alix and representing Team USA in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. 4:15 - How Angie used a pre-mortem exercise to prepare for the Olympic Games, and avoid potential mishaps while accomplishing their goals. 4:56 - Covid 19’s limitations on relationship building and team building exercises during the Olympics. 6:43 - Facing and preparing for heat and humidity in Tokyo. 9:27 - Written form of a pre-mortem to manage anxiety and nerves. 10:53 - Role of ...
-Story of resiliency -Handling pain -Building leaders Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Specializing at a young age -The skill of being a good teammate -Changing roles Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Mental training -Pushing through valleys -Coach and team's role Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Expectations -Physical and mental preparation -Enjoying the work Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Monitoring stress -Antifragility and injury prevention -Keeping athletes healthy -Concussions and common injuries Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-What it means to be antifragile -Creating an environment that facilitates antifragility -The role of stress Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Leaders listen -Player-led approach -Building leaders -Traditional and Transformational cultures The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Building culture -People + Culture + Preparation + Execution -Addressing tough issues -Cows vs Buffalo The Twin Thieves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736966200 Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Balancing strength and conditioning and practice -Important measurements for volleyball athletes -Working with groups https://emergentmvmt.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Ecological Dynamics in sports training -Shaping the learning/training environment -Co-Design and a learner-centered approach -Warmups for volleyball https://emergentmvmt.com/ Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
-Team-centered culture -High standards -Coach/Player relationships -Motivating athletes Get CYBO the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1098630904 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/coachyourbrainsout
