About this episode
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/1538154854 6:28 - Describing Sean’s father’s profession and how it differs from modern day sports psychology. 9:09 - Explaining the backstory of the “Outward Bound experience” as mentioned in Sean’s book. 16:19 - Sean’s tips for coaches looking to replicate a similar experience and create a stronger team bond. 17:58 - Despite not being friends, how was the men's volleyball team of the 1984 Olympics able to come together and win the gold medal? 20:21 - Separating talent and commitment, and why that distinction was important despite the public’s opinions on the organization of the team. 23:36 - How do the qualities of Doug’s quote “We weren’t afraid to look foolish” tie into the important skills needed for leadership. 27:40 - Besides the two person serve receive format that Sean described, what were other examples of experimentation and exploration that the 1984 team tried out? 31:28 - Alongside the players, how did the coaching staff overcome their differences despite struggling to find common ground? 34:08 - How were practices structured close to the start of the 1984 Olympics? Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching Volleyball The Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a Champion Contact us for bulk orders: coachyourbrainsout@gmail.com Become a Patron to support the show.