EP #110 Coaching Game-Changer: John Mayer’s Approach to Developing Elite Athletes

In this conversation, Mark Burik and John Mayer delve into the intricacies of coaching, particularly in volleyball. They discuss the evolution of coaching perspectives, the importance of understanding external versus internal focus, and the role of constraints in skill development. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptability in coaching styles, the significance of continuous learning, and the impact of player mindset on performance. They also touch on recruitment insights for college coaches and the challenges of navigating the transition to college volleyball. Throughout the discussion, the importance of creating a positive coaching culture and the necessity of being a problem-solver rather than a solution-provider are highlighted. 🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥 💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS 🔥 https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Podcasting 02:55 The Evolution of Coaching Perspectives 06:10 Understanding External vs. Internal Focus in Coaching 09:00 The Role of Constraints in Skill Development 11:54 Creating a Problem-Solving Environment for Athletes 14:48 The Importance of Adaptability in Coaching 18:06 Recruitment Insights for College Coaches 20:45 The Impact of Player Mindset on Performance 24:02 Navigating the Transition to College Volleyball 26:56 The Role of Passion in Athletic Development 29:51 Coaching Styles and Their Effectiveness 33:05 The Importance of Continuous Learning in Coaching 35:59 Building a Coaching Culture 39:05 Advice for Aspiring Coaches 42:00 The Future of Coaching Education 44:54 Final Thoughts and Reflections