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Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

League One Volleyball

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.

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01:06:59

A Coaching Discussion with Jason Watson and Tom Black

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2025/03/01

Both former guests individually, Jason Watson and Tom Black return to Beyond the Court and discuss their coaching philosophies with each other and host Courtney Thompson. Despite coaching in the same conference, Jason and Tom are quite friendly with one another and frequently talk through their teams with one another. Among the topics discussed are structuring an offense, serving approach, timeout strategy, using video to provide feedback and more.

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00:50:17

Building Trust with Jason Watson

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2025/02/01

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 now Arkansas, where he led the Razorbacks to the Regional finals of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Jason works very intentionally to shift culture and establish trust with his athletes by being transparent with feelings and expectations – both his players’ and his own – encouraging feedback and adapting

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00:57:17

The Antidote to Fear with Tom Black

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/12/23

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 can achieve. Tom Black knows that, and he makes it a point to address those fears head-on with athletes. Whether through conversation, drill or writing activity, he strives to teach his athletes to acknowledge the fear and proceed anyway. Tom’s teachings have impacted athletes at the international level

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00:56:31

Celebrating the Successes of Others with Don Bartel

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/12/13

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 from middle school all the way to college. Regardless of location, he weaves the lessons he wishes to teach into an athlete’s daily activities and stresses the importance of giving athletes ownership over their situation. Don also recognizes the outsized effect a coach’s mood can have on their team. After

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01:07:41

Vulnerability and Deeper Meaning with Tyler Hildebrandt

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/11/22

USC Associate Head Coach Tyler Hildebrand has coached a lot of volleyball and a lot of different types of volleyball. One thing that’s followed him at each stop is the leadership and vision he brings to each position. Women or men, indoor or beach, the technical skills aren’t nearly as important as the vision he helps athletes apply to their practice. With all of his athletes, Tyler stresses the actions that have deeper meanings behind them and that reach across broad subjects. Technical aspects are

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00:49:57

Embracing Competition on the Court and in Life with...

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/10/28

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 III tournament, winning two national titles and making seven trips to the national semifinals. She proved her commitment to competition to hundreds of Emory’s volleyball athletes by never being outworked and leading by example. More than the 826 career wins or 27 consecutive postseason appearances, Jenny

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00:57:04

Doing Less Better with Suzie Fritz

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/10/21

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 business and has spent 30 years coaching volleyball. During her illustrious career, Suzie has developed a mantra: do less, and do it better. One cannot coach everything at once – she’ll be the first to say that – so by narrowing her focus on one topic at a time, she’s been able to concentrate on one

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00:50:14

On-court Optimism and Agency with Dr. Nicole Davis

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/09/20

After years of out-hustling people on the court – proven by leading USC to back-to-back titles – Nicole Davis realized she needed more once she entered the Team USA gym. She needed an edge, and training her mental skills just like she did her physical skills lifted her to the Olympics and two silver medals. During the latest episode of Beyond the Court, she talks with longtime friend and former U.S. teammate Courtney Thompson about her path to mindset training and the importance of feeling good on

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00:44:51

Health, Wellness and Warmups with Katherine Henry

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/09/13

As a long-time athletic trainer, Katherine Henry knows the importance of taking proper care of athletes’ bodies and minds. Whether it’s proper warmups and cooldowns, entering a certain mindset for matches and tournaments, or staying involved with a team while injured – safely, of course – there are countless ways proper health and wellness habits impact an athlete’s on-court performance and enjoyment of the sport. Now, as Head of Health and Wellness at League One Volleyball, Katherine is able to

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00:47:39

Teamwork and Leadership with Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/09/06

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 role in each. While the outcomes may be different, both sport and service require adaptability, a team-first mentality, and the presence of an overarching goal to work toward. A collegiate baseball player, current youth coach, and former leadership instructor at the Naval Academy, Trevor offers unique

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00:49:40

Olympic Lessons with Jordyn Poulter

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/08/30

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 unexpected medal after a shortened quad full of injuries and tough matches. If there’s one thing to take away from Team USA’s silver medal, it's the importance of team roles and cohesiveness. Whether they started or entered as a substitute, each player on the roster played an important part during the U.S.’

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00:52:42

Unlocking Human Potential via Culture with Matt and...

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/08/23

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. It’s not the technical prowess that’s sent over 400 athletes into college volleyball, but the culture in the gym. Matt and Reed have put people and relationships first at Club V and use those as keys to unlocking human potential. They’ve instilled a desire to improve in their athletes, but success

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00:55:31

Becoming a Transformational Coach with Sue Enquist

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/08/16

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 athletes. Communication, transparency, collaboration, trust, accountability: these all help coaches become the transformational leader athletes need them to be. She and former U.S. National Team setter Courtney Thompson discuss how Sue came to these realizations and how to implement them in sports or the

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00:55:00

Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/08/02

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 waves8:34: Michael’s beginning with the U.S. National Team10:53: Resources for mental training13:16: On presence, time and growth23:10: Invest in yourself what you want to give others27:43: Support, then challenge36:02: How to help foster grit45:27: Brighten your inner light47:20: Know your values50:20:

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00:39:44

The Internal Drive with April Ross

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast ·

2024/07/26

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 ever. She talks about how these developed throughout her career, how she found joy on and off the court, and how her priorities have changed from when she just started as a professional athlete. Topics discussed include: One last hurrah for the A-Team and winding down April's careerBecoming a mom and how

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