COACHING with John Mayer (Part 2 of 3)

1:17 - How to address challenge point theory in practices with different players and teams of varying skill levels?3:43 - Explaining synchronistic and antagonistic skills as well as how their relationship is relevant in practice.5:39 - How do synchronistic and antagonistic factors guide John in training and challenging his players?9:08 - Diving into some hypothetical scenarios, and how John would use ecological dynamics to address issues that arise.15:14 - Especially with hand-setting in Beach Volleyball where many can be successful with so many different kinds of forms, how can you know as a coach when to suggest to your players that they should try a more traditional approach?17:33 - Moving onto culture, does John often have team culture meetings with his players before the season and during, and what is discussed?18:36 - What about meetings discussing general and overarching program themes/culture?22:17 - Does John keep track of the values of individual players?24:14 - John’s personal values.25:19 - Coaching a team that has an unrealistic chance to win a championship, what expectations would John have? What would success look like for that team?28:10 - Regarding tactics and strategies (e.g. set location and height), how much is decided by the “LMU system” and how much does John leave for his players to decide for themselves?30:34 - Setting up a defensive system for Beach Volleyball (more fluid/flexible) vs. in Indoor Volleyball (set bases/areas).Books Coach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionContact us for bulk orders: [email protected] Support the show by becoming a Patron