IF GOLD IS OUR DESTINY with Sean Murray

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/15381548546:28 - 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 VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionContact us for bulk orders: [email protected] Become a Patron to support the show.