Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

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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.

6 DAYS AGO

On-court Optimism and Agency with Dr. Nicole Davis

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 the court. Coaches can play an outsized role in this by providing agency to athletes, helping them work through anxiety, and centering their language around optimism and strengths.

50 min
13 SEPT

Health, Wellness and Warmups with Katherine Henry

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 help LOVB Clubs create healthy, positive and educational environments for young athletes. She and Courtney discuss these topics and more in the latest episode of Beyond the Court.

45 min
6 SEPT

Teamwork and Leadership with Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson

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 insight on how to instill leadership in others and stresses the importance of authenticity and motivation. If you’re wondering how to instill this in your athletes (or yourself), Courtney and Trevor will help you learn…in between good-natured barbs one would expect from siblings.

48 min
30 AUG

Olympic Lessons with Jordyn Poulter

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.’ run to the podium. Jordyn and host Courtney Thompson discuss the importance of roster construction and cohesiveness, the emotional aspect of big tournaments and more in the latest episode of Beyond the Court.

50 min
23 AUG

Unlocking Human Potential via Culture with Matt and Reed Carlson

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 isn’t the key result at Club V. Happiness and improvement is, and that’s what they emphasize through their programs.

53 min
16 AUG

Becoming a Transformational Coach with Sue Enquist

Coaching shouldn’t involve transactions, it should involve transformations. Here's how to become a better transformational leader.

56 min
2 AUG

Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais

Elite athletic performance stems from more than just physical and technical skills. Renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais – who’s worked with the U.S. Beach and Women’s National Teams, among other highly-successful athletes – discusses the importance of mental training and a growth mindset for both coaches and athletes. Grit, motivation, values; they all play a large part in athletic excellence. He and former U.S. National Team setter Courtney Thompson discuss how to build these and other mental skills.

55 min
26 JUL

The Internal Drive with April Ross

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.

40 min

8 Episodes

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League One Volleyball
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2K
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8
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Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

Episodes

On-court Optimism and Agency with Dr. Nicole Davis

Health, Wellness and Warmups with Katherine Henry

Teamwork and Leadership with Navy SEAL Trevor Thompson

Olympic Lessons with Jordyn Poulter

Unlocking Human Potential via Culture with Matt and Reed Carlson

Becoming a Transformational Coach with Sue Enquist

Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais

The Internal Drive with April Ross

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