Beyond the Court: A LOVB Podcast

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Player Development & Team Culture with Brian Keefe of Washington Wizards

In this episode of Beyond the Court, hosted by Olympic medalist Courtney Thompson, we’re joined by Brian Keefe, Head Coach of the Washington Wizards. Brian shares insight

How Youth Volleyball can Move Forward

Season 2, Episode 4 of the Beyond the Court podcast with host Courtney Thompson brings in big volleyball names to chat about volleyball over time, the hopes for youth vol

Diving into Youth and Club Volleyball

Beyond the Court podcast host Courtney Thompson chats with some of the top leaders, coaches, and influencers in volleyball. In this episode: ➡️Janis Tupelos (Global Hea

The Deeper Impact of Volleyball: From Leadership to Resilience

In this episode of Beyond the Court, Courtney Thompson sits down with Malia and Peter Hirschman, Paula Weishoff, and Kate and Kenny Hairrell to explore the deeper impact

A Lifetime of Volleyball: Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and more

Season 2 of Beyond the Court kicks off with the LOVB Foundation guests, Kathy DeBoer, Sarah Pavan and Adam Schulze, and Melissa Boice. Hosted by Olympic medalist Courtney

A Coaching Discussion with Jason Watson and Tom Black

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.

Building Trust with Jason Watson

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 succe

The Antidote to Fear with Tom Black

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

Celebrating the Successes of Others with Don Bartel

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 ski

Vulnerability and Deeper Meaning with Tyler Hildebrandt

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 le

Embracing Competition on the Court and in Life with Jenny McDowell

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 n

Doing Less Better with Suzie Fritz

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 h

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.

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, ente

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 le

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 s

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 th

Becoming a Transformational Coach with Sue Enquist

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

Support, then Challenge with Dr. Michael Gervais

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 surfi