• 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/1538154854
• 6:28 - 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?

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