1:24 - Applying “directness” to communication between Russ and his players.2:56 - In Russ’ experience, has being direct with his athletes ever backfired?4:51 - Has there ever been a time where Russ has avoided being direct?7:48 - Does Russ communicate differently with a group of athletes compared to individuals? And how does he adjust?10:05 - What kind of messages should coaches communicate to their athletes when they are successful (e.g. winning streak, defending champions).14:06 - How did Russ address his program’s 109-match winning streak?17:02 - Describing Russ’ approach to the recruiting process.18:13 - When communicating with recruits, how directly involved was Russ?21:37 - How did Russ cultivate the key components/characteristics of his championship teams?23:12 - What statistics does Russ value and why does he value them?27:29 - Russ’ advice for new and aspiring coaches.29:31 - Would Russ want to work with coaches outside of just volleyball?BooksCoach Your Brains Out: The Art and Science of Coaching VolleyballThe Inner Knight: Train and Compete Like a ChampionContact us for bulk orders: coachyourbrainsout@gmail.com Become a Patron to support the show.