{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Authentic Leadership at an Elite Level | Alyssa D\u2019Errico, Head Volleyball Coach - University of Utah","description":"In this episode of the Max Out Mindset Podcast, Coach Jess sits down with Alyssa D\u2019Errico, head coach of Utah Volleyball, for a powerful conversation on leadership, mindset, and what it truly means to max out. Alyssa shares her journey from championship athlete to head coach and unpacks how elite performers sustain success without losing themselves in the process. The conversation dives into why behaviors\u2014not results\u2014must drive performance, how authenticity allows athletes to stay present under pressure, and why connection is the foundation of championship culture.  You\u2019ll hear real stories about managing competitiveness, learning emotional control, training response after failure, and helping athletes move from frustration to freedom. Alyssa also explains how elite programs \u201cout-team\u201d opponents by aligning coaches, athletes, and support staff around shared standards and trust.  This episode is packed with practical insight for athletes, coaches, and leaders who want to: \u00b7       Stay consistent when results fluctuate \u00b7       Train focus, readiness, and response under pressure \u00b7       Use failure as feedback instead of fear \u00b7       Build confidence without comparison \u00b7       Lead with clarity, connection, and purpose  Whether you\u2019re a high school athlete, college competitor, or coach building culture, this conversation offers a clear reminder: who you are and how you show up every day matters! Max Out Mindset for Volleyball Book Max out Mindset for Volleyball book and services here. Instagram: @max_out_mind_Jess and on Twitter: @JessKnecht  Instagram:@max_out_mindset Twitter: @Doc_elitemind ","author_name":"Max Out Mindset","author_url":"http:\/\/maxoutmindset.libsyn.com\/website","html":"