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Max Out Mindset

Dr. Larry Widman, Jess Knecht

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on elite-performance mindset, particularly in volleyball, with recurring external guests including championship coaches, professional athletes, and top-level competitors. PR agencies could credibly pitch accomplished volleyball coaches, elite athletes, sports-performance specialists, and leaders with proven experience in pressure, team culture, resilience, or sustained excellence; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have significant competitive or coaching achievements.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 213 subscribers

Instagram: 2.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

scott@maxoutmindset.com

scott@performancemountain.com

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Host

Dr. Larry Widman - High-performance psychiatrist and elite mindset coach specializing in the mental skills that support peak performance.

Jess Knecht - Volleyball coach and performance-focused podcast co-host.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Elite volleyball coaches, championship athletes, professional players, and sports-performance leaders with demonstrated success at collegiate, national, international, or professional levels.
Required Achievements:  
National or state championships, Professional or collegiate athletic success, International medals or Olympic experience, Leadership of high-performing teams, Documented expertise in mindset, resilience, or team culture

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Tarman - Championship Culture, Vulnerability, Accountability, Communication, Psychological Safety, Player Ownership, And Balancing Motherhood With Coaching.

Kristen Nuss Cruz - Elite Performance, Olympic Experience, Teammate Communication, Vulnerability, Resilience, Pressure, And Sustained Improvement.

Taryn Brasher - Confidence, Self-trust, Journaling, Pressure, Recovery, Communication, Resilience, And Rebuilding Belief After Setbacks.

Alyssa D'Errico - Authentic Leadership, Emotional Control, Responding To Failure, Connection, Team Culture, And Sustaining Success.

John Cook - Sustained Excellence, Team Culture, Trust, Standards, Joy In Competition, And Building A Professional Organization.

Recent Topics

Volleyball, Mindset, Coaching, Leadership, Performance

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Max Out Mindset
:

Jenny Gragert | Building Trust Without Lowering the Standard

September 05, 2026

Two-time state championship volleyball coach Jenny Gragert joins the Max Out Mindset Podcast to share the leadership, communication, and mindset principles behind her sustained success. During 20 years of high school coaching, Jenny has led her teams to 14 state tournament appearances while building programs known for their trust, high standards, and consistent winning. In this honest and insightful conversation, Jenny discusses the challenge of building Elkhorn North volleyball from the grou...

Lessons from Michigan Softball All-American Lauren Putz

August 06, 2026

Michigan softball NFCA All-America Second Team All-American Lauren Putz joins the Max Out Mindset Podcast to share the mental skills that have helped her perform at one of the highest levels in college athletics. In this honest and insightful conversation, Lauren opens up about overcoming negative self-talk, learning to stay present under pressure, and why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through consistent work. Lauren discusses the routines and mindset ...

Katie Tarman | Leading with Love, Accountability, and Purpose

June 29, 2026

Five-time Nebraska Class A State champion volleyball coach Katie Tarman returns to the Max Out Mindset Podcast for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a championship culture. Katie shares how vulnerability, role acceptance, consistent communication, and genuine relationships have become the foundation of one of the nation's most successful high school volleyball programs. She explains why great cultures aren't built during the playoffs, but through months of intentional...

Publicly listed emails

scott@maxoutmindset.com

scott@performancemountain.com

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