Merritt Beason | Discipline, Leadership, and Confidence
About this episode
Merritt Beason discusses her journey in volleyball, emphasizing discipline, leadership, and confidence.
In this episode of Max Out Mindset, we sit down with Merritt Beason, a First Team All-American at Nebraska, two-time college captain, and the number one overall draft pick in the Pro Volleyball Federation who now plays for the Omaha Supernovas. Merritt opens up about her journey to competing on some of the biggest stages in college volleyball. She shares how discipline became her competitive advantage, what it was like to step into a leadership role at a new school, and how she learned to manage self-talk, confidence, and performance pressure. Merritt also reflects on her transition to professional volleyball and why relationships have been central to her success. This conversation is a masterclass in vulnerability, resilience, and leading with both love and accountability. 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
People in this episode
Host: DR. Larry Widman
Guest: Merritt Beason
Topics covered
- discipline
- leadership
- confidence
- volleyball
- self-talk
- performance pressure
Keywords
- Merritt Beason
- volleyball
- discipline
- leadership
- confidence
- self-talk
- performance pressure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska, Pro Volleyball Federation
Books & works: Max Out Mindset for Volleyball
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