Inspired Coach Chijo Takeda on Building Confidence, Culture & Elite Volleyball Mindset

Inspired Coach Chijo Takeda on Building Confidence, Culture & Elite Volleyball Mindset

Author: Aaron Wexler March 1, 2026 Duration: 1:25:42

Episode 103 features Coach Chijo Takeda! Coach Chijo is a volleyball coach, educator, and content creator known for teaching the fundamentals of indoor volleyball with clarity, articulation, and energy. Through his online platforms, he has built a rapidly growing community of youth athletes and coaches who value skill development, confidence-building, and culture-driven leadership. In addition to coaching on the court, Chijo shares in-depth volleyball insights on YouTube and Instagram, regularly hosting IG Lives to answer questions and support coaches around the world. He also offers an online membership community designed to help coaches grow their knowledge, leadership, and impact. Coach Chijo is passionate about developing not just better players, but better people through the game of volleyball.

Coach Chijo's Links:

Website: https://coachchijo.com/

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachChijo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachchijo/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachchijo

In this episode we discuss:

• Building real confidence in young athletes

• Creating a culture that develops leaders

• Coaching without ego

• The mindset behind elite performance

• What the next generation of volleyball truly needs

This conversation is for players, coaches, and parents who want more than just skill development, they want growth from the inside out. Coach Chijo shares what it really takes to develop inspired, confident, resilient athletes in today’s game. If you’re serious about volleyball and personal growth, this episode is for you.

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Hosted by Aaron Wexler, Within The Game explores the shared mental frameworks of high performers, whether they're on the field, in the boardroom, or navigating daily life. This isn't a typical interview show; it's a deep, practical conversation about the specific, often overlooked tools that fuel sustained inspiration and success. Each episode features candid discussions with a diverse range of guests, from Olympic champions and professional athletes to seasoned coaches and innovative entrepreneurs. The focus is always on the tangible: the routines, mindset shifts, and personal philosophies they actively use to excel under pressure and find meaning in their work. You'll hear how a coach visualizes a game plan, the way an entrepreneur reframes failure, or the mental ritual an athlete relies on before a crucial moment. The aim is to unpack these accessible strategies, demonstrating that the discipline for peak performance isn't confined to a stadium or an office-it's a transferable skill set. By listening to this podcast, you gain a behind-the-scenes look at the psychology of excellence, offering actionable insights that can be applied to your own goals and challenges. It’s about understanding the internal mechanics that drive external results, providing a resource for anyone looking to cultivate resilience, creativity, and a more inspired approach to their own game, whatever that may be.
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