The Art of Becoming Excellent in All That You Do with Casey Jennings
What does it really mean to pursue excellence... not just as an athlete or coach, but as a husband, father, leader, and human being? In this episode, I sit down with Casey Jennings, 11x Pro Tour Champion, AVP Champion coach, and co-founder of p1440. Fresh off coaching Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh to the 2026 Manhattan Beach Open championship, we explore belief, manifestation, adversity, energy, humility, spirituality, and the pursuit of excellence.
A conversation about letting go of outcomes, learning through failure, and becoming the person you’re capable of becoming.
In this episode we discuss:
- The Art of Becoming
- The Pursuit of Excellence
- Coaching & Healthy Detachment
- Belief, Manifestation & Energy
- Adversity & Failure
- FOPO & External Validation
- Ego, Humility & Spirituality
- Gratitude & Sending Love
- Family & Excellence
- From Champion to Coach
- Taylor Crabb & Andy Benesh at Manhattan Beach 2026
This conversation is for:
- Athletes pursuing excellence without losing themselves in the process
- Coaches, leaders, and mentors who want to bring out the best in others
- Anyone navigating a transition, setback, or new chapter in life
- Entrepreneurs and creators building something bigger than themselves
- Anyone interested in mindset, manifestation, spirituality, personal growth, and becoming their best self Casey Jennings’
Links:
• J5 Beach Volleyball: https://www.j5beachvolleyball.com/
• p1440: https://p1440.com/
• Instagram: @caseytjennings
Related Episodes: • Kerri Walsh Jennings - 3x Olympic Gold Medalist on the Law of Attraction & How to Manifest Greatness: https://youtu.be/84G4F3-5OrQ
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About the Podcast: Within The Game explores the deeper side of sports, creativity, entrepreneurship, spirituality, mindset, manifestation, and personal growth through conversations with athletes, creators, coaches, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 — Introduction
2:14 — From Inspired Athlete to Casey Jennings
5:41 — The Art of Becoming
11:42 — Coaching, Healthy Detachment & Helping Others Become
19:14 — Blender’s Ad
19:46 — Casey’s Coaching Adjustments & Competitive Insight
23:48 — The 2013 Manhattan Beach Open
37:46 — Gratitude
38:25 — The Role of Energy in Excellence
46:28 — Breaking Through FOPO
58:09 — Ego, Humility & Spirituality
1:12:16 — Casey’s Perspective on Sending Love
1:19:48 — Conclusion
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