Team Leader, USA Olympic Beach Volleyball Teams
John Kessel
Team Leader | USA Olympic Beach Volleyball Teams
About John
John Joseph Vincent Kessel, born on September 24, 1950, is an American author known for his work in science fiction and fantasy. He has written numerous short stories and has authored four solo novels, including Good News From Outer Space, Corrupting Dr. Nice, The Moon and the Other, and Pride and Prometheus. Additionally, he collaborated with James Patrick Kelly on the novel Freedom Beach. Apart from his work as an author, Kessel has served as a team leader for the USA Olympic beach volleyball teams. He is married to author Therese Anne Fowler.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode John Kessel has appeared on, newest first.
The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life
On Great Teamwork
Nov 13, 2025
Beyond Coaching: An Impactful Coaching Project Podcast
Why Drills Don’t Teach and Feedback Fails: A Conversation with John Kessel
Apr 28, 2025
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
576. Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Review (with Lisa Yaszek, John Kessel, Robby Soave)
Aug 11, 2024
Our Connected Culture
Season 1, Episode 5: Fire on the Mountain Book Club, Part 4
May 16, 2024
Our Connected Culture
Season 1, Episode 4: Fire on the Mountain Book Club, Part 3
May 10, 2024
Our Connected Culture
Season 1, Episode 3: Fire on the Mountain Book Club, Part 2
May 2, 2024
Our Connected Culture
Season 1, Episode 2: Fire on the Mountain Book Club, Part 1
Apr 25, 2024
Our Connected Culture
Season 1, Episode 1: How Terry Bisson Made Up Better Worlds
Apr 15, 2024
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Our Connected Culture
6 episodes
Shows
6
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
3 episodes
Shows
3
The Coode Street Podcast
2 episodes
Shows
2
The Great Coaches: Leadership & Life
1 episode
Shows
1
Beyond Coaching: An Impactful Coaching Project Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
THE REAL GAME - BY COACHES, FOR COACHES.
1 episode
Shows
1
The USA Volleyball Show
1 episode
Shows
1
The Talent Equation Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
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