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EP #116: From Injury to AVP Rookie of the Year, Megan Rice’s Inspiring Journey
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In this episode of the Better Beach Podcast, Megan Rice shares her inspiring journey from being an indoor volleyball player to becoming the AVP Rookie of the Year. She discusses her experiences at UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Marymount University, the challenges of overcoming a significant knee injury, and her transition to beach volleyball. Megan reflects on her memorable moments in beach volleyball, the importance of balancing academics and athletics, and her first season on the AVP tour, culminating in her recognition as Rookie of the Year. In this conversation, Marine Kinna discusses the pressures of performance in professional sports, the dynamics of partnerships, and the challenges of training and recovery. He reflects on his recent season, including the impact of injuries and the importance of offseason preparation. Megan emphasizes the significance of nutrition and strength training, setting personal goals, and finding motivation amidst uncertainty. He also shares insights on self-assessment, learning from others, and the importance of commitment in professional sports, concluding with advice to his younger self about enjoying the journey.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Megan Rice's Journey
04:19 Overcoming Injury and Recovery
10:05 Transitioning to Beach Volleyball
14:19 Memorable Moments in Beach Volleyball
18:04 Navigating Life as a Student-Athlete
20:01 First Season on the AVP Tour
27:49 Rookie of the Year and Future Aspirations
28:47 The Pressure of Performance
30:44 Partnership Dynamics and Training Challenges
32:11 Injury and Recovery: A Season's Setback
34:28 Offseason Preparation and Mental Breaks
35:56 Nutrition and Strength Training for Athletes
37:51 Setting Goals: Physical and Mental Growth
40:14 Finding Motivation Amid Uncertainty
43:05 Self-Assessment and Learning from Others
46:53 Commitment and Partnership in Professional Sports
48:48 Advice to My Younger Self
116 episoder
Manage episode 449684623 series 3314402
In this episode of the Better Beach Podcast, Megan Rice shares her inspiring journey from being an indoor volleyball player to becoming the AVP Rookie of the Year. She discusses her experiences at UC Santa Barbara and Loyola Marymount University, the challenges of overcoming a significant knee injury, and her transition to beach volleyball. Megan reflects on her memorable moments in beach volleyball, the importance of balancing academics and athletics, and her first season on the AVP tour, culminating in her recognition as Rookie of the Year. In this conversation, Marine Kinna discusses the pressures of performance in professional sports, the dynamics of partnerships, and the challenges of training and recovery. He reflects on his recent season, including the impact of injuries and the importance of offseason preparation. Megan emphasizes the significance of nutrition and strength training, setting personal goals, and finding motivation amidst uncertainty. He also shares insights on self-assessment, learning from others, and the importance of commitment in professional sports, concluding with advice to his younger self about enjoying the journey.
🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐
https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook
CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player
🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook
OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET:
💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥
💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥
💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS 🔥
https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Megan Rice's Journey
04:19 Overcoming Injury and Recovery
10:05 Transitioning to Beach Volleyball
14:19 Memorable Moments in Beach Volleyball
18:04 Navigating Life as a Student-Athlete
20:01 First Season on the AVP Tour
27:49 Rookie of the Year and Future Aspirations
28:47 The Pressure of Performance
30:44 Partnership Dynamics and Training Challenges
32:11 Injury and Recovery: A Season's Setback
34:28 Offseason Preparation and Mental Breaks
35:56 Nutrition and Strength Training for Athletes
37:51 Setting Goals: Physical and Mental Growth
40:14 Finding Motivation Amid Uncertainty
43:05 Self-Assessment and Learning from Others
46:53 Commitment and Partnership in Professional Sports
48:48 Advice to My Younger Self
116 episoder
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