Naya Crittenden - Professional Volleyballer
03/20/23 • 57 min
Naya comes from a family of track athletes and football players. She came to volleyball late but has had a stellar career spanning many countries and awards.
After discussing the pathway to professional volleyball (definitely not a typical one), Marcus and Naya dive into the unseen side of sport - abusive coaches, negative environments, and speaking up for what’s right despite pushback.
Off-court topics include climate action, corporate responsibility, and the best and worst of humanity.
Naya is a strong and energetic person who has a lot to give. You’ll love this episode!
Enjoy.
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Naya comes from a family of track athletes and football players. She came to volleyball late but has had a stellar career spanning many countries and awards.
After discussing the pathway to professional volleyball (definitely not a typical one), Marcus and Naya dive into the unseen side of sport - abusive coaches, negative environments, and speaking up for what’s right despite pushback.
Off-court topics include climate action, corporate responsibility, and the best and worst of humanity.
Naya is a strong and energetic person who has a lot to give. You’ll love this episode!
Enjoy.
Follow Naya
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