25- The biggest lesson I learned from this podcast!

12/31/21 • 9 min

THE VOLLEYTALK PODCAST: Beach Volleyball Conversations with Tasha Mae

For this final episode of 2021, I decided to do a short recap to share the biggest lesson I learned from making this podcast, and also my goals for 2022! Thank you so much for all your support, I wish you a very happy new year and best of luck! Can't wait for what's in store next year! 🤩

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Previous Episode

24- VolleyTalk w Damien Schumann 🇦🇺

“Before you say no to something, ask yourself, “Am I gonna regret this in 10 years?”

Today's guest is Damien Schumann, a Tokyo 2021 Olympian, 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medalist and is one of the best beach volleyball players in Australia!! Damien announced his retirement after the Olympics this year. In this episode, Damien talks about:-

How a chance with a random tourist set the path for him to become one of the best beach volleyball players Australia has ever had

Reflecting on some of the best memories throughout his journey (Winning gold in Commonwealth 2018, Tokyo 2021 Olympics)

That super close first Olympic match against the Beach Volley Vikings!

Why admitting to your partner that you are nervous is a way to deal with anxiety

What his plans are now after retiring and how he deals with not having to play beach volleyball!

How he maintains his top game despite being a smaller player in the game

And how his defense game is so strong

Why he would tell his younger self to serve more aggressively

And as usual, much much more!

Damien is a super nice and chill guy with lots of beach volleyball wisdom and knowledge to share, and I hope that you’ve learned as much from him as I did!

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Next Episode

26- VolleyTalk w/ Tina Graudina 🇱🇻

“Keep that feeling of truth inside you and do what you feel like you want to do!”

Today's guest is Tina Graudina- a proud Latvian superstar who just recently won “Athlete of the Year” in her country! She is the first NCAA athlete to qualify for an Olympic tournament and has had many amazing comebacks and wins under her belt. In this episode, Tina talks about:-

How she felt when she was receiving the “Athlete of the Year” award in Latvia!

Did you know that she did high jump before she switched to beach vb?

How she’s starting her master’s program in Political Science now

The toughest challenge she has had to face in her career

How she and her partner, Anastasija Kravcenoka coordinated their training despite her being in USA and Anastasija in Latvia

Her journey to USC!!

How she is finally going to be a professional player and her transition towards that

And as usual, much much more!

It was such a pleasure to speak with Tina. She is so down-to-earth and humble, and genuinely sharing from the bottom of her heart. I really hope that you enjoy it and that you’ve learned as much from her as I did!

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