This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, is a rare throwback episode, a replay from the fifth podcast we ever did: With April Ross.
The reason we're re-airing this one, and not recording a new one, is because it's just so damn good, and to hear what April Ross had to say in November of 2017, and then compare it to what happened four years later, is nothing short of incredible. Every word she said back then in Tri Bourne's kitchen came true. To the word. Honestly, it's one of the best episodes we've ever recorded, and it aged far finer than the wine we shared that night.
If you missed this episode before, please listen to it now. We discuss:
- April's crossroads at the end of 2017: To continue pursuing the international game, or to simplify, play AVPs, and begin her exit.
- Her mindset, and her commitment to small, daily improvements, and how she finds -- or tries to -- balance in life.
- The critical importance of introspection throughout her career
- Why she chose Alix Klineman, and why she thought, four years ago, Klineman was her only option to win a gold medal in Tokyo
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This episode, as always, is brought to you by Wilson Volleyball, makers of the absolute best balls in the game, hands down. You can get a 20-percent discount using our code, SANDCAST-20!
Check out our book, Volleyball for Milkshakes, written by SANDCAST hosts Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter: https://www.amazon.com/Volleyball-Milkshakes-Travis-Mewhirter/dp/B089781SHB https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball
SHOOTS!
Sarah Pavan is far from retired. She’s ”chasing peace”
Miles Partain: Taking his ’spark from God’ and fanning it into flame
Hagen Smith is only just beginning ’to dial in my volleyball’
Road to Paris No. 5: GOLDEN TKN; Tri Bourne, Chaim Schalk arrive, Swiss women with three Elite teams
April Mailbag! A deep dive into the mental side of beach volleyball, sports, and life
Jake Dietrich, peaking at 34 years old, has finally discovered ”the thing that sets you apart”
Road to Paris No. 4: Brazil is BACK on the podium; Chase Budinger and Miles Evans have entered the chat
Tri Bourne, Chaim Schalk, the American team built ”for the long-term”
Zana Muno: Beach Volleyball’s ’Hooptidoodah Girl’
Sam Schachter and Dan Dearing: Canada’s top team is looking ’to do some damage’ in 2023
Road To Paris No. 3: Red Bull gives you gold medals
Troy Field: From ’just trying to figure out life’ to playing with Phil Dalhausser
Season Preview Mailbag! Who are the players to watch in 2023? New Mikasa; Who will win AVP Miami?
Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth: Beach Volleyball’s Sister Act
Holly McPeak is always doing the work
Taylor Crabb and Taylor Sander: The most exciting team on the AVP is back in 2023
For Silila Tucker, ’there is no right or wrong route’ so long as he’s on the beach
Road to Paris No. 2: All hail Alex Ranghieri, European women start strong, Nuss-Kloth shine
Delaynie Maple, the mental fortress leading USC’s new-look 2023 team
Lexy Denaburg: UCLA’s senior leader is setting the best of examples
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