For this 5th Episode of Volley SOAPs Podcast, we sit down with Team USA's Greatest Of All Time, Kerri Walsh Jennings.
Kerri bares no introduction as she is perhaps one of, if not, the most decorated Beach Volleyball Players in history. With 3 Golds and 1 Bronze in the Olympics as well as countless Medals in the world tour, Kerri has been a major source of inspiration for not just volleyball players but also athletes all over the world!
In this episode, we talk about her Volleyball Journey in the "SOAP notes" format as follows
(S)ubjective History
- Her origin story of being a multi-sport athlete as a kid raised by a family of athletes
- How she fell in love with volleyball and found her true place in the sport
- Her initial runs as an indoor player and how she turned a heartbreak from indoor to the most beautiful and decorated career on the sand
- Her most cherished moments, be it success or setback, throughout her career
(O)bjective History
- What technical beach volleyball skills she is most proud of
- What skill every aspiring player should master
- How the importance of technique and reps matter to the elite level
(A)ssessment
- An introspection of her journey and how she may or may not be done with the sport just yet
(P)lan of action
- Her current goals with Beach volleyball after setbacks from the 2020 Olympics as well as the pandemic
- Some surprise information on her 2024 plans!
I hope you get to enjoy and be inspired by her story as much as I did!
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Audio File Title:
Mesmerizing by Gvidon
Audio File URL:
http://pixabay.com/music/soft-house-mesmerizing-15617/