Welcome back to another Beach Access edition of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down all things Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. This week, he's chatting World Championships, and the final standings are now out!

- George and Saymon made their HUGE move at the end of the season

- Katja Stam and Raisa Schoon earned their wild card with a gold medal in Veracruz

- VBTV cutting coverage of Challenge events

- USA Volleyball sending the fewest men's teams to a World Championship... ever

And a whole lot more.

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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features an absolute legend in Charlie Brande, who shares his extensive experience in volleyball, discussing the evolution of both beach and indoor volleyball, the impact of Title IX, and the importance of community and coaching philosophy in developing young athletes. He reflects on the camaraderie within the sport, the transition from player to coach, and the balance between competition and enjoyment in youth sports. The discussion emphasizes the significance of relationships and mentorship in shaping the future of volleyball. In this conversation, the Tri and Charlie delve into the complexities of balancing coaching responsibilities with family life, the transition into broadcasting, and the importance of engaging with audiences. They discuss the evolution of volleyball broadcasting, the significance of community in sports, and the lessons learned from coaching and mentorship. The dialogue emphasizes the need for authenticity, preparation, and the personal growth that comes from navigating challenges in both sports and life.

Chapters with Charlie Brande

00:00 Introduction to Charlie Brande and Volleyball Culture

02:52 The Evolution of Beach Volleyball

05:53 The Impact of Title IX on Indoor Volleyball

08:40 Foundations of Volleyball Training in Hawaii

11:49 The Role of Community in Volleyball Development

14:50 The Importance of Coaching Philosophy

17:36 The Transition from Player to Coach

20:43 Youth Development and Specialization in Volleyball

23:41 The Influence of Coaches on Young Athletes

26:51 The Balance Between Competition and Enjoyment

29:43 Reflections on Coaching and Mentorship

41:27 Navigating Choices in Coaching and Family Life

45:03 The Transition to Broadcasting

48:57 The Art of Engaging Broadcasting

52:34 Connecting with the Audience

56:50 The Evolution of Volleyball Broadcasting

01:00:38 The Importance of Community in Sports

01:05:37 The Balance of Competition and Personal Growth

01:10:49 Lessons from Coaching and Mentorship

SHOOTS!

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Welcome back to Beach Access, presented by SHIELD, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down all things Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour. This week, he's chatting the recent Rio Elite, where:

- Carol established herself as Brazil's new resident queen

- Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan won a career-high third gold medal in a final dubbed "a win for the people"

- Cuba's dismantling of Norway's Anders Mol and Christian Sorum

- The problems plaguing Andy Benesh and Miles Partain, and Chaim Schalk and James Shaw

- Kelly Cheng and Molly Shaw, and Terese Cannon and Megan Kraft playing excellent ball late in the season

And a wholeeeee lot more

SHOOTS!

Full recap here: https://sandcastvolleyball.com/carol-salgado-the-queen-of-brazil-rio-elite-recap/

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