EP #109 From France to the NCAA: Marine Kinna’s Journey Through College Volleyball and Beyond

In this episode, Mark Burik introduces Marine Kinna, a new member of the Better Beach team, who shares her unique journey as an international athlete navigating the NCAA recruiting process. The conversation explores the differences in sports culture between France and the U.S., the challenges faced by international players, and the importance of education in sports. Marine discusses her experiences in junior college and the transition to playing at a higher level in the U.S., providing valuable insights for aspiring athletes. In this conversation, Marine Kinna shares her inspiring journey from France to the United States, detailing her experiences in college volleyball, the recruitment process, and the transition to beach volleyball. She discusses the challenges she faced, including navigating the student visa process, adapting to a new culture, and the impact of COVID-19 on her college experience. Throughout the conversation, Marine emphasizes the importance of hard work, perseverance, and maintaining a positive mindset in achieving success in sports and life. 🔥 💪 🏐 GET DAILY VOLLEYBALL TIPS, ADVICE & DRILLS 🔥 💪 🏐 https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook CLICK THE LINK AND WE'LL SEND YOU 🔥My 36 Most Effective Beach Volleyball Drills 🔥My 3 Favorite 50-Minute Workouts For Volleyball Players 🔥My YouTube Playlist Clarifying The Biggest BVB Arguments & Rule Disputes 🔥My Top 20 Lessons Learned From 15 Years As Professional Volleyball Player 🔥 SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbook OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY 🔥 💪 🏐 VOLLEYBALL COACHING 🔥 💪 🏐 WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS 🔥 https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcast Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction to Marine Kenna and Better Beach 07:11 The Journey of an International Athlete 31:30 Navigating the NCAA Recruiting Process 44:45 Transitioning to Junior College and Beyond 45:44 Journey to Colorado: A New Beginning 51:19 Navigating College Recruitment: Strategies for Success 57:03 The Transition to Beach Volleyball: Embracing New Challenges 01:11:02 Overcoming Adversity: The Impact of COVID-19 on College Sports 01:21:25 The Importance of Hard Work and Mindset in Sports