EP #133 The Winning Adjustments That Took Tania Moreno to the Olympics

In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, hosts Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner welcome Tania Moreno, an Olympic beach volleyball player representing Spain and a senior at TCU. They discuss Tania's journey to the Olympics, the challenges of balancing college and elite sports, and the differences in coaching styles between her experiences in Spain and at TCU. The conversation also delves into the technical aspects of beach volleyball, particularly the importance of handsetting and how it impacts gameplay. In this conversation, Tania Moreno discusses various aspects of beach volleyball, focusing on setting techniques, strength and conditioning, pre-tournament preparation, serving strategies, and defensive tactics. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of setting, the role of strength training in injury prevention, and the mindset required for aggressive serving and effective defense. Tania shares her personal experiences and insights, providing valuable tips for aspiring volleyball players. 🔥 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 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Beach Volleyball and Upcoming Events 05:07 Tania Moreno's Olympic Journey 09:59 Balancing College and Olympic Aspirations 15:02 Coaching Styles: Spain vs. TCU 19:52 The Importance of Handsetting in Beach Volleyball 27:18 Understanding Setting Techniques 28:25 Strength and Conditioning for Beach Volleyball 31:10 Pre-Tournament Preparation and Training Regimen 36:19 Aggressive Serving Mindset 44:07 Defensive Strategies and Mindset