About this episode
Join Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner as they sit down with Marine Kinna, Better at Beach's marketing coordinator and newest AVP champion, for a deep dive into her incredible journey from France to AVP gold. Marine shares her transition from indoor to beach volleyball, navigating the NCAA system as an international student, becoming a dual-sport All-American, and now thriving on the AVP and international stage. You'll discover the mental strategies that transformed Marine from a player stuck at 5th place finishes to a World Tour medalist and AVP champion. She reveals how she overcame self-doubt, managed expectations, and developed the "I've already won" mindset that led to her breakthrough performances. The conversation dives deep into technical aspects including the left vs. right side debate and the eye dominance theory in volleyball. Marine also discusses the importance of partner chemistry, communication strategies during tough moments, and how embracing discomfort in practice leads to tournament success. A must-listen for aspiring pros and recreational players alike, seeking inspiration and insight into the high-performance mindset. π₯Start Training to Win More Tournaments. Sign up to MASTERING THE VOLLEYBALL MIND COURSE today! https://betteratbeach.short.gy/0GSiI3 LOOK BETTER AT THE BEACH π½π Grab Your Swag Now! https://betteratbeach.short.gy/xVQu74 πͺ GET YOUR FREE DRILLBOOK to level up your game https://betteratbeach.short.gy/dVFrkg OR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & WORKOUS AND GET: πͺ π VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY π₯ πͺ π VOLLEYBALL COACHING π₯ πͺ π WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS π₯ https://betteratbeach.short.gy/Y5ZfLH https://betteratbeach.short.gy/RmbKaT Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Marine Kinna's Journey 03:40 Transitioning from Tennis to Volleyball 07:02 Comparing Tournament Levels in Volleyball 11:01 The Impact of Playing in Threes on Performance 15:36 The Importance of Positioning in Beach Volleyball 19:16 Exploring Eye Dominance in Volleyball 26:04 Concluding Thoughts on Performance and Dominance 26:43 The Evolution of a Volleyball Player 28:43 Transitioning from College to Professional Tournaments 30:58 Overcoming Expectations and Mental Challenges 32:47 Building Confidence Through Communication and Teamwork 35:05 Managing Pressure and Self-Doubt 38:27 The Importance of Partner Dynamics 41:33 Finding Small Wins and Embracing Discomfort 46:26 Trusting the Process and Continuous Improvement