• EP #113 Sophie Bukovec On Her Olympic Journey and All the Ups and Downs

  • Oct 21 2024
  • Length: 56 mins
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EP #113 Sophie Bukovec On Her Olympic Journey and All the Ups and Downs

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  • In this conversation, Sophie Bukovec, a professional beach volleyball player for Team Canada, shares her journey to becoming an Olympian. She discusses her early career, the decision to focus on beach volleyball, and the challenges she faced during her Olympic qualification process. Sophie reflects on her experiences at the World Championships and the Olympics, including the injuries she dealt with and the emotional rollercoaster of competing at such high levels. She also touches on her passion for coaching and her volleyball academy, highlighting the importance of community and support in an athlete's journey. In this conversation, Mark Burik shares his experiences as a beach volleyball athlete, highlighting the deep bonds formed during competition, the emotional journey of participating in the Olympics, and the challenges faced within the sport. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a sense of humor and perspective in high-pressure situations, as well as the value of personal growth and self-advocacy in an athlete's career. 🔥 💪 🏐 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 Timespams : 00:00Introduction of Sophie Bukovec 02:51Sophie’s Journey to Beach Volleyball 06:06The Decision to Pursue Beach Volleyball 08:55Olympic Qualification Journey 11:48Overcoming Challenges and Injuries 15:07The World Championships Experience 17:59Reflections on the Olympic Experience 20:51The Norseca Event and Its Challenges 28:00The Bonds of Competition 36:10Olympic Dreams and Reality 49:47Navigating Challenges in Sports 50:14Looking Ahead: Future Plans and Reflections
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