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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. š„ SAVE 5% WITH OUR MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT CODE for Workout Programs, Online Coaching, Camps, Swag & Merch. https://www.betteratbeach.com/pcdrillbookOR CHECK OUT OUR MEMBERSHIP & GET: šŖ š VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUE & STRATEGY š„šŖ š VOLLEYBALL COACHING š„šŖ š WORKOUTS FOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS š„https://www.betteratbeach.com/virtualtrainingpodcastChapters00:00 Introduction to Beach Volleyball and Upcoming Events05:07 Tania Moreno's Olympic Journey09:59 Balancing College and Olympic Aspirations15:02 Coaching Styles: Spain vs. TCU19:52 The Importance of Handsetting in Beach Volleyball27:18 Understanding Setting Techniques28:25 Strength and Conditioning for Beach Volleyball31:10 Pre-Tournament Preparation and Training Regimen36:19 Aggressive Serving Mindset44:07 Defensive Strategies and Mindset