Get Better at Beach Volleyball
Get Better at Beach Volleyball
Mark Burik & Brandon Joyner
EP #148 AVP Champion Marine Kinna Reveals Her Top 3 Secrets to Win Tournaments
55 minutes Posted Jul 2, 2025 at 11:15 am.
Introduction to Marine Kinna's Journey03:40 Transitioning from Tennis to Volleyball07:02 Comparing Tournament Levels in Volleyball11:01 The Impact of Playing in Threes on Performance15:36 The Importance of Positioning in Beach Volleyball19:16 Exploring Eye Dominance in Volleyball26:04 Concluding Thoughts on Performance and Dominance26:43 The Evolution of a Volleyball Player28:43 Transitioning from College to Professional Tournaments30:58 Overcoming Expectations and Mental Challenges32:47 Building Confidence Through Communication and Teamwork35:05 Managing Pressure and Self-Doubt38:27 The Importance of Partner Dynamics41:33 Finding Small Wins and Embracing Discomfort46:26 Trusting the Process and Continuous Improvement
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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.
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00:00 Introduction to Marine Kinna's Journey03:40 Transitioning from Tennis to Volleyball07:02 Comparing Tournament Levels in Volleyball11:01 The Impact of Playing in Threes on Performance15:36 The Importance of Positioning in Beach Volleyball19:16 Exploring Eye Dominance in Volleyball26:04 Concluding Thoughts on Performance and Dominance26:43 The Evolution of a Volleyball Player28:43 Transitioning from College to Professional Tournaments30:58 Overcoming Expectations and Mental Challenges32:47 Building Confidence Through Communication and Teamwork35:05 Managing Pressure and Self-Doubt38:27 The Importance of Partner Dynamics41:33 Finding Small Wins and Embracing Discomfort46:26 Trusting the Process and Continuous Improvement