SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter
SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter
Travis Mewhirter
Geena Urango: The Longevity Queen of Beach Volleyball
1 hour 14 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2026 at 9:43 am.
Introduction and Career Longevity
Training Against Young Guns and Age Dynamics
National Team System and Centralized Training
Impact of Practice Environment on Performance
Player Partnerships and Team Building Strategies
International Play and Domestic Priorities
Mental Resilience and Mindset Development
Balancing Competition and Personal Growth
The Role of Technology and AI in Training
Energy Work, Meditation, and Hypnosis in Sports
Science of Energy and Healing in Athletic Performance
Using AI for Personal Coaching and Performance
Managing Emotions and Referee Interactions
Building Strong Partnerships with Self-Assessment Tools
Love Languages and Communication in Partnerships
The Power of Creativity and Differential Learning
Deepening Skills Through Unconventional Practice
The Mind-Body Connection and Brain Waves
Healing and Autoimmune Recovery Through Energy Work
The Science and Mysticism of Energy and Faith
Future of AI and Energy Science in Sports
Practical Applications of Meditation and Hypnosis
Using Technology to Track Brain Waves and Energy States
Overcoming Trauma and Stress with EMDR and Hypnosis
The Power of Subconscious Mind and Visualization
The Intersection of Science, Energy, and Spirituality
Innovations in Coaching and Performance Enhancement
Upcoming Competitions and Personal Goals
The Reality of Qualifiers and Tournament Pressure
The Joy of Playing in Front of Fans
Reflections on Refereeing and Game Management
The Future of Volleyball and Personal Aspirations
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This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features the veteran of all veterans: Geena Urango. She sits down with Tri to talk about:
- Her return to international beach volleyball, and why she is considering playing on the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour
- Why she loves playing with Megan Rice, and the intimidation factor she brings to the table
- Differential learning, and the creative approach she's taking to the game
- USA Volleyball's overhauled system, and why it's so promising
Chapters with Geena Urango