The Option

Episode 111 - Thinesa Sri


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Thinesa Sri is a Canadian-born indoor volleyball standout and fashion model, most recently taking her athletic talents to the pro beach scene. Cutting her teeth on the indoor scene at York (along with players like Melissa Humana-Paredes, Brandie Wilkerson), all the way to a stint with the national team, she has attained team and individual accolades worthy of future promise. A fashion model for 30+ clients in ads and runways including Wilson and Shea moisture - and a curiously-avid enthusiast of MMA - "Tin" is the total package of brains, braun and beauty. She is currently training and playing with Mercedez Vaughan.
Tune in, as we chat up skills that were easy to bring to the beach from indoor (as well as challenges), getting good coaching on the beach, Brandie Wilkerson, Mark Burik, Dylan Maarek, Jeff Alzina, Coaches who use what you have vs coaches who change what you have, not crossing your goals with your expectations, players finding ways to build their brand, UFC and upcoming mixed martial arts events, the rival of Khabib Nurmagamedov and Conor McGregor, Khabib wrestling bears, training with Mercedes Vaughan, celebrity matches being good for the sport, and MORE!
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The OptionBy Jason Dibelius