Get Better at Beach Volleyball

Episode #91: What Insights Does Hagen Smith, the King of the Beach, Offer on Strategy, Practice, and Evolution in Volleyball


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In this episode, we delve into the world of volleyball with King of the Beach, Hagen Smith. Join us as we explore various aspects of the game, from strategy and mental toughness to the evolution of play styles.

 

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Timestamps:

  • 03:27 - What's your favorite part about volleyball?
  • 04:11 - How would you describe your mental game?
  • 11:38 - Do you think that you're a different type of player if you play indoor versus if you play beach?
  • 17:33 - What do you think is the most important part of a practice?
  • 34:10 - King of the Beach
  • 48:49 - How many teams are running and do you mandate that your players play beach?
  • 56:59 - What position did you play?
  • 59:17 - Better at Beach Announcement
  • 1:00:19 - What is one thing that you do currently in your beach volleyball game that you were told the opposite or differently in the past 10 or 15 years?
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    Head Coach Mark Burik has been coaching sports for 16 years and has over a decade of playing and coaching experience in volleyball. Burik has been a mainstay on the AVP Tour and also competes regularly on the FIVB World Tour. Recognized as one of the top beach volleyball players in the country, he has numerous championships under his belt and has won the legendary Pottstown Rumble three times. He has been a part of the Gold Medal Squared staff, which promotes a system of teaching designed by national team coaches.

    Brandon started playing volleyball in Chester, Virginia when he was 16 years old for his high school volleyball team. As a senior, Brandon was named Virginia State Player of the Year and has been a coach for more than 10 years. He found success in the National Volleyball League as high as third and also took home the “Most Improved” award in 2016.

    Hagen, son of Volleyball Legend Sinjin Smith, has been playing volleyball since he came out of the womb. Hagen graduated in 2017 from UCLA and moved to play beach full time. Hagen has been playing on the AVP since 2017 and has just had his best season in 2022, with a top finish of 3rd in AVP Chicago.

     

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