In this episode of She Aced That, I sit down with one of my best friends and former MSU teammate, Bryn Nagel, to discuss her incredible journey as a setter who was told she was "too small" for the big leagues. From choosing volleyball at age 8 because it was inside, to becoming a decorated setter who won MVP awards and changed the game at every level, Bryn shares the raw truth about:
🏐 Being the "quarterback" who gets all the blame but none of the credit🏐 Making All-Star camp 3 years in a row but never making the team (and the devastating truth she learned later)🏐 A toxic coach that tried to impact her love for volleyball 🏐 Finding her home at Michigan State Club Volleyball as a JUNIOR after not playing competitively for a few years prior🏐 Becoming a neighborhood legend in Belle Harbor, NY
Plus, we dive into the unique challenges setters face, navigating team drama, the power of having your volleyball "squad," and how she's now passing on her love for the sport to her fiancé, John!
Whether you're a setter, a volleyball player at any position, or someone who's been told you're "not enough" - this episode will inspire you to trust yourself and keep pushing forward.
Timestamps:0:00 Opening/MSU connection
1:38 Early volleyball journey
10:36 Becoming a setter
18:40 Height discrimination & All-Star heartbreak
29:21 Toxic coaching experience
37:56 MSU transformation
47:31 Team drama & resolution
56:59 Current life & rec league
1:02:11 Coaching philosophy
1:09:00 Final wisdom
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