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Key Points, Top Takeaways and Memorable Quotes -
“Sometimes stepping away is just exactly what the body needs.” 10:46
“The coach I think is important, but you can’t put all your eggs in that basket because they will leave.” 29:17
“Holidays for our family are very big.” 32:00
“But living over there, I think if you have the opportunity,, absolutely take it.” 32:14
“From a physical sandpoint, first, is to be an athlete.” 39:53
“Open communication is so important.” 42:32
“At the end of the day, if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, it’s not worth it.” 44:03
“You are a great leader by example, but if nobody is watching, then you’re not leading anybody.” 47:06
“Hard work is going to Trump handouts.” 52:39
Guest Bio - Emily, a Colorado native, moved to California in 2014 to pursue her career in beach volleyball. After a successful indoor career at Wichita State University, where she was a 2x All American and 4 years at the professional level overseas, she decided to make the transition to beach.
In 2015, she made the Elite DevelopmentProgram through USAV, and has since moved up to being a top ranked team in the USA and 12th ranked team in the world, with teammate Megan Kraft.
In 2016, she won her first international event at the NORCECA in St. Lucia. Since then, she has received 3 more Gold medals, a Silver, and a Bronze medal on the World Tour. In 2018, she and previous teammate, Kelley, were the first ever Queen of the Beach Champions. She was also a finalist at the 2017 AVP event in Austin, and in 2019 won her first AVP event in Seattle. Emily has finished the last 3 seasons as a top ranked defender on the AVP tour, and was nominated by volleyball magazine as a first team pick in 2019.
During the off-season Emily helps coach the boy’s and girl’s beach programs at Mira Costa High School. However, anytime she has a free weekend, her and her bulldog Gilbert seek adventure, and you will most likely find them in the mountains, camping, mountain biking, riding dirt bikes, or snowboarding.
Show Notes -
0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say’
0:42 - WIMTS Podcast Intro
1:06 - Welcome to Emily
1:30 - Playing AVP New Orleans
2:32 - Love of New Orleans Despite Poor Weather
4:50 - Mindset Adjustments
5:40 - International Travel to Doha & Mexico with Megan Kraft
6:05 - Road to & Training for the Olympics
8:40 - Finding Balance as a Professional Athlete
10:53 - Sports Background
14:04 - Choosing Volleyball for College
16:31 - Club Volleyball Memories Outside of Competition
18:04 - What Was Your Parents Role in Promoting Athletic Growth?
21:41 - Played at Winthrop University Freshman Year
26:21 - Be Better Commercial
26:54 - Wichita State Experience
28:30 - What to Look for in a College Experience?
30:28 - Moved to Europe & Played Professionally for 4 Year
32:59 - Transitioned to Beach & Moved to California in 2014
33:27 - What was the Indoor to Beach Transition Like?
35:25 - Playing with Different Partners
39:11 - Teaching the Younger Athletes
46:10 - Attributes of a Team Leader
51:37 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self
54:25 - Thank You
54:57 - WIMTS Closing
Links & Where to Find Emily -
IG - Emily @estock2 & Gilbert @cowpigdog_
Emily’s Sponsors: @ride100percent & @promix
