Key Points, Top Takeaways, and Memorable Quotes
“I think Russell really taught me how important heart is on the team and really being a family.” 2:51
“We want LSU to win. I think understanding and trusting that the coaches are going to put who they think is going to win on the court and respecting that, and I think having relationships with all of the girls outside of the court I think makes that a lot easier. 4:53
“Being vulnerable I feel like is honoring your story.” 9:43
“I love the saying that every team is meant to function at 100 percent, and 100 percent is each person stepping into their most authentic selves.” 9:50
“The biggest thing is we were never allowed to quit anything, except cheerleading..” 13:46
“We fell in love with the culture of volleyball before we fell in love with the sport of volleyball.” 21:58
“So much of our recovery comes from what we do off to the side. I think really valuing breathwork, valuing how you sleep, evaluating how you eat, those are all recovery methods. ”35:34
“How I view rest is that I'm filling up my cup again.” 38:04 37:32-:38:10
“You fill up your cup and you don't have to pour out, eventually it will overflow.” 38:11
“I think really starting from a base of rest, let me take care of myself, so then I can work hard and then I can work hard from a place of joy, not from a place of having to do that.” 38:35
“People are going to be drawn to you who are meant to be led by you.”49:41
“You can create a beautiful life and things are still going to be hard.” 50:22
“You are so much more than the sport.” 53:43
Guest Bio
Kahlee has a quiet strength, self-assurance, and kindness about her that drew me to her story. After competing on the sand for LSU Beach, she made the move to California to pursue a professional career on the beach. In addition to being an athlete, she has a passion for nutrition and wellness and has the desire and knowledge to educate and inspire others to incorporate good nutrition, hydration, and other wellness tools into their lives.
Show Notes
0:06 - Intro
1:35 - LSU Career
2:51 - Heart and Family Program Culture
4:01 - There’s A Kindness About You
5:46 - Creating Friendships As A Player
8:42 - Reading Brene Brown and Vulnerability
10:18 - Maturity Growth Through College Career
12:36 - Younger Brother
13:38 - Parents
15:24 - Driver’s License
16:30 - Kinesiology and Overuse
19:56 - Lifelong Culture of Beach Volleyball
22:48 - Were Your Parents Athletes?
22:58 - Standing Tall
23:36 - Senior Year Game Clip
24:49 - Jason Jumps In
25:13 - Stanford Battle
28:23 - Kahlee’s Future Plans?
29:20 - Jason’s Pros and Cons of moving to California
31:09 - Soho Yoga and Breathwork Benefits
35:02 - Be Better and HPZ Course Purpose
37:40 - Slowing Down and Resting
38:58 - Discipline in the Grind
40:46 - Kahlee’s Integrative Nutrition Certification
42:35 - Everything is Connected to Nutrition
44:58 - The balance of Primary Foods and Secondary Foods
46:08 - How to make a living and play beach volleyball
46:54 - Kahlee’s mission of helping girls make a healthy transition from the high school game to the college game
47:56 - Developing a Mentorship Program
48:36 - How Kahlee’s plans relate to being a Be Better Featured Athlete
49:29 - Leadership and Authenticity
51:07 - The beauty of presence and enjoy where you are
52:10 - Thank You For Being A Be Better Featured Athlete
52:49 - Wrap Up
53:22 - One Piece of Advice
54:49 - Where Can People Find You?
Links & Where to Find Kahlee
IG - @kahleeyork
