Mark Paaluhi is an American Beach Volleyball organizer, commentator, emcee and former standout. Hawaiian-born, California-raised, the sport of beach volleyball is in his DNA. A long-time pro, his reputation of being a straight-up baller is well-documented. His commitment to volleyball excellence in all phases, his emphasis on growing the game and inclusiveness is a credit to himself, his peers and the sport of beach volleyball.
01:24 - The upcoming Hermosa Beach Tournament, and what sparked the idea, dialogue and action
12:15 - about "hands," how it is set, and how it is called, and how the refs go about their business
24:42 - how did you get started in the sport? Was there a defining moment when you thought this would be your profession.
38:14 - who would you consider a good teammate that you played with? The first time I saw the "Hov," plus "Team Cup Volleyball," plus, at what point do we "man up?"
52:45 - is Mark the "six degrees of separation" of the sport? Plus, a list of great partners he played with, the timing of Hermosa Beach being the perfect storm
59:20 - 16 Street, and where the idea and tradition came from, thoughts on qualifiers being the day before vs regional ones, how serious are people who are playing the sport
1:15:15 - the technique of the fast release on the set, the jump set, not cutting corners in training, what rule change from old school are you glad is gone? Plus, why are women better passers?
1:20:00 - a special message for the upcoming tournament
1:24:39 - Lightning Rounds, plus more info on the Hermosa Open
