Get Better at Beach Volleyball

In this conversation, Coach Matt speaks with Anastasija Samoilova, a two-time Olympian from the Latvian national beach volleyball team. They discuss her journey into beach volleyball, the importance of Olympic...

In this episode of the Better Beach Podcast, Megan Rice shares her inspiring journey from being an indoor volleyball player to becoming the AVP Rookie of the Year. She discusses her experiences at UC Santa Barbara and...

In this conversation, Brandon Joyner, co-founder of Better at Beach, discusses the importance of creating a positive and enjoyable learning environment in coaching. He shares his journey from player to coach,...

In this episode of the Better at Beach Podcast, host Mark Burik interviews John Drake, a former AVP player and current manager of Grand Sands Volleyball in Loveland, Ohio. They discuss John's transition from a...

In this conversation, Sophie Bukovec, a professional beach volleyball player for Team Canada, shares her journey to becoming an Olympian. She discusses her early career, the decision to focus on beach volleyball, and...

In this conversation, Savvy Simo shares her journey from college volleyball to the professional circuit, discussing the challenges of transitioning to a more individualistic sport, the mental health struggles she...

In this conversation, Tyler Penberthy shares his journey in beach volleyball, discussing his experiences from early partnerships to nearly qualifying for the Olympics. He emphasizes the importance of situational...

In this conversation, Mark Burik and John Mayer delve into the intricacies of coaching, particularly in volleyball. They discuss the evolution of coaching perspectives, the importance of understanding external versus...

In this episode, Mark Burik introduces Marine Kinna, a new member of the Better Beach team, who shares her unique journey as an international athlete navigating the NCAA recruiting process. The conversation explores...

In this conversation, Avery Drost shares his journey as a professional beach volleyball player, discussing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of setting, overcoming...

In this conversation, Mark Burik discusses the basics of passing in beach volleyball. He emphasizes the importance of posture and mental preparation before every point. He provides tips on how to start every point...

In this episode, I interview LJ Luciano, the owner and operator of ATX Beach, the largest beach volleyball facility in Austin, Texas. We discuss LJ's journey into volleyball, the growth of the Sand Wannabes Facebook...