This episode of SANDCAST features James Shaw and Molly Shaw, the newest power couple in the world of beach volleyball, who just descended upon the Quintana Roo Elite16 and both came away with semifinal finishes. James and his new partner, Chaim Schalk, walked away with bronze, while Molly and her new partner, Kelly Cheng, took fourth in Molly’s first Elite16. With Tri Bourne hosting, they chat about:
– How each partnership came to be
– Why James opted to play one final indoor season in Germany before returning full-time to the beach
– How Molly handled the nerves of both playing with a World Champion in Cheng and also her first Elite16 (hint: well)
– What it’s like being a married couple traveling the beach volleyball world
And so much more.
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Chapters with James and Molly Shaw
00:00 Welcome and Current Events in Sports
03:04 Tournament Experiences and Family Dynamics
06:10 New Partnerships and Competitive Challenges
09:01 Physical and Mental Challenges in Tournaments
12:08 The Journey of Growth and Adaptation
14:47 The Importance of Learning and Evolving
17:54 The Unique Challenges of Beach Volleyball Training
21:00 Future Aspirations and Community Building
25:01 Exploring Tournament Dynamics and Locations
30:10 The Competitive Landscape of Beach Volleyball
35:17 Coaching Challenges and Team Dynamics
39:13 Mindset and Game Strategy in High-Stakes Matches
45:02 Training Insights and Emulating Success
46:03 The Pressure of Being on Top
49:04 Adapting Techniques: Indoor vs. Beach Volleyball
51:08 Innovations in Setting Techniques
54:50 Navigating Relationships in Competitive Sports
01:01:32 Goals and Aspirations in Volleyball
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