This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Marlie Monserez, who is currently in her second year with the upstart indoor volleyball league, the PVF (Professional Volleyball Federation). Monserez was a standout at the University of Florida before transferring to UCLA to play beach volleyball under Stein Metzger. On this episode, we:

  • Explore her unique journey through volleyball, including her transition from indoor to beach volleyball, her decision to join the PVF and Athletes Unlimited, and her experiences at UCLA.
  • How Marlie Monserez navigated the transfer portal, and the wild wild west dynamic of that landscape
  • Why returning to beach volleyball was the best thing she could have done for her indoor career
  • Her first year with the Atlanta Vibe and the PVF, which was successful both as an individual and a team

And much, much more.

SHOOTS!

Listen to our episode with Marlie Monserez of the Atlanta Vibe

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Name Pronunciation
02:56 Transitioning from Indoor to Beach Volleyball
05:45 The Decision to Join the PVF and Athletes Unlimited
09:05 Finding Fun in Volleyball
11:53 Navigating the Transfer Portal
14:55 The Journey to UCLA
17:56 Experiences with Facilities and Team Dynamics
20:48 Reflections on Year One with the Atlanta Vibe
24:35 The Importance of Community Engagement in Volleyball
30:15 Training Camp Dynamics and Roster Retention
34:55 Contract Structures and Player Mobility in Volleyball
37:51 Drafting Process and Team Composition
40:15 League Growth and Future Prospects

Takeaways with Marlie

  • Marlie transitioned from indoor to beach volleyball and back to indoor.
  • She found joy in learning volleyball again with a beginner’s mindset.
  • The decision to join the PVF was influenced by her love for the sport.
  • Marlie emphasized the importance of having fun in competitive sports.
  • Her experience in the transfer portal was unique due to COVID-19.
  • She felt a strong connection to the UCLA program and its culture.
  • Marlie credits her teammates for her quick adaptation to beach volleyball.
  • The facilities and support at Georgia State were beneficial for the Atlanta Vibe.
  • Marley believes that winning should not come at the cost of enjoyment in sports.
  • She learned to keep volleyball in perspective, understanding it’s not life and death. Winning’s still important, but it’s not the only thing.
  • People really showed up to the games in Atlanta.

Watch SANDCAST with Marlie Monserez of the Atlanta Vibe

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