This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter, features Troy Field, one of our most popular recurring guests and one of the most popular players in all of beach volleyball. Troy has had one helluva journey, and now that he will be partnering with Theo Brunner, he has played with a who’s who of elite talent in USA Volleyball. Now with Brunner, Field has a tall task ahead of him: qualifying for the AVP League. Troy and Tri Bourne chat about all of that, as well as:

  • How Troy and Theo came to be partners
  • Their thoughts on the AVP League, and why growing pains were inevitable
  • Tri’s refreshed view on the sport of beach volleyball as a whole
  • The importance of the Contender Series, and other valuable information about what happens to players who do not make the AVP League

And, as always, a whole lot more.

SHOOTS!

Chapters of the episode with Troy Field

00:00 The Journey of the Podcast
02:55 Connecting Fans and Players
05:56 The Evolution of Broadcasting in Volleyball
08:49 The AVP League: Changes and Challenges
12:06 Growing Pains of the AVP
14:59 The Future of Professional Volleyball
18:07 Contender Series and Opportunities
21:05 International Tournaments and Growth
23:57 The League Structure and Schedule
26:51 Partnerships and Team Dynamics
35:37 Navigating Career Decisions in Volleyball
40:19 The Importance of Team Dynamics
43:10 Challenges in the Volleyball League System
49:15 Building a Supportive Volleyball Community
56:22 The Future of Beach Volleyball
01:01:29 Personal Growth and Community Engagement

Takeaways with Troy Field

The podcast aims to deepen the connection between fans and players.
Broadcasting in volleyball has evolved significantly over the years.
Players should offer support to leagues to gain opportunities.
Entitlement among athletes can hinder their growth and opportunities.
Taking risks is essential for the growth of professional sports.
The AVP league is undergoing significant changes to become profitable.
The Contender Series provides opportunities for players outside the league.
International tournaments can enhance the visibility of volleyball.
The league structure is designed to create a competitive environment.
Partnerships between players can influence their success in the sport. I love Tim Baumgren. I love our team TNT.
I’m in a really healthy place mentally and physically.
God’s timing is always perfect.
Winning is a habit that needs to be cultivated.
We want to take this risk and grow with the AVP.
Let’s just keep adding value to the sport.
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
Your voice can carry so much weight in the community.
If we all work together, we can achieve great things.
It’s a year of doing it, not just talking about it.

 

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