The Lion King on his nickname, Latvian beach volleyball and his Olympic dream
INTERVIEW The Lion King on his nickname, Latvian beach volleyball and his Olympic dream There are many players on the tour and many nicknames out there, some of them little-known to the public. But probably all beach volleyball fans around the world know the...
Playing beach volleyball chess with Angela Rock
INTERVIEW Playing beach volleyball chess with Angela Rock “Beach volleyball is like a chess game.” It’s a statement that resonates. A chess game requires explanations. It requires tactics and strategy. And that is when Angela Rock comes into...
Tina Graudina – From Riga to Los Angeles
INTERVIEW Tina Graudina From Riga to Los Angeles Tina Graudina is young, confident and motivated. Our interview is on a Sunday morning with sunny Californian weather and blue sky. You could imagine many things to do with such a day. Nevertheless, her plan for the rest...
Dain Blanton on AVP, FIVB and how beach volleyball has changed since his Olympic gold medal win
INTERVIEW Dain Blanton on AVP, FIVB and how beach volleyball has changed since his Olympic gold medal win When talking to Dain Blanton, you instantly feel you are talking to an expert. Dain is not only the Olympic gold medalist from Sydney 2000 and first...
Tri Bourne and the mental game
INTERVIEW Tri Bourne and the mental game There have been easier times for Tri Bourne. Growing up in Hawaii in a family passionate about all sorts of sports, being physically active used to be programmed into his brain. Now is the first time in his life he has to take...
