Savvy Cory Believes She Belongs, And That Has Made All The Difference

This episode of SANDCAST: Beach Volleyball with Tri Bourne and Travis Mewhirter -- and Kyle Friend, in this case -- features Savvy Cory, who is currently having the best year of her career alongside her former UCLA teammate Devon Newberry. Chapters with Savvy Cory, Kyle Friend, and Tri Bourne 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on Recent Travels 02:54 The Challenges of Competitive Volleyball 06:02 Understanding the Point System and Its Impact 09:06 Building Confidence and Consistency in Performance 12:02 Mental Toughness and the Importance of Belief 15:13 Skill Development and Coaching Dynamics 18:03 The Role of Team Support and Financial Considerations 27:31 Investing in Coaching and Resources 30:10 Financial Struggles and Support Systems 31:39 Understanding the Elo System 34:38 Monthly Funding and Travel Stipends 39:16 Mental Challenges and Balancing Life 45:35 Performance Metrics and Transition Rates 48:43 Foundational Work in Volleyball 49:11 Transition Setting as a Key Weapon 51:02 The Importance of Aggressive Setting 52:43 Handling Long Rallies and Frustrations 56:15 Excitement for Upcoming Competitions 57:51 The Social Aspect of Volleyball 01:00:40 Building Relationships in the Volleyball Community 01:03:32 Future Plans and Competitions SHOOTS! *** We have a NEW BOOK! Pre-order your copy of Volleyball for Dummies today at Barnes and Noble! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/voll... Become a member to get EARLY AND EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to watch all new episodes of SANDCAST!    / @sandcastpodcast   This podcast is brought to you by Mikasa, the ball used by the best in the game. Use our discount code, SANDCAST, to get 25% off all Mikasa volleyballs. Catch all the action on VBTV with our Volleyball TV discount code SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products! https://www.betteratbeach.com/