#52 From 'Never Going To Walk' To #1 Pro Scorer In France with Krystal Rivers
In this episode, we talk about Krystal's hurdles from her birth defects, cancer battle, sport, education to aspirations.
Check out the episode link on BeyondAthletic.com
She's currently playing pro volleyball in Beziers, France.
October 30, 2016
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@nicolemdavis6
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Awards
2014 - FIVB World Championships - Italy (Gold Medal)
2014 - Montreux Volley Masters (Silver)...USA Volleyball Cup vs. Brazil...FIVB World Grand Prix (5th in Preliminary).
2013 - USA Volleyball Cup.
2012 - FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold)...Olympic Games (Silver).
2011 – Montreux Volley Masters (Fourth)...Pan American Cup (Bronze)...FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold)...NORCECA Championship Gold...FIVB World Cup (Silver).
2010 – Montreux Volley Masters (Silver Medal)...FIVB World Grand Prix (Gold Medal)...FIVB World Championship (Fourth).
2009 – Tour of Egypt…Pan American Cup (Fourth)…FIVB World Grand Prix (Ninth)…Final Four Intercontinental Cup (Silver)…NORCECA Continental Championship (Fourth).
2008 – Tour of China…U.S. Olympic Team Exhibition for Volleyball versus Brazil…FIVB World Grand Prix (Fourth Place)…Olympic Games (Silver Medal).
2007 – FIVB World Grand Prix (Eighth Place)…NORCECA Championship (Silver Medal)…FIVB World Cup (Bronze Medal).
2006 – World Grand Prix (Seventh Place)…World Championships (Ninth Place).
2005 – Front Range Tour vs. Brazil…Pan American Cup…World Grand Prix…FIVB World Championship Qualifying Tournament(Gold Medal)…NORCECA Continental Championships (Gold Medal)…World Grand Champions Cup (Silver Medal).
Biography
Position: Libero
Height: 5-4/162 cm
Weight: 145 lbs/66 kg
Hometown: Stockton, Calif.
Current Residence: Newport Beach, Calif.
Birth Date: April 24, 1982
College: University of Southern California
Joined USA National Team: January 2004.
Nicole is a professional indoor volleyball player, graduating from Lincoln High School (Stockton, CA) in 2000. She helped her team to the NorCal championships in 1999 and 2000, as well as a gold medal at the Junior Olympics in 2000, with her local volleyball club, Delta Valley.
While attending and graduating from USC on a full-ride scholarship, she dominated the libero position (a defensive specialist who can substitute freely in the back row) in both her junior and senior seasons, leading USC to two consecutive NCAA National Championships, including an undefeated season. Following her collegiate career, she was invited to join the USA Women’s National Team. Internationally she has won two NORCECA Continental Championships in 2005 and 2011. Davis was also a part of all three World Grand Prix Gold Medal teams, winning back-to-back-to-back championships in 2010, 2011 & 2012, entering the record books as one of only two countries in the history of the tournament to win three-in-a-row. Other international highlights include podium finishes in 2007 and 2011 at the World Cup, earning Olympic births with both efforts. Nicole made her Olympic debut in 2008 in Beijing, winning a silver medal. You saw her wearing her number 6 jersey on television, while the USA team won another silver medal in London Olympic games in 2012. Most recently, she and her team made history winning the 2014 World Championships for the first time.
Nicole has also played professionally in 8 different countries, including Poland, Turkey, China, Azerbaijan, Italy, Germany, Romania and currently in France. Nicole continues to play and train with the USA National Team, and hopes to make a third Olympic roster for Rio in 2016, and is still chasing an allusive gold medal for the program.
Her happiest moments in sports include, winning back-to-back National Championships at USC, taking part in the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games, and representing our country on the USA Team.
October 23, 2016
USA National team, professional indoor volleyball player and vegan athlete
Athlete Case Study: Former Member of the Men’s USA National Volleyball Team,
2x Olympian & Professional Broadcaster
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April 13, 2015
On today’s episode, we will be talking with one of my so called mentors, even though he may not have been aware of that, many things he did in the sport of volleyball, I shadowed and mimicked throughout my career to get better and create my own game. I’ve also always been inspired by the person he is and his character has encouraged me to be someone who speaks up. Today we will discuss the importance of having the will to show up no matter what and to keep going at it, and we need to give the best we have in that moment, and although we may not always be 100%, we need to give 100% of whatever we have on that day.
Born, Kevin Rees BARNETT, from Lockport, Illinois on May 14, 1974.
Resided in Southern California in 2006 with wife and twin sons
There were no volleyball teams at the schools until his junior year of high school, Kevin didn’t join the squad until senior year
Took one year off of school and just trained for volleyball and worked at the Cheesecake Factory
Played at Pierce Junior College for two years, transferred and played two years at Pepperdine University
Played on the USA National Team for 9 years after making the team in 1997; 2x MVP for USA, USA National Team Athlete of the year
Kevin is a two-time United States Olympian turned professional broadcaster; specializing in ball and motorsports, Kevin has covered a variety of broadcast roles since 2006. Over the past three years his primary focus has been Play by Play and Studio Host. This type of work includes: Volleyball / Basketball / Football and Racing.
He can be seen regularly on NBC / PAC 12 Network / Fox Sports West / ESPNU and elsewhere throughout the television universe.
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When was one of your biggest struggles and what did you learn from it?
How did you bounce back from being on the bench and injuries?
When was your lightbulb moment?
When was one of your proudest moments in life so far?
What was your plan to be successful in life, other than just your sport?
The key is to just keep showing up no matter what and never giving up
“ I’m just dumb enough not quit...there’s no genius to doing what we do, its just a willingness to show up every week no matter what happens.” KB @ 17:03
Its important to learn how to deal with structures of a team, and be in the good graces of your coaches
“They knew I would show up every single day in practice, and would give everything I had that day..it didn’t matter what had happened before, it didn’t matter what happened after, it didn’t matter how practice went..if practice started poorly for me its not like I’d quit..” KB @ 17:48
Give the best that you have at that moment and over time you will acquire skills
Its important to pay attention to others and learn from them
There can be great satisfaction with the team effort even after a tough loss
“..disappointed that we hadn’t won but very satisfied and very happy with the whole experience..I was satisfied with the play of the team and the way we had performed and fought and done our best.” KB @ 25:22
The key is to just keep showing up no matter what and never giving up
Strive to finish satisfied with what you’ve done
Don’t put EVERYTHING into getting the medal, embrace the actual experience of competing at the highest level
The big things you want won’t happen unless you put all of your eggs in that one basket
“...‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket’....well you better or you’re not gonna make it….you’re not gonna get in a National Team gym, you’re not gonna get in a professional league, you’re not gonna get yourself on a roster..its just not gonna happen unless you’re all in.” KB @ 30:50
Don’t be discouraged by failures
“You can’t let failing at something then discourage you from trying something else.” KB @ 37:16
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“You gotta be early to be on time.” -Ken Stanley
What personal habit do you believe contributed most to your success?
Blind Stupidity
What is the one thing you would like to improve about yourself?
I would to not get so aggravated with stuff so quickly
One resource you use to improve yourself as a person?
People around you that tell you the truth and don’t be afraid of it
Knowing everything you know now with the same resources you had starting out and the new ones you have now (Beyond Athletic Podcasts, ESS, etc.), if you had a do-over what would you have done differently to reach success?
Following someone that you respect that you think is doing right that you view is successful and forge a relationship with them.
A book or learning resource you love to use?
Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson
What is a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy?
Going to the gym 4-5 days a week. Riding Motocross
A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general?
Isagenix/Try and avoid eating in airports. / Always treat yourself to a good meal on the road. It's already no fun to be traveling a long distance. Good food makes it more enjoyable.
What's a cause or thing/action you like to do to add value to other peoples lives that you either know or don't know at all?
My kids! That's where my time goes.
Business/Work:
Broadcaster for the Pac-12 Networks and FOX Sports
TheNetLive Podcast/Show Host
Past/Current Teams:
Pierce College Men’s Volleyball
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball
USA Men’s National Volleyball Team
Pieces of Wisdom
“You’ve gotta be comfortable with yourself and know that you’ve done
right by yourself.” -KB
“Don’t say you want it and not be willing to put out the effort to get the thing and then be disappointed when you didn’t get it.” -KB
Definition of Being An Athlete?
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