#45 Do It With Passion Or Not At All with Dustin WATTEN
#45 Do It With Passion Or Not At All with Dustin WATTEN
October 23, 2016
USA National team, professional indoor volleyball player and vegan athlete
#44 Remaining In the Moment with Berit KAUFFELDT
#44 Remaining In the Moment with Berit KAUFFELDT
April 3, 2016
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Athlete Case Study: PROFESSIONAL VOLLEYBALL PLAYER, LOKOMOTIV BAKU VC & GERMAN NATIONAL TEAM
BACKGROUND
For today’s Athlete Case Study, we have a German Volleyball Star, Berit Kauffeldt on the line telling us her story. We will dive into how she got into volleyball and where her hard work has taken her throughout her career. She will give out some tips and tools that will help you optimize your path to whatever success you may be seeking as an athlete or a business person in this world and most importantly, REMAINING in the MOMENT.
BIOGRAPHY
Born, Berit KAUFFELDT, from Parchim, Germany .
One younger brother, parents divorced since she was 4 years of age, raised in her mother’s household,
Began playing volleyball at age 11; Left home at age 13 to go to school and train to improve in the sport; lived at a boarding school; graduated as an honorary student in academics
Has studied Psychology Via online courses and books sent to her home and is expected to graduate this Spring and is .
Played for Junior National Team since the age of 14; Winner of the European Championship in 2007; advanced to SENIOR National Team in 2008 and train with the team ever since; World Champion of 2009; Bronze Medal at the 2011 Grand Prix; 3X German League Champion with Schweriner SC
Has played in multiple other countries such as Italy, Poland, and currently for a Champions League team in Baku, Azerbaijan
Berit's is active in the stock market at the moment.
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PERSONAL QUOTE
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”
KEY DISCUSSION POINTS
When was one of your bigger struggles during your volleyball career so far?
What did you learn from these struggles?
How did you move forward?
When did you have your lightbulb moment in your career, moving from good to great?
What is one of your proudest moments in your non volleyball related life?
What was one of your proudest volleyball moments this season?
What are you most excited for coming up in the future?
KEY LESSONS
When tough times come around during season, never forget to focus on yourself and your improvement.
“I started focusing more on myself and developing myself, I started doing yoga
and also reading about nutrition…” -BK @ 17:36
Only you can decide how your attitude is and your reaction to coaches and teammates, you control your own efforts to be better
We can either run from challenges or face them head up and conquer them no matter how tough it may seem
It is important to be able to tell yourself at the end of each day, training, match, that you gave 100%
“When I went to the gym, I always tried hard, I DIDN’T GIVE UP...my positive volleyball moments, I got not from matches, but I got it in practice...after each day I want to say I tried hard.” -BK 19:46
Remember to remain focused on present; not the next ball, or next play, not previous ball or previous ball, not the stats, STAY IN THE MOMENT
Strong relationships you have built with people is one of the biggest joys you can get in life while being an athlete as you make you way around the world
Berit’s Daily Ritual
In bed between 10:30-11pm, wake up between 7-8am, Oil mouth Rinse for 20 minutes, brush teeth, prepare bag for practice, breakfast, check phone, Get to practice by bus with the team
Berit’s TIP JAR
Recommended Book: How to Train a Wild Elephant : And other Adventures in Mindfulness, by Jan Chozen Bays
Tool/Habit used to stay Healthy: Meditation every morning
Parting Piece of Wisdom: Never stop trying, try your best, and that is enough, don’t put yourself under big pressure
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DEFINITION OF BEING BEYOND ATHLETIC?
“If you can respect all people and all people equally, and feel empathy for the people you are acting with.” -BK
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15 | How Penn St. Dominated The NCAA 4X In A Row with Arielle WILSON
#15 How Penn St. Dominated The NCAA 4X In A Row with Arielle WILSON
Athlete Case Study: USA 4x NCAA Champion, Pro & Recent National Team Volleyball Player
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Dec 20, 2014
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BACKGROUND
I had to have Arie on because she's a selfless soul that gives and gives and gives... Reminds me of another midwesterner and my "adopted" sister Therese Crawford of Team USA too. My point is that the midwest produces some of the friendliest people in the USA. I had to present her to others so they can learn from a truly humble champion and hear where she came from to understand why that is such a huge thing!
Arie and I go back because:
A; We both grew up in Chicago. She grew up in the suburb next to my super safe and super clean and super enriching neighborhood.. haha. No, really. I have so much respect for anyone that makes it out of the rough areas of big cities because the odd are COMPLETELY against it.
B: She's a baddass volleyball player and is a middle which was my first position.
C: We both played for Team USA national team...
D. We both played in Indonesia together...
BIO
Born, Arielle Dwan WILSON, from Maywood, IL on January 3rd, 1989.
She is an only child but has two half-sisters she's close to still.
Went to Proviso East high school known for the production of basketball players.
Was the first volleyball player to get her jersey retired. Attended Penn State, where she started as a freshman and won four NCAA National Championships.
After college she begin her overseas career in Poland (Impel Wroclaw - Champion;s League Team) where she won MVP for a tournament and then spent 2 years in Baku, Azerbaijan, a short stint in Indonesia and now playing in Italy for Nordmecchanica Piacenza in Champion's League.
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MOST GRATEFUL TODAY FOR:
Her life and being able to play the sport she loves aborad.
PERSONAL QUOTE:
Everything happens for a reason. -Anon.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HER LIFE:
Key Discussion Points:
- What’s her story and how she got into sports?
- When did she have a big failure?
- What was it like being on a 4x championship team?
- Why did she choose her pro teams?
- What is she most excited about?
Key Lessons:
- Sometimes you just got to be present...
"I’m just here to play…"
- Being on a dominant team takes heart & passion/ & The Struggle!
- Focusing on the moment is most important
- Find a way to just get it done is how to succeed...
- MORE COMING SOON!
ATHLETE'S TIP JAR
What was holding her back from becoming better?
Fear of
How She gets rid of negative thoughts:
Sleep & Morning ritual:
How does she adjust to a new city and/or team?
Recommended App:
Name THE person you feel has been MOST influential in your life to reach higher and be better?
My boyfriend Terrill
A learning resource you love to use...
I love being in Cali with the USA national team
Give a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy:
Overseas i find that i eat healthier and I also use my family to motivate me to continue to be healthy
A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general?
Grab a piece of fruit. It has been the most healthiest and helpful tip I can think of
Most Grateful For:
Key Person In Her Life:
INFO
Charity/Organizations They Add Value to:
I give or help with camps at the local high schools and volunteer with colleges to also make sure I'm spreading knowledge
Business/Work:
Pro Volleyball
Past/Current Teams:
Nordmechanica Piacenza (ITALY)
Recommended Guest:
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