Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens #9 From Swimming in High School to Olympic Medalist in Volleyball with Heather Bown
Oct 21, 2014
Heather Bown, an Olympic silver medalist and three-time Olympian in volleyball, reflects on her incredible journey from a shy high school swimmer to a volleyball star. She shares how doubters fueled her drive and the pivotal moments that shaped her career. Heather opens up about setbacks during her Olympic journey, emphasizing the importance of preparation and team trust. Now in graduate school and mentoring young athletes, she also discusses her daily rituals and the valuable lessons she's learned about success and resilience.
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Turn Setbacks Into Fuel
- Heather Bown reframes setbacks as learning opportunities with the motto: "you win, you learn, but you never lose."
- She uses negative feedback as fuel to improve and prove doubters wrong.
From Small Town To Competitive Swimming
- Heather grew up in Yorba Linda and moved through many recreational sports before high school swimming.
- Swimming appealed because she could warm up socially but felt isolated with her face in the water.
How Volleyball Found Her
- Heather followed her sister into sports then joined volleyball junior year to hang out with a friend and quickly fell in love with team dynamics.
- She advanced from a lower club team to winning Junior Olympics and then accepted a UC Santa Barbara scholarship.
