Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens #46 Nicole DAVIS [2x Olympian]: How to Harness Your Competitiveness (& Why You May Need To Pivot)
Oct 30, 2016
Nicole Davis, a two-time Olympic silver medalist and former USA National Team volleyball player, shares her journey from childhood competitiveness to professional success. She discusses how her early life in Stockton and martial arts shaped her drive. Nicole dives into her experiences with challenging team dynamics overseas and emphasizes the power of mindset shifts and mentorship. She also offers practical tools for athletes, advocating for passion-driven paths over strict plans, and highlights the importance of self-talk and mindfulness in achieving performance.
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Learning To Harness Competitiveness
- Nicole describes herself as an intense competitor who had to learn to harness that drive so it helped teammates.
- She shifted focus from outcomes to the process to sustain long training days.
From Stockton To USC By Accident
- Nicole grew up in Stockton, used sports to cope with a volatile home, and discovered volleyball at 14.
- She earned a full scholarship to USC and later joined the national team after an accidental recruitment.
National Team Years Shaped Her Most
- Nicole says her national-team years were her most formative due to living abroad and professional demands.
- She learned to control her responses and pivot attention to what she could influence.