Beyond Athletic with Ryan Jay Owens

This solo session features a 10-step practical guide for aspiring student-athletes. It emphasizes setting clear goals and creating a dream school list. The importance of gathering academic records and preparing a standout CV is highlighted. Listeners learn to leverage social media and local networks for college recruitment. Tips on enhancing academic performance and athletic skills are shared, along with cautions about managing online presence. Stay disciplined, track your progress, and connect with mentors for success!

#18 Never Just An Athlete with Tabi LOVE Athlete Case Study: A Canadian National Team + NCAA All American + Pro Volleyball Player Show Notes: http://BeyondAthletic.com/18 January 3, 2014 BACKGROUND BIO TABITHA ASHLY LOVE Born: 11-09-1991 Height: cm Weight: kg Spike reach: cm Block reach: cm Position: Receiving Spiker, Opposite Spiker From small town in Manitoba, Canada. Oldest of 4 children. Started playing volleyball at age 12. First attended the University of Minnesota. Was named Most Outstanding Player of the region in the Elite Eight my freshman year. After my sophomore year I transferred to UCLA. In my junior year we won the national championship and I was named PAC 12 honorable mention. In my senior year I was named First Team All American, PAC 12 team, AVCA All Pacific a Regional team, NCAA POW. Next I went to PR to play professionally. I was named to the PR All Star Team. For the 2013-2014 year I played in Poland. Finished the first half the season leading in kills and points but then got injured. Played with the national team this past summer and was named MVP and Best Spiker at the World Championship Qualifications. Now I play in Baku! LEAVE A REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE TO #BEYONDATHLETIC IN ITUNES SO OTHER CAN FIND US TOO! SHARE THIS WITH ONE PERSON YOU THINK COULD BENEFIT THE MOST... MOST GRATEFUL TODAY FOR: PERSONAL QUOTE: MOST INFLUENTIAL MENTOR(S) IN HER LIFE: Key Discussion Points: What’s her story and how she got into sports? How has she failed? Why did she choose her pro teams? How did she choose to play for another country's national team? What is she most excited about? Key Lessons: MORE COMING SOON! ATHLETE'S TIP JAR What was holding her back from becoming better? How She gets rid of negative thoughts: Sleep & Morning ritual: How does she adjust to a new city and/or team? Recommended Book: Name THE person you feel has been MOST influential in your life to reach higher and be better? Father (Her coach also) A learning resource you love to use... Give a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy: A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general? Most Grateful For: Key Person In Her Life: INFO Charity/Organizations They Add Value to: Business/Work: Pro Volleyball Past/Current Teams: (Baku, Azerbaijan) Recommended Guest: Follow Athlete Here: Facebook | Instagram Definition of Beyond Athletic? "Coming Soon" Show Notes: http://BeyondAthletic.com/18 LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW FOR THIS EPISODE ON: ITUNES -OR- OUR SITE WE WILL GET YOUR REVIEW TO THE ATHLETE! @BEYONDATHLETIC

#17 Everything Is Possible with Jana MATIASOVSKA ATHLETE CASE STUDY | Volleyball Jana MATIASOVSKA (Slovakia) Born: 7. 7. 1987 Height: 199 cm Weight: 83 kg Spike reach: 319 cm Block reach: 300 cm Position: Receiving Spiker, Opposite Spiker Born in Bratislava, Slovakia in 1987. Started playing volleyball at 13 for a local club, Slavia UK Bratislava. Upon high school graduation, went to study at University of Louisville through a volleyball scholarship. In 2009 turned pro, signed with Russian Uralocka Yekaterinburg. After 1.5 seasons in Russia, played two seasons in Azerbaijan, one in Korea, again one season in Azerbaijan, and currently in Poland. QUOTE: Positive anything is better than negative nothing - Elbert Hubbard Mentors: Every step of the way there has been someone. First my parents; then my great mentor at the University, Stan Jonas; and now my fiance, Yigit Kulan. They have provided me with support and motivation. HEALTHY HABIT: sleep a lot and eat a healthy diet HEALTHY TRAVEL TIP: Always pack a snack - banana, nut mix or at least a sports drink HOW SHE ADDS VALUE TO OTHERS: I donate to World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Otherwise, I believe in random signs of kindness and help, so I try to add my part whenever I see an opportunity. Often the teams I played for participated in various charity events. CONTACT: Facebook - Jana Matiasovska Instagram - jankamati

Coach Case Study Ep16 No Fear! Unleash Your True Potential with David DEUSER David Elliot Deuser Date of Birth: 26/1/1966 Brief Bio USA Volleyball apprentice Summer 1987, Women Assist. coach Loyola University of Chicago 1991, 92 seasons. Richards High School head boy's coach 1992 State Champions 41-0. Lewis University head men's coach 1994 to 2004. Volleyball Mag. coach of the year 1998. AVCA men's coach of the year 2003. 2014 Great Lakes mens PVL head coach, National Champions. Quotes: "I Can!" & "There is no greater factor in your game than how you feel about yourself as a volleyball player." -Stan Kelner TOPICS: Building self confidence on the court Build Trust.. competitive & unified environment Build Positive reinforcement not only punishment Create situations for success.. replace negative thoughts with self assured.. FREE FROM FEAR A book or learning resource: Volleyball Cybernetics (Book) & Living the Miracle Audio, mental training and rehearsal CD. ✓ A Healthy Habit Get enough sleep. ✓ Travel Tip: I always take and carry EmergenC packets with me when I travel. and I wash my hands constantly. ✓ Adds Value to others by... Visiting Childrens Hospitals with my team. “People who put excellence in the first place have the patience to end up with success. An additional burden for the victim of the success mentality is that he is threatened by the success of others and he resents real excellence. In contrast, the person that is fascinated by quality is excited when he sees it in others.” -Joe PATERNO Facebook: David Deuser Website: http://www.thevolleyballinstitute.com Email: lewismensvolleyball@msn.com

Arielle Wilson, a four-time NCAA volleyball champion with Penn State and professional player, shares her inspiring journey from Maywood to sporting glory. She opens up about the challenges of being rejected by a top school, the camaraderie of a dominant team, and her transition to professional play in Europe. Arielle also gives valuable tips on overcoming self-doubt, maintaining routines, and preparing for life beyond athletics, including her passion for nursing. Her stories are a testament to resilience and the pursuit of greatness.

Mari A. Hole, a Norwegian national-team volleyball player and NCAA All-American, shares her inspiring journey from injury setbacks to resilience. She discusses her transition from Norway to the U.S. for college volleyball, emphasizing the importance of hard work and being a ‘trigger-point’ in pursuing goals. Mari opens up about coping mechanisms for fear and negativity, along with the role her family has played in her success. With practical insights on personal growth and daily routines, she offers listeners valuable lessons for balancing sport with life.

Athlete Case Study : Volleyball Ep13 The Only Way To Make Yourself Happy with Ning "Nikki" Zhao Ning Zhao doesn't mess around when it comes to strangers approaching her online but after a thorough background check on who I am (Ryan Jay Owens) with her former NCAA D1 coach, Chris POOLE, and a big thumbs up that I was not some crazy person she agreed to this interview with a lot of excitement! She's been waiting a long time to tell someone her story to hopefully inspire other athletes to be goal oriented and not just think sports can offer them everything. Sometimes you must also drastically change your surroundings, like she did moving from China as an 18 year old to the USA, to play at a strong school so her education would be strong as well as volleyball. BIO Ning Zhao or "NIkki" as many refer to her was born Aug 20, 1976 in Beijing, China. She started to play volleyball as a nine (9) year old (!!!!)... She made the Chinese junior national team which was only 12 of the best young players in China (## Billion people Populate China!) before quickly deciding at 18 years old to not pursue the Olympics... She decided to pursue making sure her future after volleyball would be happy, healthy and full of opportunity and accepted a full scholarship to study & play in the USA. She started at Central Connecticut State university but quickly changed to Barton Community College for 2 years where she was a 2x All American. In her final 2 years of school at U of Arkansas -Fayetteville they were ranked 15th & 8th in the nation as a team.. making the Sweet 16 the 2nd Round of the NCAA tournament. She was ranked the 9th best setter in NCAA D1 volleyball her senior year & is one of only 3 players to hold the record of 3000 assists. She was honored with SEC 1st Team & AVCA All American, Now she's "a full time mommy" of a 9yr old boy and 2year old daughter after benign off and on assistant coach for a few years after her collegiate volleyball career. She plans on possibly coaching in the future and/or assisting young Chinese players to get to USA schools to play sports. LEAVE A REVIEW & Subscribe to #BeyondAthletic in iTunes so other can find us too! Share this with one person you think could benefit the most... MOST GRATEFUL FOR: THE CHANCE TO STUDY & PLAY IN THE USA! PERSONAL MOTTO: "SMILE! I DON'T OWN ALL THE PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD!" READ: THE 7 RULES OF LIFE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HER LIFE: FORMER SYRACUSE COACH JING JU. HE SCOUTED & BROUGHT HER TO THE USA BUT LEFT HER 3 MONTHS LATER TO SWITCH SCHOOLS... "WITHOUT HIM I WOULDN'T BE THE STRONG PERSON I AM TODAY!" Key Discussion Points: What’s her story and how she got into sports? Who is she today after her volleyball career? What was her biggest failure? Why was it important that she go to a school in the USA? What's her proudest moment? What are her future goals? What was the moment she decided to study in the USA? How does she add value to people? What's her next goal? Key Lessons: She must think about her future "What am I going to do after I retire from volleyball? We needed to get some education...I needed other life skills other than volleyball." Studying and playing volleyball in the USA is a huge opportunity. "I saw the opportunities getting a good education besides volleyball... so I decided to come." How graduating from a USA college is why she is a happily married mother of two. Failing can make you stronger. "First you have to have a strong mind. You have to believe in yourself and be strong. I don't need (the coach). I don't need anyone (to do it for me)." "Just believe in yourself and there's always nice people around you." Do what you love on a daily basis to be happy "Cooking is AWESOME but so is volleyball!" She is interested in coaching and also helping young players come the study & play in the USA. Some little things can make people feel much better She should be more goal oriented. ATHLETE's TIPJAR Sleep & Morning ritual: Drinking a glass of water every morning & SMILE! One personal habit to contributes to athlete's health: Cooking and playing volleyball Athlete's Learning Resource: Pinterest Most grateful for: The opportunity to study & play for a USA school. How athlete add's value to others: Smiling. Tapping them on the shoulder and just giving them a high five when they are stressed. Believes something little can make someone feel "much better" Athlete's travel tools: Phone & Passport Advice to 16yr old self: "Be MORE goal oriented!" INFO Charity/Organizations They Add Value to: Helping young student athletes come to study in the USA Business/Work: Full time mom Past/Current Teams: Central Connecticut State University Barton Community College University of Arkansas - Fayetteville Recommended Guest: None Follow Athlete Here: Facebook | E-mail Ryan | Pinterest Definition of Beyond Athletic? "Sports is NOT the only way to make a person happy! You can't play forever, you must find other passions. There's a whole other world besides the sport you're in..." For example "Family.. Cooking.. Traveling..." LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW FOR MILICA'S EPISODE ON: ITUNES -OR- OUR SITE WE WILL TWEET YOUR REVIEW TO THE ATHLETE! @BEYONDATHLETIC

Mia Jerkov, a Croatian professional volleyball player with a rich international background, shares her journey from a skinny, struggling kid to a national team icon. She reflects on pivotal moments, including moving away from home at 15 to chase her volleyball dreams. Mia discusses the impact of perfectionism and the importance of developing a solid work ethic. She emphasizes the value of education, daily habits, and kindness in her life, while advocating for athletes to focus on moral growth beyond their sport.

Milica Kubura, a 19-year-old Serbian volleyball player for Florida State University and former Junior National Team member, shares her journey from Serbia to the U.S. She discusses her fears about relocating, how athlete support in the U.S. surpassed her expectations, and the practical steps she took to make the move. Milica elaborates on her daily routines as a student-athlete, including training, academics, and her unique mental habits. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and goals, reflecting on her journey of growth and giving back.

Who runs across America? Christina LEE does and she does so at a pace of about 30 miles or so per day! I first heard about Christina LEE from a dear friend and the one and only contributor (at the point of typing this November 22nd, 2014) to my fundraiser so far on Indiegogo to raise funds for this podcast. DONATE HERE :) THANKS! I asked if he knew anyone that was a former or current athlete doing great things. First thing he said was go type Running America into the search bar of Facebook. I thought, hmm, ok strange. I did. As I landed on the page he starts to say how he met this incredible girl running across America recently and she is awesome. Took me 5’ of digging on her page and researching to see I HAD TO HAVE HER ON THE SHOW! I knew no one does that without having a great heart, spirit and mind! Well my buddy, Ryan Dewitt, had great judgement. Christina LEE defines #BeyondAthletic! Leave a Review & Subscribe to #BeyondAthletic in iTunes so other can find us too! Share this with one person you think could benefit the most... About Christina LEE 23 yr old raised in California & self-proclaimed nerd. :) Former high school cross country runner & standout in soccer (Forced to stop so listen to find out why..) had soccer scholarships across the country.. Top choice was Georgetown. Graduate of two universities simultaneously New York University (NYU) with majors in Computer Science & Math Stevens Institute of Technology with major in Engineering with focus on Robotics and Automation. Worked for Google. Currently not employed but seeking employment. ;) Decided to knock a goal off her bucket list by RUNNING ACROSS AMERICA ALONE & raise $100,000 USD by doing so for the Navy SEALs Foundation benefiting SEALs and their families. She’s raised over $30,000 so far… DONATE HERE AND/OR SHARE WITH A FRIEND She’s a cover model, one of my personal role models and will be running the football out for Jerry Rice and the San Francisco 49’s on game day of week 12 in December! Key Discussion Points: What’s her background & story until HS? What was her biggest obstacle in life? Who inspires her? Why she helps others? What has running across america taught her so far? What are her morning rituals before runs? What a personal habit that contributes to her success? How does she add value to others? What are her future plans? Key Lessons: How she wants “to build a life she doesn’t need a vacation from”-RH… “I think I have a lot more to do. I have a lot more goals for helping others" When a door closes others open when you look closely… “I need to make the best of what I have… I had to look away and never look back” How she believes she can create awareness as a symbol for others… “...I’m not the one doing great things... I’m just out there as a symbol trying to raise money for the people that are doing really awesome stuff!” Why the person she is most inspired by is a life coach… How mentoring and helping others is rewarding… How running is the vehicle for the biggest changes in her life… "Nothing that you expect actually tends to happen.” Why morning rituals are so important… What her secret sauce is to her success… “If you don’t want to make your life harder.. (LISTEN TO FIND OUT) is the easiest thing you can do. It’s free that’s the best part!” Why she plans to work on Green Energy Initiatives & in the Tech industry Follow Christina on FACEBOOK INFO Charity/Organizations They Add Value to: DONATE HERE: Navy SEALs Foundation / Running America