In this episode of the Better at Beach podcast, Mark Burik and Brandon Joyner interview Tomas Goldsmith, a volleyball player and community builder. They discuss Tomas's journey from indoor to grass and beach volleyball, the importance of community in the sport, and key strategies for winning in different formats. The conversation also touches on the differences between grass and beach volleyball, the significance of ball control, and the evolving demographics and positions within the sport. In this conversation, Tomas discusses the growth of the beach volleyball community in Milwaukee, the establishment of Volley Life, and the importance of community engagement and partnerships with local parks. He shares insights on managing volleyball leagues, organizing tournaments, and the philosophy of stewardship over ownership in community sports. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes of running a sports organization and the commitment to fostering a vibrant volleyball culture.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Volleyball Community
03:00 Transitioning Between Indoor, Grass, and Beach Volleyball
06:03 Key Strategies for Winning on Grass
08:58 The Differences Between Grass and Beach Volleyball
11:59 The Importance of Ball Control
15:02 Physicality vs. Strategy in Volleyball
18:02 Diversity in Volleyball Styles
21:04 The Evolution of Volleyball Positions
23:57 Building a Volleyball Community with Volley Life
26:39 The Evolution of Beach Volleyball in Milwaukee
31:54 Establishing Volley Life: A Community Commitment
39:43 Navigating Partnerships and Contracts with County Parks
42:05 Stewardship Over Ownership: A Community Perspective
46:09 Lessons in Tournament Organization and Management
54:44 Engaging the Community: Opportunities for Players

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