Taylor Crabb’s Beach Volleyball Journey: Wins, Setbacks, and Comebacks

From Hawaiian roots to the Olympic stage — Taylor Crabb’s volleyball journey is as exciting as it is inspiring. After dominating at Long Beach State, Taylor spent time playing pro indoor volleyball before finding his home on the beach, winning on the AVP Tour, and earning his spot at the Tokyo Olympics. But just days before competing, a positive COVID test forced him to stay on the sidelines.

In this exclusive interview, Taylor shares the highs and lows of his career, how he overcame adversity, and what’s next as he continues to chase greatness in pro beach volleyball.

0:00
1:20 who is a better trash talker
2:10 where is TC from
2:30 The bug *
3:30 Outrigger Volleyball club **
4:15 Discovering volleyball * Lindsey bird **
4:50 The volleyball family dynasty
5:20 The volleyball hook *
6:00 Stuck being a setter *
7:10 a Hooper showed up and let TC be a hitter
7:35 epic wrestling matches from Micah **
8:50 Micah **
9:40 Micah is a lion on the court
11:15 Allan Knipe ** Tyler
11:50 Tyler - Taylor you are too short to be a hitter **
13:00 TC approach to be a college coach *
14:10 1st year at LBSU and challenges ** Tyler
16:35 Highlights at LBSU **
17:23 Freshman TC advice
18:20 What helped TC raise his hitting IQ **
19:20 Dream come true on the beach
20:10 first year pro indoors in France *
21:40 Came back to play on the US Pan Am team bailed to play a beach tourney *
23:15 Pro beach player is not easy. Just playing beach is 20% of what you need to do **
24:30 Finding a beach partner
25:40 When did TC know he could make beach a career *
27:50 The grind as a beach pro *
29:00 path to playing beach for USA **
31:00 Playing the Lion King
31:20 Country quotas ** and travel costs
33:30 When did USAV start covering travel costs *
34:30 Are there different styles of play from other countries **
35:05 Tyler hildebrand **
35:40 Qualifying for Tokyo **
37:30 Crowds in the oversea locations ** So different empty locations
39:10 Heartbreaking moment in Tokyo *
40:10 Coming back after Tokyo
40:00 LA28 ??
42:00 prepping for a new beach season *
43:10 Is there still excitement to play *
44:35 AVP and the league breakdown *
46:40 Tougher things today being a Pro player **
47:50 Importance of having the right partner **
48:30 TC's way to Reset **
49:20 Memorable matches **
50:30 Fav tourney **
51:00 TC's nemesis in a good way **
52:05 Things TC has done to stay healthy
53:20 Coaching experience and path to coaching **St Marys Janice Hare
55:30 First time meeting the team **
58:20 Celebrity Side out **
1:00:35 Toughest position in Vball **
1:01:15 Away from the court **
1:02:05 Jake gibb Rich lamborn
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