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Tali highlight playing at Hawaii as she enters her senior year.
In this interview, Tali opens up about growing up playing volleyball in Israel, the challenges of moving across the world, and what it really takes to earn a spot playing college volleyball at the University of Hawaii. She shares the sacrifices, cultural adjustments, and mental strength required to compete at the NCAA level while representing her home country on a global stage.
This is a must-watch for aspiring college athletes, international players, and anyone chasing a dream that takes them far from home.
👇 Topics covered:
Growing up playing volleyball in Israel
The recruiting process for U.S. college volleyball
Adjusting to life and volleyball in Hawaiʻi
What it takes to play NCAA volleyball
Advice for international athletes
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