The Option

Jason Dibelius

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Podcast by Jason Dibelius

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Episode 297 - Charlie Siragusa

Charlie Siragusa is an American professional beach volleyball player and former indoor standout. Excelling at the HS and NCAA indoor scene, he took his talents to the beach where he went from grinder, to draw attraction, to finishing top ten multiple times on the domestic and international scene. And he has not even scratched the surface. 02:35 - Not surprising that the top male players are academics, plus, let's talk about the Hermosa Beach Open and his partner, Alejandro Huerta 09:12 - Process and preparation for serve to space, constant pressure, creative players on the women's side, creative players on the men's side, the cupcakes are artists 21:51 - A "level-up" moment where he was ready to do this on the higher or highest level, big up to Mark Pa'aluhi for finding a way to make everyone happy, plus, his blocking is ridiculous 31:00 - He came in the beach game mentally stronger than most, having a north star on where he is comfortable and where he wants to get better, playing out of the "box," getting better at everything, instead of one thing, appreciating journeys, both long and short 42:56 - Transition defenders that are exciting as heck, plus, what got him into volleyball, plus, Charlie the sailor? 51:43 - The fundamental that was easiest to transition to the beach? What was the most difficult? 1:03:54 - Why do people love you so much? 1:11:41 - Fun questions, wrap up
Aug 27

Episode 296 - Brian O'Neill

Brian O'Neill is an American professional beach volleyball player. His recent ascension has been quite the phenomenon. The support he has from his pro peers, as well as multiple volleyball communities on a bicoastal level, is well-documented. Oh, and by the way, he is hilarious. 02:41 - a gift for the "Option" podcast from Bravo and Spike-n-Go, giving love back to the volleyball communities, 06:29 - Playing with Chase Frishman, the journey, the fun, the great weekend at Highline 27:27 - Does Brian still work out anymore? If at all? Did he mimic/follow blocking styles from his predecessors? 41:35 - About Dave Updegrove, the Manhattan Beach Open, the great communication and efficiency 53:01 - How Spike and Go and Bravo created a natural, organic volleyball community, plus, loving Kevin Edwards, who is the oldest guy to qualify for the main draw? 1:16:02 - The better the player, the better you play against them, plus, does everyone really need a coach? Why is it easier to play people who know what they are doing? Seain Cook, why some people like him and why some do not. 1:33:51 - Getting the know the fun personalities on the pro beach scene, Motherlode, The Hermosa Open, Seaside, and why the three should be a fall classic 2:05:59 - Commentating, and filling the space vs having something that makes you care about the "characters", why football does so well, going to live events vs watching a well-produced event on TV, the support system he got from so many volleyball communities 2:31:19 - Great movies, great actors and great bad guys, plus, was the 90's the best time for comedy? 2:46:11 - More fun questions from the comment section and other things
Aug 24

Episode 295 - Robin Seidl

Robin Seidi is an Austrian professional beach volleyball player. He has enjoyed a heightened level of success on the sand at every level, highlighting an appearance in the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. He has played with a slew of partners, and they will all say the same thing - he is energetic, intense, and fun. 01:40 - Keeping trophies and awards that tell a story when you have too many, upcoming tournament that are lined up, the "skyball" of DJ Klasnic, 07:10 - Why and how he started playing, level-up moments, plus, is there a future in coaching, post-playing career, paralysis through analysis 19:30 - How does a coach become a better "space holder?" Plus, mental fatigue will seep into physical fatigue, unselfishness is the key to volleyball unity 24:30 - Think of live events like Broadway, and televised events like a film, the slew of good partners and measuring the diverse personalities, process and preparation to tournaments, nutrition/meal plans, etc., smaller training groups vs larger groups 39:13 - Open level players, and people with open-level ideas, is 36 years old the prime of a beach player 43:05 - Does playing for something matter more than the love of the game? How do we get "volleyball transcendency?" 51:50 - Describe the atmosphere of playing in the Rio Olympics, bringing more people vs bringing more soldiers, will the momentum of indoor ball help the beach? 58:50 - Who did you aspire to be? Plus, fun random questions to finish up
Aug 12

Episode 294 - MBO Qualifier Picks

Manhattan Beach Open is coming up and I would like to explore the best part of it - the QUALIFIER Matches! Who is going to make it? Who are the upset kings? Waiting for people to say "don't quit your day job in 3...2...1... 01:54 - Jeff Samuels 14:07 - Derek Zimmmerman 42:41 - Frank Field 49:09 - MBO QUALIFIER predictions (don't quit my day job) 1:01:01 - Aaron Wexler joins the show
Aug 4

Episode 293 - Emily Madigan

Emily Madigan is an American volleyball player. College-bound to Dallas, she is a true volleyball nerd that excelled in a smaller but competitive club system. When it comes to areas where her strengths play to any team's needs? We still have yet to scratch the surface. 02:20 - Her versatility playing 3 different positions, how easy it is for a coach to miss a "goofy-foot," how she considered playing for Dallas, 11:39 - The joy of playing club, forming relationships, how to maintain the good energy "chain" from breaking, why coaches burnout 20:20 - How she got started with the sport, the fun at the festival, fundamentals that came easy vs which ones were more tedious 28L31 - Was there a moment of match that made you think you can do this at the high level, why people leave hating the game 37:32 - Developing a player, the self-correction shaped organically as well as through guidance, plus, what advice would you give a 13-year-old who want to be good at this 44:00 - How to manage volleyball "funks", plus, fun questions, good reads, inspiring sports films, other sports etc
Jul 28

Episode 292 - Rob McLean (B-day call-in)

This episode falls on my birthday, and since it's my birthday, and on my birthday I do what I want, my guest Rob McLean and I - while hammering Uncle Nearest "apple juice" (for YouTube purposes), did random call-ins. This might be for the dedicated followers, but I promise that we delivered. Good times. 01:59 - Derek Zimmerman, talks night games in NOLA, our cool friendship, Evan Cory’s ascension, obstacles, and approach 15:23 - Rob McLean joins 17:56 - Wendy Jones calls in, meditation, the nervous system and being centered 24:00 - Robbie and I talk NY Knicks 46:36 - Ashley Clark joins 57:24 - Cory Bryndal joins 1:04:35 - Robbie and I talk taking emotion out of coaching 1:18:31 - “Eric Cam” joins, talks videos and hands 1:35:20 - Robbie and I talk emotionally detaching from losses as a coach 1:37:51 - Melissa Lim joins the chat 1:50:01 - Robbie and I shout out all the people who helped out brand
Jul 16

Episode 291 - Allison McColloch

Allison McColloch is an American volleyball Coach, admin and former indoor and pro beach standout. Playing with and against the best of the world and domestic scene, she is a household name. She threw her name in the NCAA hat, serving as the head coach of UC Davis. She is now deeply involved with LOVB, a professional indoor volleyball league that also developed a club system to enhance more playing opportunities for juniors. 03:50 - What is LOVB? The idea, the plan the evolution, plus, who did she aspire to be growing up? 20:20 - Don't remove social media - enhance the good things, are we attracted to the right kind of drama, and what exactly is that? 31:22 - What we love about the old school scene, and where they failed at passing the baton, why LOVB is headed the better direction 37:31 - Be yourself, but if it is manufactured, the audience sees that, too, plus, so many great tournaments, but who is there to tell the story? 1:02:08 - LOVB rewind video, showcasing what they are doing, the clear indications of the work being put in. The idea of the Jason Olive's Hawaiian Festival 1:18:00 - Personalizing your work, the pros and cons 1:37:55 - being in a position to affect change, pouring through the list of coaches for LOVB, inspiring reads or sports movies
Jul 9

Episode 290 - Andrew Dentler

Andrew Dentler is an American professional beach and grass volleyball player. And George Mason University NCAA standout, he took his talents to the outdoor scene, enjoying a heightened level of prosperity. Multiple appearance in the Main Draw, international experience, regional dominance, and most recently, a finals appearance at the Pottstown Rumble - a tournament where he is a three-time champion. 03:09 - The Pottstown Rumble, the spectacle, the scene, the process and preparation, and "cracking the code" to the quarterfinal and semifinal 15:49 - How did he get started with the sport, the indoor college run, the transition to the outdoor scene 34:09 - Coaching, paying it forward, the challenges, things he brought to coaching immediately, setters with "staggered feet,' ways to communicate that stays with the players, staying emotionally even-keeled, fundamentals that are easy to teach 57:00 - Contrall-ables, player responsibility to themselves 1:03:24 - His playing career domestically and internationally, remembering Eric Zaun, the long list of players he played with, who was the most professional, who was the most fun.

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Podcast by Jason Dibelius

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Jason Dibelius
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2019 - 2026
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399
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