TRANSITIONING from Indoor to BEACH | Make the Most Out of Your Beach Career w/Hudson Bates

Talented indoor players can often find unexpected opportunities to find success in beach volleyball. Hudson Bates, Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at the Ohio State University and NTDP Training Series Coach, shares with athletes his transition from playing professional indoor to beach volleyball and his journey throughout his beach career. Bates emphasizes the importance of finding reps wherever you can, diving “all in” on the beach, focusing on re-establishing fundamentals in a more dynamic game, and taking initiative to track down the best resources to support your journey. 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Why Hudson Started Playing Beach Volleyball 02:44 - The Process of Finding a Beach Partner 05:06 - Advice for Young Athletes: Master the Basics 06:10 - Navigating a Career in Men's Beach Volleyball 08:27 - Using Benchmarks to Guide Your Career 09:42 - How Playing Beach Benefits Indoor Players 11:37 - The Importance of the Partner Relationship