This is the full interview we had with 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist and AVP Legend, Dain Blanton, during the Friday of the AVP NYC. To say that he generous with his time is an understatement. We caught up with Dain, just before he started his clinic/camp session with AVP First at Pier 25.
As you can see, the AVP and many of its charter members, are very open to speaking with those invested in "Growing The Game." We touched on how, as a leader in the sport of volleyball, he is looking to give the sport a diverse range of appeal to all athletes no matter the age, gender or ethnic background. Blanton believe in this mission and wants to further the reach of the sport the best way he knows how, through coaching the next generation.
In fact, watch as Dain's face light up when he speaks of Kelly Claes and Sarah Hughes and their incredible run through the qualifying rounds and into (what eventually became) their semifinal appearance. Hughes and Claes ran into a Nicole Branaugh and Jenny Kropp in their semifinal loss (set 3 of that match to come in future posts).
We questioned if he and Fonoi would ever look to do a Master's Beach Tour any time soon. You can judge his answer.
Empire Volleyball Club wants to thank Dain Blanton for the interview and giving of his time. Watch him on NBC SPORTS as he is the voice on the courts during the AVP season.
Hope you enjoy.
As you can see, the AVP and many of its charter members, are very open to speaking with those invested in "Growing The Game." We touched on how, as a leader in the sport of volleyball, he is looking to give the sport a diverse range of appeal to all athletes no matter the age, gender or ethnic background. Blanton believe in this mission and wants to further the reach of the sport the best way he knows how, through coaching the next generation.
In fact, watch as Dain's face light up when he speaks of Kelly Claes and Sarah Hughes and their incredible run through the qualifying rounds and into (what eventually became) their semifinal appearance. Hughes and Claes ran into a Nicole Branaugh and Jenny Kropp in their semifinal loss (set 3 of that match to come in future posts).
We questioned if he and Fonoi would ever look to do a Master's Beach Tour any time soon. You can judge his answer.
Empire Volleyball Club wants to thank Dain Blanton for the interview and giving of his time. Watch him on NBC SPORTS as he is the voice on the courts during the AVP season.
Hope you enjoy.
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