Geena Urango: What It Takes to WIN

About this episode

Geena Urango shares her journey and insights on achieving success in professional beach volleyball.

In this episode of Beach Secrets, DJ Klasnic welcomes Geena Urango, one of the most accomplished athletes on the AVP Tour — and the first-ever female athlete guest on the podcast. Geena made history as the first female beach volleyball player to earn a collegiate scholarship, and she continues to inspire as an AVP League Champion. In this conversation, she shares her journey through the highs and challenges of professional beach volleyball, her daily routine, and the mindset required to perform at the top level. This episode is filled with insights on discipline, confidence, and what it takes to achieve long-term success both on and off the sand. 🎧 Topics include: Breaking barriers as a scholarship pioneer The mentality behind winning on the AVP Daily habits and recovery routines Managing pressure and staying motivated Lessons from years of elite competition 📍Listen now and uncover the secrets behind Geena Urango’s success.➡️ Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Link to Geenas Partnership Optimizing Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Program-Volleyball-Partner-Integration/dp/B0D5WPQ1HZ 👉 Listen anywhere → https://linktr.ee/djklasnic 🌿 Sponsored by Polar Gold…

People in this episode

Host: Dj Klasnic

Guest: Geena Urango

Topics covered

• professional beach volleyball
• athlete mindset
• discipline and confidence
• daily routines
• elite competition
• success strategies

Keywords

• beach volleyball
• AVP
• athlete success
• sports discipline
• motivation
• recovery routines
• scholarship pioneer

Sponsors

Polar Gold Extracts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AVP Tour

Products: CBD products

Books & works: Pillars Program

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