Episode 186 - Theo Brunner

Theo Brunner is an American professional beach volleyball player and former indoor volleyball standout. A top-two blocker on the domestic scene - and among the best on the international stage - he continues to sustain performances where he remains in the title-capturing mix every single tournament, most recently, capturing the AVP Chicago crown. A Multiple-time winner with a diverse group of partners, the self-proclaimed "boring" player continues to light people up at the net on offense and defense, more than earning the nickname "Lord" Brunner. 01:40 - Chicago, the atmosphere, the win, comparing venues 11:08 - The AVP championships cancelled? 18:13 - Things where Theo and Trevor improved significantly and where they can be better 23:48 - Setting, and the international scene, cracking the code, and performing when it counts 31:05 - Time in the video room, Miles Partain, and what gets you ahead and keeps you ahead 36:04 - Are you going to the Olympics? Partners: marriage of convenience 41:10 - About coach Pompilio Mercadante 45:55 - Behaving like a professional, and how it applies to on and off the court 48:03 - Anything in volleyball that should be worth two points? 50:06 - Looking at the numbers 52:01 - Lightning rounds