Episode 305, College Volleyball Weekly Beach Top 10-ish, Week 6 Recap with Kelly Belardi
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Kelly Belardi, Stanford's senior beach volleyball standout, celebrates her 100th career win in a moment of quiet pride, not just personal triumph but a tribute to her partners and the program’s evolution. Her journey from the fours to the ones reflects a deep belief in the value of every flight—especially the underappreciated threes and fours—where duels are won. As Stanford rises to No. 1 in the nation, Belardi emphasizes that rankings are fluff, but the real test is mental resilience: playing every match like it’s the toughest, even against unranked teams. She credits Coach Andrew Fuller’s culture-first recruiting, which prioritizes character and cohesion over just talent, creating a team where everyone is a best friend and a leader. With the MPSF tournament looming and only three weeks left in the regular season, Belardi’s focus is on preparation, intensity in practice, and staying mentally sharp through grueling double-headers. Her final season isn’t about legacy—it’s about proving, every day, that she and her team belong at the top.
Practice the way you play—intensity in practice directly translates to performance in competition.
Stanford’s rise to No. 1 is fueled by culture, not just talent; Coach Andrew Fuller recruits for values and team chemistry.
Every flight matters: threes and fours are where duels are won, not just the top ones and twos.
Mental reset is more important than physical conditioning in back-to-back duels; bounce back fast after a loss.
Belardi’s 100th win was a team effort—she’s grateful for her partners, not just the milestone.
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Welcome Back, Kelly Belardi
Rob Sparrow welcomes Kelly Belardi back to the show, joking about the podcast's name change from 'Top 10-ish' to 'Beach Blast' or 'Sandblast'. Kelly is introduced as a long-time contributor and now a key player for Stanford.
Kelly’s 100th Win Milestone
“I’m just grateful for my partners and my team definitely would not be here without them.”
From Fours to Ones: The Evolution of a Player
Kelly discusses her progression from playing on the fours as a freshman to now being on the ones. She champions the importance of threes and fours, arguing they’re where real duels are won.
Team Culture and Leadership
Kelly reflects on Stanford’s culture, crediting her indoor experience and leadership training under Coach Kerry Klein. She emphasizes team unity, love for the game, and the importance of playing for each other.
Stanford’s Historic 2025 Championship
Kelly recalls Stanford’s first-ever MPSF beach volleyball title, a breakthrough season that built confidence and proved they could beat top teams. She reflects on the team’s growth from underdogs to favorites.
“acting like it's a game because If you kind of like joke around in practice and are kind of like, oh, it doesn't matter if I lose to this team, then you're going to play like that.”
“I’m just grateful for my partners and my team definitely would not be here without them.”
“Every team we play is so good. Even playing a team that's barely in the top 20, it's a tough duel every single time.”
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