Triple Crown Prep: Athlete’s Voices – Track 5

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What is the Triple Crown?<br>In 2013, Triple Crown Sports met with 25 elite club directors for discussions on the world of Elite volleyball. Following this gathering, the 2014 Triple Crown Volleyball Championships unfolded in Salt Lake City, UT, featuring a total of 38 teams, among them Coast and Tstreet.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Since then, the Triple Crown has become one of the nation's premier club volleyball tournaments, drawing top-tier teams and boasting an impressive turnout of over 500 college coaches. It serves as a platform for the crème de la crème to compete against one another, showcasing their talent and competing at the highest level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year, the 2024 TC NIT is scheduled for President's Day Weekend, February 17-19, 2024, just around the corner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In anticipation of our powerhouse California teams venturing to Kansas City, I connected with some of our top prospects to delve into their preparations for this monumental event. Their insightful responses have culminated in six articles, which I'll be sharing over the upcoming week. May their dedication and preparations serve as inspiration for your own athletic endeavors and pursuit of achieving your goals whether they be in Kansas City or at your next local tournament.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Let's press play on Track 5 and hear directly from the athletes…</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["199763"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Fallyn BlotzerrnrnTriple Crown is such an exciting tournament to kick off the season. Knowing my team will be competing against the best teams in the country, I am diligent in preparing both physically and mentally. I make sure each practice I am giving 100% and really absorbing the instruction my coaches are giving the team. Every player on my team shares the same intensity and goal to win. Along with my time on the court, I also train with the Wave strength and agility coaches three times a week. On off days, I make sure I am proactive with recovery. That entails cryo and cupping, and giving my body ample rest. See you in KC. 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Our Tstreet team has been training hard on the court and in the weight room to prepare. I've also been trying to get as many extra reps as possible so my team can count on me to be at my best. I can't wait to get out there and compete with clubs from all over the country!rnrnu003cimg class=u0022size-medium wp-image-505164u0022 src=u0022https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/01/Macey-Smith.jpg?w=256u0022 alt=u0022u0022 width=u0022256u0022 height=u0022300u0022 /u003e","_player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":5,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65b357d584792"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["331815"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Olivia Durrrnrnu0022This will be my third triple crown and I couldn't be more excited! 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