Episode 103: Claire Ammeraal, Central Michigan Volleyball

Welcome to Oak Performance Radio, hosted by Adam Lane! In this episode, join us as we chat with Claire Ammeraal, a talented volleyball player from Central Michigan and the greater Madison Area. Claire shares her journey as a one-hit wonder, significantly impacting her 18th year playing for VCU United. She modestly brushes off her accomplishments, but her skills as a setter and towering presence on the court speak for themselves.  Tune in to gain insights into Claire's volleyball career, her experiences as a player, and the challenges she has overcome. 1:20 Who Claire is and why she's a big deal. 5:43 When they had games and when they didn't have games. 12:01 Prioritizing classes in college. 14:16 The importance of strength training 18:59 The importance of nutrition. 23:43 Leg strength and running speed. 29:39 Claire talks about burnout and how to overcome it. 32:37 Make friends with other athletes 37:37 Coaching Volleyball. 43:02 One of the best gymnasts in the conference. Many thanks to POWER ATHLETE for sponsoring this episode of OAK PERFORMANCE RADIO!POWER ATHLETE is the premier resource for training athletes, educating coaches, and nutrition!POWER ATHLETE aims to provide world-class solutions for real-world athletes & coaches. POWER ATHLETE has worked with thousands of athletes around the globe and has taken them to the highest levels of performance! Check them out at:https://powerathletehq.com/Power Athlete