Entry 13: Whole Lara Talent - Gilardi's Path From Brazil To Texas

Junior Right Side Hitter Lara (read: La-duh) Gilardi (jee-lar-jee) grew up in Brazil and began playing volleyball seriously only as a middle-aged teen. This coversation discusses the cultural and technical differences of volleyball training in Brazil versus the United States. We discuss the influence of volleyball on young athletes in both geographies and also get into the training differences in terms of technique and weight work as well as other topics that differ across countries. Recorded in Shelton Gym on September 30, 2026.