From Small Town to the Pros with Maya Sands | Sideline Strategy: A Volleyball Podcast

From a small town to professional volleyball, Maya Sands’ journey has been built on adaptability, confidence and a willingness to keep betting on herself.In this episode, Maya shares how she found volleyball, navigated her college career at UNLV and Mizzou, entered the professional draft process and experienced her first season in Houston.She opens up about the transition from college to professional volleyball, learning to contribute in a different role, developing confidence and experiencing the “pinch me” moments that made becoming a professional athlete feel real.Maya also discusses the importance of her support system, the underdog mentality that has shaped her career, life outside of volleyball and what it means to serve as a Nike Volleyball ambassador.Whether you’re an athlete pursuing the next level, a coach helping players navigate their path or a volleyball fan curious about the professional game, Maya offers an inside look at what it takes to make, and adjust to, the jump to pro volleyball.For more junior volleyball education visit www.jvavolleyball.org