The "Option" Episode 204 - Jaren Barredo

Jaren Barredo is an Filipino-American beach volleyball coach. From USA beach, to Elite juniors, to the best of the beach on the professional beach scene, he has found a way to fly under the radar and at the same time, be known and respected for his work - a rare skill.
01:30 - good juniors and college coaches in the game, Jeff Alzina's impressive beard, training early with professionals
12:00 - How far the juniors have come, the "boom periods" of talent every 4 years
19:30 - Coaches in the same club having thick skin on new ideas and alternative ideas
30:50 - Coaching strong personalities, more than "one way" to play this game, Karch, Jose, and more
50:50 - Are the women more "professional" in their approach? Plus, 16 seeds who beat the 1's, top 5 qualifier matches
1:02:15 - "staying home," defensive foundations as disciplines
1:11:40 - Presenting challenges on the court, plus, escaping and just touching the ball
1:24:30 - What's the call? Block, or attack kill?
1:33:30 - Lightning Rounds
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