Join Tim and Stacy Irvine on the Totum Wellness Podcast as they sit down with Olympic beach volleyball player Sophie Bukovec. Fresh off her Paris 2024 experience, Sophie shares the mental and physical strategies that helped her compete on the world’s biggest stage. From training routines and handling pressure to the reality of NCAA recruiting and high-performance recovery, this episode is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts alike.
In This Episode, Sophie Bukovec Discusses:
🏐 Paris 2024 Olympic Highlights – What it was like competing near the Eiffel Tower, life in the Athletes’ Village, and unexpected Olympic moments (including legendary chocolate muffins).
💪 How to Train Like an Olympian – The strength, conditioning, and skill work that keeps her at peak performance.
🧠 Mental Resilience in Elite Sports – How working with Dr. Dana Sinclair helped her develop game-changing mental strategies.
🚀 The Truth About NCAA Recruiting – How young athletes should navigate the U.S. college sports system and avoid common mistakes.
🏆 Balancing Competition & Life – How Sophie is redefining her career, relationships, and future goals beyond the Olympic cycle.
💡 “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Sophie’s advice for young athletes looking to stand out and succeed in competitive sports. Whether you’re a young athlete, sports parent, coach, or someone striving for peak performance, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, real-world advice, and inspiring stories from the Olympic level.