"A lot of dreams can be crushed here, a lot of hearts can be broken....."

This is the first of a very special 3 part series for coaches, players and volleyball fans.

Part one is a half an hour interview with one of the most decorated and celebrated players in Arizona volleyball history: Madi Kingdon.

Madi talks about her record setting night where she scored 57 points in ONE match playing in South Korea. She also talks about her coaches along the way and what they taught her and what it takes to be asked and play in the hyper competitive gym of the U.S. Women's National team.

It should be noted that Madi did this interview with the Region in the early afternoon on May 7th and found out just a few hours later that she had NOT been on the final roster for the U.S. Women's National team entry into the FIVB Volleyball Nations League. Asked if she wanted to not go forward in publishing the interview, she said no, run it. "I need to get better."

Enjoy this insight into the world of Professional Women's volleyball, the National team and what it takes from coaches and players to get there.

Madi Kingdon Interview