#22 How To Break 10 Records by 23yrs Old with Milan RISTIC

January 17, 2015 | ATHLETE CASE STUDY

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#22 How To Break 10 Records by 23yrs Old with Milan RISTIC

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BIO

• Born, Milan RISTIĆ, in Belgrade, Serbia on  8 August 1991 (age 23). Currently living in North Carolina, USA.
• He is a son of Velimir and Gordana Ristic, he has an older sister Marija.
• He's a track and field athlete who specializes in hurdling. Having competed in hurdling and other events with archrivals AK Crvena Zvezda and AK Partizan, he has represented Serbia in international competition.
• Went to college in the U.S. First attended UNC Asheville (holds 9 records), and then my junior year transferred to UC Berkeley where I finished my degree. 3x NCAA All-American. 
• Got married to Meredith Foster Ristić while I was in college at UNCA, where I met my wife the first year when I came to the U.S.
• He is a Serbian national record holder in the indoor 60 meter hurdles event and broke 9 records at UNC. Ristić is a member of Serbian national senior team since 2010.

Height: 188cm, 6'3" | Weight: 88kg, 193lbs

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MEANINGFUL QUOTE
"If you can dream it, you can do it" -Walt Disney

BIGGEST INFLUENCERS
My wife Meredith and my family!

FAVORITE LEARNING RESOURCE:
youtube.com because I can see the stuff I read or hear about in hurdling world

HEALTHY HABIT:
Fishing, anywhere really because it relaxes me.

TRAVEL TIPS:
For traveling, lots of vitamins, fruits and vegetables, because it's hard to get a good meal in a hurry.

HOW THEY ADD VALUE TO OTHERS:
Volunteering at different events and helping people in need. 

CONTACT
PERSONAL FB | FANPAGE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | EMAIL

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“Five Stars! Great time, great topics, awesome way to hear stuff from some incredible athletes.”

— Milan Ristić (Review of Beyond Athletic Podcast)

15 | How Penn St. Dominated The NCAA 4X In A Row with Arielle WILSON

#15 How Penn St. Dominated The NCAA 4X In A Row with Arielle WILSON

Athlete Case Study: USA 4x NCAA Champion, Pro & Recent National Team Volleyball Player 
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Dec 20, 2014

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BACKGROUND

I had to have Arie on because she's a selfless soul that gives and gives and gives... Reminds me of another midwesterner and my "adopted" sister Therese Crawford of Team USA too. My point is that the midwest produces some of the friendliest people in the USA. I had to present her to others so they can learn from a truly humble champion and hear where she came from to understand why that is such a huge thing!

Arie and I go back because: 

A; We both grew up in Chicago. She grew up in the suburb next to my super safe and super clean and super enriching neighborhood.. haha. No, really. I have so much respect for anyone that makes it out of the rough areas of big cities because the odd are COMPLETELY against it.
B: She's a baddass volleyball player and is a middle which was my first position.
C: We both played for Team USA national team...
D. We both played in Indonesia together...

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BIO

Born, Arielle Dwan WILSON, from Maywood, IL on January 3rd, 1989.

She is an only child but has two half-sisters she's close to still.

Went to Proviso East high school known for the production of basketball players.

Was the first volleyball player to get her jersey retired. Attended Penn State, where she started as a freshman and won four NCAA National Championships.

After college she begin her overseas career in Poland (Impel Wroclaw - Champion;s League Team) where she won MVP for a tournament and then spent 2 years in Baku, Azerbaijan, a short stint in Indonesia and now playing in Italy for Nordmecchanica Piacenza in Champion's League.

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MOST GRATEFUL TODAY FOR:

Her life and being able to play the sport she loves aborad.

PERSONAL QUOTE:

Everything happens for a reason. -Anon.

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN HER LIFE: 

 

Key Discussion Points:

• What’s her story and how she got into sports?
• When did she have a big failure?
• What was it like being on a 4x championship team?
• Why did she choose her pro teams?
• What is she most excited about?

Key Lessons:

• Sometimes you just got to be present...

"I’m just here to play…"

• Being on a dominant team takes heart & passion/ & The Struggle!
• Focusing on the moment is most important
• Find a way to just get it done is how to succeed...
• MORE COMING SOON!

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ATHLETE'S TIP JAR

What was holding her back from becoming better?
Fear of 

How She gets rid of negative thoughts:

Sleep & Morning ritual: 
 

How does she adjust to a new city and/or team?
 

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Name THE person you feel has been MOST influential in your life to reach higher and be better?
My boyfriend Terrill

A learning resource you love to use...
I love being in Cali with the USA national team

Give a tool/habit you love to use to stay healthy:
Overseas i find that i eat healthier and I also use my family to motivate me to continue to be healthy

A useful tool or tip for eating on the go -OR- for traveling in general?
Grab a piece of fruit. It has been the most healthiest and helpful tip I can think of 

Most Grateful For:
 

Key Person In Her Life:
 

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Charity/Organizations They Add Value to:
I give or help with camps at the local high schools and volunteer with colleges to also make sure I'm spreading knowledge

Business/Work:
Pro Volleyball

Past/Current Teams: 
Nordmechanica Piacenza (ITALY)

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