Set Point #49 | Dr Carolina Garbato “Gabi” (English)

In today's episode of the Set Point Podcast, Peter and Feijão welcome Carolina Garbato, Director of the Beach National Team Development Program (NTDP) at USA Volleyball, for an in-depth conversation about her journey in the sport. Carolina's path began in indoor volleyball in Brazil, where she developed as an athlete before continuing her career in college volleyball in the United States. She then transitioned into coaching and development, eventually taking on a leadership role at USA Volleyball, where she now oversees the Beach NTDP program. In this episode, she shares her story, insights on talent identification and development, the challenges of preparing athletes for the highest level, and the structured pathways that help shape the future of beach volleyball in the U.S. A must-listen for anyone passionate about athlete development and the inner workings of high-performance programs. Don't miss it!