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How Tyra Turner Found Success in the AVP

Hard work and dedication are the keys to making it on the professional tour.

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Success on the AVP Tour is no easy feat. There is good reason why no one jets to the top immediately. It takes time to learn the nuances of the two-person sand game and to find a solid partner that complements your skills and personality.

Making a living in pro beach volleyball here in the U.S. may look like a glamorous and carefree life, but in reality it requires a level of dedication, commitment and self-discipline that few sports can match.

In her seven seasons on the sand, Tyra Turner has become one of the top American players on the AVP and FIVB tours. Along the way, she learned the keys to navigating her way through the professional ranks. Below are three major keys to Tyra's success in her own words.

Three Keys to Success on the Pro Beach Circuit

  1. Make the Commitment
  2. Be Self-Motivated
  3. Know Your Body

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