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#31 Learn To Silence Your Ego with Gabi KOEVA Athlete Case Study: Bulgarian Women’s National Volleyball Team, Middle Blocker for Beşiktaş Women's Volleyball, Istanbul Turkey. Elite Sports Students Mentor February 24, 2015 BACKGROUND On today’s episode we will talk about how Gabi got to where she is today. We will discuss how she decided to play volleyball instead of basketball, as both of her parents are former basketball players, but at her age, volleyball was the only option. She explains some of her struggles and decisions she has had to make over the years, as well as some of the mentors she’s had to help her. She also shares how she handled being a bench player while playing for the Bulgarian Women’s National Team and the importance of silencing your ego and continuing to work hard no matter what situation you may face. BIO Born, Gabriela KOEVA, from Pleven, Bulgaria on July 25, 1989. 6’2” (188cm) Middle Blocker, Volleyball player Grew up in the basketball gym, as parents are former players of the spor