Meet Lee Hyo Dong: From Pro Volleyball Setter to Elite Skills Trainer
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Volleyball Skills Trainer / CEO of Astrohigh | @hyodong.lee.89
Athlete Stats: 186cm, 74kg
WaveWear Fit: Tops (XL), Bottoms (XL-TALL)
"The L20 has no abdominal pressure and doesn't roll up - I could really feel it was functional gear."
Q&A with Lee Hyo Dong
What do you teach in skills training?
Things like passing, serving, and blocking are fundamentals that every player needs regardless of position. I believe basics are that important. If you can do underhand passes, standing hits, and serves well, you won't be called a bad player anywhere.
What should people learning volleyball know?
It takes a very long time to control the ball. So getting familiar with the ball as quickly as possible is crucial. Whether you're good or bad comes later, but getting comfortable with the ball can't be done in a short period.
What's most important for a volleyball player?
I think it's having pride as a player. There are fewer than 200 active male players in a year. That's a very small number, and I think you can take pride in being one of them.
What are some supplementary exercises that are helpful for volleyball?
Volleyball is a sport where you start your defense from the lowest position and launch your attack from the highest point. That is the sport's slogan. Because of this, a great deal of training is required. Weight training and running are essential. The important thing is to develop a diverse range of muscles. The body doesn't hold up as long as you might think, so in the end, consistent maintenance is the only answer.
What are the pros and cons you noticed after wearing WaveWear?
Before, whenever I wore tights, they would roll up which was really uncomfortable. The waistband caused severe abdominal pressure. But WaveWear's L20 Compression Tights have no abdominal pressure and don't roll up. I could feel that it was truly functional gear.
Career History
- 2017-2020: Ansan OK Savings Bank Rush&Cash
- 2012-2017: Gumi LIG Insurance, Sangmu, KB Insurance Stars
- 2010-2012: Cheonan Hyundai Capital Skywalkers - 1st Round 5th Pick
Hyo Dong's WaveWear Picks
- T20 Compression T-Shirt: Shoulder & Lower Back Taping
- L20 Compression Tights: Knee & Calf Taping
- E2 Elbow Support: Elbow Taping for active sports