# From Israel to Hawaiʻi, Tali Hakas’ volleyball journey.

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Published: 2026-01-02T13:57:07+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bump-set-chat-podcast8/episodes/From-Israel-to-Hawaii--Tali-Hakas-volleyball-journey-e3d2s4o
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Duration seconds: 1606

## Resource

In this interview, Tali opens up about growing up playing volleyball in Israel, the challenges of moving across the world, and what it really takes to earn a spot playing college volleyball at the University of Hawaii. She shares the sacrifices, cultural adjustments, and mental strength required to compete at the NCAA level while representing her home country on a global stage.This is a must-watch for aspiring college athletes, international players, and anyone chasing a dream that takes them far from home.👇 Topics covered: Growing up playing volleyball in Israel The recruiting process for U.S. college volleyball Adjusting to life and volleyball in Hawaii What it takes to play NCAA volleyball Advice for international athletes

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