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Topic: Mind - June 29 2025
Emma Schieck on Joy, Trust, and Gold

What does it take to win gold when the world expects nothing less? For Team USA Sitting Volleyball, it wasn’t just skill or experience… it was trust, unity, and joy. In our conversation with VIS Mentor Emma Schieck reflects on the mindset behind their Paralympic win in Paris, how she finds freedom through joy, and why loving the process is just as important as standing on the podium.

By: Sarah Clark

VIS Creator

Topic: Mind

June 29 2025

06.29 VIS Web+App
VIS Mentor Emma Schieck is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in sitting volleyball. Eleven of her twelve teammates in Paris were also returning gold medalists, including Nicky Nieves, who was the flagbearer for the Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony. All eyes were on Team USA at the 2024 Paralympic games as they sought to continue their history of victory.  At the end of four close competitions with China, Team USA once again emerged victorious. The team’s experience and skill were...
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