“I’ve never bought an expensive watch, I don’t spend lots of money on clothes. I don’t fly business class…even to Australia, I flew economy,” Beahon recently told the Financial Times. “The whole concept of spending also just doesn’t make me happy.”

Beahon used to be a professional youth football player, starting off by playing for the Tranmere Rovers in his late teens, then joining Spanish club Jerez Industrial CF. But his athletic career abruptly came to an end in his early 20’s, as he and his brother Philip ditched the sport to work finance jobs in London, aiming to raise capital for their sportswear venture. Tom joined Lloyds Bank while Philip worked at Deloitte—and by 2015, Castore was up and running. But their pockets were incredibly tight. 

For the first three years, the cofounders and co-CEOs paid themselves £1,000 ($1,355) a month in order to preserve money for the business. Tom said he moved back in with his parents, while Philip’s soon-to-be wife paid his rent. The ex-footballer noted these were “rough times financially,” but even after his sportswear business neared a £1 billion valuation in 2023, none of his frugal habits changed. In fact, he lives a low-key lifestyle out of concern he’ll hit rock-bottom by overspending—with no safety net to catch him. 

“I did go through a period where I thought ‘I should do something nice,’ but I have always just been a saver rather than a spender,” Beahon said. “I don’t know if it’s because of my background or having lived through those three years where I was constantly in fear of running out of money.” 

“That fear never leaves you. It’s deeply branded on my soul—that day-to-day focus on cash, that paranoia.”

Fortune reached out to Beahon for comment. 

Growing up with a frugal mindset has stuck with him

Beahon may not be splurging on silk pajamas and caviar for himself—but he’s more than happy to shell out on his parents. He said he likes to buy them nice holidays and business-class flights because they’re in the “getting to enjoy it” phase of life. Meanwhile, Beahon believes he’s still in the “building stage” with long hours, so no vacations are on his horizon. 

Plus, he said it’s nice to be able to spoil his parents who never had the chance to enjoy such luxuries themselves. Beahon grew up proudly working class, living in northern England without much money. His family didn’t go on holidays, and he was well aware that others were better off than he was growing up. It’s another reason he’s so frugal today—and that perspective has stuck with Beahon in leading his highly lucrative athletic-wear business. 

“When we started Castore, I vividly remember meeting other entrepreneurs and thinking, ‘There’s very few people like us,’” Beahon said. “Everyone else had a safety net—their parents had spare cash and, if it didn’t go well, they’d do something else and it would be okay. I didn’t feel like that.”

Unlike some silver-spoon-fed founders, Beahon’s family didn’t have a “spare £40,000 lying around.” With a teacher mom and construction-worker dad, Beahon recalled his parents making a “huge sacrifice” by offering to remortgage their house to give them a loan in launching Castore. Those dire circumstances 10 years ago feel very far away from the success his brand brings in now—but his pivot to entrepreneurism was about financial stability, not ultra-wealth, anyway.

“More than wanting to make a certain amount of money, I was driven by the feeling of security. My dad was always nervous about being made redundant, and it affected the family,” he said. “Being successful to the point of having security was always the goal.”

Other millionaires are still pinching their pennies too

Beahon isn’t the only one to skimp out on holidays and expensive clothes, despite being on the come-up of great financial success. Even the youngest self-made billionaire who knocked Taylor Swift off the top spot, Lucy Guo, still shops at Shein and pulls up to work in a Honda Civic.

Serial investor Mark Cuban also didn’t go on vacation for the first seven years of getting his technology company MicroSolutions off the ground. He said that at the time he was “broke as f-ck” living in a three-bedroom apartment with five other roommates, often sleeping on the floor. While all his other friends were going out on the weekends, he was head-down in growing his business out of fear that the whole thing “could fall into the sh-tter.” He later sold MicroSolutions to H&R Block for $6 million. 

Actress Keke Palmer was also a millionaire at the age of 12—but just like Beahon, her humble upbringing guided the way she handled money forever. For the first 15 years of her career, all of her travel was business-related. And she still lives under her means in other ways; Palmer said that even with $1 million in her pocket, she’d still only rent out a $1,500 place and affordable car—no need for a Bentley. She got her penny-pinching habits from her parents, who worked with what they had. 

“I learned from my parents very early on because they knew their limitations with money and finances,” Palmer told CNBC Make It earlier this year. “I believe in saving and frugality…I don’t play around with that.”

David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook may be leading one of the biggest bridal chains in the country, but her early career looked a lot different. Years ago she was barely scraping by, juggling weekend work as a bartender, her college courses, and caring for her young child. Cook described living off pinto beans and cornbread to make her money stretch, her take-home pay of $882 as a single mom barely covering her car note and rent. Now, the 58-year-old is helming a wedding giant with 200 stores across the U.S. and Canada, leading around 5,000 employees.

ATHENS, Ohio – The Ohio volleyball team has released the nonconference portion of its 2025 schedule, as announced by interim head coach Kenzie Brinkman on Thursday, July 10.
 
“We’re excited to unveil this season’s volleyball schedule. It’s a challenging lineup including a Pittsburgh team that made it to the final four for the last four years. It will push our team and showcase the incredible talent we’ve been building the last couple years,” Brinkman said. “With some awesome returners and some incredible new faces, fan can expect high-energy matches and unforgettable moments all season long.”
 
The Mid-American Conference announced the in-league matchups for the 2025 season in the beginning of April; the release is available HERE. The previously announced MAC schedule has one update, Ohio’s home series versus Western Michigan. The series will now be played on Thursday, Nov. 13 and Friday, Nov. 14.
 
Ohio will kick off the 2025 season in the Convocation Center with a home tournament, the Bobcat Invitational. The Bobcats will host Bucknell, Iowa State and Eastern Illinois on Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31. Ohio will play Bucknell on Friday at 7 p.m. ET. On Saturday, the Bobcats will face Iowa State at 5 p.m. ET. Ohio will conclude the tournament with Eastern Illinois on Sunday at 12 p.m. ET.
 
The Bobcats will start September with the Chattanooga Classic in Chattanooga, Tenn. Ohio will face Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. ET. On Friday, Sept. 5, the Bobcats will face tournament host, UT Chattanooga, at 12 p.m. ET. Ohio will conclude the Chattanooga Classic on Sunday, Sept. 6 against Jacksonville State at 12 p.m. ET.
 
Ohio will continue nonconference play at the Tru by Hilton Dayton Beavercreek Invitational in Dayton, Ohio. The Bobcats will kick off the tournament against Ohio State on Friday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. ET. On Saturday, Sept. 13, Ohio is set to face Pittsburgh at 2 p.m. ET. The Bobcats will conclude the tournament against Wright State on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. ET.
 
The final weekend of Ohio’s nonconference schedule will be played at the Charlotte Invitational in Charlotte, N.C. The Bobcats will play two matches on Friday, Sept. 19. Ohio will face Maryland Eastern Shore at 10:30 a.m. ET and tournament host, Charlotte, at 6:30 p.m. ET. Ohio is set to conclude the tournament with a match against Furman on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. ET.
 
2025 Volleyball Season Tickets
Season tickets for the 2025 Ohio volleyball season are now available HERE. There are three seating options: Courtside ($105), Reserved ($75) and General Admission ($45). The sections for the reserved tickets are 1-4 behind the team bench while the rest of the arena is general admission.
 
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The Providence Journal is proud to announce the 2025 All-State Volleyball first and second teams. The Journal Sports staff, with some help from the coaches associations, determine the first- and second-team members. All first-team members were nominees for Player of the Year in that sport, and winners were announced at the All-State Awards show held June 18 at the Providence Performing Arts Center, featuring Rhode Island FC midfielder Clay Holstad.

The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball

First Team

Ryan Harrington, North Kingstown

Outside hitter, senior

Harrington was a treat to watch over the last three seasons. He earned a spot on the Journal’s first-team All-State squad last season, and this year, he brings home more honors. The undersized outside hitter was a threat to win a point at any time and for that reason, he’s earned the Providence Journal’s Player of the Year award. Harrington also has a wicked serve and led NK to back-to-back runner-up finishes in Division I. North Kingstown will certainly miss Harrington as he competes for Stevenson University’s beach volleyball team next year.

Charles Pincince, Cranston East

Outside hitter, senior

Pincince was one of the most powerful hitters in the state this past season. His calm demeanor on the court made him the perfect go-to for Cranston East in crunch time and he always delivered. The senior led the Thunderbolts to their first state championship with a five-set win over North Kingstown. Pincince was named to the second team last year, but jumps up to the state’s highest honors for the first time in his career this season.

Cody Tow, North Kingstown

Outside hitter, senior

Tow makes his second consecutive appearance on the Providence Journal All-State first team. His reliable play at the net gave North Kingstown plenty of hitting options over the years. Tow finished with 236 kills this past spring and 24 aces. He also made the Journal’s second team as a sophomore.

Christopher Benell, La Salle

Middle, senior

La Salle wasn’t able to defend its title this season, but that didn’t stop Benell from having a standout spring. The 6-foot-4 middle blocker delivered big hits and was tremendous defensively for the Rams. He finished with 20 solo blocks, and 71 total, with 166 kills. This is his first appearance on the Journal’s All-State team.

Dennis Dixon, Cranston East

Middle, senior

Dixon was probably the most athletic player in the state this past season. His defense helped power Cranston East to the state crown and his hitting ability was a welcome addition. Dixon’s vertical made him a threat, but his best trait was his ability to hang in the air longer than most. The senior could wait until the last second before delivering a hit and it was impossible to defend.

Caleb Xum, Cranston East

Setter, senior

Xum was the best setter in the state this past season. But he made the unselfish move to libero for the state championship. The senior’s defense was more important to Cranston East’s title chances than his ability to direct the offense. Xum was all over the court in the championship match and the Thunderbolts benefited from it as they upset North Kingstown.

Stephen Dufour, North Kingstown

Libero, senior

Dufour lands on the Providence Journal All-State first team for the second straight season. The senior tallied 253 digs this past season with 16 aces in the defensive specialist position. He helped lead NK to a runner-up finish for the second consecutive spring.  

The 2025 Providence Journal All-State Boys Volleyball Second Team

OH — Jamilson De Pina Almeida, Central Falls, Senior

OH — Jahmir Evans, La Salle, Senior

OH — Masiah Prak-Preaster, Coventry, Senior

MB — Jackson Colton, Lincoln, Senior

MB — Henry Kenyon, Westerly, Junior

S — Sebastian DeCubellis, Lincoln, Senior

L — Ty Cotta, La Salle, Senior

OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss volleyball program is set to honor the many who have impacted the program as it celebrates fifty years in advance of the 2025 regular season.
 
Throughout the entirety of the 2025 season, Ole Miss athletics and the volleyball program will honor and recognize many who have contributed to the success and legacy of the program.
 
Fans also have the opportunity to ensure success over the next 50 years of Ole Miss volleyball by donating a $50 gift to the Grove Collective in support of the program.
 
The program has tallied over 800 wins, reached five NCAA Tournaments and won the 2017 NIVC championship. Nineteen student-athletes have earned All-SEC honors, 16 have earned AVCA All-Region and three have been named All-Americans as the program has blossomed over generations of standout student-athletes.
 
The success of the program has built on the foundation of countless student-athletes who have gone on to earn a degree from the University of Mississippi and take their talents throughout the world.
 
Be sure to follow OleMissVB on all social platforms and stay tuned for content throughout the season featuring former coaches and players.
 
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Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Volleyball on X at @OleMissVB, on Instagram at @olemissvb and on Facebook at Ole Miss Volleyball. See exclusive photo and video content from behind the scenes and connect in real time with everything Ole Miss.
 

Northwest College kicked off its summer activities in June with a camp hosting high school athletes from around the region, led by new coach Nicole Buck alongside former NCAA Division I men’s volleyball coach Tom Peterson.

Over the three day camp, the Trappers welcomed in several dozen high schoolers to Cabre Gym, while also hosting younger athletes at Powell Middle School with local high school coaches.

“It was really nice to have that many girls because you just want to be able to grow the sport of volleyball, and you want kids to be able to take advantage of opportunities,” Buck said. “Then it just gives us a chance to see what kind of talent and potential is out there in the next few years, kids that we might be able to recruit. It’s good to have some of our incoming and returning athletes here too, to kind of evaluate and see what kind of kids caught their eye as well.”

Helping with the camp was Peterson, a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and now NCAA Division III national champion coach who brought his experience to the gym and gave the high schoolers an opportunity to learn from one of the best coaches in the country.

“It’s really incredible to have Tom here. I mean, we were joking because after they won the national championship, a couple of his athletes asked Chat GPT who were the top 10 greatest volleyball coaches of all time, and he was listed as No. 2,” Buck said. “It’s just kind of cool. He obviously has so many years of experience and so much knowledge that even though I’ve known him for so many years, I learn something new every time I’m around him. And I love that the kids can have that opportunity too.”

She said bringing in Peterson pushed the camp to another level, bringing out more competition from the players that allowed them to stretch their abilities and find that next level.

Holding this camp so early in the summer, Buck said it allowed her to get new connections in the area heading into her first season as the Trapper coach, and get a better understanding of the athletes who are soon to be graduating.

“It helps build the recruiting pool for sure. I walked away with probably 10 new contacts that I didn’t really have, and it helps me better understand our local kids and coaches too,” Buck said. “I love getting local kids when we can, it helps build those relationships. Recruiting is such a numbers game, and so it just adds more numbers and you get to see for yourself, instead of just on film, what some of these kids are capable of.”

After the camp, Buck is hopeful the campers took a number of things back with them to their high school seasons, whether that be new skills or drills, along with a new sense of understanding why they train the way they do.

“Tom and his player, they don’t just talk about skills or philosophies,” Buck said. “They really help the kids try to understand kind of the why behind things and maybe, why do we do it this way in this situation? They do a lot of situational training, so I just hope they take away having their mind stretched as much as their physical abilities.”

She said it was a blessing to start the summer with the camp, and said it was important to have so many kids see the campus.

“I think it was a good thing for our community and our school, and I’m excited that more and more kids are getting on our campus,” Buck said. “I hope they also take away that Northwest is a pretty cool place to be.”