May-Treanor Signs Deal with Spalding

Misty May-Treanor (Santa Monica, Calif.), a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has entered into a long-term marketing, licensing and promotional agreement with Spalding. Read More

USAV Releases Beach HP Tryout Schedule

USA Volleyball has announced the schedule of 2012 Beach High Performance (HP) Tryouts for athletes looking to compete on beach volleyball national teams. Read More

Summer Ross to Play on Sand at Pepperdine

Summer Ross, a two-time world champion and the USA Volleyball Female Beach Athlete of the Year for 2010, will play sand volleyball at Pepperdine University, the school announced on Thursday. Read More

Day, Hughes Awarded Beach Team of the Year

The U.S. team of Emily Day (Torrance, Calif.) and Heather Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Team of the Year for 2011. Read More

Dalhausser Repeats as Beach Male Athlete of Year

For the fourth year in a row, Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Male Athlete of the Year. Read More

Ross Earns Beach Female Athlete of Year

After a 2011 season of ups and downs and more ups, April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) has been named USA Volleyball’s Beach Female Athlete of the Year. Read More

FIU Hires Buck-Crockett to Coach Sand Volleyball

Florida International University (FIU) has announced that it has hired U.S. Olympic volleyball player Rita Buck-Crockett to serve as head coach of its women’s sand volleyball program, which will begin competition in the spring of 2013. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Serve as Lauren Ambassadors

U.S. beach volleyball players Jen Kessy and April Ross will serve as Ralph Lauren brand ambassadors for the 2012 Olympic Games, the Ralph Lauren Corporation announced Friday. Read More

Athletes, Coaches Announced for Beach HP Camps

USA Volleyball has announced the coaches and athletes that will attend its three beach volleyball high performance camps in December. Read More

Beach Volleyball Roundup: U.S. Players Honored

A roundup of international beach volleyball news. Read More

USAV Expands Beach Coaching Education Opportunities

The USA Volleyball Beach Department held its Second Annual Beach CAP(BCAP) Cadre Summit on Nov. 19-20 at their offices in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

USAV Beach HP Athletes Sign Letters of Intent

Nine athletes from USA Volleyball’s Beach High Performance Program signed letters of intent to play sand volleyball for universities with NCAA Division I programs this week. Read More

USAV Beach Department Welcomes Daugherty

USA Volleyball has hired Patricia Daugherty as its Coordinator for Beach High Performance and Development. Read More

Kessy and Ross Finish 2011 Season with Silver

The second-seeded U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won the silver medal on Sunday at the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Play China for Gold in Phuket

The second-seeded U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play China’s top-ranked Chen Xue and Xi Zhang for the gold medal on Sunday at the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Kessy, Ross Advance to Phuket Semifinals

The second-seeded U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has reached the semifinals of the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Kessy, Ross Advance to Phuket 3rd Round

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won its first two matches on Thursday at the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams to Begin Play in Phuket

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball will begin play Thursday in the main draw of the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Day, Hughes Fall Short of Pan Am Bronze Medal

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes fell just short of winning a bronze medal on Friday at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Day, Hughes to Play for Pan Am Beach Bronze

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes will play for the bronze medal at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta while the U.S. men’s team of Andrew Fuller and Mark Van Zwieten finished fifth on Thursday. Read More

Region Helps Arizona Add High School Sand Volleyball

Thanks in part to USA Volleyball’s Arizona Region, Arizona has become the first state in the U.S. to make competitive sand volleyball a high school sport for the 2012 spring season. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Get Important Pan Am Wins

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Andrew Fuller and Mark Van Zwieten and the women’s team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes both won important matches on Wednesday at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Day, Hughes Win Pan Am Pool, Advance to Quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won its pool on Tuesday with a sweep of Colombia at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Go 1-1 at Pan Am Games

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won its second pool play match on Monday at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Day, Hughes Win First Pan Am Games Match

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won its first match of the Pan American Games on Sunday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Fuerbringer, Lucena Finish 4th in Morocco

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena finished fourth at the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More

Fuerbringer, Lucena Advance to Morocco Semis

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena has advanced to the semifinals of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More

Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance in Morocco

The U.S. men’s beach teams of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena along with Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong will take to the sand on Saturday after advancing in the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Teams Reach 3rd Round

Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the third round of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More

Three U.S. Men's Beach Teams in Morocco

Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams will begin play on Thursday in the first round of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More

Day, Hughes Win Silver Medal in Puerto Vallarta

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won the silver medal on Sunday at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Day, Hughes Advance to NORCECA Semifinals

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes has advanced to the semifinals of the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Day, Hughes Open NORCECA Undefeated

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won its first two matches on Friday at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

2011 Pro Beach Series Ends with New Champs

The 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG, conculded with four new champions on Sunday. Read More

Three-Set Matches Provide Excitement in Hermosa

Three-set battles on the beach highlighted the first day of main draw play on Saturday at the Hermosa Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

Top-Seeded Teams Moving on in Hermosa

The top seeds made it through qualifying on Friday at the Hermosa Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

Cuervo Series Heads for Hermosa Beach

The Hermosa Beach Open, which serves as the national championship and finale of the 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USA Volleyball and IMG, will take place Sept. 23-25 on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Win Bronze at NORCECA

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Kelly Schumacher and Angela Bryan and the men’s team of Andy McGuire and Avery Drost each won a bronze medal at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event on Rosarita Beach in Baja, Mexico. Read More

Miami Winners Follow Different Paths to Success

Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the hard way while John Hyden and Sean Scott had an easier path to victory on Sunday at the Miami Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Reach NORCECA Semifinals

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Kelly Schumacher and Angela Bryan and the men’s team of Andy McGuire and Avery Drost have reached the semifinals in Baja, Mexico. Read More

Mayer, Prosser Crash Top-Seeds' Party in Miami

John Mayer and Matt Prosser made it through the consolation bracket to crash a semifinal party of top seeds at the Miami Beach Pro, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Unbeaten at NORCECA Event

U.S. beach volleyball teams were undefeated after the first day of play at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event on Rosarita Beach in Baja, Mexico. Read More

Top-Seeded Teams Heat up Miami Beach

The Miami heat didn’t stop the top-seeded teams from victory on Friday on the first day of the Miami Beach Pro, part of the 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams to Compete in Mexico

Two U.S. beach volleyball teams will compete this weekend (Sept. 16-18) at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event on Rosarita Beach in Baja, Mexico. Read More

Cuervo Series Brings Beach Stars to Miami

After a successful debut at the Manhattan Beach Open, the 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, produced by USA Volleyball and IMG, moves on to Lummus Park in Miami Beach this weekend (Sept. 16-18). Read More

USAV Nominates Beach Team for Pan Am Games

USA Volleyball has nominated the beach volleyball teams that will represent the United States at the 2011 Pan American Games, pending approval from the U.S. Olympic Committee. Read More

Road Warriors Headed for Miami Beach

Like many U.S. beach volleyball teams, Emily Day and Heather Hughes have spent their summer living out of suitcases and playing in whatever tournament they can. Read More

Second Seeds Finish First at U.S. Open of Beach

The second-seeded teams of John Hyden and Sean Scott along with Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson finished first on Sunday at the 2011 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball at Hahana Beach. Read More

Men's Second Seeds Upset at U.S. Open

The third day of the U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball presented by Corona Light concluded with yet another round of upsets on Saturday. Read More

U.S. Beach Team Finishes Tied for 5th

The U.S. women’s junior beach volleyball team of Tara Roenicke and Rebecca Strehlow lost in the quarterfinals of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Junior (under-21) World Championships on Saturday in Halifax, Canada. Read More

Top Seeds Successful in Cincinnati

The first official day of play in the 2011 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball finished late Friday night as many of the top-seeded men’s and women’s teams advanced to Saturday’s winners’ bracket. Read More

Roenicke, Strehlow Advance to Quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s junior beach volleyball team of Tara Roenicke and Rebecca Strehlow advanced to the second round of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Junior (under-21) World Championships on Friday in Halifax, Canada. Read More

U.S. Juniors Strong in Beach World Pool Play

The U.S. women’s junior beach volleyball team of Roenicke and Strehlow served up a 2-0 record while both U.S. men’s teams held 1-1 records at the conclusion of the first day at the 2011 FIVB Junior World Championships. Read More

Beach Champions Converge on Cincinnati

The new Manhattan Beach Open champions and U.S. teams that have been competing overseas highlight the field at the U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball on Sept. 2-4 at Hahana Beach Cincinnati. Read More

Work Begins on Formation of Beach Assembly

An organizing committee of leaders in beach volleyball gathered on Aug. 27-28 in Manhattan Beach, Calif., to begin formation of the USA Volleyball Beach Assembly. Read More

Three Junior Beach Teams to Play in Main Draw

The main draw of the 2011 FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships will begin on Thursday with two U.S. men’s and one U.S. women’s team vying for the title on Sept. 1-4 in Halifax, Canada. Read More

A Sandy Dream Come True

For most people, the beach volleyball season lasts a few months at best. However, for U.S. junior player Caitlin Racich, it now lasts 365 days a year. Read More

Four U.S. Beach Jr Teams Head to Worlds

Four U.S. junior beach volleyball teams are off to Canada to compete among the best in the world at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Junior (under-21) World Championships on Aug. 31- Sept. 4 in Halifax, Canada. Read More

Manhattan Beach Gets Two New Champions

The women’s beach volleyball team of Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik and the men’s team of Sean Scott and John Hyden will be getting plaques on the pier for the first time. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Secure Hague Silver

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh finished with a silver medal on Sunday at the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Manhattan Beach Open Down to 12 Teams

The stage is set for Sunday's final 10 matches of the Manhattan Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Tour produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh to Play for Gold in The Hague

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will play Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Franca for the 20th time in Sunday’s final at the HP Beach Open in The Hague. Read More

Top Seeds Have Few Problems at Manhattan Beach

The top seeds in both the men’s and the women’s brackets easily advanced to the third round on Friday at the Manhattan Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Reach Fourth Round at The Hague

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have advanced to the fourth round of the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Manhattan Beach Opens with Love

The U.S. beach volleyball team of John Hyden and Sean Scott defeated NBA player Kevin Love and partner Hans Stolfus in the first match of the Manhattan Beach Open on Thursday. Read More

Seven U.S. Beach Teams Still Playing in The Hague

All seven U.S. beach teams entered are still playing in the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series Starts New Era

Six Olympians, an NBA star, past champions and rising stars will compete this weekend at the Manhattan Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USAV, IMG and the city of Manhattan Beach. Read More

First Round Next for U.S. Beach Teams

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won two qualifying matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

New U.S. Beach Teams Hitting The Hague

Seven U.S. beach volleyball teams are in The Hague, Netherlands for the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open on Aug. 23-28, although some of them might not be the teams you would expect. Read More

Manhattan Beach Open Returns This Week

The Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series will officially make its debut at the Manhattan Beach Open, one of the most historic beach volleyball tournaments in the world, on Aug. 26-28 in California. Read More

Injury Forces U.S. Men to Forfeit Finland Final

The top-seeded U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers had to forfeit the gold medal match Sunday at the Paf Open in Aland, Finland after Rogers injured his knee. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Secure Silver in Finland

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh earned the silver medal on Saturday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh to Play in Finland Final

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will play for the gold medal while Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have advanced to the semifinals at the Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More

Day, Hughes Win Silver at World University Games

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes won the silver medal on Friday at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

Five U.S. Beach Teams Still in Hunt for Gold in Finland

Three U.S. men's beach volleyball teams and two women’s teams remained in the hunt for gold on Thursday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More

Day, Hughes Reach Semis at World University Games

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes made it to the semifinals at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Square Off in Finland

The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh along with Jen Kessy and April Ross each won two matches on Wednesday, setting up a third-round showdown in Aland, Finland. Read More

Day, Hughes Advance to Fourth Round at WUGs

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes advanced to the fourth round at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Qualify for Finland Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won two qualifying matches on Tuesday to advance to the main draw of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Still in Winners' Brackets

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Jeff Carlson and Tony Ciarelli has advanced to the fourth round at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Win Country Quota in Finland

The beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the three-team U.S. country quota on Monday at the third edition of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More

Pacific Open Draws Record-Setting Field

The USA Beach Junior Tour – Pacific Challenge tournament on Aug. 13-14 was part of the historic 30th anniversary running of the Seaside Beach Volleyball tournament in Seaside, Ore. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Teams Reach 3rd Round at WUGs

Two U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the third round at the World University Games while the women’s team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes finished pool play undefeated on Monday in Shenzhen, China. Read More

Kessy, Ross Earn Silver on Olympic Sand

Jen Kessy and April Ross captured the silver medal at the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event on Sunday after defeating Great Britain’s team and local favorites, Lucy Boulton and Denise Johns in the semifinal in London. Read More

Day, Hughes Undefeated at World University Games

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Emily Day and Heather Hughes was undefeated after the first day of competition for women on Sunday at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Get Started at WUGs

U.S. men’s beach teams began competition on Saturday at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China. Read More

Kessy, Ross Make Semifinals in London

The U.S. Women’s Beach Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross defeated Mexico’s Bibiana Candelas and Mayra Garcia on Saturday, 21-18, 21-12 to advance into the semifinals of the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event in London. Read More

Kessy, Ross Advance in Olympic Games Test Event

The U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross downed compatriots Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge on Friday in the first round of the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event in London at the Horse Guards Parade. Read More

USA Matchup Surfaces at Olympic Test Event

Round one of the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event will be an American battle between Jen Kessy/April Ross and Rutledge/Hochevar when they face each other in Friday’s match in London. Read More

Kessy, Ross, 2-0 on Olympic Grounds

The U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross proved to be no match for Estonia on Wednesday, charting its second win at the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event at the Horse Guards Parade in London. Read More

U.S. Beach Tests London Olympic Venue

Three U.S. Women’s Beach Volleyball teams competed in the first day of the FIVB “Road to London” Visa International Test Event on Tuesday at the Horse Guards Parade in London to test functionality and technical-aspects of the 2012 London Olympic Games. Read More

Rogers, Dalhausser Win Bronze at A1

Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser captured the bronze medal Sunday after defeating Bruno Oscar Schmidt and Joao Luis Pianca Maciel of Brazil at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers in Grand Slam Semis

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers are one step closer to its third straight FIVB Swatch World Tour A1 Grand Slam gold medal after a pair of wins on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Golden in Austria

In front of a sold-out, 8,000-person Austrian crowd the U.S. beach team of Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor captured the gold medal at the $600,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour A1 Grand Slam presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

4 Beach Teams Move On in Grand Slam

Four U.S. Beach Teams, three men’s teams and the women’s team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, survived Friday’s match-ups at the A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria despite unavoidable all-American matches. Read More

U.S. Beach Eight Strong in FIVB Grand Slam

Three U.S. women’s beach teams went undefeated Wednesday while the men’s team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong advanced with a pair of wins into the main draw at the FIVB Beach Volleyball A1 Grand Slam. Read More

Beach Teams Picked for FIVB Junior Worlds

USA Volleyball is pleased to announce its beach travel teams that will compete at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Junior World Championships Halifax, Canada 2011 for players under 21-years-old from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4. Read More

Akers, Branagh are FIVB Main Draw Bound

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh advanced to the main draw Tuesday after defeating Latvia’s 17th-seeded team in qualification at the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour A1 Grand Slam. Read More

Akers, Branagh Advance at A1 Grand Slam

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh won the U.S. country quota by defeating Lisa Rutledge and Brittany Hochevar at the 2011 A1 Grand Slam. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Top Poland Favorites for Gold

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers captured its fourth gold medal of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour, winning the $600,000 Mazury Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

Kessy, Ross Take Silver Medal in Poland

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross fell to Brazil’s top-seeded seeded Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the gold medal match in Poland. Read More

Kessy, Ross Pull Upset to Advance to Poland Semis

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross upset compatriots Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh on Friday to advance to the semifinals of Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Three Women's Beach Teams in 2nd Round in Poland

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams advanced to the second round of single-elimination on Thursday at Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Off to Good Start in Poland

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh went undefeated in its first two pool play matches on Wednesday at Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Jose Cuervo Promotes Pro Beach Series in New York

Jose Cuervo, the world’s largest producer of Tequila and title sponsor of the recently announced Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, declared to always keep beach volleyball in play. Read More

USA Today Honors U.S. Men's Beach Volleyball Teams

USA Today has honored three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams as its athletes of the week for sweeping the podium on Sunday at the FIVB Swatch Quebec Open in Canada. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Poland

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh has advanced to the main draw of Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour, with a qualifying victory on Tuesday. Read More

Akers, Branagh Advance to Qualifying

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh won the U.S. country quota by defeating Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge on Monday at the Mazury (Poland) Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

2011 Beach Junior Tour Championship is Biggest Ever

The 2011 USA Beach Volleyball Junior Tour National Championships was the largest ever, with 200 teams from 17 states and 20 USA Volleyball regions competing on 45 courts on Saturday on North Avenue Beach in Chicago. Read More

Rookies, Veterans Top Podium at Cuervo Shootout

Kathryn Babcock and Sheila Shaw along with John Hyden and Sean Scott were the winners on Sunday at the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Shootout on Bradford Beach in Milwaukee. Read More

U.S. Beach Men Sweep Podium in Quebec

For the first time in the 23-year history of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour the United States swept the podium, claiming gold, silver and bronze medals on Sunday at the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Swatch Quebec Open in Canada. Read More

Winners Abound at Cuervo Beach Shootout

There were no losers on the first day of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Shootout on Bradford Beach in Milwaukee, Wis., as each team won at least one match. Read More

Four Beach Teams Hungry for Hardware in Quebec

The U.S. advanced two men’s teams into the semifinals of the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Quebec Open on Friday in Canada Read More

All U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Quebec

All eight U.S. beach teams remain alive after the first day of double elimination in the main draw at the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Quebec Open Jeep on Thursday in Canada. Read More

Pro Beach Shootout to Open 2011 Series

The 2011 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series launches this weekend with the kickoff event, the Jose Cuervo Pro Shootout in Bradford Beach, Wis. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Hits Hermosa

The USA Beach Junior Tour made a stop in Hermosa Beach, Calif., on July 14 at the Southern California Open. Read More

Eight U.S. Beach Teams in Quebec Main Draw

With the advancement of the U.S. men’s beach team of Sean Scott and John Hyden and the women’s team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge, a total of eight U.S. teams will compete in the main draw of the FIVB Swatch Quebec Open Jeep. Read More

USAV Holds 2nd Annual Beach HPC in Hermosa Beach

Approximately 125 boys’ and girls’ beach volleyball teams competed at the second annual USA Volleyball Beach High Performance Championships (HPC) on July 14-17 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

Junior Beach Tour Hosts Texas Open

The USA Beach Junior Tour Texas Open saw 112 teams compete in six age and gender divisions on July 16 at Stewart Beach in Galveston, Texas. Read More

USA Beach Junior Tour Holds Hawkeye Open

The 2011 USA Beach Junior Tour held the Iowa Region’s largest ever sand event, hosting nearly 50 teams on June 16 at the Hawkeye Open in Des Moines, Iowa. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win Battle for Bronze in Moscow

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers came back from a semifinal upset and won a battle for the bronze medal on Sunday at the 2011 FIVB Swatch Moscow Grand Slam in Russia. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Golden Again; Win in Moscow

Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh on Saturday won their second gold medal of the 2011 season on Saturday as they defeated Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Franca, 23-21 21-15 in 39 minutes at the 2011 FIVB Swatch Moscow Grand Slam in Russia. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Playing in Moscow

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh has advanced to the semifinals of the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Beach HP Camp Prepares Players for Championships

The USA Volleyball beach department hosted 38 athletes at its Youth & Junior Beach High Performance Camp on July 11-14 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

Three Women's Teams Move on in Moscow

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of elimination play at the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Beach Teams Selected for World University Games

USA Volleyball is pleased to announce the Beach Volleyball players who will represent the United States at the 2011 FISU World University Games held Aug. 13-18 in Shenzhen, China. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Undefeated on Day 1

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh went undefeated in its first day of pool play at the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

IDQ Champions Crowned at Dockweiler Beach

Emily Day and Heather Hughes took the women’s title while Avery Drost and Steven Venderwerp won the men’s title at the USA Volleyball international development qualifier (IDQ) on June 10 at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, Calif. Read More

Hochevar, Rutledge Upset Their Way to Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge qualified for the main draw of the Moscow Grand Slam with two upset victories at the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour event in Russia. Read More

USA Beach Junior Tour Hosts Western Open

The USA Beach Volleyball Junior Tour saw 64 teams compete at the Western Open on July 11 at Alki Beach in Seattle. Read More

Beach Teams Complete First Day of IDQ

Twenty-two women’s beach volleyball teams and 13 men’s teams competed Saturday in the first day of the USA Volleyball international development qualifier held at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa del Rey, Calif. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Return to Podium in Gstaad

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took silver on Sunday at the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Reach Gstaad Semifinal

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers has advanced to the semifinals of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Two Men's Beach Teams Advance to 2nd Round

Two U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to Saturday’s second round of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Fuerbringer, Lucena Post Pool Play Upsets

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena were kings of the upset on Thursday while two women’s teams have advanced to the second round at the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland. Read More

Patterson, Keenan Make it to Gstaad Main Draw

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Patterson and Brad Keenan won two qualifying matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More

Jose Cuervo to Title Sponsor Pro Beach Volleyball Series

USA Volleyball (USAV), International Management Group (IMG) and Jose Cuervo announced today the 2011 “Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series.” Read More

USAV Announces A2 Beach Camp Rosters

USA Volleyball has released the rosters for its Beach Volleyball A2 High Performance Camps. Read More

Three U.S. Women's Teams in Gstaad Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lisa Rutledge and Brittany Hochevar advanced from the country quota bracket but did not qualify for the main draw at the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Stops in Santa Monica

Twenty-seven girls’ beach volleyball junior teams competed at the Sorrento Open in Santa Monica, part of the 2011 USA Beach Junior Tour. Read More

Kessy, Ross Claim Stavanger Gold Once Again

Jen Kessy and April Ross continued their domination on the Stavanger, Norway, sand as they captured the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011 on Saturday, while the men’s side of the tournament was shut out from the semifinals. Read More

Four U.S. Teams Remain in Stavanger Medal Chase

U.S. beach partners Jen Kessy and April Ross advanced to the women’s semifinals of the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011, while three U.S. men’s beach pairs advanced to the single elimination phase. Read More

Three Women’s Beach Pairs Advance at Stavanger

Three U.S. women’s beach teams advanced into the single elimination of the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011, while three men’s beach teams had mixed results on Thursday. Read More

Keenan, Patterson Win Men's Country Quota

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson endured a rainy day and won the U.S. country quota match on Tuesday at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011. Read More

USAV Releases Schedules for Beach Camps

USA Volleyball has announced its schedule of 2011 beach volleyball summer camps for players at all levels of the sport. Read More

Hochevar, Rutledge Advance at Stavanger Grand Slam

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge advanced from the country quota bracket on Monday at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011. Read More

Wong-Orantes, Hughes Finish 9th at Worlds

The U.S. youth beach pair of Sara Hughes and Justine Wong-Orantes had their dream of reaching the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Youth World Championships podium cut short Saturday in Umag, Croatia. Read More

Tough Day at the World Beach for U.S. Youth Teams

The U.S. beach teams competing at the 10th Annual FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Youth (U-19) World Championships experienced a hard day on the sand Friday in Umag, Croatia, leaving just one pair in the main draw. Read More

CBS Sports Coverage of Alt Games' Beach Volleyball

The College Beach Volleyball Championships will be featured on national television on CBS and CBS Sports Network this weekend as part of coverage of The Alt Games: College Action Sports Championships. Read More

Beach Youth Look for Wins at Worlds

The lone U.S. girls’ youth beach team tallied a 2-0 record through the first day of pool competition at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Youth World Championships, while both the U.S. boys’ team fell to Poland at the ATP Stadium in Ugam, Croatia. Read More

Three Beach Youth Teams in Main Draw

Two U.S. Youth Beach Teams competed in the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Youth World Championships qualification round. The boys’ team of Porterfield and Bird advanced into the main draw, while the girls’ team of Tucker and Strange did not. Read More

Hughes, Day Finish Fourth on Beach in Seoul

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Heather Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) and Emily Day (Torrance, Calif.) finished fourth at the 2011 FIVB Seoul Challenger beach volleyball tournament in Korea. Read More

Beach Junior Teams Compete in Central Open

The USA Beach Junior Tour persevered through fog and a rainstorm on June 19 at the Central Open on Brandford Beach in Milwaukee, Wis. Read More

Youth Beach Teams Head to FIVB Worlds

USA Volleyball has announced the two boys’ and two girls’ Youth Beach National Teams (U19) that will represent the United States in the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Youth World Championships June 22-26 in Umag, Croatia. Read More

All Roads Lead to Rome for Beach Volleyball This Week

From Beijing to Rome, eight U.S. beach volleyball teams have racked up the frequent-flier miles this weekend to get from the first FIVB Grand Slam of the season to the FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Take First 2011 Gold

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won its first FIVB gold medal since reuniting at the beginning of the season at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam. Read More

Main Draw Pool Play Begins in Beijing

Four U.S. beach volleyball teams remain undefeated after Wednesday’s first rounds of pool play at the Beijing Grand Slam on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Reach Main Draw in Beijing

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson and the U.S. women’s team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh both advanced to the main draw of their respective brackets after play on Tuesday. Read More

USA Beach Junior Tour at the Great Plains Open

The 2011 USA Beach Volleyball Junior Tour hosted 14 teams at the Great Plains Open on June 4-5 in Omaha, Neb. Read More

Keenan, Patterson Win Beijing Country Quota

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson advanced to Tuesday’s men’s qualification round after beating compatriots Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong in the country quota playoff on Monday. Read More

USAV Announces National Beach Rankings

For the first time in U.S. beach volleyball history, a unified national ranking system is being provided to rank all players using combined domestic and international results. Read More

Nine Teams to Compete in Beach Grand Slam

Nine U.S. beach volleyball teams will head to Beijing, China for the first FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Grand Slam of the 2011 season, slated for June 6-11. Read More

San Diego Open Crowns Junior Beach Winners

The USA Beach Junior Tour held its San Diego Open on May 28-29 in Chula Vista, Calif., crowning teams in both the under-14 and under-18 divisions. Read More

Glendale Resident Wins Two Divisions at Desert Open

The 2011 Desert Open saw some 30 teams participate on a sunny and blustery day on May 28 at Victory Lane Sports Park in Glendale, Ariz. Read More

FIVB Announces Pools for Beach World Championships

The FIVB announced the composition of the 12 main draw pools for the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships at an official press conference on Tuesday at the Foro Italico, a sports complex in Rome. Read More

East Coast Open Crowns Champions

The USA Beach Junior Tour held its East Coast Open on May 22 in Charleston, S.C., its fourth tournament of the 2011 season. Read More

U.S. Takes Silver, Bronze in Prague, Myslowice

The U.S. men’s team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took silver at the Prague Open, while the U.S. women’s team of Jen Kessy and April Ross captured the bronze medal at the Myslowice Open. Read More

Four U.S. Women’s Teams Still Alive in Myslowice Open

All four U.S. women’s beach teams competing in the Myslowice Open, a stop in Poland on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour, continued into the second day of the main draw with one undefeated team. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Undefeated In Prague Open

Two U.S. men’s teams remain alive in the Prague Open main draw in the Czech Republic, the first men’s single gender tournament on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More

Three Men’s Beach Teams Set for Prague Main Draw

Three U.S. men’s teams will compete in the Prague Open main draw, the first men’s single gender tournament on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More

Walsh, Hochevar Join Three U.S. Teams in Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach team of Kerri Walsh and Brittany Hochevar won back-to-back matches on Wednesday in the qualification round of the Myslowice Open, a stop in Poland on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More

Jennings, Wong Win in Prague Country Quota

Two U.S. beach teams competed on the opening day of the Prague Open, the first single-gender men’s beach volleyball tournament on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour, on Tuesday in Prague, Czech Republic. Read More

Sweat, Batt Claim NORCECA Chiapas Title

The U.S. beach team of Brooke Sweat and Kristen Batt captured the Chiapas Beach Volleyball Tournament, the fourth leg of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit, on Sunday afternoon in Puerto Arista, Chiapas, Mexico. Read More

Inaugural Carolina Open Turns Into Junior Sand Success

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Two U.S. Beach Teams Remain in NORCECA Chiapas

The U.S. beach teams of Brooke Sweat-Kristen Batt and Eyal Zimet-Russ Marchewka remain alive through Saturday in the single elimination main draw of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event taking place in Chiapas, Mexico. Read More

Chafeh, Ciarelli are Best of the Beach

Jane Chafeh and Tony Ciarelli each earned the title Best of the Beach on Saturday at the CBS Sports Alt Games Collegiate Beach Championship in San Diego, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Players Strong in NORCECA Event

Three U.S. beach pairs are undefeated after the first day in the fourth stage of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit being held at Puerto Arista, Chiapas, Mexico. Read More

College Beach Players to Compete in CBS Alt Games

The CBS Sports Network, USA Volleyball and the AVCA will partner to produce the third annual CBS Sports Alt Games Collegiate Beach Championship on May 13-14 in San Diego, Calif. Read More

USA Beach Junior Players Stay Cool in Brownsville

Overcast skies helped keep temperatures down for the U.S. Border Open, the first event of the 2011 USA Beach Junior Tour, on May 7. Read More

Kessy and Ross Secure Shanghai Silver

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won silver while Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson finished fourth on Sunday at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Top Gibb, Rosenthal for Gold

Top-seeded Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated 11th-seeded Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal on Saturday in the all-U.S. men’s gold medal match at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open. Read More

Beach Volleyball Notes: May-Treanor Volunteers

ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" has picked Mothers’ Day, May 8, to air its episode surrounding Florida volleyball coach Carrie Prewitt. Read More

Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Make Shanghai Semis

Two U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the semifinals of the China Shanghai Jinshan Open while a U.S. women’s team has advanced unbeaten to the fourth round of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More

USA Beach Junior Tour Kicks off in Texas

The 2011 USA Beach Junior Tour begins this weekend as teams hit the beach in Brownville, Texas, for the U.S. Border Open on Saturday, May 7. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Upset Top Seeds in Shanghai

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson upset top-seeded Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca on Thursday to remain undefeated at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More

Three U.S. Men's Teams in Third Round in Shanghai

Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have played through to the third round while two women’s teams have advanced to the main draw Wednesday at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More

U.S. Teams Find Success in Qualifiers

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong advanced to the main draw of the China Shanghai Jinshan Open while Brittany Hochevar and Jen Fopma won the women’s country qualifier. Read More

Beach Volleyball Notes: May-Treanor Injury Not Serious

U.S. beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor (Santa Monica, Calif.) has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, an injury she suffered on April 30 during the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Sanya, China. Read More

Jennings, Wong Win Shanghai Country Qualifier

U.S. men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams are back in action this week at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, the third event on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Injury Forces May-Treanor, Walsh to Default

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, seeded fifth, advanced to the semifinals of the Olympic Bay Sanya Open in China on Saturday, but had to default due to an injury to May-Treanor. Read More

Three U.S. Women’s Beach Teams Continue to Battle in China

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are still alive in consolation at the Olympic Bay Sanya Open in China, a women’s event on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Undefeated in China

The U.S. teams of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, ranked fifth, and Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh, seeded 13th, both won two matches on Thursday to advance to Friday’s third round. Read More

USA Today Honors Dalhausser and Rogers

USA Today has named Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) its Olympic Athletes of the Week after the duo won the 2011 Brasilia Open, the first event on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Hochevar, Fopma Advance to FIVB Qualifying Round

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Jen Fopma has advanced from the country quota round of the Olympic Bay Sanya Open, a women’s event on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Women Take Gold, Silver on Boca Chica Beach

The U.S. women’s beach team of Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik beat out their compatriots Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge for the gold medal on Sunday at the NORCECA Beach Circuit Event in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Still the Best in Brazil

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers picked up Saturday where it left off in 2010, winning the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Have Strong First Day at NORCECA

U.S. beach volleyball teams playing in the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in the Dominican Republic had a strong first day on Friday in Boca Chica. Read More

Beach Notes: U.S. Teams Staying in Dominican

Four U.S. beach volleyball teams that competed at the NORCECA Central Zone Phase of the Continental Cup are staying in Dominican Republic for the NORCECA Beach Circuit event this weekend in Boca Chica; with one exception. Read More

U.S. Women Win Silver, Bronze in Brazil

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh took silver while Jen Kessy and April Ross won the bronze on Friday at the Brasilia Open, the opening event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

No ‘Schus,’ No Shirt, No Problems

Imagine that you are well over 6-feet tall and your basketball resume reads as follows - two-time Canadian Collegiate National Champion, NCAA Division I National Champion, first-round WNBA draft pick and a two-time WNBA Champion. Read More

U.S. Gets Three Women's Teams in Medal Matches

The United States will have three women’s beach volleyball teams competing in the medal matches of the Brasilia Open on Friday while the U.S. team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to the men’s semifinals during play on Thursday. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Place Fifth, Sixth in Dominican

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams competing in Dominican Republic placed fifth while the U.S. men placed sixth on Wednesday at the NORCECA Central Zone Phase of the Continental Cup in Boca Chica. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated

Three U.S. beach volleyball teams remained undefeated after play on Wednesday at the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Third Place

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams will play for third place after losing to Cuba on Tuesday at the NORCECA Central Zone Phase of the Women’s Continental Cup in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. Read More

Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams in Third Round

Three U.S. women’s beach teams have advanced to Wednesday’s third round of the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Brazil. Read More

U.S. Women Move to Semifinals in Dominican Republic

Two U.S. women’s beach teams advanced to the semifinals of the NORCECA Central Zone Phase of the Women’s Continental Cup after winning a total of four matches over teams from the host country of Dominican Republic on Monday in Boca Chica. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Make it to Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson qualified for the main draw on Monday at the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Advance from Country Quota

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the country quota playoffs on Sunday to advance to Monday’s qualifying round of the Brasilia Open in Brazil. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Set to Compete in Dominican

Four U.S. volleyball teams are in Dominican Republic to play in the Central Zone Tournament of the Beach Volleyball Continental Cup on April 18-20 in Boca Chica. Read More

Pepperdine Makes Waves at Beach Collegiate Challenge

The team of Kim Hill and Caitlin Racich won the gold division title and led Pepperdine to the team title on Saturday at the USA Volleyball Beach Collegiate Challenge in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

Eight Schools to Compete in College Beach Tourney

Teams from eight schools are registered for the Third Annual USA Volleyball Beach Collegiate Challenge on April 16 at Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

2011 FIVB World Tour Gets Started in Brazil

Ten U.S. beach volleyball teams will head for Brasilia Brazil over the next few days to begin the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Snyder, Gray Capture Silver in Guatemala

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jennifer Snyder and Erin Gray won the silver medal on Sunday at the NORCECA Circuit event in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams in NORCECA Quarterfinals

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams and one men’s team competing at the NORCECA Circuit event in Guatemala City, Guatemala have advanced to Sunday’s quarterfinals. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in Guatemala

Four U.S. beach volleyball teams were undefeated after the first day of play on Friday at the NORCECA Circuit event in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Read More

USA Volleyball Foundation Creates Web Site

The USA Volleyball Foundation has developed a new Web site to offer volleyball fans and corporations the opportunity to pledge money to ‘grow the game’ in all areas. Read More

Registration Open for USA Beach Junior Tour

Registration is now open for the 2011 edition of the USA Beach Junior Tour. This season will be the biggest ever with 24 beach volleyball events in 18 USA Volleyball regions and 17 states. Read More

Babcock, Gray Win Second Women's IDQ

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Kathryn Babcock and Erin Gray won the second 2011 USA Volleyball women’s international development qualifier (IDQ) on Sunday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Women's Beach Teams Advance to IDQ Quarterfinals

U.S. beach volleyball players Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik advanced to the quarterfinals of the second USA Volleyball women's beach IDQ on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Win NORCECA Beach Gold

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the gold medal at the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, Read More

McKinney, VanderWerp Win Men's Beach IDQ

The beach volleyball team of Stevo VanderWerp and Matt McKinney won the first 2011 USA Volleyball men’s international development qualifier (IDQ) on Saturday at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Four U.S. Beach Teams Make Cayman Quarterfinals

Four U.S. beach volleyball teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of 2011 NORCECA Circuit on Seven Miles Beach in Grand Cayman. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Undefeated after First Day of Play

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson were undefeated Friday after the first day of pool play at the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball Tournament, the first leg of 2011 NORCECA Circuit. Read More

Kropp, Pavlik Win Women's Beach IDQ

Beach volleyball players Jenny Kropp and Whitney Pavlik won the first 2011 USA Volleyball women’s international development qualifier (IDQ) on Sunday in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Leaders Emerge After First Day of Beach IDQ

Eight women’s beach volleyball teams have reached the quarterfinals of the USA Volleyball International Development Qualifier (IDQ) at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Women's Beach Teams to Compete in IDQ

Fourteen elite U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams will open the 2011 pro season at the USA Volleyball International Development Qualifier (IDQ) on March 19-20 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

May-Treanor Back for 2012 and Beyond

Two-time Olympic beach volleyball players Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh are back together in hopes of winning a third gold medal in London. But that might not mark the end for this dynamic duo. They’re already talking about 2016. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Reunite; Branagh Trains with Akers

U.S. beach volleyball players and two-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh announced March 6 that they would reunite their partnership in 2011 in hopes of playing in the 2012 London Games. Read More

Cincinnati to Host 2011 U.S. Open Beach

The U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball – Presented by Corona Light – returns for a fifth engagement in 2011 with the championship tournament scheduled to play Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2-4). Read More

Beach Collegiate Challenge Returning for Third Year

The USA Volleyball (USAV) Beach Collegiate Challenge will return for a third straight year on Saturday, April 16 in Hermosa Beach, Calif. Read More

USAV Releases Beach HP Tryout Dates, Sites

USA Volleyball has announced the schedule of 2011 Beach High Performance (HP) Tryouts for athletes looking to compete on beach volleyball national teams. Read More

2011 Beach Junior Tour Bigger than Ever

The 2011 edition of the USA Beach Junior Tour will be the biggest ever with 25 events in 18 USA Volleyball regions and 17 states. Read More

Registration Open for NORCECA Beach Events

The USA Volleyball beach department has opened registration for the first two 2011 NORCECA Beach Circuit events. Read More

Beach CAP Course Draws 18 to Chula Vista

Eighteen coaches participated in USA Volleyball’s Beach Coaching Accreditation Program (BCAP) course on Feb. 12-13 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

USAV Announces Dates for Beach IDQs

USA Volleyball has announced the schedule for its five 2011 beach volleyball International Development Qualifiers (IDQs). Read More

USAV to Hold Beach CAP in Southern Cal

USA Volleyball will host a Beach Coaching Accreditation Level I (BCAP) course on Feb. 12-13 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Top Beach Players Attend USAV Summit

Some of the United States' top beach volleyball players attended the USAV Beach Performance Summit on Jan. 12-13 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Beach Volleyball Notes: Holiday Exhibitions

U.S. beach volleyball teams played in exhibition matches in Brazil and China over the holidays. Read More

USAV Plays Part on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'

USA Volleyball was happy to play a small part in a new home for a family in Moorehead, North Dakota. Read More

USA Volleyball Names its Teams of the Year

Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers comprise the Beach Team of the Year. The U.S. Women’s National Team has been named the Indoor Team of the Year. The U.S. Women’s Sitting Volleyball Team has been named the U.S. Sitting Team of the Year. Read More

Summer Ross Named Beach Female Athlete of the Year

Summer Ross has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Female Athlete of the Year for 2010 and has been nominated for the United States Olympic Committee SportsWoman of the Year. Read More

USAV Attending AVCA Convention

USA Volleyball will be heavily involved in education sessions being held at the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Annual Convention, which is scheduled for Dec. 15-18 in Kansas City, Mo. Read More

USAV Reveals Beach HP Holiday Camp Rosters

USA Volleyball has announced the rosters for the 2010 Beach Holiday High Performance Camps. Read More

Dalhausser is Beach Male Athlete of the Year

Phil Dalhausser has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Male Athlete of the Year for 2010 and has been nominated for the United States Olympic Committee SportsMan of the Year. Read More

May-Treanor to Attend Beach CAP Course

USA Volleyball has announced that two-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor will be attending the USAV Beach CAP Level I course being held Dec. 15-18 in conjunction with the AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. Read More

USAV to Hold Beach Coaching Course at AVCA Convention

USA Volleyball will host its second Beach Coaching Accreditation Level I (BCAP) course on Dec. 15-18 in conjunction with the 2010 AVCA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. Read More

USAV Holds Beach Cadre Training Session

A who’s who of U.S. volleyball attended USA Volleyball’s first beach cadre training on Nov. 12-14 at the Dockweiler Youth Center in El Segundo, Calif. Read More

May-Treanor is FIVB Beach Sportswoman of the Year

U.S. beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor (Santa Monica, Calif.) was named the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour Sportswoman of the Year and was the runner-up for Best Hitter. Read More

USAV, IMG Join Forces to Create Beach Series

IMG Action Sports, a division of IMG Worldwide, and USA Volleyball (USAV) announced today a multi-year agreement to create a jointly owned series of pro beach volleyball tournaments in the United States, effective immediately. Read More

Beach Volleyball Player Ranse Jones Dies

The thoughts and prayers of the U.S. beach volleyball community are with Ranse Jones, 34, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and his family and friends after Jones collapsed while playing in an AVP qualifying tournament in Panama City, Fla., on May 8. Read More

Walsh, Branagh Finish Season with Gold in Phuket

The U.S. beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh won her 39th career SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal as she and partner Nicole Branagh won the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT on Sunday in Thailand. Read More

Walsh, Branagh to Play for Gold Medal in Phuket

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Kerri Walsh and Nicole Branagh will play in Sunday’s gold medal match at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Walsh, Branagh Advance in Consolation Bracket

The women’s beach volleyball team of Kerri Walsh and Nicole Branagh is the last U.S. team standing at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Survive Tough Day in Phuket

Four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams lost a match on Thursday, but all four are still alive at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Ivy, Rutledge Advance to Phuket Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge won two matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT. Read More

Ivy, Rutledge Win FIVB Country Quota in Thailand

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge won Tuesday’s country quota bracket in the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open. Read More

Kessy, Ross Earn Bronze Medal in China

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross put bronze medals in their trick-or-treat bags on Sunday at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Play for Bronze Medal in Sanya

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play in Sunday’s bronze medal match at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Alive in Consolation

Three U.S. women’s beach teams remain alive in the consolation bracket and hope to advance to Saturday’s semifinals of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in China

Three U.S. women’s beach teams remain undefeated after the first day of main draw play at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. But all three face tough matches on Friday. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Qualify for Sanya Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson has advanced to the main draw of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More

Fendrick, Hanson Win Country Quota in China

The U.S. women’s beach team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson will advance from the country quota bracket of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More

Seven U.S. Teams in China for Beach Tourney

Seven U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are in Sanya, China this week for the Sanya Open, an all-women’s tournament that is the second-to-last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Each Finish Fourth in Puerto Vallarta

U.S. beach volleyball teams finished fourth in both the men’s and women’s brackets on Oct. 15-17 at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Read More

Beach Notes: U.S. Teams to Compete in Puerto Vallarta

Three U.S. teams will compete this weekend at the NORECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the final event of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Team Falls in Bronze Medal Match

Two U.S. beach volleyball teams fought hard but were shut out of the medals at the NORECA Beach Circuit even on Sept. 24-26 in Tijuana, Mexico. Read More

Upsets Abound at U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball

The Florida-based beach volleyball team of Adrian Carambula and Steve Growtowski pulled a major upset Saturday at the 2010 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, which is being played this weekend at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Read More

Dalhausser Dominates FIVB Awards

U.S. beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser has been named the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour’s most outstanding international performer. Read More

Kerri Walsh Joins USAV Board of Directors

Two-time Olympic Games beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) has been elected to serve on the USA Volleyball Board of Directors representing female beach volleyball players. Read More

Roenicke, Ross Win Historic Gold Medal at Worlds

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Tara Roenicke and Summer Ross made history on Sunday as the pair won the gold medal at the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Roenicke, Ross to Play for World Championship Gold

The U.S. women’s beach team of Tara Roenicke and Summer Ross will play for the gold medal on Sunday at the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Beach Teams Advance to First Round

The three U.S. beach volleyball teams competing at the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey all went undefeated in their pools and will advance Saturday’s first round of elimination. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated at Junior Worlds

U.S. beach volleyball teams got through the first day of main draw pool play on Thursday without a loss at the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

U.S. Men Advance to Main Draw at Junior Worlds

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Jeff Carlson and Connor Hughes made history on Wednesday by qualifying for the main draw at the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior World Championships in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Ciarelli Joins Junior Beach Team at Worlds

With one roster change, four U.S. beach volleyball teams have headed to Alanya, Turkey for the 2010 SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships, which begin with the qualifying tournament on Wednesday (Sept. 15). Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Win NORECA Silver, Bronze

The Mexican men’s team of Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen and the Puerto Rican women’s team of Yarleen Santiago and Dariam Acevedo won gold at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event in Chula Vista. Read More

Jennings', Wong's Gold Leads U.S. Medal Haul

The men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong won the United States’ 10th SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal of 2010 on Sunday at the US$380,000 Milner Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Mexico, Puerto Rico, U.S. Make NORCECA Semis

Teams from Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States advanced to Sunday’s men’s and women’s semifinals of the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Read More

Jennings, Wong to Play for FIVB Gold Medal

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings will play in Sunday’s gold medal match against eighth-seeded Brazilians Benjamin Insfran and Bruno Oscar Schmidt at the Milner Open. Read More

U.S., Mexico Beach Teams Lead NORCECA

The Mexican men’s team of Aldo Miramontes and Juan Virgen went 3-0 on Friday in the first day of pool play at the NORECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Read More

'Lucky Losers' Reach FIVB Semifinals in The Hague

Once they were “lucky losers.” Now the U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong has reached the semifinals of the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Reach 3rd Round

Three U.S. beach volleyball teams – two men’s and one women’s - advanced to the third round of their respective brackets on a rainy Thursday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

USAV Announces Beach Junior National Team

USA Volleyball has announced the teams that will compete at the 2010 FIVB Beach Volleyball Junior (under-21) World Championships on Sept. 15-19 in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Make Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge advanced to the main draw with two qualification victories on Wednesday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

USAV Announces Teams Playing in NORCECA Event

USA Volleyball has announced the teams that will compete this weekend (Aug. 27-29) at the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit event at the Olympic Training Center sand courts in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Ivy, Rutledge Win Country Quota Match

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge advanced out of the country quota qualifier on Tuesday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More

Loomis, Patterson Win Fourth Wide Open Title

Ty Loomis and Casey Patterson picked up their fourth Corona Light Wide Open title of the season, defeating the Austin, Texas, team of Colin Kaslow and Tim Wooliver, 15-7, in action Sunday at Jenkinson’s Inlet in Point Pleasant Beach. Read More

Beach Jr. Tour Championships Attract 120 Teams

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and the USA Volleyball Florida Region hosted 120 teams from 14 states for the 2010 USAV Beach Junior Tour Championships on Sunday. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Dominate to the End

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers ended their 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour season by winning the ninth gold medal of the year on Sunday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Reach Finland Semifinals

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to their 12th 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal of the season on Saturday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance in Finland

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to the fourth round on Friday at the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

Fort Lauderdale to Host Beach Junior Tour Championships

More than 100 teams are already registered to compete in the 2010 USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour Championship on Aug. 22 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Read More

Top U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in Finland

The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross along with Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers climbed the winners’ brackets on Thursday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

Kessy, Ross Make it to Third Round in Finland

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the third round of the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

Three Women's Beach Teams Qualify in Finland

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have qualified for main draw of the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More

Patterson, Loomis Win Third Wide Open Title of 2010

Casey Patterson and Ty Loomis picked up their third Corona Light Wide Open beach volleyball title with a 15-9 win over the Brazilian team of Fred Souza and Pedro Brazao on Sunday at Carter Park in Breckenridge. Read More

Pacific Open Draws 140 Junior Beach Teams

The Pacific Open, second-to-last event on the USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour, was part of the 29th Annual Seaside Beach Volleyball Tournament in Seaside, Ore. Read More

Eight is Great for Dalhausser, Rogers at Otera Open

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) captured its eighth SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal of the 2010 season on Sunday at the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. Read More

Dalhausser/Rogers Make Yet Another Semifinal

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) has advanced to its 11th SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal of the 2010 season at the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. Read More

Statement from USAV Regarding the AVP

A statement from USA Volleyball CEO Doug Beal and USA Volleyball Board Chairman David Schreff regarding the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP). Read More

Kessy, Ross and Dalhausser, Rogers Advance in Norway

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross opened Friday with a loss, but came back to advance to the semifinals of the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. Read More

Kessy, Ross Advance to Fourth Round in Norway

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the fourth round of the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway, while two U.S. men’s teams went undefeated on their first day of main draw play on Thursday. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Play in Norway

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy, above, and April Ross along with Angie Akers and Tyra Turner will face each other Thursday at the Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

USAV Beach Junior Tour Hits Northern California

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour was in Santa Cruz, Calif., on Aug. 7 for the NoCal Open. Read More

Texas Team Snags Second Wide Open Title

Colin Kaslow and Tim Wooliver picked up their second victory on the Corona Light Wide Open Tour on Sunday, going undefeated throughout the two-day event. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win 7th 2010 Gold in Poland

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their seventh gold medal of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour on Sunday. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Reach 10th FIVB Semifinals

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers has advanced to the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

Two U.S. Men’s Teams Still Perfect in Poland

The U.S. men’s beach teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the second round of the main draw of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

AVP Moves Date, Site of San Francisco Event

The AVP NIVEA Tour today announced it has moved its San Francisco tournament to Little Marina Green Park, where the event will take place on Sept. 11-12. Read More

Two U.S. Men’s Teams Sweep Day 1 in Poland

The U.S. men’s beach teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal both went undefeated at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

U.S. Beach Delegation Headed for Russia

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Office, in conjunction with USA Volleyball, is sending 20 beach volleyball athletes to Russia on Aug. 6-21. Read More

Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Main Draw

The U.S. men’s beach team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the main draw Wednesday after sweeping both qualification matches at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

U.S. Women’s Beach Teams Survive Qualification

The U.S. women’s beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and also Angie Akers and Tyra Turner make it through the qualification round on Tuesday at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Playing in Poland This Week

There is little rest for U.S. beach volleyball teams, who will go from Klagenfurt, Austria to Stare Jablonki, Poland this week for the US$600,000 Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, the final grand slam of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Texas Teams Dominate Texas Open

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour traveled to Galveston on July 24 for the Texas Open. The event included 91 teams in five girls’ divisions, under-12, U 14, U16, U18, and U20, and three boys’ divisions, U14, U16 and U18. Read More

Beach High Performance Crowns Tournament Champions

The U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., opened its new beach volleyball courts to host the Beach High Performance Camp. Read More

120 Junior Beach Teams Play in Illinois

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour hosted the North Coast Open on July 31 in Elk Grove Village, Ill., and 120 teams from across the Midwest participated in the event. Read More

Patterson, Loomis Take Home Second Title in Chicago

Casey Patterson and Ty Loomis made it two consecutive Corona Light Wide Open wins in a row after they went undefeated in the Men’s Open division title at the Wide Open on July 31-Aug. 1 on Chicago’s North Avenue Beach. Read More

U.S. Girls' Youth Team Wins World Championship

The girls’ beach volleyball team of Jane Croson and Summer Ross continued to make history on Sunday, becoming the first U.S. team ever to win the FIVB Youth (U-19) World Championships, which were held in Porto, Portugal. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win All-U.S. Final

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated compatriots Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena to win their sixth FIVB World Tour gold medal of 2010 on Sunday at the Tour A1 Grand Slam 10 in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

Beach Notes: Dalhausser, Rogers Get 500th Team Win

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) won its 500th match as a team on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria at the FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam 10. Read More

Croson, Ross Make History at World Championships

The beach volleyball team of Jane Croson and Summer Ross has become the first U.S. girls’ youth team to advance to the semifinals of the FIVB Youth (U-19) World Championships, which are in Porto, Portugal. Read More

Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance to Semis

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena have advanced to the semifinals of the FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam 10 in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

All Three Youth Beach Teams Advance to First Round

The three U.S. youth beach teams still competing in the 2010 FIVB Beach Youth (U-19) World Championships advanced to the first round of the single-elimination tournament on Friday in Porto, Portugal. Read More

U.S. Men’s Beach Teams Advance to Round 2

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, Nick Lucena and Matt Fuerbringer, and Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal all advanced to the second round of the main draw. Read More

Girls' Youth Teams Unbeaten in Portugal

The U.S. girls’ youth beach teams of Lara Dykstra and Rebecca Strehlow and also Summer Ross and Jane Croson are both 2-0 in pool play on Thursday at the 2010 FIVB Beach Youth (U-19) World Championships in Porto, Portugal. Read More

Two U.S. Women’s Beach Teams are 3-0 in Austria

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh and also Jen Kessy and April Ross completed pool play undefeated on Thursday at the 2010 FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

Dykstra, Strehlow Qualify for Main Draw in Portugal

The U.S. Youth Beach Team of Lara Dykstra and Rebecca Strehlow is the first U.S. women’s team to leave the qualification round for the main draw at a junior or youth World Championship. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Finish Day 1 at 2-0 in Austria

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Brad Keenan went 2-0 on Wednesday to qualify for the main draw at the 2010 FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

Four Youth Beach Teams to Compete in World Championships

Two women’s and two men’s youth beach teams will begin competing on Wednesday in the ninth annual FIVB Beach Volleyball Youth (U-19) World Championships in Porto, Portugal. The championship matches will be played Sunday. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Travels to Pacific Northwest

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour hosted the Western Open in Seattle, Wash., on July 24. There were five girls’ divisions, under-12, U14, U16, U18 and U20, that competed for championships. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Keep Streak Alive in Long Beach

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their fifth straight domestic event at the AVP Nivea Tour Long Beach Open. For the women, Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh won their second AVP event this season. Read More

Kessy and Ross Finish Fifth in France

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross finished fifth on Saturday at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France. Read More

Kessy, Ross Not Out of the Race for Gold

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross lost on Friday, but is not out of contention for back-to-back gold medals in Marseille, France at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13. Read More

Beach High Performance Camp Christens New Courts

The USAV Beach High Performance A2 program began its camp on Monday (July 19) at the new Olympic Training Center beach volleyball courts in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Fuimaono to Replace Sander on Youth Beach Team

USA Volleyball has released a modified roster for the FIVB Beach Volleyball Youth (U-19) World Championships to be held July 28-Aug.1 in Porto, Portugal. Read More

U.S. Beach Team Advances to Quarterfinal

The U.S. beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross made it to the women’s quarterfinals at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France, after their win on July 21. Read More

USAV Beach Junior Tour Travels to Iowa, New York

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour, along with the stop in Long Beach, Calif., hosted two more events this past weekend. The first was the Hawkeye Open on July 17 in Des Moines, Iowa, and the second was the Great Lakes Open on July 18 in Rochester, N.Y. Read More

Kessy, Ross Undefeated on First Day in Marseille

The U.S. Beach Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross went undefeated on Wednesday, the first day of the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Compete in Marseille

The U.S. Beach Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross look to continue their winning ways as they kick off play at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 on Wednesday in Marseille, France. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Continue to be Perfect on AVP Tour

The USA Volleyball beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, increased their 2010 AVP Nivea Tour winning streak to four out of five events on July 18 at the Hermosa Beach Open. Read More

SoCal Open Hosts Beach Junior Event

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour corralled 60 teams from across the country to the SoCal Open on July 17, in Long Beach Calif. Read More

Beach High Performance Members in AVP Qualifier

USA Volleyball’s Beach High Performance program has 27 athletes who competed on Friday in the qualifier for the AVP NIVEA Tour Hermosa Beach Open on the north side of Hermosa Beach Pier. Read More

Siesta Key Not Restful for Junior Beach Players

Siesta Key, Fla., hosted the USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour Gulf Coast Open on July 11. The event included four girls’ divisions, under-12, U14, U16 and U18, and four boys’ divisions, U12, U14, U16 and U18. Read More

Southern Californians Take Titles at Wide Open

The Corona Light Wide Open made its fifth stop of the tour on July 10-11 in Santa Cruz, Calif. The tournament consisted of Men’s Open, A, AA, and B, Women’s Open, AA, and A, and Co-ed Open/A and 4s. Read More

USAV Beach High Performance Championships

USA Volleyball is excited to announce the first ever USAV Beach High Performance Championships to be held July 22-25 in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour Resumes Play

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour returned to play on July 10-11 in Mason, Ohio after a four-week hiatus. The Ohio Valley Open hosted four girls’ divisions, under-12, U14, U16 and U18, along with two boys’ divisions, U16 and U18. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win Fifth FIVB Gold Medal of 2010

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser won its fifth gold medal of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour on Sunday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Advance to Eighth FIVB Semifinal

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser has advanced to its eighth SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal in 2010 at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland. Read More

Four U.S. Men's Beach Teams Still Playing in Gstaad

Four U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams remain alive in the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Advance in Gstaad

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Unbeaten

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are unbeaten after the first two matches of pool play on Wednesday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Get Started in Gstaad

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Ashley Ivy qualified for the main draw on Tuesday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Celebrate 4th with 6th Medal

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers celebrated Independence Day by winning its sixth medal in seven 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour events at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Branagh, May-Treanor Win First FIVB Medal as a Team

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh and Misty May-Treanor won its first SWATCH FIVB World Tour medal as a team on Saturday as it took the bronze in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

May-Treanor, Branagh Advance to Medal Matches

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh advanced to the semifinals and medal matches on Saturday with a perfect record within the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

May-Treanor, Branagh Lead the U.S. in Stavanger

The U.S. women’s beach team of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh remains undefeated after the competition pool play in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Two U.S. Women's Teams Go Undefeated in Stavanger

Two of the U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams went undefeated in the first day of main drawn pool play for the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam on Wednesday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Fendrick, Ivy Qualify for Stavanger Main Draw

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Ashley Ivy qualified for the main draw of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam at Vaagen Harbour courts on Tuesday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Wide Open Brings Show to Huntington Beach

Matt Motter and Mike Placek won the Men’s Open Division at the Corona Wide Open event in Huntington Beach last weekend. Read More

Girls' Beach Players Shine at Sorrento Beach Open

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour journeyed to Santa Monica, Calif., on June 19 for the Sorrento Beach Summer Tournament. The event included four girls’ divisions, under-12, U14, U16 and U18. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Named USA Today’s Team of the Week

The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers was named USA Today’s Team of the Week on Monday after winning their fourth international gold medal of the season on Jun 20. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Travels to New York and Utah

The USA Volleyball Beach Junior Tour Crossroads of the West Open hosted three girls’ divisions, under-14, U16 and U18, on June 19 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Read More

U.S. Beach Wide Open Arrives in Siesta Key, Fla.

The Palm Beach Gardens-based team of J. D. Christie and Tyler Lesneski went undefeated this weekend at the Corona Light Wide Open in Siesta Key, capturing the Men’s Open division title. Read More

U.S. Men's, Women's Beach Teams Finish WUC on Same Day

The 2010 World University Championships ended on Saturday for four U.S. beach teams as none advanced to the semifinals of the tournament in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win Fourth '10 FIVB Gold Medal

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated Brazil’s Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego on Sunday to capture their fourth 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal at the US$190,000 Patria Direct Open in Czech Republic. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Find Way to Another Final

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play in its fourth straight SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal match on Sunday when it takes on Brazilians Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego at the US$190,000 Patria Direct Open. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Advance to WUC Round of 16

The four beach teams competing at the World University Championships in Alanya, Turkey are still alive after two more rounds of the double-elimination playoff on Friday. Read More

Women’s Beach Teams Undefeated on Day Two in Turkey

The two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams participating in the World University Championships in Alanya, Turkey finished pool play and the first round of the double-elimination playoff without a loss on Thursday. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams go 2-4 on First Day in Alanya, Turkey

The U.S. beach volleyball teams competing in the World University Championships opened play on Wednesday in Alanya, Turkey. The two men’s teams went 1-3 while the two women’s teams finished 1-1 after both had a one-match bye. Read More

Fort Lauderdale Hosts Southern Open on USAV Beach Junior Tour

The USAV Beach Junior Tour continued play this past weekend with the Southern Open on June 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The event hosted both a girls’ bracket and a boy’s bracket with four age group – under-12, U14, U16 and U18 – in each. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams to Compete in Alanya, Turkey

Four under-23 and under-26 U.S. beach volleyball teams will compete in the World University Championships this week in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

USAV Beach Junior Tour Moves into the Midwest

The USAV Beach Junior Tour hosted two events in the Midwest over the weekend. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Take Home Silver

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers finished the FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat with the silver medal in Moscow, Russia on Monday Read More

Beach U23, U26 Teams Warm Up for Turkey

On their way to competing at the World University Championships on June 15-20 in Alanya, Turkey, the U.S. under-23 and under-26 beach volleyball teams played in the AVP Developmental Tour event in Long Beach, N.Y. Read More

Kessy, Ross Secure Silver Medals in Moscow

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross came away with the silver medal on Sunday while two U.S. men’s teams will compete in Monday’s semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat in Moscow, Russia. Read More

Kessy, Ross Make it to Moscow Semifinal

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to Sunday’s semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat while all four U.S. men’s teams have advanced to the second round in Moscow, Russia. Read More

Two U.S. Men's Teams Finish Pools on Top

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers posted two more wins in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat Friday in Moscow, Russia, giving them a perfect 3-0 record in the main draw. Read More

U.S. Women Continue to Dominate in Moscow

The three U.S. women’s teams competing in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam in Moscow, Russia, continued to win through day two of the main draw Thursday. All three teams finished first in their respective pools with perfect 3-0 records. Read More

U.S. Men Advance to Main Draw

The U.S. men’s team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena advance to the main draw in Moscow after defeating both Andrey Belov and Ruslan Dayanov of Russia and Michael Kadziola and Jakob Szalankiewicz of Poland on Wednesday. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Begin Competition in Moscow

The U.S. women’s beach team of Brooke Hanson (Woodlands Hills, Calif.) and Lisa Rutledge (Vista, Calif.) made it to the qualifying round but did not advance at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat on Tuesday in Moscow, Russia. Read More

USAV Beach Junior Tour Hosts Two Events

The USAV Beach Junior Tour ventured to Glendale, Ariz., and Dallas, Texas, on June 5-6. Both events consisted of four girls’ brackets, under-12, U14, U16 and U18, while the Desert Open in Glendale, Ariz., also included U16 and U18 boys’ brackets. Read More

Kessy/Ross, Dalhausser/Rogers Win AVP Event

Jen Kessy and April Ross along with Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers were the top teams at the AVP Nivea Tour event in Huntington Beach, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams win Gold, Silver and Bronze

Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers picked up their second straight SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal, and third of the season, on Sunday in Poland while Angie Akers and Tyra Turner secured silver in Korea and Jen Kessy and April Ross won bronze. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Medals

Three U.S. beach teams will be playing for medals on Sunday at SWATCH FIVB World Tour events in Korea and Poland. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Playing in Consolation

Two U.S. women’s beach teams and one men’s team lost in the fourth round on Friday in SWATCH FIVB tournaments in Korea and Poland and will have to win consolation matches to make it into the semifinals. Read More

Three Beach Teams Undefeated at FIVB Tourneys

Two U.S. women’s beach teams and one men’s team remained undefeated Thursday in SWATCH FIVB tournaments in Korea and Poland. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Qualify in Korea, Poland

Two U.S. beach volleyball teams qualified for the main draw in SWATCH FIVB World Tour events in very different parts of the world on Tuesday. Read More

U.S. Open of Beach: Wide Open Results from Galveston, Texas

Results from the Wide Open beach volleyball tournament May 22-23 in Galveston, Texas. Read More

When in Rome, Sweep the Gold Medals

U.S. beach volleyball teams conquered Rome on Sunday, sweeping the gold medals at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Play Germans for Rome Gold

The U.S. women’s team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play for gold on Sunday while the United States’ Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have reached the men’s semifinals in Rome. Read More

U.S. Women's Teams to Meet in Rome Semifinal

The U.S. women are guaranteed at least one medal at the Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam in Rome. Read More

Women's Beach Teams Advance in Rome

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Weather Interrupts FIVB Beach Tourney in Rome

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams won on Wednesday, one lost and the men’s teams still haven’t played at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

USAV Announces Beach Camps for Kids

Youngsters interested in learning or improving beach volleyball skills can do so at one USA Volleyball’s Beach Development or Pee Wee Beach camps this summer. Read More

Women's Beach Teams Win on Day One

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams began pool play on Tuesday in Rome with victories at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Beach Coaches Named for 2010 International Events

USA Volleyball has announced the coaches that will travel with its high performance beach volleyball teams to FIVB events this summer. Read More

Beach Teams Named for World University Championships

USA Volleyball has announced the under-23 and under-26 Beach National Training Team, including the teams that will compete at the World University Championships on June 15-20 in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Top U.S. Beach Teams in Rome for Grand Slam

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams will begin main draw play on Tuesday in Rome at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Team Third in Chiapas

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Marcin Jagoda and Stafford Slick finished third on Sunday at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Chiapas, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Team Undefeated in Mexico

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Marcin Jagoda and Stafford Slick was undefeated on Friday after the first day of play at the NORCECA Circuit event in Chiapas, Mexico. Read More

Kessy, Ross Win Shanghai Championship

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross came from behind to defeat Brazil’s top-seeded Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the Shanghai Open championship match on Sunday. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Gets Sunny Start in Brownsville

USA Volleyball’s USA Beach Junior Tour got off to a strong start at the U.S. Border Open on Saturday at the Karch Kourt Volley Cove in Brownsville, Texas. Read More

U.S. Guaranteed Shanghai Women's Beach Medal

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers finished fourth at the Shanghai Open on Saturday, but the United States is guaranteed at least one medal from the women’s bracket. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Begins Saturday in Texas

The USA Volleyball’s 2010 USA Beach Junior Tour begins with the U.S. Border Open on Saturday in Brownsville, Texas, at the new Karch Kourt Volley Cove. Read More

Kessy, Ross Secure Shanghai Semifinal Berth

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of the Shanghai Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Reach Shanghai Semifinals

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers lost their first set since April 23, but still advanced to the semifinals of the Shanghai Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Through to Third Round

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to the third round on Wednesday at the Shanghai Open, part of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

China Beach: U.S. Teams Go East for World Tour

From the West Coast of the United States to the Far East, U.S. beach volleyball teams are in China this week for the Shanghai Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Continue Their Winning Ways

Hometown favorite Todd Rogers and partner Phil Dalhausser, the 2008 Olympic gold medalists, won the AVP NIVEA Tour’s Progressive Insurance Santa Barbara Open Benefiting Komen for the Cure on Sunday in Santa Barbara, Calif. Read More

Beach Volleyball Notes for April 29, 2010

The AVP Nivea Tour for beach volleyball returns this weekend with the Progressive Insurance Santa Barbara Open Benefiting Komen For The Cure in California. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Bringing Gold Home from Brazil

The beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) became the first U.S. men’s team to capture a SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal in Brazil in 14 years by winning the Brasília Open title on Sunday. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers to Play for Gold in Brazil; Kessy, Ross finish 4th

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the gold medal on Sunday at the Brasilia Open, the first stop on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Standing in Brazil

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play for third place on Saturday while the men’s team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will try to make it to the semifinals at the Brasilia Open. Read More

Kessy, Ross Reach Brazil Beach Semifinals

Jen Kessy and April Ross advance to the semifinals in Brazil while Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated countrymen Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena on Thursday to advance to the third round. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Advance to 3rd Round

Three out of four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the third round of the Brasilia Open, the first stop on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Hanson, Rutledge Qualify for Main Draw in Brazil

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brooke Hanson (Woodland Hills, Calif.) and Lisa Rutledge (Vista, Calif.) has qualified for the main draw of the Brasília Open, the first stop on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Top Beach Teams to Compete in Brazil

There is no time to rest for several of the top U.S. beach volleyball teams that competed in Fort Lauderdale. Their next stop is Brazil for the FIVB World Tour opener. Read More

USAV Names Williams its Beach Managing Director

USA Volleyball is very pleased to announce the hiring of David Williams of Hermosa Beach, Calif., as its new Managing Director of Beach Programs. Read More

Beach Stars to Shine at AVP Tour Opener

The 2010 AVP Nivea Tour starts this weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Read More

USAV Collegiate Beach Challenge Leads Weekend Events

USA Volleyball is hosting the Second Annual USAV Beach Collegiate Challenge at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 17 on the north side of Will Rogers State Beach in Santa Monica, Calif. Read More

Bruning, Wight Get Bronze in Guatemala

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Michael Bruning and Jason Wight won the bronze medal on Sunday in Guatemala City, Guatemala, site of the fourth stop on the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Team on a Roll in Guatemala

Top seeded Michael Bruning and Jason Wight of United States got off to a good start in the men’s bracket on Friday in Guatemala City, Guatemala, site of the fourth stop on the 2010 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Team Finishes Fourth

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Tealle Hunkus and Cayley Thurlby placed fourth on Sunday at the 2010 NORCECA Circuit event at Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. Read More

Women's Beach Team Makes Boca Chica Semifinals

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Tealle Hunkus and Cayley Thurlby made it through the consolation bracket to advance to Sunday’s semifinals of the 2010 NORCECA Circuit event at Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. Read More

Hunkus, Romias Win Women's IDQ Title

Tealle Hunkus and Julie Romias won the women’s bracket while the men’s bracket finished in a tie at the second of four 2010 USA Volleyball beach International Development Qualifier (IDQ) events held March 27-28 in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Win Gold, Silver in El Salvador

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Claire D'Amore and Jen Snyder won the gold medal while the U.S. men’s team of Ty Loomis and Matt Prosser took silver at the NORCECA Circuit event in San Salvador, El Salvador on Sunday. Read More

Second Beach IDQ is This Weekend in Long Beach

USA Volleyball will host the second of four International Development Qualifiers (IDQs) this weekend, March 27-28, in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Take Silver, Bronze on Cayman Island

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe won silver and the U.S. men’s team of Ivan Mercer and John Moran took bronze on Sunday at the 2010 NORCECA Beach Circuit Event in Grand Cayman on Cayman Island. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Advance to Semifinals

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brooke Langston and Heather Lowe and the U.S. men’s team of Ivan Mercer and John Moran have advanced to Sunday’s semifinals of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Circuit Event in Grand Cayman on Cayman Island. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Competing in Cayman Islands

Three U.S. beach volleyball teams will compete March 19-21 at the first event of the 2010 NORCECA Beach Circuit Event in Grand Cayman on the Cayman Islands. Read More

Gray/Babcock, Wight/Danley Win First IDQ

Erin Gray and Kathryn Babcock won the first of four women’s USA Volleyball beach volleyball International Development Qualifiers (IDQ) held March 6-7 at Long Beach, Calif., while Jason Wight and Reuben Danley teamed to win the men’s event. Read More

Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer Selected to USAV Board

Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer (Redondo Beach, Calif.) has been selected and accepted to sit on the USA Volleyball Board of Directors as its elite beach development representative. Her term, which runs through June 30, 2012. Read More

Board Approves Budget with New Indoor, Sand Initiatives

The USA Volleyball Board of Directors met Jan. 25 in Los Angeles to re-affirm its quadrennial goals, finalize and approve its 2010 annual budget and finalize its plan to expand support for beach/sand programming and staffing. Read More

Akers, Turner Finish Third in New Zealand

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Tyra Turner finished third on Sunday (Jan. 24) at the 2010 McEntee Hire New Zealand Open in Auckland. Plus, Jennifer Johnson Jordan will be honored. Read More

IDQ Points to Determine NORCECA Beach Teams

The USA Volleyball Beach Department has announced that athletes for the first three NORCECA events of 2010 will be chosen based on 2009 IDQ results. Read More

Sand Volleyball a Go in NCAA Division I

The NCAA decided Friday afternoon at its Division I business meeting held in Atlanta to approve the addition of sand volleyball to its list of emerging sports for women, a position supported by USA Volleyball (USAV), AVCA and AVP. Read More

U.S. Beach Updates: Walsh Announces She's Pregnant

U.S. beach volleyball player and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh has announced that she is pregnant. Read More

Beach Camp Attracts Up-and-Coming Players

Thirty up-and-coming beach volleyball players will participate in USA Volleyball’s invitation-only Beach High Performance Holiday Camp on Dec. 27-30 at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More

Akers, Ross Win FIVB Beach Awards

U.S. beach volleyball players April Ross and Angie Akers received awards from the FIVB following the conclusion of the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Dalhausser Wins FIVB Beach Awards

The FIVB has named U.S. beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser the Best Offensive Player, Best Hitter and Best Setter of the men’s 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

USAV Offers Beach Coaching Courses at AVCA Convention

USA Volleyball will be offering a Beach Coaching Accreditation Program (BCAP) along with its regular CAP courses in conjunction with the AVCA Annual Convention set for Dec. 16-19 at Tampa, Fla. Read More

Akers, Turner to Play Kessy, Ross in Semis

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will face their U.S. teammates Angie Akers and Tyra Turner in the semifinals of the Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, on Sunday in China. Read More

McPeak Inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame

The Volleyball Hall of Fame inducted six international volleyball greats, including USA beach legend Holly McPeak, into its hallowed shrine during a ceremony held Oct. 30 at Holyoke, Mass., the sport’s birthplace. Read More

USAV to Host Junior Forums at AVCA Convention

USA Volleyball will conduct several Junior Forums at the AVCA Annual Convention set for Dec. 16-19 at Tampa, Fla. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Team Wins Bronze in Mexico

The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Saralyn Smith and Beth Van Fleet won the bronze medal on Sunday at NORCECA Maeva 2009, a NORCECA Beach Circuit event held in Manzanillo, Mexico. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Competing on NORCECA Circuit

The U.S. women's beach volleyball team of Beth Van Fleet (Tampa, Fla.) and Saralyn Smith (Key West, Fla.) got off to a good start on Friday at the NORCECA Beach Circuit event in Manzanillo, Mexico. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Lead U.S. to Beach Win over Brazil

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won gold while Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh settled for silver on Sunday at the AVP World Challenge. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Still Holding Lead

The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the women’s and men’s gold medals respectively on Sunday at the AVP Crocs Tour World Challenge. Read More

Eight Teams Win Titles at U.S. Open of Beach

Champions were crowned in eight different divisions at the 2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball in action Saturday in Manhattan Beach. Read More

Open, Co-ed Titles Awarded at U.S. Open of Beach

Albert Hannemann and Austin Rester played three matches in the span of three hours Sunday to capture the 2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball Men’s Open Division championship. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Lead Brazil After Day 1

The United States leads Brazil 10-6 after two rounds of pool play at the AVP World Challenge: USA vs. Brazil presented by Sanderson Ford in Glendale, Ariz. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Open NORCECA Tourney in Tijuana

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Briana Hinga (San Diego, Calif.) and Laura Ratto (Oakland, Calif.) went 2-1 on Friday, the first day of the Baja California Beach Volleyball Tournament in Tijuana, the fifth stop of the 2009 NORCECA Circuit. Read More

2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball Field Complete

The field for the men’s and women’s open divisions at the 2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball were set Friday following the final qualifying event for the third annual tournament, which is being played this weekend in Manhattan Beach. Read More

U.S. Beach Team Places Fifth in Blackpool

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jazmin Machado and Summer Ross finished tied for fifth at the FIVB Junior (U-21) World Championship in Blackpool, England. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Team Advances to First Round

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jazmin Machado (Encinitas, Calif.) and Summer Ross (Carlsbad, Calif.) has advanced to the first round of the FIVB Junior (U-21) World Championship in Blackpool, England. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Team Wins at Junior Worlds

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jazmin Machado and Summer Ross won its first main draw, pool play match on Thursday at the 2009 FIVB Junior Beach World Championship in Blackpool, England. Read More

Updated: May-Treanor, Walsh to Reunite for Challenge Match

Two-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will reunite to compete in the AVP Crocs Tour World Challenge: USA vs. Brazil presented by Sanderson Ford on Sept. 25-27. Read More

Two U.S. Junior Beach Teams Lose in Qualifying

The 2009 FIVB Junior (U-21) Beach World Championship got off to a rough start for the United States as two of its teams lost in the qualifying round in Blackpool, England. Read More

Croson, Ross Tie for Fifth at Beach Worlds

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jane Croson (Lakewood, Calif.) and Summer Ross (Carlsbad, Calif.) finished tied for fifth on Saturday at the 2009 SWATCH FIVB Youth (U-19) World Championship in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Croson, Ross to Play in First Round on Saturday

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jane Croson and Summer Ross has advanced to the first round of elimination at the 2009 SWATCH FIVB Youth (U-19) World Championship in Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Americans Fall out of PAF Open Winners' Bracket

Both U.S. women’s beach pairs competing in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour’s PAF Open dropped third-round matches, but bounced back to win loser bracket matches on Thursday at Marieham, Finland. Read More

Youth Beach Teams Earn Wins at Worlds

The two remaining USA beach teams competing in the Eighth Annual Youth SWATCH-FIVB World Championships (U-19) picked up at least one victory each during pool competition on Thursday at Alanya, Turkey. Read More

Two Beach Teams Reach PAF Open 3rd Round

Two U.S. women’s beach pairs have advanced to the third round of the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour’s PAF Open being held in Marieham, Finland. Read More

Two Youth Beach Teams Lose at Worlds

Two USA beach teams failed to advance out of the qualification rounds of the Eighth Annual Youth SWATCH-FIVB World Championships (U-19) on Wednesday at Alanya, Turkey. Two other USA beach teams open play on Thursday in the main draw of the event. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Teams Finish in Finland

Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball team bowed out in the qualifying round of the US$380,000 PAF Open in Marieham, Finland, on the Finnish isle of Åland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Youth Beach Teams to Take on World in Turkey

Summer may be winding down but beach volleyball is still hot as four U.S. youth (under-19) teams head to Alanya, Turkey for the SWATCH FIVB World Championships on Aug. 19-23. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Strike Gold Again

The USA Volleyball beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers came back from a disappointing second set to win the men’s gold medal at the US$600,000 A1 Beach Volleyball Grand Slam Presented by Volksbank. Read More

Two U.S. Teams Earn Podium Spots in Austria

Two U.S. women’s beach teams earned podium spots, while one men’s team advanced to the semifinal of the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More

U.S. Teams Still Going Strong In Austria

U.S. beach teams had another successful day at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria, which runs from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams All Still Playing in Austria

Both men's and women's U.S. beach teams had strong showings during pool play at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria, which runs July 27-Aug. 1. Read More

U.S. Women See Success on First Day of Play in Austria

Three out of four U.S. women's beach teams went undefeated on the first day of pool play at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria. The tournament runs from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Prepare for Final Grand Slam Event

Several USA Volleyball beach teams are set to compete in the final Grand Slam tournament on the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour, the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More

Manhattan Beach hosts USA Beach Junior Tour Open Championships

The USA Beach Junior Tour Open Championships were held July 25 in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Read More

American Beach Teams Sweep Gold Medals in France

The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers swept the women’s and men’s gold medals on Sunday at the FIVB Grand Slam in Marseille. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Gold Medals

The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the women's and men's gold medals at the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Make Semifinals

The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have advanced to the semifinals SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More

Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Alive in France

Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams remained alive Thursday after the first two rounds of play at the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More

Wind Postpones Play at FIVB Beach Event

The late-morning high winds continued into the afternoon here Wednesday to postpone play completely at the US$600,000 World Series 13 Grand Chelem as the 16 women's and 16 men's matches will be moved to Thursday. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Move On to Marseille

Four USA Volleyball women’s beach teams and three men’s teams are in Marseille, France for the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam this week. Read More

USAV Announces Beach National Teams

The USA Volleyball beach department has announced its selections for the Under-19 (youth) and Under-26 teams that will represent the United States in international competitions this summer. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Moscow

Two U.S. women’s beach teams received byes to the second round of the 2009 Moscow Women’s Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Moscow Russia, while one bowed out in the first round. Read More

Two Women's Beach Teams Win in Moscow

Two out of three USA Volleyball women's beach teams went undefeated in the opening round of main draw play at the 2009 Moscow Women's Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour in Moscow, Russia. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Play in Moscow

Three USA Volleyball women’s beach teams are scheduled to compete this week at the US $600,000 Moscow Grand Slam in Russia, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Siesta Key Hosts Gulf Coast Beach Junior Event

Junior volleyball teams from all over Florida descended on Siesta Key, Fla., to take part in the USA Beach Volleyball Gulf Coast Open on Sunday, July 12. Read More

Branagh, Youngs Take Bronze in Gstaad

The USA Volleyball women’s beach team of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs took the bronze medal on Saturday at the Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Branagh and Youngs Advance to Semifinals of Gstaad Grand Slam

Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.) were the lone U.S. women’s beach team to advance to the semifinals of the 2009 Gstaad Grand Slam in Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Teams Begin Main Draw

U.S. men's beach volleyball teams matched the U.S. women's success, going undefeated at the 2009 Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Teams Go Undefeated on First Day

U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams went undefeated on the first day of main draw play at the 2009 Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Switzerland. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Prepare for Next Test

With only a few days of rest, several USA Volleyball beach teams jump back into action starting Wednesday when they will compete in the Gstaad Grand Slam event in Switzerland. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Take Bronze at Worlds

The USA Volleyball men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took the bronze medal at the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Championships on Sunday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Ross Sets Off Fireworks in Norway

By the time she stepped onto center court Saturday night, just moments before the gold medal match at the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Championships for beach volleyball, April Ross was ready for something big – really big. Read More

Kessy, Ross Win FIVB World Championship

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross are the new women’s world champions of beach volleyball after defeating Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the gold-medal match. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Play for Gold Medal at Worlds

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to today’s gold medal match of the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Kessy, Ross Join Brazilians in Semis at Worlds

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross, along with three teams from Brazil, have made it to the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Lucena Brings Passion to His Performance

U.S. beach volleyball player Nick Lucena may have been eliminated from the World Championships on Thursday, but he has no intentions of disappearing from the scene. Read More

Six U.S. Beach Teams Make it to Round of 16

Six out of seven USA Volleyball beach teams remain after the first round of single-elimination play on Thursday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

U.S. Beach Players Among Stats Leaders at Worlds

USA Volleyball beach players are at the top of several statistical categories at the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Championships. Read More

Seven Out of Eight U.S. Beach Teams Advance

Seven out of eight USA Volleyball beach teams have advanced to the Round of 32 at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Two U.S. Women's Teams Win Pools in Norway

The USA Volleyball women’s beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross maintained its dominance and secured a place atop Pool A on the fifth day of play at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Ivy Looking to Climb Beach Volleyball Ladder

Ashley Ivy is using her skills as a student to improve her beach volleyball game. Ivy and partner Lauren Fendrick are competing at the FIVB World Championships. Read More

U.S. Women's Beach Team Wins in Jamaica

The USA Volleyball women’s beach team of Emily Day and Claire Robertson won the 2009 NORCECA Women’s Continental Circuit event at Barbicon Park in Kingston, Jamaica on Sunday. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win All-American Battle

The battle between the two 2008 USA Volleyball men’s Olympic beach teams was won by Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers on Monday at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win All-American Battle

The battle between the two 2008 USA Volleyball men’s Olympic beach teams was won by Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers on Monday at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Win All-American Battle

The battle between the two 2008 USA Volleyball men’s Olympic beach teams was won by Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers on Monday at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

Akers, Turner Lead Pool at Beach Worlds

The USA Volleyball beach team of Angie Akers and Tyra Turner sits alone atop Pool F with a 2-0 record after the third day of play at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Pick Up Four Wins

There were four victories and one loss for USA Volleyball beach teams competing at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships on Saturday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

U.S. Women go 2-1 at Beach World Championship

USA Volleyball’s women’s beach teams went 2-1 on Friday at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

USAV Selects National Beach Training Teams

USA Volleyball has announced its national beach volleyball training teams for the 2009 FIVB Youth (Under-19) and Junior (Under-21) World Championships and the A2 (Under-26) Training Team for the SWATCH FIVB World Tour stop in Aland, Finland. Read More

Washington hosts USA Beach Junior Tour

Junior beach volleyball teams from Washington dominated the USA Beach Volleyball Western Open held June 13 in Seattle. Read More

Eight U.S. Beach Teams to Compete at FIVB Worlds

Eight USA Volleyball beach teams are among the 96 pairs that have been seeded for the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Championships presented by ConocoPhillips to be held June 25-July 5 in Stavanger, Norway. Read More

McPeak Will Always be a Legend

Women's professional beach volleyball legend Holly McPeak has announced her retirement from the sport. McPeak won the 2004 Olympic bronze medal with partner Elaine Youngs. Read More

Beach Junior Tour Moves on to Michigan, Texas

Junior volleyball teams from the Midwest and Great Lakes regions descended on Muskegon, Mich., to take part in the USA Beach Volleyball Great Lakes Open on Saturday, June 6; then the tour moved to Dallas on June 7. Read More

Still Time to Register for Beach Volleyball IDQ

There is still time to register for USA Volleyball’s second International Development Qualifier (IDQ) on June 27-28 at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

Gold Medalists Upset at AVP's Atlanta Stop

The beach volleyball team of John Hyden and Sean Scott upset 2008 Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers at the AVP Crocs Tour Atlanta Open on Sunday. Read More

U.S. Puts Two Men's Teams on Poland Podium

The USA Volleyball beach team of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings took silver while U.S. Olympians Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal won bronze on Sunday at the US$190,000 Myslowice Open in Poland. Read More

Kessy, Ross Take Silver in Seoul

USA Volleyball beach players Jen Kessy and April Ross came up short in their bid for a gold medal on Sunday at the US$190,000 Seoul Open in South Korea, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Fuerbringer, Jennings to Play for Gold in Poland

After falling to the consolation bracket on Friday, Casey Jennings (Las Vegas, Nev.) and partner Matt Fuerbringer (Costa Mesa, Calif.) won twice on Saturday to advance to the gold medal match at the FIVB Tour event in Poland. Read More

Kessy, Ross to Play Brazilians for Gold Medal

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the gold medal match at the US$190,000 Seoul Open. Read More

Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Semifinals in Poland

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the semifinals of the US$190,000 Myslowice Open in Poland on Friday, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Make it to Third Round

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross and the men’s teams of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings and Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal have all advanced to the third round of their respective SWATCH FIVB World Tour tournaments. Read More

Olympians Dominate AVP Huntington Beach

USA Volleyball 2008 Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their fourth domestic title of the 2009 season at the AVP Crocs Tour event in Huntington Beach, Calif., on Sunday. Read More

Akers, Turner Finish Fourth on Beach in Japan

After winning four straight matches to make it to the semifinals, the U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) fell twice on Sunday and finished fourth at the Keihan/SMFG Japan Open. Read More

Akers, Turner Work Their Way into Semifinals

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) pulled two more upsets on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Osaka, Japan. Read More

Akers, Turner Advance at Japan Beach Event

The U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) pulled off two upsets on Thursday to advance to the third round of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Osaka, Japan. Read More

Junior Beach Teams Compete in Galveston

Seventy-seven teams converged on Galveston, Texas on May 9 for the Texas Open, part of USA Volleyball’s Beach Junior Tour. Read More

Junior Teams Open Beach Tour in Mississippi

Players from Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi took gold medals at the Delta Open in Gulfport, Miss., on Saturday. The event was the first in the 2009 USA Beach Junior Tour. Read More

USAV to Host Beach Volleyball Coaching Clinics

USA Volleyball will host a series of six beach volleyball coaching clinics in cities around the country this summer, beginning on May 17 with a clinic in Siesta Key, Fla. Read More

Dalhausser, Rogers Finish Fourth in Brazil

Top-seeded Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) put up a fight, but ended up finishing fourth. Read More

Kessy, Ross Claim Silver Medal in Brazil

The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross fell to Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the gold medal match at the KIA Open in Brasilia, Brazil, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

Kessy, Ross Advance to Gold Medal Match

The top-seeded U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross advanced to Saturday’s gold medal match where it will play a rematch against Brazil's fifth-seeded Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca at the KIA Open in Brasilia, Brazil. Read More

Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in Brazil

Three U.S. beach volleyball teams remain undefeated at the US$380,000 Kia Open in Brasilia, Brazil – part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour – while three others must fight their way through consolation. Read More

Baby Boom in U.S. Beach Volleyball

There is a bit of a baby boom in U.S. beach volleyball these days. Read More

Two U.S. Women's Teams Advance in Brazil

Two U.S. women’s beach teams have advanced to the third round of the KIA Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Open FIVB Tour in Brazil

Seven U.S. teams are in Brasilia, Brazil this week for the KIA Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Beach Volleyball Tour. Read More

U.S. Men's Beach Team Secures Silver

The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Mike Bruning (Tucson, Ariz.) and Jason Wight (West Springfield, Va.) took silver on Sunday at the Boca Chica Tournament in Dominican Republic, which was part of the NORCECA Circuit. Read More

New U.S. Beach Coach has Brazilian Background

USA Volleyball has announced that it has signed a contract with Eduardo “Anjinho” Bacil to serve as its 2009 Men’s Youth, Junior, and A2 Beach National Team Coach. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Capture NORCECA Gold, Silver

The U.S. Men won their second straight NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit gold medal while the U.S. Women took silver on Sunday in Guatemala. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Guatemala

After two days of play, teams from the United States have advanced to the semifinals of the Guatemala Beach Volleyball Tournament, the second leg of the 2009 NORCECA Circuit. Read More

Pepperdine Dominates Beach Collegiate Challenge

Teams from Pepperdine dominated the competition on Saturday at USA Volleyball’s 2009 Beach Collegiate Challenge, held at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Teams Place First, Third at NORCECA

The U.S. men’s team of Mike Bruning (Tucson, Ariz.) and Jason Wight (West Springfield, Va.) won the first leg of the NORCECA Beach Circuit, taking the gold medal on Sunday in the Cayman Islands before approximately 1,500 fans. Read More

USAV to Host Beach Collegiate Challenge

USA Volleyball has announced that it will host the 2009 USAV Collegiate Challenge, a one-day beach volleyball tournament open to NCAA and NAIA women’s teams, on Saturday April 4 in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

Two U.S. Beach Teams to Compete at NORCECA

The beach volleyball teams of Mike Bruning (Tucson, Ariz.)/Jason Wight (West Springfield, Va.) and Kristen Batt (Venice, Fla.)/Megan Wallin (Siesta Key, Fla.) will represent the United States on March 27-29 in Cayman Islands. Read More

Fifty Beach Teams Compete at IDQ

Fifty beach volleyball teams – 27 women’s and 23 men’s – participated in USA Volleyball’s first International Development Qualifier (IDQ) on March 15 in Long Beach, Calif. Read More

U.S. Beach Volleyball Players Acknowledged at End of Year

As the year 2008 drew to a close, U.S. beach volleyball athletes received accolades from a variety of sources. Read More

FIVB Beach Event in Thailand on Tap for U.S. Women's Teams

Four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are entered in the main draw of a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Phuket, Thailand, which began play Nov. 4 and will run through Nov. 9 at Karon Beach. Read More

Branagh, Walsh Win All-American Final in Dubai

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U.S. Women's Teams Reach Semifinals in Dubai

Two U.S. women's beach volleyball teams appear to be on a collision course to meet in the finals at a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Dubai. Read More

Two Women's Beach Teams Still Undefeated in Dubai

Two U.S. women's beach teams are among the four remaining unbeatens at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Dubai. Read More

USA Volleyball Surveying Junior Beach Players

With the success of 2008 and the anticipation of 2009 in the beach volleyball world, USA Volleyball is asking for the help of junior beach players. Read More

Branagh, Walsh Leading U.S. Beach Teams in Dubai

New partner, same result for two-time U.S. beach volleyball Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh. Read More

Injury Forces May-Treanor Out of 'Dancing With the Stars'

After rupturing her left Achilles tendon during a rehearsal on Friday, two-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor is out of ABC television's "Dancing With the Stars" competition. Read More

Champions Crowned on Final Day of U.S. Beach Open

Mike Morrison and Aaron Wachtfogel defeated Jon Mesko and Evan Engle twice Sunday to win the Men’s Open Division title at the 2008 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented buy Corona Extra, held this year at East Beach. Read More

Californians Dominate U.S. Open of Beach on Saturday

Californians dominated the amateur divisions at the 2008 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented by Corona, on Saturday at East Beach. Read More

Qualifying Begins at U.S. Open Beach

The draws for the elite Open Divisions at the 2008 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented by Corona Extra, were finalized following a day of qualifying matches Friday at East Beach. Read More

Beach Volleyball Legends to Play Special Match at U.S. Open

Some of the best beach volleyball players from the last four decades will be part of a special legends match when the 2008 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented by Corona Extra, arrives in East Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif., this weekend. Read More

U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball Coming Soon

The second annual U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented by Corona Extra, will hit the beaches of Santa Barbara on Sept. 26-28. Read More

NORCECA Announces 2009 Beach Circuit Schedule

NORCECA has announced the schedule for its 2009 Beach Volleyball Circuit, which will have 11 stops in eight countries. Read More

Beach Teams Keep Busy Schedules Post-Beijing

After great success at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball teams have been keeping busy, both on and off the sand with appearances and tournaments for all four squads. Read More

Kerri Walsh Making Appearance in San Mateo

U.S. beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh will be visiting the 24 Hour Fitness facility in San Mateo, Calif., on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 11:30 a.m. Read More

Junior Beach Teams Bow Out of World Championships

Two U.S. junior beach volleyball teams fell in the first round of single-elimination play at the SWATCH FIVB Under-21 World Championships on Saturday in Brighton, England. Read More

U.S. Teams Advance at Under-21 Beach Championships

After a successful day of competition, both remaining beach volleyball teams from the United States have advanced to the Round of 16 at the FIVB Under-21 World Championships, with single-elimination matches beginning on Saturday in Brighton, England. Read More

Under-21 Beach World Championship Report

A report by Jane Croson and Summer Ross, who are competing at the SWATCH FIVB Under-21 Beach Volleyball World Championship in Brighton, England. Read More

Two Under-21 Beach Teams Left Playing in Brighton

Two of the four beach volleyball teams representing the United States remain in the draw at the FIVB Under-21 World Championships, in Brighton, England. Read More

Four U.S. Teams to Compete at Under-21 Beach Worlds

Two men’s and two women’s beach volleyball teams are representing the United States at the FIVB Under-21 World Championships on Sept. 3-7 in Brighton, England. Read More

Keep Summer Going at U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball

USA Volleyball and the Elevation Group have announced that registration is open for the 2008 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball, presented by Corona Extra, on Sept. 26-28 on East Beach in Santa Barbara, Calif. Read More

May-Treanor, Walsh Make History on the Beijing Beach

The U.S. team of Misty May-Treanor (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Kerri Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) proved it as they won their second consecutive gold medal in women's Olympic beach volleyball. Read More

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Ali Wood's Olympic Report - Aug. 22, 2008

We got to sleep in a bit yesterday because the gold medal match was not scheduled until 11 am.  This was a blessing as Kelly (our physical therapist), Troy (Misty and Kerri's coach) and I did not get back from the indoor men's match until 1 am.  Well worth the late night… Read More

Tennis Anyone?

Warming up on the beach with your partner has two very powerful messages that indoor players and coaches need to listen to so that more kids find success earlier in the challenges of our sport.

First is the tradition/culture of Dig/Pass-set-hit to warm up with.… Read More

Beachroots Volleyball in Vanuatu

 I have come back to where my grandfather, father and a guy named James Michener once travelled and worked.  My grandfather John Fitzgerald, based out of the Tahiti, fighting to eradicate the dreaded Elephantiasis disease from all the thousands of islands, for the World Health… Read More

More Volleyball From Vanuatu

Espiritu Santo...Wrecks to Rainforest -- Vanuatu, Discover untouched seclusion and beauty...that is what Carte de Luganville - the map of this town says.... To see and do here?  World class diving, SS President Coolidge, Million Dollar Point, pristine coral reefs...game fishing....adventure… Read More

One Athlete's View of the Beach Holiday Camp

By: Parker Kalmbach

Hi, I'm Parker Kalmbach. I am 17 years old, a senior in high school and have lived in Southern California all my life. I started playing beach volleyball about two years ago because it looked like a really fun way to spend time at the beach. Living near the beach has… Read More

Sand Volleyball will Offer Opportuni …

In April 2009, the NCAA voted to make sand volleyball an "emerging sport for women" for Division I schools. On Friday, Jan. 15, it will vote on whether or not to override its decision after some school administrators expressed concerns. Ali Wood Lamberson, USA Volleyball's Director of… Read More

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Highlights and Full Results of IDQ #2

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World University Championships Provi …

The World University Championships, or WUCs as they are called, is an event run by the same group that runs the World University Games, the Federation Internationale of Sports Universities or FISU. Athletes must be current college students or have graduated within the last year to be eligible.… Read More

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Beach Volleyball Players See Many Sides of Russia

Ali Wood Lamberson is one of the team leaders on a 16-day SportsUnited Bi-Lateral Presidential Exchange with Russia for young beach volleyball players.

We are at the halfway point of our 16-day SportsUnited Bi-Lateral Presidential Exchange with Russia sponsored by the U.S.… Read More

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Korea Proves Exciting for Young U.S. Beach Team

On July 26-Aug. 6, U.S. women's beach volleyball players Tara Roenicke (Los Osos, Calif.) and Caitlin Ledoux (Phelan, Calif.) competed in three FIVB beach volleyball exhibition tournaments around South Korea. Here is Roenicke's report:

Well we're back and...

It was… Read More

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IMPACTing Learning

Over 22 years ago, I sat down with Bill Neville and Mike Flemming, at Bill’s house in Colorado Springs, and began the writing of new book on the fundamental levels of coaching. This week, I helped out doing IMPACT Instructor refresher courses by webinar, from the comfort of our own… Read More

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Ali in Alanya - Sept. 16

Ali Wood Lamberson, USA Volleyball's Director of Beach Programs, is the team leader for the junior beach volleyball teams competing for the United States at the SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey.

Sept. 16, 2010

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Ali in Alanya - Final

Ali Wood Lamberson, USA Volleyball's Director of Beach Programs, is the team leader for the junior beach volleyball teams competing for the United States at the SWATCH FIVB Junior (Under-21) World Championships in Alanya, Turkey.

Sept. 22, 2010

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Wishing You all a Happy Holiday Season!

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving break and you are now ready to move on to the next Holiday in the series....AVCA Convention Week in Kansas City!

 

Hope you can join USA Volleyball there at one of our Coaching Accreditation Courses or Clinics from Tuesday… Read More

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Breaking BEACH CAP NEWS! Misty is in!

Breaking BEACH CAP NEWS!

USA Volleyball Coaching Education and Beach Departments are thrilled to announce that back to back Olympic Gold Medal Beach athlete Misty May-Treanor will be attending the USA Volleyball Beach CAP Level I course in Kansas City at the AVCA Convention!

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Coaches Came Out of the Woodwork.....

Coaches came out of the woodwork.....appeared in droves (herds?!) ...filled the classrooms and gyms with capacity crowds at last weekend's four, yes FOUR, Coaching Accreditation Program courses around the country.

CAP Level I coaches enjoyed sessions presented by CAP Cadre members Cecile… Read More

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...I Don't Think We're in Kansas Anymore....

Hope you all made it home safe and sound...and not too exhausted!

 

So....there's no place like home...after another great week at the annual AVCA Convention in Kansas City just completed with one of the most exciting finishes since.... well since… Read More

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GJNC Qualifiers and Beach Begins

This weekend in Girls’ Junior National Qualifying

The Southern California Qualifier I and the Big South Qualifier took place this past weekend spanning April 1-3. With the conclusion of the tournament, 43 teams will join the previously qualified squads in making summer… Read More

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Bionic Warriors and Heroes

This week begins one of the more special annual events held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, the Wounded Warrior Games. No time for Tuesday Tips for the Coaches of Chaos, sorry. This event is just mega-important to the volleyball family. That said, this Thursday is a… Read More

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Beach Youth Worlds - Update No. 1

This may be one of the best FIVB sites ever. We are in Umag, Croatia for the U19 World Championships. The site is an ATP tennis stadium in the middle of a beautiful vacation "colony" on the Adriatic, not far from Trieste, Italy. The weather has been perfect... sunny and lower 80s with very little… Read More

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Cuervo Pro Beach Shootout: Saturday Updates

The day started out  cloudy and warm but then got sunny at Bradford Beach where the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Shootout is kicking off the 2011 Pro Beach Volleyball Series. Photos to come.

 

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Cuervo Pro Beach Shootout: Sunday Updates

An upset in the first semifinal of the day as Kathryn Babcock and Wisconsin favorite Sheila Shaw upset top-seeded Annette Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan, 29-27, 21-15.

 

Jessica Gysin and Christal Engle defeat Kristen Batt and Brooke Sweat in the second… Read More

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Next Best Thing to the Olympics

Geena Urango (Los Alamitos, Calif./USC) is competing at the World University Games as part of the U.S. Beach Volleyball Team.

Hi, my name is Geena Urango and I am beach volleyball Olympic athlete.

Well... not really, but it sure feels like it here at the World University… Read More

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An Unforgettable Experience

Geena Urango (Los Alamitos, Calif./USC) is competing at the World University Games as part of the U.S. Beach Volleyball Team.

I am sitting here right now on a plane back to LAX from Hong Kong, still sweating from running through the airport, and thinking about how I wish I had… Read More

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• 2011 FIVB World Tour- Poland

  

  May 18, 2011 , 43 Images

  Four U.S. women's beach teams compete in … View Gallery

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• 2011 Beach ALT College Championship

  

  June 02, 2011 , 29 Images

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• USA Volleyball Beach High Performance Championships

  

  July 18, 2011 , 10 Images

  Approximately 125 boys’ and girls’ beach … View Gallery

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• 2011 FIVB Swatch Quebec Open

  

  July 19, 2011 , 41 Images

  Five U.S. men's beach teams and six U.S. … View Gallery

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• 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour A1 Grand Slam

  

  August 02, 2011 , 35 Images

  Eight U.S. Beach Teams are competing in t… View Gallery

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• 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour Paf Open

  

  August 15, 2011 , 78 Images

  Seven U.S. women's beach teams and four m… View Gallery

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• 8-25-11 Manhattan Beach Open Shootout

  

  August 26, 2011 , 25 Images

  The U.S. beach volleyball team of John Hy… View Gallery

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• 8-26-11 Manhattan Beach Open Day 1

  

  August 26, 2011 , 42 Images

  Sixty-two men's teams and 32 women's team… View Gallery

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• 8-27-11 Manhattan Beach Open Day 2

  

  August 28, 2011 , 24 Images

  The teams whittled themselves down to six… View Gallery

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• 8-28-11 Manhattan Beach Open, Day 3

  

  August 29, 2011 , 22 Images

  The quarterfinals, semifinals and finals … View Gallery

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• 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Junior (U-21) World Championships

  

  August 30, 2011 , 26 Images

  Four U.S. junior beach teams competed in … View Gallery

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• 9-17-11 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Series - Miami Beach Pro

  

  September 18, 2011 , 28 Images

  The Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Series, produce… View Gallery

  Tags: April Ross, Beach, Beach Volleyball, Brittany Hochevar, Jennifer Kessy, Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series, Matt Fuerbringer, mobile, Nick Lucena, Nicole Branagh

• 9-18-11 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Series - Miami Beach Open

  

  September 18, 2011 , 73 Images

  The Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Series, produce… View Gallery

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• 9-23-11 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series - Hermosa Beach Open

  

  September 23, 2011 , 36 Images

  The Hermosa Beach Open, which served as t… View Gallery

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• 9-25-11 Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series - Hermosa Beach Open

  

  September 27, 2011 , 28 Images

  The Hermosa Beach Open, which served as t… View Gallery

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• 10/6-9 FIVB World Tour in Morocco

  

  October 09, 2011 , 9 Images

  Three U.S. men's beach volleyball teams c… View Gallery

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• 11/2-6 FIVB World Tour at Phuket, Thailand

  

  November 03, 2011 , 55 Images

  Three U.S. women's beach volleyball teams… View Gallery

  Tags: April Ross, Beach, Beach Volleyball, Brooke Hanson, Emily Day, FIVB World Tour, Heather Hughes, Jennifer Kessy, Lauren Fendrick, mobile

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