Men's Beach National Team Assistant Coach
USA Volleyball announces that Casey Patterson has been named assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Beach National Team. He joins head coach Matt Fuerbringer in leading the program’s top athletes through the 2026 season and beyond.
Patterson brings extensive elite-level experience to the role. A 2016 Olympian, he represented the United States alongside Jake Gibb at the Rio Games. The pair earned numerous accolades during their partnership, including USA Volleyball Team of the Year and AVP Team of the Year honors in 2013. Over the course of his professional career, Patterson captured 18 AVP titles, won two FIVB gold medals, and recorded a top-five finish at the 2015 FIVB World Championships.
Before transitioning to beach volleyball full time, Patterson played indoor volleyball at Brigham Young University and competed professionally overseas. Known for his energy, competitive spirit and deep understanding of the game, he has also partnered on the sand with top U.S. players such as Theo Brunner, Stanford Slick and Chase Budinger.
Beyond his accomplished playing career, Patterson has been deeply involved in coaching at multiple levels of the sport. He has worked with athletes in the U.S. beach development pipeline while also serving as head coach of the indoor program at Newbury Park High School, where he first learned the game. The role carries added meaning, with his son Cash currently in the program and his son Guy set to follow.
He has also remained committed to youth development through clinics, camps and partnerships aimed at growing the next generation of players. In addition to coaching, Patterson has stayed closely connected to the sport through media, commentary and content creation, helping expand the reach and visibility of high-level beach volleyball. These experiences have strengthened his belief in developing well-rounded athletes who can adapt, compete and thrive in any environment, an approach he will bring to the national team.