Sport: Volleyball Discipline(s): Beach Volleyball Height: 5-9 Birthplace: Los Angeles, Calif. Hometown: Santa Monica, Calif. High School: Newport Harbor High School ’95 College: Long Beach State ’02, Kinesiology/Fitness; Concordia Unversity ’13, Coaching and Athletic Administration Olympic Experience 2000, Tied for fifth 2004, gold 2008, gold 2012, gold Other Career Highlights Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh...

All-Tournament and MVP Selections at USA Open Championship Events COMMISSION: Selection of five outstanding players in the USAV Open National Championship in all classifications. COMMITTEE CHAIR: Crystal Lewis CRITERIA: Suggested guidelines for the selection for All-Tournament Awards may follow the priority order listed below: Playing effectiveness and court leadership in the tournament; Demonstration of good sportsmanship, general attitude...

Named in honor of E. Douglas Boyden, the fourth president of USA Volleyball, 1959-1969. COMMISSION:  To recognize the media organizations and/or individuals who have supported volleyball on a continuing basis and who have significantly contributed to the growth of the sport. This award is administered by USAV staff. COMMITTEE CHAIR:  Bill Kauffman CRITERIA:  Provided exceptional...

Named in honor of Viggo O. Nelson, third president of USA Volleyball, 1955-1959. COMMISSION:  To recognize organizations which have achieved excellence in volleyball publications and encourage others to develop quality publications. This award is administered by USAV staff. COMMITTEE CHAIR:  Brent Buzbee CRITERIA:  Major areas of publications to be considered are: Regional Volleyball Association websites;...

COMMISSION:  This award recognizes the individual deemed as the most outstanding rookie scorer of the year from the previous year’s USA Open Championship Event. COMMITTEE CHAIR:  Rachael Stringer CRITERIA:  Officiated as a scorer in a minimum of 10 matches at the USA Open Championship Event as a USA National scorer; Demonstrated consistent quality and ability...