January 21, 2026

Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh Announce New Beach Volleyball Partnership

U.S. Beach National Team athletes Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh have officially joined forces, marking one of the most anticipated new partnerships on the AVP and international beach circuits. The duo aims to build momentum through the 2026 and 2027 seasons as they prepare for an Olympic qualification run leading into the LA 2028 Games

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April 23, 2018

Beach Update: U.S. Teams Medal in Xiamen, La Paz

Kelly Claes and Brittany Hochevar win silver in Xiamen while two teams take silver in La Paz and two more win bronze.

April 18, 2018

Branagh, Walsh Jennings Back on the Beach

After a long break, Olympians Nicole Branagh and Kerri Walsh Jennings are competing at the FIVB four-star in China this week

April 16, 2018

U.S. Beach Teams Win Gold, Silver, Bronze

Mackenzie Ponnet / Kimberly Smith win gold medal in their NORCECA Circuit debut

April 11, 2018

Beach Update: Ledoux/Stockman Spin Satun Gold

The new U.S. women's beach team of Caitlin Ledoux and Emily Stockman get off to a good start on the FIVB World Tour

March 12, 2018

Beach Update: Dalhausser / Lucena Place Fourth in Doha

Qatari team upsets U.S. top seeds 

March 9, 2018

Dalhausser and Lucena to Play for Bronze

Top-seeded U.S. pair falls to Russia in the semifinals

March 8, 2018

Dalhausser / Lucena Battle Back to Doha Semis

Top-seeded U.S. pair wins three straight matches. Will face Russia in Friday's semifinals

March 7, 2018

Men’s Beach Teams Rolling in Doha

Jake Gibb and Taylor Crabb upset Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena in pool play. Ryan Doherty and Billy Allen also beat higher seeds.

March 4, 2018

Dalhausser and Lucena Win Final in a Flash

Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena defeat Italians Paulo Nicolai and Daniele Lupo

March 4, 2018

U.S. Beach Teams Finding Their Way to the Podium

 Brooke Sweat and Summer Ross earn bronze while Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena will play for gold

March 3, 2018

Florida Just Fine for Six Remaining U.S. Beach Teams

Three players out of the final six U.S. teams at the Fort Lauderdale Major have Florida ties

March 2, 2018

Six U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Fort Lauderdale

Jake Gibb and Taylor Crabb defeat defending world champions from Brazil as teams move into single elimination rounds

January 29, 2018

Beach Update: Shepparton Next on FIVB Schedule

Four U.S. beach teams are scheduled to compete in the FIVB World Tour one-star event in Shepparton, Australia

January 7, 2018

Ross, Klineman Win First FIVB World Tour Event

April Ross and Alix Klineman beat Brazil in the final of the DELA Beach Open to win their first FIVB World Tour event as a team

January 2, 2018

Ross/Klineman Win Country Quota in The Hague

The new women's beach team of April Ross and Alix Klineman and eight other U.S. teams compete this week on the FIVB World Tour

December 28, 2017

April Ross Makes the Best of Tough Year

Ross named USAV Female Beach Player of the Year for toughing out 2017

December 26, 2017

Dalhausser Continues on Successful Road

Phil Dalhausser named USAV Male Beach Player of the Year

December 6, 2017

Kolinske and Evans Find Success on FIVB Tour

In first season together, duo takes second in Netherlands and third in Australia

December 5, 2017

Beach HP coach Loiola inducted into Volleyball Hall

Brazil's beach legend works with USAV Beach High Performance athletes

November 1, 2017

Injuries and Recovery: Athletes Give Insight on Their Approach

Six professional athletes provide insight into how they approach injuries and their road to recovery

October 23, 2017

Beach Update: Aalsmeer roster

Five beach teams will play in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands, this week on the FIVB World Tour; Beach High Performance now registering for November camps