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Lauren Fendrick | I Saw Most Things as Possible Lauren Fendrick and partner Brooke Sweat make their Olympic debut this summer in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Lauren describes how her parents
Foluke Akinradewo is a two-time Olympian and 2012 Olympic silver medalist. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Foluke explains what it means to her to represent the United States, how her family’s support shaped her as an athlet
Kayla Banwarth shares her journey to the Olympics and the rivalry between U.S. and Brazil.
Casey Patterson was named 2013’s USAV Beach Team of the Year along with partner Jake Gibb and the duo is seeded 6th going into the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Casey describes his father’s influenc
Murphy Troy is competing in his first Olympic Games in 2016. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Murphy talks about the honor and responsibility of representing the United States around the world.
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Reid Priddy is a four-time Olympian and 2008 Olympic gold medalist. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Reid talks about former U.S. Olympic Men’s Team Head Coach Doug Beal’s words, “you don’t just get to win” and the lasting im
Kim Hill is a first time Olympian and was named MVP of the 2014 FIVB World Championship after leading USA to the gold medal. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Kim discusses what makes a good teammate and her journey from WNT O
Alisha Glass is a first time Olympian and two-time USAV Female Indoor Player of the Year. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Alisha discusses her appreciation for USA Volleyball fans and just missing the cut for the 2012 U.S. O
Two-time Olympian Jordan Larson has won multiple MVP honors in major international tournaments and was 2015 USAV Female Indoor Player of the year. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, Jordan discusses improving her game from coll
A member of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Men’s Volleyball Team, David Smith is competing in his second Olympic Games in 2016. As part of the U.S. Olympic Volleyball Team video series, David reveals his views on how patience (or lack thereof) has helped shap
