If the AVP could award Yearbook Superlatives, here would be some of our favorite choices:
THE MOST LIKELY TO:
…become a Fortune 500 CEO.
Obviously, it’s April “The Boss” Ross. And not just because she’s nicknamed The Boss. April is an incredibly hard worker. Whatever it takes to succeed, April will do it. There isn’t much in the world she’s not good at, I’m assuming. Though volleyball has preoccupied most of her life, I bet April would exceed in just about anything she put her mind to. April knows how to focus, she’s unafraid to dictate her wants and needs, and she demands respect everywhere she goes.
…be on a reality TV show.
With the help of others, I have to go with Troy Field. He’s a big personality with a quick wit and a huge heart. He’d make friends with everyone on Day 1 and be the house ham. But he’s also sensitive (in a good way; don’t come after me), so he’d have some moments of genuine emotion and vulnerability. Falyn Fanoimoana would rule the house. She’s hilarious, astute, and speaks her mind. Falyn is well-versed in various relevant social issues that need to be discussed. She’d speak into important issues with wisdom, experience, and patience.
…go pro in another sport.
Probably Chase Budinger… oh, wait. Been there, done that. For real – Jake Gibb could be on the PGA Tour. When he was playing regularly, he was a scratch golfer or better. But even without playing a ton, Jake shot a 76 at a PGA course last summer in Atlanta. That’s only four over par and an insanely good score. Corinne Quiggle would be a great surfer. She resembles a Bethany Hamilton + Kate Bosworth love child, so she looks the part. She also loves to surf and gets out there as often as she can. 
…skyball in an important match.
Nick Lucena started every 2021 Manhattan Beach Open match with a skyball, and he scored a few real points off of it. But seeing as how 0-0 isn’t a close match, Sean Rosenthal has to take this one. I can fully imagine him being swayed by the crowd to do something cool. To be fair, Rosie has an excellent skyball, so it’s a little unfair. But still – he’d do this. Wait – has Rosie done this? Someone let me know if he has.
…be a high fashion model.
Literally every AVP athlete is drop-dead gorgeous. I’m in lust with everyone for one reason or another. Many of them model in some capacity, but Alix Klineman gives me runway vibes.
…save the planet.
Jeremy Casebeer has this on lock. He’s vocal in his efforts to conserve and educate, and he recently partnered with Parley. The best part about Casebeer, though, is he practices what he preaches. After the 2019 Hawaii Open, the staff and a few players were floating in the ocean to celebrate the season’s end. We all had a Kona beer in our hands, carefully sipping and cheersing to the victors. A concerned local reprimanded us for having glass in the water (she was entirely right). Casebeer jumped into action, swimming throughout our posse of 30-strong, pulling the bottles out of our hands and putting them back in the case to recycle. Not a single bottle was left on Waikiki Beach. 
…go on Jeopardy.
Billy Allen and Emily Day. Not only did Billy write a fantasy novel (and is almost done with the second), but he also co-wrote a book with John Mayer called Coach Your Brains Out. It’s all about the cerebral part of the game – breaking it down based on the strategies, techniques, and science behind beach volleyball. Emily is brilliant, as well. She owns her own tutoring company – Mathlete Tutoring – and is getting a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics.
…participate in a dancing competition.
Obviously, Casey Patterson. We’ve been watching him dance on the court for decades; he also is no stranger to a players’ party dance floor. Casey has solid moves and a huge personality. Audiences would fall in love with him. Katie Spieler would also thrive. She’s sweet and charming and is still dancing with a torn ACL. Her resilience would go a long way. 
…join a singing competition.
Kelly Claes – I mean, check out those music videos! That’s Kelly’s real voice. She’s basically already pro, so I don’t know if producers would let this kind of professional compete. Someone get her on American Idol so we can see.
…respond to the Bat-Signal.
This is a roundabout way of saying Tri Bourne can and will respond to anything he’s called to do. What can this man not do? Blocker, defender, father, color commentator, writer, podcaster. He flew to Tokyo on a moment’s notice to represent the USA and absolutely dominated. When his autoimmune disease flared up, he jumped into the Amazon Prime booth to call matches. Tri is maybe the only player in the AVP that could win Best Blocker and Best Digger in the same year. As the most utilitarian athlete on Tour, I could also say he’s the person I’d most want on speed dial. Can he change my tire when it’s flat? Probably. Repair the internet? Definitely. Cook a chicken to 165 degrees? Child’s play.