Kelly Cheng

Kelly Cheng competed at USC on the beach volleyball team from 2014 to 2017, finishing her collegiate career with four national championships, three All-American honors, and two Player of the Year awards. She turned professional immediately after graduation in 2017 and quickly made an impact on the AVP, winning the Chicago Championships in her rookie season alongside Sara Hughes as part of one of the youngest championship teams in tour history.

In 2021, Kelly and partner Sarah Sponcil qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, finishing ninth. She later reunited with Hughes in 2022, and the Duo became one of the top teams in the world, winning the 2023 World Championship and placing fifth at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kelly competed for the New York Nitro in 2024 and the Miami Mayhem in 2025, and returns to Miami in 2026 with partner Megan Kraft.

Off the court, Kelly enjoys video games and anime, and is passionate about investing in the next generation through her and her husband’s mentorship program. She credits her continued growth to her parents’ support and the gifts and strengths she believes God has given her.