This year, as part of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, AVPFirst humbly asks for assistance in pursuing play equity. 100% of each gift goes towards securing the equipment and support staff needed to facilitate programming.
We’re all missing the AVP season. Sans COVID-19, we’d have just finished the final event in Waikiki. My TimeHop is incredibly depressing right now, daily reminding me of cataloged memories in the last stops of the AVP Pro Tour. To assuage my grief, I’ve decided to lean into reminiscing on better times. The mental souvenirs...
I remember a few years ago when Tri was voted Best Offensive player at the AVP Awards Banquet, he stepped up to accept the award and had an authentic look of surprise on his face. It’s pretty standard for people to fake that look, but I could tell Tri was genuinely surprised. He said that...
All of the courtside mics on Stadium Court were able to capture Casey Patterson in his element. Listen to our favorite Casey sound bites from the AVP Champions Cup Series! 🗣 Which was your favorite, AVP Family?
The A-Team took home all three titles throughout the Champions Cup Series and was the ONLY undefeated team. With a perfect 12-0 record and dominant performance, April Ross and Alix Klineman are your Women’s Champions Cup Winners.
Beach volleyball is a game of skill and finesse. The game of the pros and the weekend warriors' game are as different as Michael Phelps' butterfly and a doggie paddle. They're both "swimming," but that's where the comparison ends.
Traci Callahan had an impressive performance throughout the Champions Cup Series, with a seemingly unmatched drive that helped her and teammate Crissy Jones reach all three Main Draws. Traci shares her approach to the Series, and how their strategy, planning, and mental fortitude to continue training in the face of COVID-19 helped them find success.
On this episode of The Coach’s Box, Rich Lambourne picks the brain of AVP & Long Beach State Coach Mikey Campbell. Mikey and Rich discuss what makes a great college program, how to manage multiple pairs of athletes, and how to stay present.
With a commanding performance throughout the Champions Cup Series, Nick Lucena and Phil Dalhausser are your Men's Champions Cup Winners
These teams brought the heat every weekend and were knocking on the doorstep of Gold throughout the entire Champions Cup Series. With the second best overall record throughout the Series, here are your Silver Cup winners. 🥈 Sarah Pavan Melissa Humana-Paredes Jake Gibb Taylor Crabb
We’ve seen huge stoppages at the net all season long, but it’s time to narrow it down to the best of the best. Here are the #Top10 blocks of the #AVP2019 season! 🙌 Which block is your favorite, #AVPFamily?
Did you know volleyball's origins date all the way back to the 19th century? Get the full history of your favorite sport here.
Learn more about AVPFirst's 4th annual fundraiser for youth development programs across the country.
Wondering how AVP courts are built throughout the country? Let's dive into the sand.
The Manhattan Beach Pier stands as the most iconic beach volleyball monument in the world. Win a title at MBO and your name will forever be enshrined on the pier amongst beach volleyball greats.
Get the scoop from an action-packed weekend at Waikiki Beach.
AVPFirst, the signature youth volleyball program for the AVP, has just finished up a series of clinics in Hawaii. Check out some of the highlights of the month to see how AVPFirst has reached various communities across six islands.
A couple of weeks ago, I began a conversation with Falyn Fonoimoana. We talked about expectations within the volleyball world due to her famous last name and her being one of the few Black athletes on tour. And naturally, our conversation continued to more than just Falyn’s personal struggles; we talked about our country’s current...
In the second edition of our Mic’d Up Series, we take you into the coach’s corner of the Brazilian Volleyball Hall of Famer and World Champion, José Loiola. Take a detailed look at his coaching style as he helps guide Tri Bourne / Trevor Crabb to the W at The Porsche Cup.
It’s been nearly six months since the Safer at Home orders encouraged us to shelter in place. While so much has been lost, one basically universal benefit is we’re all getting tons of cooking/baking practice. I’ve been channeling my queen Julia Child, or at least pretending to as much as you can while eating dairy...
The AVP’s Falyn Fonoimoana is a dominant blocker, explosive attacker, loud cheerer, and awesome person. She’s also a Black woman raising a young Black son, trying to navigate the prickly subjects of race and racism. Falyn was born into a volleyball family; her uncle is Eric Fonoimoana. Yes – THE Eric Fonoimoana, the Gold medalist...
Growing up in Grand Blanc, MI, Jeff Samuels had an unorthodox path to becoming an AVP athlete. Hear his story about what led him to the beach, and why he’s so happy he’s chosen beach volleyball over all other sports in his life.
With a degree in nutrition, AVP athlete Kim Hildreth has spent a lot of time researching what is right for her body. Kim shares her nutritional beliefs and guidelines that have helped her succeed as both a collegiate and professional athlete.
AVP athlete Amanda Dowdy shares her delicious protein-packed oatmeal recipe with caramelized bananas. With a morning workout on the agenda, this is the perfect breakfast to jumpstart your day to keep you energized at the beach!
AVP Pro, Eric Beranek, had a field day as a reporter at the 2019 AVP Gold Series // Championships.
What happens when you let two WannaBes into the booth? Well... let's just say, this is not your average play-by-play. Does the commentary reflect the opinions of the AVP and its employees? No. Will you be entertained? Yes. Definitely yes.
Happy Halloween, AVP Family! Take a look at how we spooked some of our athletes at this year's AVP Media Day. 🤡🤣
Some of our AVP athletes joined us to talk about their career-defining moments on the sand, so far.
From surfing the livestream in North Carolina to stepping on the sand in SoCal, Sarah & Michelle are hooked on the AVP.
From coordinating tournaments to shagging balls, AVP Creative Director Josh Glazebrook does it all to ensure that beach volleyball fans get the best show possible.
Geena Urango shares her experience at the ANOC World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar.
The AVP is breaking down all of its favorite programming on its new home, Amazon Prime.
Maddison and Riley McKibbin were bored by the volleyball tutorials they saw online, so they made their own.
We love all of our AVP host cities, but we thought we’d stir up some friendly competition to see which ones our AVP athletes like best.
You may not be able to play like a pro, but you can always eat like one.
Learn more about AVP America, the largest grass roots outdoor volleyball organization in the U.S.
Kim Smith shares her perspective on the triumphs and challenges of being a professional beach volleyball player.