There's one more AVP tournament left on the horizon! Here's a guide to all the action at Waikiki Beach.
We are proud to introduce the new #AVP game ball, the Optx Volleyball by Wilson Volleyball. After two years of research, the re-envisioned volleyball uses color variance to allow easier spin detection (which is enhanced with polarized sunglasses) so that athletes can better read, react, and dominate in diverse beach environments. While the pros...
Along with taking home her first AVP title this 2019 season with partner Kelley Larsen, Emily Stockman has set out to inspire the youth and partner with the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station to give back. Get to know Emily and her process behind a dominant season. #FromOurBeach
With 14 AVP championships under his belt, Nick Lucena is only just getting started. From our beach, get to know the man known as Nick "The Quick," and his road to gold on the global stage with Phil Dalhausser.
Well, #AVPFamily, there are only two more events left in the 2019 season and that bums us out. But, what doesn’t bum us out? We still have two more events and one is going down this weekend 😝 It’s time for the AVP Gold Series, Championships in Chicago! Along with the elevated prize purse of...
We’re sure your saw the moments that made headlines from this past weekend’s Gold Series Manhattan Beach Open- the teams that advanced from the Qualifier, Sara Hughes & Brandie Wilkerson teaming up for the first time, Canadian duo Sarah Pavan & Melissa Humana-Paredes making history, and first-time partners Reid Priddy & Trevor Crabb getting their...
They had their pitfalls in Europe, kind of like the Griswolds, but April Ross and Alix Klineman emerged on top of the world. Already having won the two AVP tournaments they have entered (Huntington Beach Open and the AVP Gold Series New York City Open), Ross and Klineman took their show on the road again...
New to beach volleyball? Avid fan of the AVP? Need a review on the basics of the sport? Here is a beach volleyball primer to give you the inside scoop. Maybe you caught one of the live telecasts of an AVP tournament on Amazon Prime Video, attended one of the AVP tournaments during the 2019...
Live in one of our tour stops? Take a look at the best ways to celebrate the 4th in your town!
Which of our AVP players are making a run for the Olympics? Find out how your favorite teams stack up!
#1 Jake Gibb and Taylor Crabb and #3 Emily Day and Betsi Flint aim to defend their 2018 titles on the shores of Lake Sammamish in the stunning PNW.
Gosh, it’s so easy in California. Roll out of bed, hit the beach, play volleyball until your limbs and lungs say “No more.” You get a couple of weekends off when the AVP puts up the bleachers and all of a sudden, you’re watching hundreds of players who are better than you are on that...
AVP 2019 Seattle Open: The Emerald City Event Guide - Everything You Need To Know About AVP's Seattle Tournament
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In case you haven’t noticed, New York City, you have a couple of summer storms brewing. One of these storms comes from the newly released Entry List for the Gold Series, NYC Open. As we draw closer to next week’s 2019 Gold Series in New York City, many are asking who’s going to stop April...
This week, we’re bringing the beach to Austin. That’s right-- as of this Friday, Krieg Fields will be the second stop on the 2019 AVP tour.
Riding the momentum of Huntington Beach, the AVP returns to the Lone Star State for the 2019 Austin Open.
At the 2019 Huntington Beach Open, AVPFirst teamed up with AVP pro, Jeremy Casebeer, to host a kids clinic for a local underserved youth group.
It’s on now. The battle for supremacy on the 2019 AVP Tour begins at the Huntington Beach Open.
What’s the inside scoop on things to do, great places to grab food or where to find a parking spot in Huntington Beach?
Get the scoop on the teams to look out for at the 2019 Huntington Beach Open.
Is Beach Volleyball the GREATEST Professional Sport on the Planet???? Well yes, of course it is!!
Beach and Indoor Volleyball share a lot of similarities, but the two do have some differing rules.
AVP Athlete Emily Day explains the signals you see when watching your favorites battle on the sand.
Chaim Schalk is a new champion. Better yet, he’s a new father and perhaps the luckiest beach volleyball player around. And boy, does Schalk get around 😜 The native of Red Deer, Alberta, the “metropolis” halfway between Calgary and Edmonton, has already represented Canada in the Olympics. Interesting thing about Schalk, though, is that the...
“Perception is Reality.” That’s a quote that I’ve really come to believe over the last few years. Over the course of my life, I’ve had countless people tell me how lucky I am. That I’m the luckiest person they’ve ever met. That everything just seems to fall into my lap. I grew up in Hawaii...
With two tournaments, June was a busy month for AVP staffers. Luckily all that work afforded us plenty of opportunities to eavesdrop on our players and fans.
On June 11th 2019, AVP lost a friend and family member with the tragic passing of Eric Zaun. Eric made his debut with the AVP in 2017, and was awarded Rookie of the Year. His spirit, personality, and passion for the sport will be missed by all that knew him or watched him on the...
Gosh, it’s so easy in California. Roll out of bed, hit the beach, play volleyball until your limbs and lungs say “No more.” You get a couple of weekends off when the AVP puts up the bleachers and all of a sudden, you’re watching hundreds of players who are better than you are on that...
From event production and catering to referees and athletes, it takes a village to stage an incredible beach volleyball festival in diverse cities across the country.
Wondering where Emily Day is playing? Just follow the blue shirts and the noise. That’s where Em’s Entourage is parked, ready to cheer for their favorite player.
As the Electronic Entertainment Expo hits Los Angeles, AVP looks at Video Game Characters we'd like to see hit the beach!
When 4-time AVP champ Betsi Flint steps off the sand and into her kitchen she brings the same level of dedication that has led her to a successful career on the AVP as one of the top athletes. From starting her day with a breakfast fit for a world-class athlete to ending it with a...
DJ Roueche keeps AVP fans and athletes moving with an endless song list and well-coordinated timing during tournament play
Wilt Chamberlain famously stepped on the sand, but which modern NBA players could hack it in the AVP?
AVP has the greatest fans, and one group of AVP fans that always brings their A-Game to tour stops are The WannaBes.
In the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. Luckily the situation isn’t quite so dire when it comes to the competitive world of beach volleyball, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some seriously talented athletes out on the sand with some major power plays up their sleeves. With the series finale of...
During the weekend at the Huntington Beach Open, our crew overheard some great Cinco de Mayo banter on the sand.
Not all heroes wear capes -- but these ones know how to move on the sand.
We sat down with one of the doctors who treats the pros to learn what it actually means to take care of your body.