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Whether you’re new to the sport or you’ve played all your life, you could probably use a refresher on some volleyball lingo. Kim Smith recently updated her list of popular volleyball terms to make sure that even the casual viewer can sound like a professional.

Ryan Doherty has had quite the transition from the baseball diamonds of New Jersey to the beaches of Southern California. Kim Smith spoke with the 7-footer about his unique journey to the AVP.

At the AVP 2019 Hawaii Open, professional hula dancer Kianna Tacgere took Amazon Prime Video host Camryn Irwin through the cultural meaning of hula dancing as well as some the basic moves behind it!

Meet one of our wonderful staff photographers, Mpu Dinani!

Hear about his pivot from a job in finance to pursuing his passion of photography, some special highlights from his career, and how much the #AVPFamily means to him. 

In the latest edition of our Reach The Beach series, we highlight the budding career of AVP athlete Ian Satterfield. Learn about his path from winning the State Championships for his high school indoor volleyball team to his transition to beach volleyball and beyond. 

While AVP Athlete Tri Bourne has dreams of Olympic Gold, Gabby Bourne has dreams of an Oscar. The couple has their sights set high, and with such ambitious goals, life will inevitably throw some curveballs. Gabby reflects on her relationship with Tri and discusses their support for one another is so important as they each pursue their own paths.

There's nothing like cracking open a Kona Big Wave to relax after a long week. ??

Head to Kona Brewing Company to find a Kona near you, and #ShareSomeAloha by following along on their Instagram. ??

Take a trip down memory lane as we reflect on over 37 years of incredible AVP Beach Volleyball.

Wondering how the pros make serving seem so effortless? AVP Staff Writer Kim Smith breaks down some of the most prevalent serving styles and techniques on the AVP Tour in a great piece both beginners & accomplished athletes can learn from.

Catch a Big Wave during the last few weeks of summer! Head to the Kona Brewing Company website to find a Kona near you, and #ShareSomeAloha by following along on their Instagram. ????

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. Learn more about Traci's high-level strategies that helped her find success throughout the Champions Cup Series.

The Champions Cup Series brought us some incredible beach volleyball, and these two were at the center of much of the action. With a commanding performance throughout all three weekends, Nick Lucena and Phil Dalhausser are your Men’s Champions Cup Winners!

– Monster Hydro Cup Winners 

– Wilson Cup Winners 

– 100th Career Win for Phil 

After moving around Southern California for much of her childhood, AVP up-and-comer Zana Muno has always felt most at home at the beach. With her first Main Draw bringing her back to her childhood hometown of Hermosa Beach, things truly came full circle. Listen to why her return to Hermosa will always hold a special place in her heart.

The ultimate duet dance. Beach volleyball is poetry in motion.

In case you've been living under a rock during quarantine, the AVP returns to NBC, NBC Sports and Amazon Prime Video in under two weeks!

Get ready to go #BeachMode this season as the action on ALL courts will be broadcasted on Amazon Prime Video. You can tune in to NBC LIVE on Saturday, July 18th at 2pm PST for a Men’s Main Draw match, and again on Sunday, July 19th at 1:30pm PST for the LIVE Women’s Final. NBC will be the ONLY place to watch the inaugural Women’s Final, so be sure to mark your calendar and set your alarm for this monumental showdown!

The second tournament of the Champions Cup Series brought us TWO back-to-back champions and a historic 100th career title for beach volleyball legend Phil Dalhausser! AVP Staff Writer Kim Smith outlines some of the best performances by the numbers from The Wilson Cup. Dive into her weekend recap!

With only one more tournament left in the Champions Cup Series, the competition is going to be more intense than ever. Kim Smith gives us her thoughts on what to expect and who to watch out for this coming weekend as the athletes lay it all out for the final tournament of the season, The Porsche Cup.

The Wilson Cup is in the books. There's only one more tournament to play. Who will claim the ultimate Champions Cup? ??

After an impressive start to his career, Tri Bourne faced a challenge he didn’t see coming. Being sidelined on-and-off for a few seasons due to a rare inflammatory disease gave Tri a newfound appreciation for both his family and his health. Listen to Tri’s journey back to peak performance, and how he's become mentally stronger along the way.

Did you know it took 1.8 million pounds of sand to create the Champions Cup Series?

It's only been a couple of weeks since the Series concluded, but we are still reminiscing about the three weekends of epic beach volleyball. Find out what else went in to making the 2020 season happen with this reflective piece by AVP Staff Writer Kim Smith.

Want to train like the A-Team? Check out KT Tape and see for yourself why the pros trust these products to support them on the sand. Use code TEAMBUNDLE25 at checkout for 25% off their hand-picked product bundles.

Olympic Gold Medalist & Pro Volleyball Coach Rich Lambourne is BACK for another edition of The Coach’s Box! In Episode 2, Rich gives us some great tips for approaching the net, the perfect form when attacking the ball, and how to redirect on a block.

The race for the Bronze Cup came down to the wire at the Champions Cup Series, as teams were neck and neck for points. With the third overall best finish across all three events, here are your Bronze Cup winners.

“While we are all still in uncharted waters, and understand most of this is outside of our control, the dedication to keep this sport on the map in 2020 is unwavering.” - Donald Sun, Owner/CEO, AVP

In an article with the OC Register, AVP athletes and staff weigh in on how to return to the sand safely and bring the 2020 AVP season to life.

While injuries throughout her career have discouraged AVP athlete Alix Klineman at times, her love for the sport has remained strong and helped her to carry on. Listen to Alix’s story about how a desire to stay healthy and compete at the highest level led her to pivot her career from indoor to beach volleyball, and why she has no regrets.

For today's #AVPRewind, we are fast-forwarding through the decades as we replay the electric 2016 AVP Manhattan Beach Open Final between Lane Carico / Summer Ross and Brittany Hochevar / Emily Day. With a first-ever MBO title on the line for both teams, emotions ran high and the atmosphere was intense. Who will get their name on the pier for the 57th Manhattan Beach Open? Tune into AVP's Facebook at 3pm PT to find out!

The athletes are pumped to be returning to the sand on July 18th for the first tournament of the AVP Champions Cup Series. Kim Smith caught up with some of the players to get their opinions on the exciting announcement and new season format.

With the AVP season fast-approaching and beaches beginning to reopen, many players are itching to get their "sand legs" back as quickly as possible. AVP athlete Chaim Schalk gives us an example of the sand workouts he's been using to build up his stamina in preparation for the AVP Champions Cup Series.

This weekend, Hyden Beach is hosting the mama jama of all tournaments in the Nashville area for 2020. October 10th and 11th, they will be hosting a Men's and Women's AVPNext Open Tournament with A $10,000 PRIZE PURSE!

32 Men's teams and 32 Women's teams! Prep for FUDS, win cash, have a blast! Head over to the Hyden Beach site to register now.

Which SoCal beach has the best sand? The most history? The most open courts?

While there is no consensus on who has the best beach, Kim Smith breaks down the most popular beaches in Southern California and outlines why players feel tied to their home courts.

Meet one of beach volleyball's most storied coaches, Scott Davenport.

Scott has coached an impressive list of top athletes, including the reigning World Champions and Olympic medal hopefuls Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes. Learn about the level of dedication, confidence, and focus it takes to be a coach of his caliber.

From traveling Continental North America, to extra family time, to staying in shape, these athletes are doing off-season right. You can too by doing these things to pass the time until AVP 2021!

If you've been to an AVP Tournament, you might've heard the terms "Chowder" or "Tomahawk" and even "FREE ICE CREAM!" ????

But what do they all actually mean? Mr. McKibbin (Maddison) and Mr. McKibbin (Riley) take you through some common beach lingo so that you can better decode these terms the next time you hear them on the sand!

A few weeks ago, we got to know AVP Superfan Greg Delgado – a beach volleyball lover that found himself right in the heart of the sport after moving to the South Bay. Greg doesn’t just appreciate the game; he adores the AVP athletes, too.  

Learn more about his massive impact on the 2020 season and why Phil Dalhausser & Nick Lucena awarded him their very own 2020 AVP Champions Cup Trophy!

Not everyone gets to experience what it's like to warm up on Stadium Court. Take a look at Crissy Jones' perspective as she gets dialed in before a match at The Porsche Cup.

Reaching Stadium Court wasn’t always the goal for AVP athlete Crissy Jones. An indoor college career riddled with injuries and health concerns led Crissy to reevaluate her priorities and pursue beach volleyball more seriously. After a breakout rookie year in 2019 and an impressive performance at the Champions Cup Series, it’s safe to say Crissy is just getting started.

Get you a partner that hypes you as much as Melissa Humana-Paredes hypes up Sarah Pavan!

What are some ways you hype your partner up on the sand? Join the conversation on our Instagram @AVPBeach!

AVP athlete Megan Rice is the definition of a weekend warrior. 

A full-time mechanical engineer, Rice has still found time to train and compete at the highest level, most notably making it to the Finals of the 2019 AVP Hermosa Beach Open. Learn more about how she balances two professions, and the sacrifices she makes to pursue her dream of winning an AVP title.

Did you catch Phil's Block Solo at The Champions Cup Series?

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Troy Field has taken the unconventional path to becoming a professional beach volleyball player. Listen to his story about how he pivoted from photography to volleyball, and the hard work he had to put in to succeed at his new passion.

AVP athlete Amanda Dowdy is back with another delicious recipe!

This time she’s sharing her favorite almond butter energy bites—the perfect snack to have around the house or take with you for a quick boost of energy between matches.

We sat down with Riley & Maddison McKibbin to find out how their partnership on the AVP Pro Tour helped them prepare for Season 32 of The Amazing Race.

Tune into CBS on Wednesday, October 28th at 8/7c for Episode 3 to cheer on #TeamMcKibbin!

If you've ever had the pleasure of enjoying an AVP event either at home or in person, you have Producer Kelly in part to thank!

Kelly has her hand in much of what you see on the court and on the screen, from creating fan games & entertainment in between matches, to giving Mark Schuermann cues that he's live. Learn more about what Kelly does behind the scenes to bring fans the ultimate beach volleyball experience.

We might think we look graceful on the court, but the reality is not everyone can look like Taylor Crabb reaching out for yet another incredible dive. While the pros usually appear flawless, the truth is that not all of these captured moments are worthy of being the next Sports Illustrated cover photo...

To show some of the less glamorous yet more relatable plays on the sand, we’ve compiled our favorite Instagram vs Reality beach volleyball moments.

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The first tournament of the Champions Cup Series did not disappoint! From an intense Qualifier that felt like a Saturday, to the familiar faces hoisting the cup on Championship Sunday, AVP Staff Writer Kim Smith had a front row seat for it all. Dive into her Monster Hydro Cup Weekend Recap as she details some of the most thrilling matches of the weekend by the numbers.?

If you didn't get a chance to tune into the Monster Hydro Cup this past weekend, you missed some phenomenal volleyball. We won't sugarcoat it.

The good thing is that we're doing it all over again this week, with The Wilson Cup Qualifiers starting tomorrow! Be sure to tune into Amazon Prime Video starting Saturday, July 25th at 8:15am PT for live coverage of both courts all weekend long!

Sign up to get your reminder for when we are live this weekend here.

While the pros make passing seem so effortless, we all know it's much harder than it looks. Learn how to master this essential part of your game with a Passing 101 lesson, courtesy of Kim Smith. ??

Did you know that DJ Roueche has been touring with the AVP for 17 seasons? Or that he's the Los Angeles Lakers official DJ?

Get to know the man behind the beats on Stadium Court and how his passion for music has taken him around the world.

NOBODY WANTS IT! ??

The courtside mics at the Champions Cup Series picked up all the banter on Stadium Court. Listen to some of Trevor Crabb’s best lines from throughout the series in this episode of Hot Mic.

The JVA is hosting a FREE webinar for all club directors, coaches, and program directors that are looking for more professional development.

This 30 minute webinar will consist of strategies to help coaches improve their ability to teach the skills needed to be successful in the sand. Beach Nation Coaches Patty Dodd (MB Sand), John Kessel (former USA Volleyball Director of Sport Development) and Todd Rogers (Olympic Gold Medalist, Cal Poly Head Coach) will explore ways to help athletes gain and apply knowledge to their beach game.

Note: This webinar is for directors and coaches only! Student-athletes and parents are not permitted to register.

Riley and Maddison caught up with the LA Times to reflect on some of their adventures in volleyball and share details about their most exciting excursions across the globe. ??

Tune in to root for #TeamMcKibbin on The Amazing Race every Wednesday on CBS, and get to know Riley and Maddison on our Instagram!

In a series of discussions, Kim Smith spoke with Falyn Fonoimoana about her own personal experiences with race, body image, and overall confidence on the sand. Falyn touches on the changes she wishes to see and how recent events have given her the confidence to become more vocal about these issues.

The courtside mics on Stadium Court were able to capture Casey Patterson in his element. Listen to our favorite Casey sound bites from the Champions Cup Series! ??

The answer is yes. You may White Claw after Labor Day.

Take refreshment for a spin with White Claw, a crisp hard seltzer Made Pure® for your favorite moments on the sand.

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.

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There's no doubt that AVP athletes work around the clock to strengthen their game (especially during the off-season). 10x AVP Champion Alix Klineman gives us a look at what a typical day of training consists of, and what her "off days" without practice look like. 

From hiking through Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah to lifting weights in Mexico, the AVP athletes are taking their off-season training seriously, even if they are on vacation.

What sort of horror stories have happened to The McKibbin Brothers while traveling with the AVP? Listen to their most memorable travel blunder, and don't forget to support Riley and Maddison on The Amazing Race airing Wednesdays at 8/7c on CBS!  

AVP athlete Kelley Kolinske was packing some heat at the Champions Cup Series, with this serious cross-body swing being case in point.

Be sure to follow us on Instagram for more epic highlights like this from the 2020 season.

While Kevin Barnett and Camryn Irwin tried to get Shark Week started a little early at the Champions Cup Series, the REAL Shark Week is finally in full swing!

Catch the action all weekend long, with "Sharks of Ghost Island" kicking things off tonight at 8p. There's still so much to learn about these majestic, powerful creatures, so dive into Shark Week with us tonight on the Discovery Channel!
 

Planning the 2020 AVP season was a roller coaster ride for the fans, athletes, and staff alike. Forbes caught up with AVP Owner Donald Sun to get the inside scoop on how the AVP ran a successful 3-week season with zero positive COVID-19 cases, and what other hopeful leagues can learn from the AVP's process.

“The best way to become a professional is to act like you already are.”

With an eagerness to get better and a desire to play as much as possible, Billy Allen was well on his way to becoming a professional from a young age. Listen to his story and the advice he would give to younger athletes looking to get to the next level.

This weekend would have been the 2020 Manhattan Beach Open—the most coveted Gold Series Title of the season. The Manhattan Beach Open is a staple AVP event, and each MBO weekend brings a unique energy to the South Bay. Andy Graham, a South Bay resident and owner of Paradise Bowls (a delicious açaí bowl shop that has become a staple in its own right), gives his perspective on what a normal Manhattan Beach Open weekend is like, and what he values the most about being a part of the AVP family.

AVP Staff Writer Kim Smith gives an in-depth recap of The Porsche Cup by the numbers, highlighting the most impressive individual and team performances all the way from the Qualifiers to Championship Sunday.

These past three weekends have been an absolute whirlwind of incredible beach volleyball action. Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened!

We can’t wait to see you all back on the sand soon, #AVPFamily! In the meantime, here are some of our favorite moments from this past weekend at The Porsche Cup.

The Porsche Cup brought us two incredibly captivating Finals, for two very different reasons. Kim Smith reflects on what made this past weekend such a special finale to the Champions Cup Series.

Relive a historic moment with NBC Sports tonight at 10:30pm PT as we re-air The Wilson Cup Men’s Final! Tune in to watch one of the greatest in our sport, Phil Dalhausser, achieve a monumental victory. ??

The AVP is bringing back sports with the AVP Champions Cup Series, Presented by Acer! White it may look different and our beach will be fanless, we can still guarantee an incredible event of world-class beach volleyball that only the AVP can provide.

We are one week out and the teams have been announced! The Entry List for the 2020 AVP Champions Cup Series has been released. With only 18 teams per gender participating, the stakes are high and the level of competition will be more intense than ever.

Mark Schuermann AVP Announcer & Host, will be leading you through the Qualifiers and Main Draw across our social channels, so be sure to follow @avpbeach for exclusive content and insights throughout the Champions Cup Series.

Every court, every match, and every point will be streaming all weekend long on Amazon Prime Video. Then, you can watch the AVP action on NBC — Saturday at 12:30pm PT for a men's match and then Sunday at 1:30pm PT for the Women's Final.

Get everything you need to know about the Champions Cup Series below.

After much deliberation, we are excited to bring you our list of the deadliest aces from the Champions Cup Series. Join the conversation on Instagram and let us know which ace was your favorite!

Whether you've joined us on the sand for an AVP tournament or you've tuned in to the Champions Cup Series on Amazon Prime Video, you've most likely heard the unmistakable voice of Mark Schuermann!

Get to know the many roles and hidden talents of the man behind the mic in the latest edition of "Meet The Team Behind The Team" ??

AVP athlete Amanda Dowdy shares her humble journey from the small town of Lexington, TX to the warm sands of Hermosa Beach, CA in the latest edition of our Reach The Beach Series!

Learn about the exact moment she fell in love with the sport and how life came full circle for her at the 2017 Austin Open.

Looking for ways to spice up your holiday meals? Take a look at some of the delicious & healthy recipes the AVP athletes are cookin' up!