The inaugural World Series of Beach Volleyball took place in Long Beach, CA August 22-28, 2013. The event marked the first time that international pro beach volleyball has been played in the U.S. in ten years. Here's the info on winners and losers, Kerri Walsh Jennings domestic debut and other news from the event.
1. Kerri Walsh Jennings Debuts in Long Beach World Series Cup
Returning to elite athletics after giving birth to a child is hard. More than hard. Nearly impossible. We can count the women who have been able to have children and then return to the top of their game just weeks later on one hand. Kerri Walsh Jennings has now done it three times.More »2. American Pairs Perform Well at World Series
There’s so much to talk about from last weekend’s World Series of Beach Volleyball – the atmosphere, the return of international pro beach volleyball, Kerri Walsh Jennings back to the court, Summer Ross and Emily Day breaking though, the inaugural World Series Cup, the list goes on and on. But let’s not skip over the actual volleyball that was played in this tournament. Let’s start with the winners and losers.More »3. Summer Ross Hits The Big Stage in Long Beach
The World Series of Beach Volleyball featured many of the best names in beach volleyball, but it also provided an opportunity to get a live glimpse of some younger players who could be the future of beach volleyball. Emily Day, 25, and Summer Ross, 20, were the youngest American team in the tournament but managed to place the highest among American women.More »4. World Series of Beach Volleyball Brings Back Memories of Times Gone By
The World Series of Beach Volleyball concluded in Long Beach, CA. A ton of great volleyball was played by pros and amateurs alike. But the story of the weekend had nothing to do with the winners and losers. It was about beach volleyball coming home. Not just coming back to the States or back to Southern California, the birthplace of the sport. Don’t get me wrong, those things are extremely significant. But the story of the weekend was how great it felt to be home.More »5. Todd Rogers Mentors America's Next Dominant Big Man
Todd Rogers and Ryan Doherty placed ninth in the World Series of Beach Volleyball in Long Beach last weekend. It was their highest finish yet, but both players were disappointed in the way in which they lost the last match. Veteran Todd Rogers is hoping to do with Doherty what he did with Phil Dalhausser, mentoring and teaching him to be one of the most dominant big men in the game.More »6. American Pairs Log 12-3 Record on Day 1 of Long Beach Grand Slam
The long-awaited FIVB Grand Slam event in Long Beach is officially underway and we've got ten American teams competing in the tournament - five of each gender. On Tuesday, a smattering of fans were treated to lots of chances to watch Americans on the main court.More »7. Kerri Withdraws From Long Beach Grand Slam
It's been touted for weeks - Kerri Walsh Jennings was to have her domestic debut at the Long Beach Grand Slam event this week. But it is not to be. On Monday, Kerri withdrew from the tournament due to an abdominal strain.More »8. A Happy July for Volleyball Fans
Happy July, volleyball fans! We're in for some good stuff this month and we have a lot to look forward to, especially if you happen to be in or around the Southern California area. If you're not around, you should think about taking a trip out this way because this is going to be good.More »
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