• A Male's Tale

    Casey Patterson has climbed 70 spots in the AVP rankings in last two-plus years. From the start, his volleyball journey has been anything but predictable.

  • Volleyball World Weekly

    Angie Akers achieved a new milestone, Jen Kessy and April Ross suffered a shocking loss, and other firsts and upsets made headlines throughout the volleyball world this past week.

  • McPeak Answers Hall's Call

    Holly McPeak's Hall of Fame status has long been more of a "when" than an "if." The three-time Olympian now has an answer for both questions.

  • East Coast Boasts Most at AVPNext Nationals

    Men's and women's teams based back east won the Oct. 17-18 AVPNext National Championships, earning points for the 2010 AVP Tour along the way.

  • UCLA Welcomes Stein into Class of '09

    When Stein Metzger enrolled at UCLA in the early 1990s, he wasn't sure whether to play setter or outside hitter. His recent induction into the Bruins' Hall of Fame removes any doubt he made the right choice.

  • San Diego Tourney a Star-Studded Success

    "Moonlight Mixed" may not ring a bell for many, but the throwback 24-team coed tournament recently produced a surprisingly accomplished cast.

  • And the Award Goes To...

    AVP players made 2009 a season to remember. From MVP to Most Improved, top performers were recognized at the Oct. 15 end-of-the-year banquet.

  • Snyder, Allen Voted 2009 Paul Mitchell Hot Shots

    Jen Snyder earned 29 percent of the women's vote, while Billy Allen gained 20 percent of the men's vote to win 2010 sponsorship deals with Paul Mitchell.

  • AVP Partners with SunBurnt Gel

    An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but SunBurnt gel will be there to cool, soothe and hydrate sunburns throughout the 2010 Tour.

  • AVPNext National Championships Approaching

    Aspiring beach volleyball stars will vie for AVP points at the Oct. 17-18 AVPNext National Championships.