Placek graduated from UCSB, but did not play volleyball there. He was an all-Big West Conference tennis player his last three years.

Favorite Movie: Sideout, Gladiator, Talladega Nights

Favorite TV Show: 2 and 1/2 Men, CSI Miami

Favorite Band/Music Artist: AFI, Tiesto

Role Model: My Mom and Dad

Favorite Meal: Panang Curry Chicken with Steamed Rice and Thai Coconut Soup

Favorite Place to Travel: On tour...Chicago and Miami.  Outside of the US...Czech Republic.

Greatest Accomplishment: Reaching the semifinals in 2008 in San Diego in front of my friends and family.

If you weren't playing pro beach volleyball, what would you do? If my career ended tomorrow I would like to get into Real Estate.  I also enjoy coaching and personal training.

Siblings: Karolina, Alex, Klarka

Sponsors: Turtle Island, Oxygen 4 Energy, Ocean Potion, Nutrishop Redondo Beach