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COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today
COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today
COACH APRIL’S MAY HITTING CLINICS AT ITS ALL VOLLEYBALL For serious players ages 11–17 who want to improve: - approach footwork - hitting mechanics - power - ball placement - attacking confidence Perfect for: NYS players newer club players club travel players who need more focused hitting work DATES May 2–3 May 16–17 May 30–31 TIMES 10am–11am ages 11–13 11am–12pm ages 13–15 12pm–1pm ages 15–16 1pm–2pm ages 16–17 $40 one session $80 two sessions $120 three sessions Email info@improveyourvolley.com to register today

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Professional Volleyball Player Profile Quick Facts On Famous Players

Each professional volleyball player profile found in this section contains quick facts and biographical information about this sport's most famous female volleyball players. 

Each professional volleyball player profile found in this section contains quick facts and biographical information about this sport's most famous female volleyball players.Each professional volleyball player profile found in this section contains quick facts and biographical information about this sport's most famous female volleyball players.

Check back often to see which world class players have been added to our list.


Kerri Walsh

Misty May Treanor

Ekaterina Gamova

Jaqueline Carvalho

Logan Tom

Jennifer Kessy

Saori Kimura

April Ross

Jordan Larson

Lang Ping

Flo Hyman

Thaisa Menezes

Sheilla Castro

Mireya Luis

Foluke Akinradewo

Rita Crockett 

Paula Weishoff

Tara Cross Battle

Francesca Piccininni

Stacy Sykora

Danielle Scott Arruda

Debbie Green Vargas



   Professional Volleyball Player Profile:    Danielle Scott Arruda

Danielle Scott Arruda is the first American, male or female, to play volleyball in five Olympic games.Danielle Scott Arruda is the first American, male or female, to play volleyball in five Olympic games.

Danielle Scott Arruda is the first American, male or female, to play volleyball in five Olympic games.


Beach Volleyball Player    
Kerri Walsh Jennings

Kerri Walsh, volleyball Olympian five times and one of the biggest names in Olympic beach volleyball and the most-decorated player in this Olympic sport of all time. (Craig Maccubbin)Kerri Walsh, volleyball Olympian five times and one of the biggest names in Olympic beach volleyball and the most-decorated player in this Olympic sport of all time. (Craig Maccubbin)


Kerri Walsh, volleyball Olympian five times and one of the biggest names in Olympic beach volleyball and the most-decorated player in this Olympic sport of all time. 


Professional Volleyball Player Profile:
Thaisa Menezes


Thaisa Menezes is a two time Olympic gold medalist for Brazil and has built a reputation for being one of the best middle blockers in the world during the 2000s.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile:
Debbie Green Vargas

Debbie Green was the starting setter on the 1984 Olympic volleyball team that won a silver medal during the Los Angeles Olympiade.Debbie Green was the starting setter on the 1984 Olympic volleyball team that won a silver medal during the Los Angeles Olympiade.

Debbie Green was the starting setter on the 1984 Olympic volleyball team that won a silver medal during the Los Angeles Olympiade.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile:
Logan Tom

Logan Tom is the first Stanford volleyball player to participate in an Olympic Games and then return to school to finish NCAA eligibility and class requirements. (Micah A Ponce)Logan Tom is the first Stanford volleyball player to participate in an Olympic Games and then return to school to finish NCAA eligibility and class requirements. (Micah A Ponce)

Logan Tom is the first Stanford volleyball player to participate in an Olympic Games and then return to school to finish NCAA eligibility and class requirements.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile: 
Stacy Sykora

Stacy Sykora also known as "Syko" is a three-time Olympian and silver medalist and is the first American to play in the official libero role for USA Volleyball.Stacy Sykora also known as "Syko" is a three-time Olympian and silver medalist and is the first American to play in the official libero role for USA Volleyball.

Stacy Sykora also known as "Syko" is a three-time Olympian and silver medalist and is the first American to play in the official libero role for USA Volleyball.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile: 
Foluke Akinradewo


Foluke Akinradewo represented the US where she has grown up to become an American super middle blocker with two Olympic medals among her numerous achievements.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile: 
Francesca Piccinini

After an award winning career spanning 25 years, Francesca Piccinini known as 'la Piccinini' known as "Picci" to her close friends is one of Italy’s most celebrated athletes. (Steve Hill)After an award winning career spanning 25 years, Francesca Piccinini known as 'la Piccinini' known as "Picci" to her close friends is one of Italy’s most celebrated athletes. (Steve Hill)


After an award winning career spanning 25 years, Francesca Piccinini or 'la Piccinini' known as "Picci" to her close friends is one of Italy’s most celebrated athletes.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile: 
Mireya Luis


At 5' 10" Cuban Olympian hitter, Mireya Luis was one of the smallest elite outside hitters in the world and led the Cuba women to win 3 Olympic gold medals.


Professional Volleyball Player Profile: 
Tara Cross Battle


Winner of the Flo Hyman All-Time Great  Player award, Tara Cross made her international debut in the 1990 Goodwill Games and played for team USA for many years.



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