April Ross

The world has watched April Ross’ rise from the likable rookie to the greatest player in the world. She gives fans an unmatched inside look into her training and personal world through social media with a relatable and inspiring voice.

Since her debut on the pro beach volleyball scene in 2006, April has cemented her role as a champion and one of the most universally loved and respected players in the sport. Lauded for her powerful serve, energy and competitive drive, April’s easy-going personality off the sand makes her one of today’s most authentic, engaging and accessible athletes. California born and raised, April began her volleyball career indoors where she was a three-sport athlete at Newport Harbor High and Gatorade National Player of the Year. April then led USC to back-to-back NCAA Championships, going on to play professionally indoors overseas.

April swapped her sneakers for sand in 2006 and quickly became the AVP Rookie of the Year in 2006 and FIVB Rookie of the Year in 2007. After nabbing several FIVB championships, including the 2009 FIVB World Championship, April and her then partner, Jennifer Kessy, won a silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. April partnered with Kerri Walsh-Jennings for the 2016 Rio Olympics, sweeping every AVP tour stop en route to an inspiring Olympic bronze.

As one of the highest profile American athletes heading into Tokyo 2020, April teamed up with breakout star Alix Klineman. Undefeated in match play, they dominated each set on their way to gold, resulting in April becoming the first woman in beach volleyball to win all three medals over the course of an impressive and storied career. April trains and lives in Manhattan Beach. She is currently getting her Masters in coaching and enjoys reading, documenting her world adventures on social media and a newfound love of pickleball.