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Kerri Walsh
Kerri Walsh is likely on her way to becoming the best female beach volleyball player of all time. 
In 2006, Walsh became the fourth American woman to surpass $1 million in Pro Beach Volleyball prize money.
She has led the AVP in both blocks and hitting percentage in 2005, 2006 and 2007. She has been the top-ranked player each season she has played domestically. Together with beach partner Misty May-Treanor, Walsh and May are one of the most famous beach volleyball teams in the world. Walsh was a member of the United States National Volleyball Team for two seasons (1999-2000) and was a right side hitter on the 2000 Olympic Team, helping the team place fourth in Sydney. A Star at Stanford Before graduating from Stanford University with a BA in American Studies, Kerri enjoyed a successful collegiate career winning a National Championship, the Player of the Year award, and First-Team All American honors. Kerri Walsh is considered to be one of the best all-around players in collegiate history. While at Stanford, Kerri became only the second player in NCAA history to receive First-Team All-American honors all four seasons (1996-1999). She was also the first player in PAC-10 history to record 1,500 kills (1,553), 500 blocks (502), and 1,200 digs (1,285). She comes from an athletic background as her mother was named two-time MVP in volleyball at Santa Clara and her father played minor league baseball for the Oakland A's. Kerri Walsh Volleyball Quote“Today, today, today is what matters. Take advantage of it, make a difference, smile more, work harder; it will pay off.”Interesting Facts: In 2004, Kerri Walsh and teammate Misty May
won the Beach Volleyball Gold Medal at 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. It was the first
United States Women's Beach Volleyball Gold Medal in US Olympic history.
Second player in NCAA history to receive First-Team All-American honors all four collegiate seasons (1996-1999). In 2005, Kerri married Professional Beach Volleyball player Casey Jennings. Favorite advice for the beach, “Play dirty and be ready for anything”, from Butch May. Career Highlights 2007 AVP - Best Offensive Player, Best Defensive Player, Most Valuable Player and Best Team of the Year
2003 AVP Best Offensive Player 2006, 2007 AVP Crocs Cup Champion with partner Misty May-Treanor 2003, 2004 AVP Most Valuable Player 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 AVP Team of the Year with partner Misty May-Treanor 2002 FIVB Tour Champion with partner Misty May-Treanor 2005, 2006, 2007 FIVB Best Blocker 2005, 2006, 2007 FIVB Best Hitter 2005, 2006, 2007 FIVB Sportsperson 2007 FIVB Best Offensive Player 2007 FIVB Most Outstanding Dane Selznick comments on Kerri and Misty dominating the beach...
"Overcoming adversity is right up this duo's alley...they're probably one of the best teams I've ever seen at staying together when things get a little bit tough."
-- Dane Selznick, Pro Beach Volleyball Coach Kerri Walsh Related Pages
Kerri Walsh to Famous Volleyball Players
Famous Volleyball Players to Strength and Power for Volleyball
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