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SCHEDULE

2004 Schedule Announcement

Current schedule for the AVP Tour in the year 2004

Date                             Event                                                                             Site

April 02-04  2004 AVP FT. LAUDERDALE OPEN      South Beach Park           Ft. Lauderdale, FLA.    * Cable,FSNet

April 23-25  2004 AVP TEMPE ARIZONA OPEN      Tempe Beach Park          Tempe, ARIZ.              * Cable,FSNet

April 30- May 2 2004 AVP AUSTIN OPEN                Auditorium Shores Park    Austin,TX                      * Cable,FSNet

May 28-30 BUD LITE 2004 AVP HUNTINGTON OPEN Huntington Beach Pier Huntington Beach, CA  * Cable,FSNet

June 4-6 BUD LITE 2004AVP  MANHATTAN BEACH OPEN Manhattan Beach Pier ManhatBeach,CA* Cable,FSNet

June 11-13   BUD LITE 2004 AVP SAN DIEGO OPEN  Mariners Point                  San Diego, CA.         * Cable,FSNet

July 8-11   BUD LITE 2004  AVP BELMAR OPEN        Belmar Beach                      Belmar, NJ            **LIVE on NBC  

July 22-25 BUD LITE 2004 AVP HERMOSA OPEN    Hermosa Beach Pier          Hermosa Beach, CA. **LIVE on NBC

September 2-5 BUD LITE 2004  AVP CHICAGO OPEN  North Avenue Beach         Chicago, IL           **LIVE on NBC

September 9-11 AQUIFINA 2004 AVP Las Vegas Shootout  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV *TAPE on NBC

September 24-26 PAUL MITCHELL 2004 AVP Hawaiian Invitational   Fort DeRussey Beach HI             **TAPE on NBC

Oct. 16-17 2004 AVP SANTA BARBARA  INVITATIONAL  Santa Barbara, CA                                  *Cable,FSNet

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AVP Professional Men's Beach Volleyball
2004 TELEVISION SCHEDULE  Volleyball.org
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AVP ON NBC TV !!!     :>p~


TV Air Dates:

NBC

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EVENT BROADCAST DATE / TIME

The AVP is proud to bring you over 10 hours of NBC broadcast coverage and over 40 hours of cable coverage of Fox Sports Net! Check out the television schedule below and be sure to watch all the AVP tournaments throughout the season. All broadcasts are listed in local time unless otherwise specified.*

April
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 17 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 18 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 24 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 25 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

May
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Tempe, AZ Sat. 1 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sun. 2 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sat. 8 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sun. 9 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sat. 15 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sun. 16 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sat. 22 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sun. 23 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 29 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 30 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

JUNE
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 5 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 6 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 12 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 14 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 19 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 20 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sat. 26 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sun. 27 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

JULY
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
San Diego, CA Sat. 3 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
San Diego, CA Sun. 4 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sat. 10 4:30-6:00PM EST* live on NBC
San Diego, CA Sat. 17 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
San Diego, CA Sun. 18 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sat. 24 4:30-6:00PM EST* live on NBC
Hermosa Beach, CA Sun. 25 4:30-6:00PM EST* live on NBC
Belmar, NJ Sat. 31 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net

AUGUST
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Belmar, NJ Sun. 1 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sat. 7 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sun. 8 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sat. 28 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sun. 29 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

SEPTEMBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Chicago, IL Sun. 5 2:00-4:00PM EST* live on NBC
Las Vegas, NV Sun. 12 4:00-6:00PM EST NBC (tape delayed)
Hermosa Beach, CA Sat. 18 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sun. 19 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Honolulu, HI Sun. 26 2:00-4:00PM NBC (tape delayed)

OCTOBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Chicago, IL Sun. 3 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Chicago, IL Sun. 10 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Las Vegas, NV Sun. 17 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Las Vegas, NV Sun. 24 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Honolulu, HI Sun. 31 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

NOVEMBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Honolulu, HI Sun. 7 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sat. 13 4:00-5:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sun. 14 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sat. 20 4:00-5:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sun. 21 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net



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Five Live/Tape Broadcasts During the 2004 Season Marks the Return Of Beach
Volleyball to Network Television for the third year in a row

The AVP is proud to bring you over 10 hours of NBC broadcast coverage and over 40 hours of cable coverage of Fox Sports Net! Check out the television schedule below and be sure to watch all the AVP tournaments throughout the season.

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EVENT BROADCAST DATE / TIME

 *Check you local listings for Broadcast times yet to be announced actual event dates below only not necessarily brodcast dates

April
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 17 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 18 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 24 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 25 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

May
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Tempe, AZ Sat. 1 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sun. 2 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sat. 8 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Tempe, AZ Sun. 9 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sat. 15 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sun. 16 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sat. 22 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Austin, TX Sun. 23 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sat. 29 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Ft. Lauderdale, FL Sun. 30 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

JUNE
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 5 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 6 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 12 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 14 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 19 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 20 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sat. 26 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sun. 27 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

JULY
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
San Diego, CA Sat. 3 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
San Diego, CA Sun. 4 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

San Diego, CA Sat. 17 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
San Diego, CA Sun. 18 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sat. 31 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net

AUGUST
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Belmar, NJ Sun. 1 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sat. 7 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Belmar, NJ Sun. 8 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sat. 28 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sun. 29 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

SEPTEMBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Hermosa Beach, CA Sat. 18 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Hermosa Beach, CA Sun. 19 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

OCTOBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Chicago, IL Sun. 3 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Chicago, IL Sun. 10 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Las Vegas, NV Sun. 17 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Las Vegas, NV Sun. 24 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Honolulu, HI Sun. 31 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

NOVEMBER
Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network
Honolulu, HI Sun. 7 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sat. 13 4:00-5:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sun. 14 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sat. 20 4:00-5:00PM Fox Sports Net
Los Angeles, CA (Carson) Sun. 21 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net

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    AVP Womens News - TV Update
* OLD 2002 information below,stay tuned as to what AVP women's events will be
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NEW YORK (Variety) - Geraldine Laybourne's Oxygen Media will cablecast five of the seven women's Assn. of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) tournaments this summer. The deal is consistent with Oxygen's recently announced strategy of focusing only on high-visibility women's sports. Six weeks ago, Oxygen laid off 20 people in its sports division, reducing the number of events from 31 per year to about 12. Lydia Stephans, president and executive producer of Oxygen Sports, called the AVP tournaments "the premier women's beach volleyball competition in the world." In addition to the five Oxygen cablecasts, the AVP will get three live broadcasts on NBC.
Oxygen's five cablecasts will run on consecutive Sunday afternoons at 2, beginning June 9.

EVENT BROADCAST DATE / TIME

*Check you local listings for Broadcast times yet to be announced actual event dates below only not necessarily brodcast dates

 

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AVP Hour on the radio

Courtesy of Hugo Rec.Sport.Volleyball
 
 In yesterday's LA Times (May 17, 2002), a column
 written by Larry Stewart, he mentiones that:
 
 "Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith will co-host a new
 weekly show, "The AVP Hour," on KMPC (1540 AM) Thursdays,
 7-8 p.m., beginning next week (May 23, 2002)."
 
 However, I listened to KMPC earlier today (Sat. May 18)
 and I heard a commercial for it and "Geeter" (Chris McGee)
 said that he and Sinjin will be hosting this new
 weekly show. He also said that if you don't listen
 you'll get sand kicked in your face! ;-) Anyway,
 whoever is hosting, it's good to know that the
 vball community is getting high profile ambassadors
 of the game to get the word out about beach
 volleyball on the radio!
 Yay volleyball! I hope that we can continue this
 well into the future. :-)
 
 Hugo
 
 Hey Hugo,Thanks for the info.Any coverage of the AVP by its Players
 is welcome news.By the way Ian Clark has had his own radio show of
 sorts on Live365 for over 2 years now.Take a listen to DJ
 Slimknicky1 at the following link:
 
 Listen!!! to "I-RADIO AVP" IMAN'S Broadcasting in Stereo!!!24/7
 
 Featuring "DJ- KNICKY" playing all the hits for AVP fans!!!
 Coming SOON,Player I-Views & Past Years &Current AVP Event coverage in  Real Audio!
 
 http://www.live365.com/cgi-bin/directory.cgi?autostart=slimnicky1
  I-RADIO AVP

"Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith will co-host a new
 weekly show, "The AVP Hour," on KMPC (1540 AM) Thursdays,
 7-8 p.m., beginning next week (May 23, 2002)."

You can listen to it live on the internet on your computer here,follow this link:

KMPC
Sporting News Radio
Los Angeles
1540
Los Angeles, CA.

 The AVP Hour

**HAVE NOT HEARD YET IF THERE ARE TO BE RADIO BROADCASTS IN 2004 STAY TUNED

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Dig Magazine

First Issue: April 2003   (40-pages, around 80 volleyball photos)

Articles:
This month on tour - Ft. Lauderdale, Tempe

Locals only - where AVP players eat, drink and kick it in Fort Lauderdale and Tempe

The scene - Huntington Beach

Ten ways not to break into the AVP tour

Beach Vocabulary 101

Hot tunes

AVP 2003,  Photo Profiles
Misty May - Kerri Walsh
Holly McPeak - Elaine Youngs
Jenny Johnson Jordan - Annett Davis
Carrie Busch - Leanne McSorley
Lisa Arce - Rachel Wacholder
Women's Contenders

Eric Fonoimoana - Dax Holdren
Stein Metzger - Kevin Wong
Mike Whitmarsh - Canyon Ceman
Karch Kiraly - Brent Doble
Albert Hannemann - Sean Scott
Men's Contenders

Hot Gear - Spring Wraps

Fashion Flashback

Legend Connection  Ron Von Hagen - Karch Kiraly

The Clinic - Beach Facts & Myths on Hitting Big

Beach Smack with Brian Lewis

DIG
The next best thing to being at an AVP event!!
Official Magazine of the AVP Tour
Volleyball • Lifestyle • Competition
6 issues for just $18
Call toll free to subscribe:
# 1- 800-999-9718
Get a DIG t-shirt for just $6 when you subscribe for six issues.
DIG is published six times April through October around AVP events.

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Articles 2003-2004 Off Season

Icy ad has sun shining on beach volleyball stars
USA-TODAY 
Posted 3/4/2004

Beach volleyball players Misty May and Kerri Walsh may be best known for playing in an unusual environment. The duo starred in a memorable ad, broadcast during the Super Bowl, in which they played on ice in their standard skimpy beachwear. Each player spoke separately with USATODAY.com's Beau Dure.
 
  Misty May and Kerri Walsh finished the 2003 season ranked second in the world. They've started on a roll in 2004 with a win in Brazil. 
By Robert Hanashiro, USA TODAY

1. What kind of reaction have you received from the Super Bowl volleyball on ice ad?

Misty: It's on all the time. Just last night, I was at Claim Jumper (restaurant) and a guy came up, "Oh, great commercial!" A lot of people see it all the time, and there's been really great feedback. Everybody's excited. We're around a lot of volleyball players, and it's just great for the sport in general.

Kerri: Personally, I have people I haven't heard from in so long calling and saying how proud they are of me and my partner just for being chosen for the ad because they know the magnitude of that TV spot. Professionally, all our sponsors are very happy, which makes me happy. It was huge for our sport. It was awesome that Misty and I were chosen; we felt very privileged to be able to represent our sport in such an awesome commercial. The exposure was good on every front.

I'd never been put in a situation like that — it's five below, we're pulling up to a commercial set, we're supposed to strip down to our Speedos. It was a new experience for me, which was a lot of fun.

So it really was five below?

Kerri: Yeah — we showed up, and it was negative-5. I think when we got out of the car it was zero, and when we started it was five degrees. We filmed two days in Malibu — it was like 75 degrees, and they created an ice field. The ice was kind of like snow-cone ice, it was really tough and gravelly. But it was super-legit, the ice was cold. Then we went up to Mammoth and we shot right off the road in the most beautiful setting. It was freezing, and it was a real ice field.

Misty: Oh yes. And then it warmed up a bit, but it was still freezing. But it was fun because it's something we normally wouldn't do.

2. Would ice volleyball make a good Winter Olympic sport?

Kerri: It would be a dramatic change from what we're used to. I think I'm very partial to the sun and the sand.

Misty: It would definitely keep doctors and physical therapists in business. Sliding around on not-very-good footing, a lot of injuries. But when you get injured, the very first thing you're supposed to do is put ice on it, so I guess that'd be a good thing.

3. The head of soccer's organizing body recently suggested that women's soccer might get more attention if the uniforms were more like volleyball uniforms — in other words, tighter and shorter. Were you two tempted to wear soccer uniforms the next time you played?

Kerri: That's the first I've heard of it, and that's an interesting idea. Soccer is unique in itself, and the uniforms are very functional and versatile for their sport. It would be a transition for those players to be wearing spandex out there.

I love our uniforms. It was kind of an adjustment, learning to play in a bikini, but that's what we need on the beach. You don't want to be wearing big, baggy sports. They get in the way.

Misty: I grew up playing soccer. It's totally different. In soccer, you're running, you're not jumping and diving around too much on the ground.

In volleyball, when you go to jump, you get your thumbs caught in their pockets, and you're caught in the pant leg. It's just more comfortable and less restrictive with what we're wearing.

Plus, I grew up on the beach. I'm used to wearing a bathing suit. It's very comfortable for me.

Soccer's a totally different sport. If they want to wear bikinis and slide on the grass ... I've played soccer, and it hurts, the strawberries you get. It would be less coverage, and it would definitely hurt.

So is your uniform functional for what you play? It's not simply to show off, right?

Kerri: No, not by any means. I think it's part of the alluring part of our sport, which is women in bikinis, but on the flip side of that, we need to be wearing bikinis. You don't want to be wearing baggy clothes and be lost in your clothes.

And that's one of the cool things about our sport — we've adjusted and found something that was right. Myself, working with Speedo, we found something that is functional and sassy at the same time, which is a great combination.

I think it all helps — the uniform is part of any single game out there, whether it's protective or whatever.

Were you disappointed when you saw Serena Williams (playing beach volleyball) in the Nike ad?

Kerri: She looked awesome! She hammered that ball!

She did, but she wasn't wearing the uniform!

Kerri: On the AVP, we're allowed to wear whatever you want. She was wearing little boy shorts and a rash guard, that's very beachy. If she were on the beach, I assume that's what she'd be wearing, and it would fly. People would enjoy it, she'd be very comfortable in it, and she'd probably do very well.

4. What's the strangest thing you've heard from fans while you were playing?

Kerri: People yelling in Chinese always gets me thinking. We play all over the world, so I pretty much can't understand a lot of what people are throwing at us. Here in America, I haven't really heard any interesting things. I've had some date propositions, but that's about as crazy as it gets. My boyfriend doesn't care for that too much. He's usually cheering me on.

Misty: I don't know, because I tune 'em out!

5. Because we're talking to each of you separately, we're going to quiz you and your teammate and see if your answers match. What's your favorite movie? What's hers?

Kerri: My favorite movie is True Romance. She fell asleep during it.

Her favorite movie would be Jim Carrey ... the Pet Detective (Ace Ventura). Let her give you a couple because it'll be in there.

Misty: Hers is True Romance. Mine … anything funny, Happy Gilmore, Jim Carrey movies.

6. If your teammate could live anywhere in the world other than California, where would you live?

Kerri: We're both such homebodies. At this point (for Misty), I would say Florida, because she has a new boyfriend there.

I would probably say Lake Tahoe, Nevada. She'd get that one wrong.

Misty: I have friends who live in St. Thomas, and I like that area a lot. The Caribbean is very nice. My dad's from Hawaii, so as long as it's warm and tropical. But there is a side of me that would like to live in the mountains.

If Kerri couldn't live in California, maybe Hawaii.

She said Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Misty: Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. See, I always think of that as California.

For you, she said Florida because of something about a new boyfriend.

Misty: He has to make the team first. But that's tropical, I love the humidity and I love the weather down there. He plays for the Marlins. He's on the bubble right now. I think he can make the squad. Actually, I'm leaving there tomorrow to go see him for a couple of days, my dad and I. They've started their games.

Do you want to reveal who he is?

Misty: His name's Matt Treanor. It's been in the Florida papers. I don't know why it was such a big deal who's dating whom on their team!

(Treanor, a catcher who played last season with the Marlins' top minor league club, the Albuquerque Isotopes, is one of several Marlins in high-profile relationships. Carl Pavano is dating actress Alyssa Milano, and Josh Beckett is dating model/sportscaster Leeann Tweeden.)

7. If you could do any Olympic sport other than volleyball, what would it be?

Kerri: I'd like to do basketball because that's what I'm second-best at. And team sports are a lot of fun. And USA generally wins, so that's a good thing.

Misty: I've always wanted to do skeleton. I know it's a Winter Olympic sport, but I want to try it.

 
By Alan Lessig, USA TODAY
Before her move to the beach, Kerri Walsh helped the U.S. women finish fourth in the 2000 Olympics.
 
 
8. How did Misty talk Kerri into playing beach volleyball?

(Here, their recollections differed. First, Kerri's version ...)

Kerri: There wasn't much convincing needed. The fact that she was my first partner in the world was kind of a sign to be saying, "you need to stick with her." When I initially came out, I was terrible. I was not happy with myself and a little depressed because it was such a transition for me and I wasn't very good. I had really high expectations. The fact that she stuck with me is better than anything she could verbally say to me.

What sort of transition problems were you having?

Kerri: Fundamentally, beach volleyball is the same as indoor volleyball, but you throw in the sand, you throw in the wind, you throw in the sun, and the fact that there's two of you on the court covering the same area, it's pretty intense, and it's a big adjustment. Mostly I was impatient with myself. As far as help to anybody who is making the transition, that's the number one requisite: Be patient with yourself or you're not going to get anywhere.

(Misty's version ...)

Misty: I didn't talk her into playing. We'd been playing indoor for so long. You don't want to lose that fire. People doing the same thing every day, and then they end up hating what they're doing instead of making a little change. She just came out to the beach, tried and liked it, and she stayed.

Kerri said she had some transition problems.

Misty: No. She's always been a great player. She's pulling your leg.

9. Some advice for amateur beach volleyball players — how do you get the sand off?

Misty: Take a shower after you're done! It's great to be sandy. That means you worked hard. If you're sandy, you are groveling and hustling. If you're not sandy, something's wrong.

Kerri: I have a nifty Speedo towel that I use. You just kind of rub and rub. Usually, you just leave some of it on because it's going to stick on you anyway. You've got to adjust. I have it everywhere, no matter how many times I shower. My skin's very soft.

Oh, is it sort of a loofahing effect?

Kerri: Exactly! It's a natural exfoliation process.

10. What do typical viewers not understand about beach volleyball?

Misty: Maybe the scoring. It's an easier scoring system, I think. Some of the calls the refs make, like double hits.

Kerri: It's a two-part question. The great thing about our sport that everyone can relate to — you can be two feet tall and 150 pounds, and you can play this sport. So everyone in the world can play beach volleyball. But when you come to one of our events and you see the level we're playing, and how intense it is and how great the athletes are — the fact that there's world-class Olympic athletes playing this sport, I don't think people understand that yet. I don't think it takes much to turn people on to that notion because it hits you in the face right when you walk on the sand. It's so apparent — our players are so accessible and within arm's reach of the spectators. You can't escape the fact that we're good athletes. That's just what we are, and this is our job, and it's a legitimate sport.

The great thing is that everyone has played beach volleyball somewhere, but when you watch us play, it's a new experience. Yet wonderfully the same.

AVP Joins Read Across America
March 9, 2004

Who better to take a reading break with than professional beach volleyball stars and Dr. Seuss?
 
Matt Fuerbringer prepares to read Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss to a class at Walt Disney Elementary School. 
Thanks to AVPCares (the AVP's charitable arm) and the National Education Association's Read Across America initiative, members of the third grade at Walt Disney Elementary School in Anaheim, Calif. were treated to a March 5 visit from AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour stars Matt Fuerbringer and Angie Akers.

Launched in 1998, Read Across America focuses the country's attention on the importance of motivating children to read in addition to helping them master the basic skills of reading and is used as a celebration of the March 2 birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the deceased author of many beloved children's books.

Fuerbringer chose to read Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham to the children while Akers selected I Can Read With My Eyes Shut by the author who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year.

One of AVPCares' goals is enhancing the AVP's impact on its surroundings by creating comprehensive community programs, providing strategic assistance and facilitating ongoing interaction for its athletes with the community at large.

AVPCares prides itself on organizing community charitable events and is currently planning an Easter egg hunt with the patients at the City of Hope Campus in Duarte, Calif.

Serena Williams takes on the AVP
Nike, Inc.
March 10, 2004
 
Nike launched its "What If?" Spring advertising campaign, featuring a montage of sport highlights with Andre Agassi, Lance Armstrong, Randy Johnson, Marion Jones, Brian Urlacher, Michael Vick and Serena Williams. These seven world-class athletes step outside of their own sport to display their tremendous talents in sports such as boxing, baseball, hockey, volleyball, gymnastics and bowling.
The six-week campaign provides consumers with images of Andre Agassi as a member of the Boston Red Sox fielding a ground ball and throwing out a speedy runner at first base; Lance Armstrong battling toe-to-toe with Fitz Vanderpool in the ring; Marion Jones speeding toward the vault and executing a perfect flip among others.

"Nike athletes such as Michael Vick and Brian Urlacher prove each time they hit the field how powerful talent, speed and desire can be," said Nancy Monsarrat. Director of Nike's US Advertising. "The 'What If' campaign takes athletes who are well known for a specific sport and translates their 'drive to win' into success in other sports."

"I bounced around from football to baseball to basketball and finally got into endurance related sports like swimming, running and cycling," said Lance Armstrong.

"You're the only person out there in gymnastics," said Marion Jones. "All the pressure is on you and you have to perform at a given moment in front of thousands and thousands of people and particularly in front of judges, or what they call a jury. It's interesting, I'd get a kick out that."

To create the realistic vignettes, elite coaches and trainers worked with the Nike athletes to ensure authenticity to the last detail. In addition, Nike secured participation from athletes from each of the respective sports to appear with the seven stars. Serena Williams is partnered with AVP Tour Professional Nancy Mason as she hits a powerful crosscourt spike playing against Jenn Meredith and Carrie Busch; and Randy Johnson bowls against the legendary and recent US Open winner, Pete Weber.


Articles 2002-2003 Off Season

-Catch up on your reading as to what happened after the end of last year's AVP season here.

Getting to know Todd Rogers
Courtesy of the AVP
12/4/2002

Todd Rogers is living proof of the acorn not falling too far from the tree.

He lives in the same city (Santa Barbara, Calif.) that he grew up in, attended college (University of California at Santa Barbara) at and now competes on the beaches of as a member of the Association of Volleyball Professionals..........................

Albert’s ship comes in
Courtesy of the AVP
12/10/2002

The wait was worth it.

For Association of Volleyball Professional Albert Hannemann, it was a nine-year wait until his first professional beach volleyball championship.

It was at the June 7-9 AVP  Hermosa Beach (Calif.) Open Presented by Michelob Light at Mervyn's Beach Bash that Hannemann, teamed with Jeff Nygaard, finally became victorious. The win also accounted for Nygaard’s first title in his third season of competing professionally............................


Misy May & Kerri Walsh Sign With AVP
Courtesy of the AVP
12/10/2002

Manhattan Beach, CA--The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) announced today that  the number one team on the International FIVB Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Misty May and Kerri Walsh, have signed an exclusive contract with the AVP Tour effective immediately...................................

A Season of Cheer
Courtesy of the AVP
12/24/2002

Because a large majority of the Association of Volleyball Professionals reside in California (or similar mild climate areas), snow and chill are not factors in most holiday celebrations involving AVP athletes and their loved ones.

Therefore, the holiday lyrics “chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose,” may be more appropriate if replaced with “bon fires on a sandy beach, sunscreen spread on your nose.”

Regardless of the locality, everyone spends time during this season in their own special way and the AVP thought it could bring cheer to its followers by sharing some thoughts from its competitors on their holiday pleasures.

The AVP offers a gift to all of its supporters during this festive time. Through this holiday season, the responses from players of the AVP about their responses to the following questions are shared:

Where will you spend the holidays this year?
What is the No. 1 gift on your holiday list?
What is your favorite holiday memory?

Season’s greetings from the AVP and stay tuned for 2003...........................


A Year to Grow On
Courtesy of the AVP
12/30/2002

After taking a year off of her professional beach volleyball career to bring daughter Jaylen into the world, Association of Volleyball Professionals’ Jennifer Johnson Jordan hit the beach running in 2002. Teamed with Annett Davis, who also sat out the 2001 season due to a pregnancy, Johnson Jordan amassed $40,395 in earnings on last season’s AVP Tour..................  

Getting to Know Lisa Arce
Courtesy of the AVP
1/1/2003

After 10 seasons of professional doubles volleyball experience Association of Volleyball Professionals’ Lisa Arce has accomplished a lot.  The 33-year-old volleyball Redondo Beach, Calif. resident, who took home the 2001 AVP Queen of the Beach honor, earned $18,428 on the 2002 AVP Tour with partner Linda Hanley. Arce and Hanley tied for third place at the Sept. 5-7 Paul Mitchell AVP Shootout in Las Vegas.  Her $41,525 in 2001 AVP prize money, earned with partner Holly McPeak, was tops and complimented the University of California graduate’s $42,625 on the Fèdèration Internationale de Volleyball World Tour nicely during the same season.............................  

Sharing the season
Courtesy of the AVP
1/13/2003

Association of Volleyball Professionals Eric Fonoimoana and Albert Hannemann started the holiday season on a charitable note by hosting a fundraiser with high hopes of helping kids.  
The Dec. 12 Winter Warmth Celebration 2002, held at Sangria Restaurant in Hermosa Beach, Calif., served not only as a kickoff party for the South Bay’s winter season but also as an evening to provide children in Los Angeles with literacy programs, in-classroom libraries, academic scholarships and volleyball training..................................

Getting to Know Karch Kiraly
Courtesy of the AVP
1/30/2003

There are a number of reasons that qualify Association of Volleyball Professionals’ Karch Kiraly as the greatest volleyball player of all time. 3 million, 143 and three are some that quickly come to mind.  
Anybody paying attention to the 17-year career of the 42-year-old UCLA graduate who earned this season’s AVP Best Defensive Player Award, knows what the numbers represent.  3 million: amount of dollars earned in volleyball career earnings making him the first to surpass the milestone. The exact numbers is $3,001,258.  143: number of career tournament championships with the most recent coming at the June 14-16 AVP Michelob Light Santa Barbara Open presented by Paul Mitchell with partner Brent Doble...................................  


AVP Next Semi-pro Circuit Set for Kickoff
Courtesy of the AVP
2/10/2003

In just a matter of weeks the first recipients of automatic Main Draw berths into an AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour event will compete thanks to this season’s experimental AVPNext Semi-pro Circuit.  
The program offers elite up-and-coming competitors the opportunity to compare skill levels to other players across the nation and to compete against the world’s finest on the AVP....................................................  

Busch Sets it Straight
by Mark Dustin
Courtesy of the AVP
2/10/2003
For the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ Best Female Setter of 2002 award winner, Carrie Busch, the skill comes easy. Since the age of 13, playing indoor club volleyball, Busch has provided the sets that every hitter dreams about. 
Busch stresses footwork saying in order to provide a good set it is important to get around the ball and square up to the target as much as possible, even if it means running across the court to chase an errant pass................................

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April 2-4 PAUL MITCHELL 2004 AVP
FT. LAUDERDALE OPEN Ft. Lauderdale,Fla.

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Event Facts
Event Start Date:Thursday, April 1, 2004
Prize Money:$62,500
Payout Breakdown:Mens and Womens
1) $14,500.00 2) $9,750.00 3) $5,825.00 3) $5,825.00 5) $3,500.00 5)$3,500.00
7) $2,500.00 7) $2,500.00 9) $1,600.00 9) $1,600.00 9) $1,600.00 9) $1,600.00
13) $1,050.00 13) $1,050.00 13) $1.050.00 13) $1,050.00 17) $400.00 17) $400.00
17) $400.00 17) $400.00 17) $400.00 17) $400.00 17) $400.00 17) $400.00
25) $100.00 25) $100.00 25) $100.00 25) $100.00 25) $100.00 25) $100.00
25) $100.00 25) $100.00
Signup Deadline Date:Wednesday, March 31st, 2004
Signup Deadline Time:12:00PM
Starting Time:8:00 am Friday ;8:00 am Saturday; 9:00 am Sunday
4/4-6 AVP FORT LAUDERDALE Open - The first stop on the 2003 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Admission is free
Fri. 8am. Sat. 8am Sun. 9:00am Championship Match Sun.Approx. 4pm. 

Hotel Info:
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Yankee Clipper
1140 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale
Florida 33316

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Book A Room

Fort Lauderdale - Beach

Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Yankee Clipper
Hotel Description
The Sheraton Yankee Clipper is a first class hotel, located on the beach. With 23 miles of sun kissed beaches, 300 miles of navigable waterways, spectacular sports and cultural venues, championship golf, and world-class shopping Fort Lauderdale is the perfect place to forget about the world for a while. The Sheraton Yankee Clipper, located on Fort Lauderdale Beach, has 501 guest rooms and suites many with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway. Guests can dine at the Clipper Steakhouse, featuring Certified Angus steaks or enjoy unique beverage service at the Wreck Bar with underwater views into the main swimming pool and live entertainment nightly. The hotel offers a daily, supervised, recreation program and a variety of water sports and sightseeing excursions are available. The hotel is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment.

Webcams:
  Ft.Lauderdale Beach Webcam

2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
PAUL MITCHELL FT. LAUDERDALE OPEN

Schedule of Events

Register for 2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
*Registration requires a credit card and the fee is $50.

EVENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES: All players ranked in the Top 16 prior to an event will need to register by noon the Monday of the week preceding the Event (i.e., approximately 1-1/2 weeks before the start of the event). All other players will have until noon Monday the week of an event to register. The only valid method of entry for AVP events is online. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT (VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER) along with an accurate address, phone number, email address, and playing partner's name. Phone and facsimile entries will not be accepted

2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES FORT LAUDERDALE OPEN
Schedule of Events

Friday, April 2th
8:00AM – 6:30PM Men’s & Women’s Qualifier Competition
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
12:00PM – 6:30PM Nissan Display & Henna Tattoos
12:00PM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
12:00PM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
12:00PM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” and Listening Zone
12:00PM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
12:00PM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
12:00PM – 6:30PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
4:00 PM – 5:30PM AVP Youth Clinic @ Aquafina Interactive Court
7:30 PM Player Meeting

Saturday, April 3th
9:00AM – 6:30PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 5:00PM AVPNext Amateur Tournament
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 6:30PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pit” Listening Zone and Stage Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 6:30PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
10:00AM – 2PM ZETA Live Radio Broadcast
6:00PM Bud Light Party with the Pro’s @ Beach Place with LIVE Band (17 South Ft Lauderdale
Beach Blvd. Suite 175, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316)

Sunday, April 4th
9:00AM – 5:00PM AVP Men’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 5:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 5:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 5:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 5:00PM JPMS Cut-A-Thon (Hair cuts for $10 for Dig For Kids Charity)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone & Stage Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 5:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 5:00PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
10:00AM – 12:00PM ZETA Live Radio Broadcast
1:30 PM Women’s Championship Match
2:30 PM Men’s Championship Match

Tickets For All Events
AVP BEACH CLUB

Join the most unforgettable beach party and sit courtside as the nation's hottest pro beach superstars battle for number one!
An entire weekend packed with hot volleyball action, food and fun--all for only $100
 
Member Benefits
Become an exclusive member of the AVP Beach Club and receive:
-best seats on the beach, Saturday and Sunday
-superb hospitality in the AVP Beach Club
-food and beverage
-limited edition commemorative t-shirt
-laminated credential for exclusive access
-rights to purchase valet parking
-priority for renewal
-and much, much, more!!!
Membership is only $100
Space is limited so Sign Up Online Now or Call AVP Beach Club Hotline (310) 426-7171
 
Event Dates
2004 AVP Tour Schedule
Date Event Prize Site Tickets Info
April 2-4 Ft. Lauderdale Open  $125,000 South Beach Park   
April 23-25 Tempe Open  $125,000 Tempe Beach Park    
April 30- May 2 Austin Open   $125,000 Auditorium Shores Park   
May 28-30 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open presented by Shark Energy Drink $125,000 Huntington Beach Pier   
June 4-6 Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Manhattan Beach Pier   
June 11-13 San Diego Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Mariners Point   
July 8-11 Belmar Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Belmar Beach   
July 22-25 Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Hermosa Beach Pier   
September 2-5 Chicago Open  $175,000 North Avenue Beach   
September 9-11 Aquafina AVP Shootout presented by Bud Light  $150,000 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   
September 23-25 AVP'S BEST OF THE BEACH PRESENTED BY PAUL MITCHELL $150,000 Fort DeRussey Beach   10/15-17 Los Angeles Invitational   TBD Home Depot Center

Tkt. Quantity:  Order at AVP BEACH CLUB at Above link
 
 
How To Get There 
Beach, North side of Yankee Clipper Hotel
1140 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33316
From the Fort Lauderdale airport, go North on US1 for approximately three miles.  Go right on the 17th St. Causeway (A1A).  You will go over a bridge and continue to stay on the Causeway all the way to the site (total trip approximately 5 miles)
Join the most unforgettable beach party this summer and sit courtside to watch the nation's hottest pro beach volleyball superstars battle for number one! 

Featured Players
Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs
Eric Fonoimoana & Kevin Wong
Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis
Karch Kiraly & Mike Lambert
Kerri Walsh & Misty May
Canyon Ceman & Mike Whitmarsh
Ian Clark & Eli Fairfield 

Sponsor Activities


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Be sure to stop by the Nissan display and sign up to win "Crew Club Cab" seats to sit courtside during the Men's and Women's finals.  Pick up a safety kit and other special premiums - you can even get henna tattoos!


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Be a part of the Bud Light Party Zone.  Look for Bud Light onsite to find out more information.


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The Aquafina Purity Patrol is coming to the beach with tons of fun activities in the sun.  Compete in the the Aquafina Obstacle Course, Aquafina/ Wilson Speed Serve/ and "Return to Aquafina" hitting challenges.  See how you stand up against AVP Pros and your friends and win cool prizes.


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Visit Xbox at the beach and challenge your friends in the latest and greatest Xbox Game titles.  You can be King and sit in Xbox's "King of the Court" seats, the hottest seats on stadium court all weekend long or for the Men's and Women's finals.  You'll be front row in your Xbox visor, t-shirt, tattoo and much more watching the pro beach stars battle for number one.   

                                                           
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Stop by on Saturday for samples and give-aways.  On Sunday, come by for $10 Cut-a-thon and get your hair cut and styled by one of Paul Mitchell's talented stylists.  Profits go to Eric Fonoimoana's "Dig For Kids" Foundation.  You'll walk around the beach looking fantastic, and for a good cause.

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Look for the Gatorade at all AVP events!

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Wilson the official volleyball of the AVP!



Event Links:                                                                      
                                                                                             
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(Format: Double Elimination)

13th - Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield             $1,050


2004 AVP Pro Beach Tour
Date Tournament Partner Seed Finish Winnings
4/2-4 Fort Lauderdale Open Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield 16thSeed Finish 13th Winnings $525 (ea)
Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield     d. Matt Heath/Adam Roberts  21-18, 16-21, 18-16 (50)  
Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield     l. Canyon Ceman/Mike Whitmarsh  21-19, 15-21, 11-15 (47)  
Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield     d. Scott Hill/Dan Mintz  21-16, 21-12 (38)  
Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield     l. Brent Doble/Jose Loiola  17-21, 13-21 (42)
 
Season Stats Matches Won-Lost:  2-2 Points Scored-Allowed:  174-180

-With (2 wins/2 losses) Ian Clark/Eli Fairfield finish 13th at the 2004 AVP Paul Mitchell Ft Lauderdale Open

Seeding:

Seed Name           Points            Ranking             Qualifying Status
$62,500  PAUL MITCHELL 2004 AVP FT. LAUDERDALE  BEACH OPEN - MEN'S ENTRIES
April 2-4, 2003
Men's Main Draw Entries:
2004 AVP Teams at Ft. Lauderdale Beach

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AVP Men's Main Draw Entries and Qualifier Seeds
 
Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh
Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings
Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard
Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert
Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt
Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong
Todd Rogers Sean Scott
Brent Doble Jose Loiola
Dax Holdren Stein Metzger
Jake Gibb Adam Jewell
Paul Baxter Scott Wong
John Hyden Andy Witt
Aaron Boss Alika Williams
Jason Lee David Smith
Ian Clark Eli Fairfield
Jason Ring George Roumain
Jake Elliott Brad Torsone
Matt Heath Adam Roberts
Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge
Albert Hannemann Scott Lane

Qualifier Seeds

David Fischer Chris Guigliano 1
Scott Davenport Chad Turner 2
Wild Card Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 3
Wild Card Colin Kaslow Tim Wooliver 4

Qualifier Seeds
 
1 Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano
2 Anthony Medel John Moran
3 John Braunstein Anthony Mihalic
4 Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman
5 Jim Nichols Matt Olson
6 Brian Chapman Kevin Craig
7 David DiPierro Mike Dipierro
8 Scott Hill Dan Mintz
9 Chris Harger Ron Kumgisky
10 Brian Duff Jon Thompson
11 Dana Camacho Jeff Carlucci
12 Ryan Cronin Kevin Dake
13 Ben Koski Jeff Minc
14 Steve Grotowski Ranse Jones
15 Gary Barnes Sam Haghighi
16 Tyler Lesneski Jim Van Zwieten
17 Sonny Knight Leonardo Moraes
18 Eric Adams Tony Pray
19 Joe Boken Karl Owens
20 Todd Hart Sergio Penaloza
21 John Goings Joe Rohr
22 Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell
23 Mark Fay Jim Vanderwall
24 Brian Corso Mike Morrison
25 Casey Brewer Aaron Steele
26 Mike Bruning Michael Doucette
27 Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt
28 Randy Cline Bill Maik
29 Scott Faust Jeff Smith
30 Leon Lucas Justin Phipps
31 Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick
32 Art Barron Morgan Mainz
33 Jeremie Simkins Jessie Webster
34 Mark Van Zwieten Steve Van Zwieten
35 Greg Boor Mika Hunkin
36 Russel Brock Randy Meador
37 Jamie Johansen Matt Osbourn
38 Andre Mello Eric Wurts
39 Zach Hollman Mike Morales
40 Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk
41 Noel Khirsukani Scott Perry
42 Jeff Alzina Aaron Wachtfogel
43 Mike Adamosky Joe Cash
44 David Holewinski Matt Sokolowski
45 Charles Cates Arqum Iqbal
46 Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski
47 Santana Aker Bret Noordhoff
48 Daniel Boeck Jerry Goodlow
49 Danny Cook Tony Epie
50 Vince Fierro Rocky Mayo
51 Brenton Davis Matt Heagy
52 David Escarsega Brian Genthe
53 Ossie Barreras Antonio Rondon
54 Charlie Becker Reo Sorrentino
55 Daniel Lindsey Marcel Maitland
56 Jeff Skipper Scott Terry
57 Trevor Jones Marc Lomeli
58 Damian Kondrotas Kevin Legg
59 Alain Baylosis Jeremy Harvey
60 Anthony Guidry Michael Jonas
61 Alexandre Andrade David Posta
62 Fernando Barretto Daniel Runha
63 Bret Baker Justin Lundquist
64 Albert Baker Jodi Pigford
65 Leo Lauzen Omar Moran
66 Tom Lovelace Jonathan Scott
67 Chris Hammock Brian Post
68 Keith Biele Sam Blood
69 Nathan Cumme RJ King

Men's Main Draw Results
Winner's Bracket
Round 1


Match 1: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (1) def. Ranse Jones / Steve Grotowski (32, Q14) 26-24, 21-11 (0:50)
Match 2: Ian Clark / Eli Fairfield (16) def. Matt Heath / Adam Roberts (17) 21-18, 16-21, 18-16 (0:50)
Match 3: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (24, Q1) 21-19, 21-10 (0:44)
Match 4: Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (8) def. Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) 21-13, 21-16 (0:32)
Match 5: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. Tim Wooliver / Colin Kaslow (28) 21-9, 21-12 (0:44)
Match 6: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (21, Q5) 21-18, 21-15 (0:43)
Match 7: Jason Ring / George Roumain (13) def. Albert Hannemann / Scott Lane (20) 21-16, 21-12 (0:44)
Match 8: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (29, Q13) 21-13, 21-18 (0:42)
Match 9: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) def. Dana Camacho / Jeff Carlucci (30, Q11) 21-19, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 10: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (19) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (14) 21-19, 21-19 (0:45)
Match 11: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. David Fischer / Chris Guigliano (22) 21-16, 21-13 (0:42)
Match 12: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. David DiPierro / Mike DiPierro (27, Q7) 21-15, 21-9 (0:35)
Match 13: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (7) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (26, Q2) 21-19, 21-17 (0:42)
Match 14: Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) 16-21, 21-16, 15-11 (1:06)
Match 15: Jake Elliott / Brad Torsone (18) def. Jason Lee / David Smith (15) 22-20, 21-18 (0:43)
Match 16: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (31, Q8) 21-15, 21-17 (0:36)

Round 2
Match 17: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (1) def. Ian Clark / Eli Fairfield (16) 19-21, 21-15, 15-11 (0:47)
Match 18: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (8) 21-17, 22-20 (0:38)
Match 19: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) 21-17, 21-17 (0:46)
Match 20: Jason Ring / George Roumain (13) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 19-21, 22-20, 15-9 (1:05)
Match 21: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (19) 21-19, 21-12 (0:43)
Match 22: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) 19-21, 21-18, 15-9 (0:53)
Match 23: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (7) def. Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23) 21-15, 18-21, 15-10 (0:51)
Match 24: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Jake Elliott / Brad Torsone (18) 21-15, 21-11 (0:35)

Round 3
Match 25: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (1) 21-15, 21-15 (0:41)
Match 26: Jason Ring / George Roumain (13) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 21-19, 21-17 (0:41)
Match 27: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) def. Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) 21-15, 19-21, 15-13 (1:03)
Match 28: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (7) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) 21-18, 21-15 (0:45)

Round 4
Match 29: Jason Ring / George Roumain (13) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) 17-21, 21-19, 15-9 (1:02)
Match 30: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (7) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) 21-17, 24-22 (0:55)


Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 31: Matt Heath / Adam Roberts (17) def. Ranse Jones / Steve Grotowski (32, Q14) 21-14, 21-15 (0:40)
Match 32: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) def. Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (24, Q1) 18-21, 21-12, 17-15 (0:53)
Match 33: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (21, Q5) def. Tim Wooliver / Colin Kaslow (28) 21-14, 21-17 (0:49)
Match 34: Albert Hannemann / Scott Lane (20) def. Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (29, Q13) 21-18, 21-16 (0:42)
Match 35: Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (14) def. Dana Camacho / Jeff Carlucci (30, Q11) 21-16, 30-28 (0:48)
Match 36: David Fischer / Chris Guigliano (22) def. David DiPierro / Mike DiPierro (27, Q7) 21-19, 21-16 (0:36)
Match 37: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (26, Q2) 21-10, 21-18 (0:37)
Match 38: Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (31, Q8) def. Jason Lee / David Smith (15) 21-14, 21-19 (0:43)

Round 2
Match 39: Matt Heath / Adam Roberts (17) def. Jake Elliott / Brad Torsone (18) 21-15, 17-21, 15-6 (1:06)
Match 40: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) def. Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23) 21-19, 21-15 (0:38)
Match 41: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (21, Q5) 21-7, 21-19 (0:41)
Match 42: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (19) def. Albert Hannemann / Scott Lane (20) 21-19, 24-22 (0:51)
Match 43: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (14) 21-14, 19-21, 15-11 (0:56)
Match 44: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. David Fischer / Chris Guigliano (22) 21-16, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 45: Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (8) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (10) 21-16, 16-21, 15-9 (1:00)
Match 46: Ian Clark / Eli Fairfield (16) def. Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (31, Q8) 21-16, 21-12 (0:38)

Round 3
Match 47: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) def. Matt Heath / Adam Roberts (17) 21-19, 21-17 (0:38)
Match 48: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (19) 21-19, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 49: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) 21-17, 17-21, 15-11 (1:03)
Match 50: Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (8) def. Ian Clark / Eli Fairfield (16) 21-17, 21-13 (0:42)

Round 4
Match 51: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 21-11, 24-22 (0:43)
Match 52: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (1) 21-19, 10-21, 15-11 (0:57)
Match 53: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 21-15, 15-21, 15-11 (1:01)
Match 54: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (8) 21-18, 21-13 (0:38)

Round 5
Match 55: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (25) 21-18, 21-19 (0:45)
Match 56: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) 18-21, 24-22, 15-11 (1:01)

Round 6
Match 57: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) 21-16, 21-16 (0:45)
Match 58: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) 21-18, 16-21, 15-10 (0:50)


Semifinals

Match 59: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) def. Jason Ring / George Roumain (13) 23-21, 21-19 (0:51)
Match 60: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (7) 21-18, 21-14 (0:40)

Finals

Match 61: Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal (6) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (3) 21-17, 21-14 (0:50) 
 



2004 Men's Tournament Champions >> Larry Witt / Sean Rosenthal

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                   Larry Witt                                                                         Sean Rosenthal




Men's AVP $62,500 Fort Lauderdale Open
April 2-4, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points
 
1 Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 6 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 3 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Todd Rogers Sean Scott 7 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Jason Ring George Roumain 13 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Dax Holdren Stein Metzger 9 $3,500.00 216.0
5 John Hyden Andy Witt 11 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 2 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 25 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh 1 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 4 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong 5 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Brent Doble Jose Loiola 8 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 12 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Ian Clark Eli Fairfield 16 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Matt Heath Adam Roberts 17 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 19 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Paul Baxter Scott Wong 10 $400.00 72.0
17 Aaron Boss Alika Williams 14 $400.00 72.0
17 Jake Elliott Brad Torsone 18 $400.00 72.0
17 Albert Hannemann Scott Lane 20 $400.00 72.0
17 Jim Nichols Matt Olson 21, Q5 $400.00 72.0
17 David Fischer Chris Guigliano 22 $400.00 72.0
17 Scott Davenport Chad Turner 23 $400.00 72.0
17 Scott Hill Dan Mintz 31, Q8 $400.00 72.0
25 Jason Lee David Smith 15 $100.00 36.0
25 Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano 24, Q1 $100.00 36.0
25 Anthony Medel John Moran 26, Q2 $100.00 36.0
25 David DiPierro Mike DiPierro 27, Q7 $100.00 36.0
25 Colin Kaslow Tim Wooliver 28 $100.00 36.0
25 Ben Koski Jeff Minc 29, Q13 $100.00 36.0
25 Dana Camacho Jeff Carlucci 30, Q11 $100.00 36.0
25 Steve Grotowski Ranse Jones 32, Q14 $100.00 36.0
33 John Braunstein Anthony Mihalic Q3 $.00 18.0
33 Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman Q4 $.00 18.0
33 Brian Chapman Kevin Craig Q6 $.00 18.0
33 Eric Adams Tony Pray Q18 $.00 18.0
33 John Goings Joe Rohr Q21 $.00 18.0
33 Mark Fay Jim Vanderwall Q23 $.00 18.0
33 Brian Corso Mike Morrison Q24 $.00 18.0
33 Daniel Boeck Jerry Goodlow Q48 $.00 18.0
41 Chris Harger Ron Kumgisky Q9 $.00 12.0
41 Brian Duff Jon Thompson Q10 $.00 12.0
41 Ryan Cronin Kevin Dake Q12 $.00 12.0
41 Todd Hart Sergio Penaloza Q20 $.00 12.0
41 Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell Q22 $.00 12.0
41 Casey Brewer Aaron Steele Q25 $.00 12.0
41 Randy Cline Bill Maik Q28 $.00 12.0
41 Scott Faust Jeff Smith Q29 $.00 12.0
41 Leon Lucas Justin Phipps Q30 $.00 12.0
41 Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick Q31 $.00 12.0
41 Art Barron Morgan Mainz Q32 $.00 12.0
41 Andre Melo Eric Wurts Q38 $.00 12.0
41 Zach Hollman Mike Morales Q39 $.00 12.0
41 Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski Q46 $.00 12.0
41 Danny Cook Tony Epie Q49 $.00 12.0
41 Vince Fierro Rocky Mayo Q50 $.00 12.0
57 Gary Barnes Sam Haghighi Q15 $.00 8.0
57 Tyler Lesneski Jim Van Zwieten Q16 $.00 8.0
57 Sonny Knight Leonardo Moraes Q17 $.00 8.0
57 Joe Boken Karl Owens Q19 $.00 8.0
57 Mike Bruning Michael Doucette Q26 $.00 8.0
57 Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt Q27 $.00 8.0
57 Jeremie Simkins Jessie Webster Q33 $.00 8.0
57 Mark Van Zwieten Steve Van Zwieten Q34 $.00 8.0
57 Greg Boor Mika Hunkin Q35 $.00 8.0
57 Russel Brock Randy Meador Q36 $.00 8.0
57 Jamie Johansen Matt Osbourn Q37 $.00 8.0
57 Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk Q40 $.00 8.0
57 Noel Khirsukani Scott Perry Q41 $.00 8.0
57 Jeff Alzina Aaron Wachtfogel Q42 $.00 8.0
57 Mike Adamosky Joe Cash Q43 $.00 8.0
57 David Holewinski Matt Sokolowski Q44 $.00 8.0
57 Charles Cates Arqum Iqbal Q45 $.00 8.0
57 Santana Aker Bret Noordhoff Q47 $.00 8.0
57 Brenton Davis Matt Heagy Q51 $.00 8.0
57 David Escarsega Brian Genthe Q52 $.00 8.0
57 Ossie Barreras Antonio Rondon Q53 $.00 8.0
57 Charlie Becker Reo Sorrentino Q54 $.00 8.0
57 Daniel Lindsey Marcel Maitland Q55 $.00 8.0
57 Jeff Skipper Scott Terry Q56 $.00 8.0
57 Trevor Jones Marc Lomeli Q57 $.00 8.0
57 Damian Kondrotas Kevin Legg Q58 $.00 8.0
57 Alain Baylosis Jeremy Harvey Q59 $.00 8.0
57 Alexandre Andrade David Posta Q61 $.00 8.0
57 Fernando Barretto Daniel Runha Q62 $.00 8.0
57 Leo Lauzen Omar Moran Q65 $.00 8.0
57 Tom Lovelace Jonathan Scott Q66 $.00 8.0
57 Nathan Cumme RJ King Q69 $.00 8.0
89 Anthony Guidry Michael Jonas Q60 $.00 4.0
89 Bret Baker Justin Lundquist Q63 $.00 4.0
89 Albert Baker Jodi Pigford Q64 $.00 4.0
89 Chris Hammock Brian Post Q67 $.00 4.0
89 Keith Biele Sam Blood Q68 $.00 4.0


Men’s Qualification Tournament Entries (AVPNext Points added for seeding purposes)

Paul Mitchell Ft. Lauderdale Open Qualifier Results
 
Association of Volleyball Professionals
2004 AVP Nissan Series $125,000 Paul Mitchell Ft. Lauderdale Open
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
April 2-4, 2004


Men's Qualification Tournament Results
Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Omar Moran / Leo Lauzen (Q65) def. Albert Baker / Jodi Pigford (Q64) by Forfeit
Match 18: RJ King / Nathan Cumme (Q69) def. Anthony Guidry / Michael Jonas (Q60) 21-10, 21-10 (0:38)
Match 31: Alexandre Andrade / David Posta (Q61) def. Sam Blood / Keith Biele (Q68) 14-21, 21-18, 15-5
Match 34: Fernando Barretto / Daniel Runha (Q62) def. Chris Hammock / Brian Post (Q67) 21-23, 21-18, 15-11
Match 63: Jonathan Scott / Tom Lovelace (Q66) def. Bret Baker / Justin Lundquist (Q63) by Forfeit

Round 2
Match 65: Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (Q1) def. Omar Moran / Leo Lauzen (Q65) 21-17, 21-14 (0:41)
Match 66: Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q32) def. Jeremie Simkins / Jessie Webster (Q33) 22-24, 21-17, 18-16 (1:16)
Match 67: Daniel Boeck / Jerry Goodlow (Q48) def. Sonny Knight / Leonardo Moraes (Q17) 21-15, 21-17 (0:44)
Match 68: Danny Cook / Tony Epie (Q49) def. Tyler Lesneski / Jim Van Zwieten (Q16) 26-24, 21-15 (0:54)
Match 69: Chris Harger / Ron Kumgisky (Q9) def. Jeff Skipper / Scott Terry (Q56) 21-15, 21-14 (0:40)
Match 70: Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q24) def. Noel Khirsukani / Scott Perry (Q41) 21-16, 21-23, 15-8 (1:00)
Match 71: Casey Brewer / Aaron Steele (Q25) def. Corey Glave / Mark Kirunchyk (Q40) 21-13, 18-21, 15-13
Match 72: Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q8) def. Trevor Jones / Marc Lomeli (Q57) by Forfeit
Match 73: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q5) def. RJ King / Nathan Cumme (Q69) 21-12, 21-14 (0:40)
Match 74: Randy Cline / Bill Maik (Q28) def. Jamie Johansen / Matt Osbourn (Q37) 22-20, 22-20 (0:44)
Match 75: John Goings / Joe Rohr (Q21) def. David Holewinski / Matt Sokolowski (Q44) 21-14, 21-16 (0:35)
Match 76: Ryan Cronin / Kevin Dake (Q12) def. Ossie Barreras / Antonio Rondon (Q53) by Forfeit
Match 77: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q13) def. David Escarsega / Brian Genthe (Q52) 21-15, 21-10 (0:38)
Match 78: Todd Hart / Sergio Penaloza (Q20) def. Charles Cates / Arqum Iqbal (Q45) 21-14, 21-17 (0:46)
Match 79: Scott Faust / Jeff Smith (Q29) def. Russel Brock / Randy Meador (Q36) 23-21, 12-21, 15-9 (1:04)
Match 80: Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q4) def. Alexandre Andrade / David Posta (Q61) 21-15, 21-15
Match 81: John Braunstein / Anthony Mihalic (Q3) def. Fernando Barretto / Daniel Runha (Q62) 21-11, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 82: Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q30) def. Greg Boor / Mika Hunkin (Q35) 21-18, 18-21, 15-11
Match 83: Travis Regner / Lucas Wisniakowski (Q46) def. Joe Boken / Karl Owens (Q19) 21-17, 24-26, 15-5 (1:02)
Match 84: Steve Grotowski / Ranse Jones (Q14) def. Brenton Davis / Matt Heagy (Q51) 21-15, 17-21, 15-7 (1:05)
Match 85: Dana Camacho / Jeff Carlucci (Q11) def. Charlie Becker / Reo Sorrentino (Q54) 21-14, 21-15
Match 86: Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q22) def. Mike Adamosky / Joe Cash (Q43) 21-8, 21-18 (0:43)
Match 87: Andre Melo / Eric Wurts (Q38) def. Scott Kiedaisch / Tom Witt (Q27) 27-25, 22-20 (0:53)
Match 88: Brian Chapman / Kevin Craig (Q6) def. Alain Baylosis / Jeremy Harvey (Q59) 21-8, 21-14 (0:33)
Match 89: David DiPierro / Mike DiPierro (Q7) def. Damian Kondrotas / Kevin Legg (Q58) 21-14, 21-13 (0:46)
Match 90: Zach Hollman / Mike Morales (Q39) def. Mike Bruning / Michael Doucette (Q26) 16-21, 21-14, 15-13
Match 91: Mark Fay / Jim Vanderwall (Q23) def. Jeff Alzina / Aaron Wachtfogel (Q42) 21-17, 27-25 (0:50)
Match 92: Brian Duff / Jon Thompson (Q10) def. Daniel Lindsey / Marcel Maitland (Q55) 18-21, 26-24, 16-14 (1:12)
Match 93: Vince Fierro / Rocky Mayo (Q50) def. Gary Barnes / Sam Haghighi (Q15) 21-16, 16-21, 15-12 (1:03)
Match 94: Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q18) def. Santana Aker / Bret Noordhoff (Q47) 21-12, 21-12 (0:37)
Match 95: Jason Greenlaw / Chad Wick (Q31) def. Mark Van Zwieten / Steve Van Zwieten (Q34) 21-17, 21-13 (1:38)
Match 96: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q2) def. Jonathan Scott / Tom Lovelace (Q66) 21-15, 21-11 (0:48)

Round 3
Match 97: Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (Q1) def. Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q32) 21-9, 19-21, 22-20 (0:52)
Match 98: Daniel Boeck / Jerry Goodlow (Q48) def. Danny Cook / Tony Epie (Q49) 21-12, 19-21, 15-11 (0:53)
Match 99: Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q24) def. Chris Harger / Ron Kumgisky (Q9) 21-19, 21-14 (0:46)
Match 100: Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q8) def. Casey Brewer / Aaron Steele (Q25) 21-10, 21-19 (0:39)
Match 101: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q5) def. Randy Cline / Bill Maik (Q28) 21-15, 21-16
Match 102: John Goings / Joe Rohr (Q21) def. Ryan Cronin / Kevin Dake (Q12) 21-15, 21-16 (0:51)
Match 103: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q13) def. Todd Hart / Sergio Penaloza (Q20) 21-11, 21-12 (0:43)
Match 104: Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q4) def. Scott Faust / Jeff Smith (Q29) 21-12, 21-15 (0:48)
Match 105: John Braunstein / Anthony Mihalic (Q3) def. Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q30) 22-20, 18-21, 15-10 (1:07)
Match 106: Steve Grotowski / Ranse Jones (Q14) def. Travis Regner / Lucas Wisniakowski (Q46) 21-12, 21-15 (0:50)
Match 107: Dana Camacho / Jeff Carlucci (Q11) def. Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q22) 21-17, 21-15 (0:46)
Match 108: Brian Chapman / Kevin Craig (Q6) def. Andre Melo / Eric Wurts (Q38) 14-21, 21-19, 15-13 (1:04)
Match 109: David DiPierro / Mike DiPierro (Q7) def. Zach Hollman / Mike Morales (Q39) 21-19, 21-17 (0:52)
Match 110: Mark Fay / Jim Vanderwall (Q23) def. Brian Duff / Jon Thompson (Q10) 16-21, 21-16, 15-11 (0:53)
Match 111: Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q18) def. Vince Fierro / Rocky Mayo (Q50) 21-11, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 112: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q2) def. Jason Greenlaw / Chad Wick (Q31) 19-21, 21-13, 15-11

Round 4
Match 113: Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (Q1) def. Daniel Boeck / Jerry Goodlow (Q48) 19-21, 21-12, 15-13 (0:55)
Match 114: Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q8) def. Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q24) 15-21, 21-17, 15-13
Match 115: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q5) def. John Goings / Joe Rohr (Q21) 21-12, 21-19 (0:33)
Match 116: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q13) def. Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q4) 21-18, 21-14 (0:41)
Match 117: Steve Grotowski / Ranse Jones (Q14) def. John Braunstein / Anthony Mihalic (Q3) 14-21, 21-17, 18-16 (1:06)
Match 118: Dana Camacho / Jeff Carlucci (Q11) def. Brian Chapman / Kevin Craig (Q6) 22-20, 21-18 (0:45)
Match 119: David DiPierro / Mike DiPierro (Q7) def. Mark Fay / Jim Vanderwall (Q23) 21-13, 21-14 (0:37)
Match 120: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q2) def. Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q18) 21-17, 21-18 (0:45)

Women's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed
AVP Women's Entries and Qualifier Seeds

Misty May Kerri Walsh
Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs
Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan
Carrie Busch Nancy Mason
Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley
Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer
Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy
Ashley Bowles Rachel Wacholder
Angie Akers Sarah Straton
Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley
Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist
Dianne DeNecochea Tammy Leibl
Pat Keller Marsha Miller
Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni
Alicia Polzin Ali Wood
Erin Galli Sharman Mitchell

Wild Card Denise Johns Jenelle Koester
Wild Card Aycan Kara Francie Rard

Qualifier Seeds

1 Michelle Morse Liz Pagano
2 Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre
3 Daven Casad-Allison Lauren Fendrick
4 Kimberly Coleman Julie Sprague
5 Nikki Audette Helen Reale
6 Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith
7 Karen Reitz Kristen Schritter
8 Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette
9 Anne McArthur Sarah White
10 Marla O'Hara Julie Romias
11 Tyra Harper Makare Wilson
12 Katie Fleisher-Vagnuer Kelly Rowe
13 Cindy Phillips Teri Van Dyke
14 Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet
15 Jill Changaris Kaili Kimura
16 Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles
17 Tammy Rau Lynda Street
18 Kerri Eich Lisa Marshall
19 Amber Davis Kim Zschau
20 Adria Ciraco Elliott Jane Linn
21 Valinda Hilleary Alicia Zamparelli
22 Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova
23 Nicole Midwin Natacha Nelson
24 Angela Lewis Diane Pascua
25 Leanne Haarbauer Johanna Lehman
26 Joy Akins Dawn Steinhauser
27 Julie McGarr Jeanette Simenson
28 Tiffany Rodriguez Ann Windes
29 Melissa Karwowski Ashley Regner
30 Tara Burton Joyce Parker
31 Carol Killeen Melissa Maggiore
32 Lori Armstrong Katherine Fay
33 Shannon Sneed Mary Strong
34 Kirstin Olsen Terry Zartman
35 Jean Mathews Kirsten Niedung
36 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild
37 Erin Byrd Abby Georgy
38 Meri-de Boyer Laura Ratto
39 Kim Crawford Sheri Leverrette
40 Jan Resuello Suzie Turner
41 Keely Eagle Barb Sanson
42 Anya Adams Melanie Thornton
43 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger
44 Jill Ferguson Alev Tugcu

Women's AVP $62,500 Fort Lauderdale Open
April 2-4, 2004 

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Shannon Sneed / Mary Strong (Q33) def. Lori Armstrong / Katherine Fay (Q32) 21-14, 21-17 (0:49)
Match 6: Keely Eagle / Barb Sanson (Q41) def. Leanne Haarbauer / Johanna Lehman (Q24) 21-18, 21-9 (0:41)
Match 7: Suzie Turner / Jan Resuello (Q40) def. Joy Akins / Dawn Steinhauser (Q25) 21-14, 17-21, 15-13 (0:51)
Match 10: Melissa Karwowski / Ashley Regner (Q28) def. Abby Georgy / Erin Byrd (Q37) 16-21, 21-14, 15-13 (0:58)
Match 11: Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q21) def. Jill Ferguson / Alev Tugcu (Q44) 21-13, 21-8 (0:43)
Match 15: Amber Davis / Kristen Zschau (Q29) def. Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q36) 21-18, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 18: Tara Burton / Joyce Parker (Q30) def. Jean Mathews / Kirsten Niedung (Q35) 21-10, 14-21, 17-15 (1:02)
Match 22: Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q43) def. Nicole Midwin / Natacha Nelson (Q22) 9-21, 21-13, 15-7 (0:51)
Match 23: Tiffany Rodriguez / Ann Windes (Q27) def. Laura Ratto / Meri-de Boyer (Q38) 16-21, 21-11, 15-8 (0:56)
Match 26: Sheri Leverrette / Kim Crawford (Q39) def. Julie McGarr / Jeanette Simenson (Q26) 19-21, 21-14, 15-9 (0:59)
Match 27: Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q23) def. Melanie Thornton / Anya Adams (Q42) 21-10, 21-7 (0:33)
Match 31: Terry Zartman / Kirstin Olsen (Q34) def. Carol Killeen / Melissa Maggiore (Q31) 21-11, 21-17 (0:35)

Round 2
Match 33: Michelle Morse / Liz Pagano (Q1) def. Shannon Sneed / Mary Strong (Q33) 21-10, 21-11 (0:39)
Match 34: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q16) def. Tammy Rau / Lynda Street (Q17) 21-15, 21-12 (0:36)
Match 35: Keely Eagle / Barb Sanson (Q41) def. Anne McArthur / Sarah White (Q9) 20-22, 21-19, 15-12 (1:02)
Match 36: Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q8) def. Suzie Turner / Jan Resuello (Q40) 21-14, 21-19 (0:39)
Match 37: Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (Q5) def. Melissa Karwowski / Ashley Regner (Q28) 21-19, 21-18 (0:49)
Match 38: Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q12) def. Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q21) 21-17, 7-21, 15-13 (0:56)
Match 39: Cindy Phillips / Teri Van Dyke (Q13) def. Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q20) 21-13, 21-17 (0:41)
Match 40: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q4) def. Amber Davis / Kristen Zschau (Q29) 21-9, 21-10 (0:36)
Match 41: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (Q3) def. Tara Burton / Joyce Parker (Q30) 21-16, 22-20 (0:45)
Match 42: Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q14) def. Adria Ciraco Elliott / Jane Linn (Q19) 21-15, 21-11 (0:44)
Match 43: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q11) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q43) 21-5, 21-16 (0:33)
Match 44: Tiffany Rodriguez / Ann Windes (Q27) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q6) 21-14, 21-13 (0:37)
Match 45: Sheri Leverrette / Kim Crawford (Q39) def. Karen Reitz / Kristen Schritter (Q7) 21-10, 21-14 (0:42)
Match 46: Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q23) def. Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q10) 21-19, 21-15 (0:41)
Match 47: Jill Changaris / Kaili Kimura (Q15) def. Kerri Eich / Lisa Marshall (Q18) 21-18, 20-22, 15-13 (1:00)
Match 48: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (Q2) def. Terry Zartman / Kirstin Olsen (Q34) 21-15, 21-4 (0:32)

Round 3
Match 49: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q16) def. Michelle Morse / Liz Pagano (Q1) 21-15, 18-21, 15-10 (0:56)
Match 50: Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q8) def. Keely Eagle / Barb Sanson (Q41) 21-11, 22-20 (0:40)
Match 51: Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q12) def. Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (Q5) 13-21, 22-20, 15-10 (1:01)
Match 52: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q4) def. Cindy Phillips / Teri Van Dyke (Q13) 21-16, 18-21, 15-9 (0:58)
Match 53: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (Q3) def. Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q14) 21-16, 21-10 (0:39)
Match 54: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q11) def. Tiffany Rodriguez / Ann Windes (Q27) 21-12, 21-13 (0:35)
Match 55: Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q23) def. Sheri Leverrette / Kim Crawford (Q39) 19-21, 21-13, 15-10 (1:00)
Match 56: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (Q2) def. Jill Changaris / Kaili Kimura (Q15) 21-16, 21-15 (0:42)

Round 4
Match 57: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q16) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q8) 21-15, 21-13 (0:39)
Match 58: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q4) def. Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q12) 22-24, 21-17, 15-9 (1:11)
Match 59: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q11) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (Q3) 21-14, 14-21, 16-14 (0:57)
Match 60: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (Q2) def. Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q23) 21-10, 21-12 (0:34)

Round 5
Match 61: Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q12) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q8) 21-12, 21-15 (0:35)
Match 62: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (Q3) def. Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q23) 21-11, 21-16 (0:40)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) def. Erin Galli / Sharman Mitchell (17) 21-9, 21-14 (0:42)
Match 2: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Brooke Niles / Courtney Guerra (24, Q16) 21-16, 21-14 (0:30)
Match 3: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (21, Q11) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) 21-15, 18-21, 15-10 (0:50)
Match 4: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (20) 21-17, 17-21, 15-9 (0:55)
Match 5: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19, Q3) def. Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (14, Q4) 21-14, 21-19 (0:39)
Match 6: Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) def. Francie Rard / Aycan Kara (22) 16-21, 21-17, 17-15 (0:59)
Match 7: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (23, Q12) 21-9, 21-12 (0:28)
Match 8: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (18, Q2) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 22-20, 18-21, 15-12 (1:04)

Round 2
Match 9: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) 21-14, 21-12 (0:34)
Match 10: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (8) 22-20, 21-9 (0:33)
Match 11: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (21, Q11) 21-18, 21-12 (0:34)
Match 12: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) 21-19, 25-23 (0:53)
Match 13: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19, Q3) 21-12, 21-19 (0:37)
Match 14: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) def. Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) 21-10, 21-14 (0:40)
Match 15: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (7) 21-15, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 16: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (18, Q2) 23-21, 21-11 (0:47)

Round 3
Match 17: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-12, 21-12 (0:31)
Match 18: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 21-16, 21-15 (0:39)
Match 19: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 21-19, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 20: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) 21-9, 21-19 (0:41)

Round 4
Match 21: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-16, 21-16 (0:40)
Match 22: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) 21-13, 21-16 (0:39)


Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 23: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (18, Q2) def. Erin Galli / Sharman Mitchell (17) 21-15, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 24: Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Brooke Niles / Courtney Guerra (24, Q16) 21-19, 21-13 (0:40)
Match 25: Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) 21-15, 21-19 (0:44)
Match 26: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19, Q3) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (20) 21-18, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 27: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (14, Q4) 21-17, 21-10 (0:42)
Match 28: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (21, Q11) def. Francie Rard / Aycan Kara (22) 22-20, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 29: Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (8) def. Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (23, Q12) 21-6, 21-7 (0:30)
Match 30: Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 21-16, 20-22, 15-7 (0:53)

Round 2
Match 31: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (18, Q2) def. Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (7) 24-22, 22-20 (0:38)
Match 32: Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19, Q3) 23-21, 15-21, 15-12 (1:02)
Match 33: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (21, Q11) 21-19, 25-23 (0:42)
Match 34: Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) def. Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (8) 21-17, 16-21, 15-11 (0:51)

Round 3
Match 35: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (18, Q2) 21-16, 13-21, 15-10 (0:58)
Match 36: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) 21-16, 21-13 (0:30)
Match 37: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) 21-18, 21-16 (0:38)
Match 38: Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 21-19, 18-21, 15-13 (0:53)

Round 4
Match 39: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-19, 13-21, 15-11 (0:55)
Match 40: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Tammy Leibl / Dianne DeNecochea (16) 21-16, 14-21, 15-12 (0:53)

Round 5
Match 41: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 21-13, 21-17 (0:37)
Match 42: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-19, 21-17 (0:44)


Semifinals

Match 43: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) 21-17, 21-14 (0:36)
Match 44: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) 21-14, 21-16 (0:37)

Finals

Match 45: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) 21-11, 21-11 (0:46) 

2004 Women's Tournament Champions >> Misty May / Kerri Walsh

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  ,              Misty May                                                                   Kerri Walsh



 
Women's AVP $62,500 Fort Lauderdale Open
April 2-4, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points

1 Misty May Kerri Walsh 1 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs 2 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Carrie Busch Nancy Mason 3 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan 4 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley 5 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni 13 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley 9 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Dianne DeNecochea Tammy Leibl 16 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer 6 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy 10 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Pat Keller Marsha Miller 11 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre 18, Q2 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Ashley Bowles Rachel Wacholder 7 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Angie Akers Sarah Straton 8 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Daven Casad-Allison Lauren Fendrick 19, Q3 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Tyra Harper Makare Wilson 21, Q11 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist 12 $500.00 72.0
17 Kimberly Coleman Julie Sprague 14, Q4 $500.00 72.0
17 Alicia Polzin Ali Wood 15 $500.00 72.0
17 Erin Galli Sharman Mitchell 17 $500.00 72.0
17 Denise Johns Jenelle Koester 20 $500.00 72.0
17 Aycan Kara Francie Rard 22 $500.00 72.0
17 Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer Kelly Rowe 23, Q12 $500.00 72.0
17 Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles 24, Q16 $500.00 72.0
25 Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette Q8 $.00 36.0
25 Angela Lewis Diane Pascua Q23 $.00 36.0
27 Michelle Morse Liz Pagano Q1 $.00 18.0
27 Nikki Audette Helen Reale Q5 $.00 18.0
27 Cindy Phillips Teri Van Dyke Q13 $.00 18.0
27 Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet Q14 $.00 18.0
27 Jill Changaris Kaili Kimura Q15 $.00 18.0
27 Tiffany Rodriguez Ann Windes Q27 $.00 18.0
27 Kim Crawford Sheri Leverrette Q39 $.00 18.0
27 Keely Eagle Barb Sanson Q41 $.00 18.0
35 Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith Q6 $.00 12.0
35 Karen Reitz Kristen Schritter Q7 $.00 12.0
35 Anne McArthur Sarah White Q9 $.00 12.0
35 Marla O'Hara Julie Romias Q10 $.00 12.0
35 Tammy Rau Lynda Street Q17 $.00 12.0
35 Kerri Eich Lisa Marshall Q18 $.00 12.0
35 Adria Ciraco Elliott Jane Linn Q19 $.00 12.0
35 Valinda Hilleary Alicia Zamparelli Q20 $.00 12.0
35 Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova Q21 $.00 12.0
35 Melissa Karwowski Ashley Regner Q28 $.00 12.0
35 Amber Davis Kristen Zschau Q29 $.00 12.0
35 Tara Burton Joyce Parker Q30 $.00 12.0
35 Shannon Sneed Mary Strong Q33 $.00 12.0
35 Kirstin Olsen Terry Zartman Q34 $.00 12.0
35 Jan Resuello Suzie Turner Q40 $.00 12.0
35 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger Q43 $.00 12.0
51 Nicole Midwin Natacha Nelson Q22 $.00 8.0
51 Leanne Haarbauer Johanna Lehman Q24 $.00 8.0
51 Joy Akins Dawn Steinhauser Q25 $.00 8.0
51 Julie McGarr Jeanette Simenson Q26 $.00 8.0
51 Carol Killeen Melissa Maggiore Q31 $.00 8.0
51 Lori Armstrong Katherine Fay Q32 $.00 8.0
51 Jean Mathews Kirsten Niedung Q35 $.00 8.0
51 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild Q36 $.00 8.0
51 Erin Byrd Abby Georgy Q37 $.00 8.0
51 Meri-de Boyer Laura Ratto Q38 $.00 8.0
51 Anya Adams Melanie Thornton Q42 $.00 8.0
51 Jill Ferguson Alev Tugcu Q44 $.00 8.0

 
Articles 2004

Rolling along
March 22, 2004
Courtesy Of AVP

On a recent afternoon at a South Bay beach in Los Angeles, Kerri Walsh and Misty May, one of the world's top beach volleyball teams, discussed what Walsh termed "Misty's new, sassier attitude."
 
Misty May looks to improve on last year's amazing season. 
May asked what exactly her partner meant by "sassier."

"You know," Walsh said. "With your booty shorts."

May: "I don't have booty shorts."

Walsh: "What was that yesterday?"

May: "That was a bathing suit."

With this pair, you're never quite sure what you'll hear next, but one thing you can count on is this: They're going to win. Often. No two players in U.S. history have ever had a quicker rise to the top.

In 2000, May teamed with veteran Holly McPeak in her rookie season and, against all odds, qualified for the Sydney Olympics. A year later, Walsh, who played a key role in the U.S. indoor team's fourth-place finish in Sydney, became May's partner and promptly won an FIVB tournament despite having no previous beach experience.

Between the two, Misty's quick rise is more easily explained. Her dad, Butch, was an Olympic level player, and Misty spent summers as a kid at the beach. By contrast, Walsh's only sand exposure was a few pickup games on an outdoor court at Stanford, where she led the Cardinal to NCAA championships in 1996 and 1997.

"I made a commitment to do whatever was necessary to become a great beach player," Walsh says. "My first year was amazingly difficult, the second a little better, and I'm hoping to continue on the same learning curve. I have so far to go, but I have so much desire in my heart to become the best."

May, who led Long Beach State to an NCAA title in 1998, had major knee surgery before last season and then had to play through emotional pain after her mother, Barbara, died of cancer in May 2002. Misty and her mom were extremely close, and she found it "very hard" to concentrate on volleyball during that season, but Walsh says her partner carried herself with "strength, courage and passion," and together they managed to rise to the top of the world rankings, winning five FIVB tournaments.

As Misty expected 2003 turned out even better.

"We're not at our peak yet," she says. "Last year, we were still getting to know each other. I think our skills are definitely getting better every day." The objective for these two is nothing short of being No. 1 on both the FIVB and AVP tours along with earning a Gold Medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.

"We both know what it takes to play and win against the best," says Walsh. "We have some pretty lofty goals, but I'm supremely confident that we'll push ourselves to the maximum and not only accomplish our goals but enjoy the ride."

Kerri Born: August 15, 1978 Height: 6-3 College: Stanford Career highlights: NCAA titles at Stanford in 1996 and '97, starter on the U.S. indoor Olympic team in Sydney, seven career beach titles, 2003 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball tour Most Valuable Player Hometown: Grew up in Saratoga, California, now lives in Redondo Beach, California Career earnings: $373,495

Misty Born: July 30, 1977 Height: 5-10 College: Long Beach State Career highlights: NCAA championship at Long Beach State in 1998, 12 career beach victories, finished fifth at the Sydney Olympics with Holly McPeak Hometown: Grew up in Costa Mesa, California, now lives in Long Beach, CA Career earnings: $503,945

What to watch: Walsh's athleticism, how quickly she moves even though she's 6-3, and her net play. Misty's impressive hitting and solid all-around skills.

Current streaks:

- won 58 straight matches

- won eight straight AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour titles

- won five consecutive FIVB Tour events

- won ten consecutive titles over two seasons

Still swinging
March 23, 2004
Courtesy Of AVP

You notice it right away. One leg -- his left leg -- is bigger than the other, and it's bigger by quite a bit.
 
With his left leg weighing 10-15 pounds more than his right, Canyon Ceman still has seven career AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour titles. 
It's no illusion. For his entire pro career -- and his entire adult life -- Ceman has had a medical condition called lymphedema that makes his left leg about 10 to 15 pounds heavier than his right. Considering his seven career victories, including one last year in Tempe, Ariz. with partner Mike Whitmarsh, it obviously hasn't been a huge problem.

"In some ways," Ceman says, "I think my leg is so heavy that it gives me a counter lever against my arm, which seems to help increase my hitting velocity."

Even in the early part of his career, Ceman was never a guy with the huge jump of players like Karch Kiraly, who once measured in with a vertical leap of 42 inches when he was with the U.S. National Team. But Ceman has lost even more of his elevation -- four to six inches, in his estimation -- since he began playing full-time on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour in 1994, which is why many top players describe his hitting as "hard and low."

"If you ask any tall player who frustrates them the most, I'm probably at the top of the list," he says. "The fact that I'm hitting from a lower point means I can hit off their elbows a lot instead of hitting higher into their hands.

"I probably get blocked more than anybody in the top ten, but I don't really care because I still win. The secret to my success is just to keep hitting."

Legend speak
By Linda Hanley
March 23, 2004
Courtesy Of AVP

I have played the sport during four decades. There have been a number of tremendous players over the years that I have grown to respect, but there's only one who stands out as a role model and teacher. I have always considered Nina Matthies my mentor.
 
Nina Matthies (right) battling during her beach days. 
I first met Nina when she was recruiting me to play at UCLA. I wasn't the blue-chipper everybody was after, but Nina saw potential in my game. She had to lobby UCLA coach Andy Banachowski into giving a skinny, left-hander from Laguna Beach, Calif. a chance. Nina displayed an incredible amount of patience with me from the minute I put on a Bruin uniform and she helped shape my volleyball career.

Nina was known for her strong worth ethic -- sort of the 1970s and '80s version of Holly McPeak. She was infamous for running the circle drill at UCLA until we all felt like throwing up. Since Nina was an assistant coach, she didn't have to run with us but she always did and she usually lapped us.

Nina took the same work ethic out to the beach. I remember many games playing Nina one-on-one and never scoring more than five points. She didn't like to lose whether it was the world championship or a weekday drill. Most great ones are like that. Her intensity was felt by all of our opponents.

We would start matches scoring five or six straight points because teams were so intimidated by her defense that they couldn't keep the ball in the court. Kathy Gregory once said I was the only player who could wear a white bikini and keep it clean because Nina would cover my side of the court as well as her own.

Nina's character isn't confined to the court. She values the importance of hard work, intensity and the will to win in her life outside the sport. She has used those characteristics to raise two sons, who are respectful, hardworking and joyful young men.

Nina won countless tournaments in 13 seasons. I had the good fortune of keeping my white bikini clean in many of those wins. She has also had a successful head coaching career at Pepperdine where she guided the Waves to an Elite Eight finish in the NCAA Division I Tournament last season.

Her legacy as a player and coach won't just be about the numbers. It'll be about the countless skinny teenagers she gave chances to over the past 30 years. The ones she helped mold into better volleyball players and better people.

USA’s Fonoimoana & Wong Advance to Beach Volleyball Main Draw 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 24, 2004 – What a difference a week makes for Eric Fonoimoana and Kevin Wong as the United States tandem advanced here Wednesday from the 35-team Qualification Tournament to the Main Draw for this week’s $180,000 South Africa Open.
Playing as the top-seeded team in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event for the second-straight week, Fonoimoana and Wong scored a 21-11 and 21-12 win over 17th-seeded Mario Silva and Miguel Xisto of Angola to earn a spot in the 32-team, 16-country Main Draw.

“Obviously, we played a different team than the one we faced from Brazil last week,” said Wong after the match. “We had a tough draw last week (Pedro Cunha and Pará Ferreira of Brazil). They just out-played us. Today, we drew one of the newer teams on the tour. We created a lot of problems for them and forced a lot of mistakes.”

Fonoimoana, who was the featured player at a mid-day media conference for the South African journalists, echoed Wong’s sentiments and added “that we don’t like playing in the qualifiers. The depth of the qualifying field improves every year. Not only do we have to play country quotas every week against other top American teams, we also face the qualifying single-elimination rounds where anything can happen. There is no margin for error when qualifying.”

The gold medallists at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games with Dain Blanton, Fonoimoana and Wong dropped a 21-16 and 21-16 decision to Cunha and Pará last Wednesday in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for men in Salvador, Brazil. Fonoimoana and Wong defeated Casey Jennings and Matt Fuerbringer 21-17 and 21-18 here Tuesday o n the Camp Bays centre court in the country quota playoff as the United States already had three teams already placed in the Main Draw.

The two-day Qualification Tournament placed the final eight teams in the Main Draw. The United States tandems already in the Main Draw due to their FIVB rankings were Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Todd Rogers/Sean Scott.

Blanton and Nygaard, who won the 2003 SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener in Greece last June, finished the season as the 11th-ranked team internationally with three “final four” finishes. The pair will be competing in their 10th FIVB tournament and placed 17th last week in Brazil. Blanton and Nygaard were fifth in the 2003 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro last October.

Holdren and Metzger formed their partnership near the end of the 2003 season after starting the season with Fonoimoana and Wong, respectively. Holdren and Metzger, who won the Silver Medal at the 2003 World Championships, placed 13th last week.

Rogers and Scott, who are competing in their 18th SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event together, were the top American finishers in Brazil. After winning their first two matches in Salvador, the pair finished ninth after losing their last two matches against teams from Germany and Brazil.

Holdren & Metzger Pace United States Cape Town Beach Effort 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2004 – Led by sixth-seeded Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger, four teams from the United States posted a 5-3 match mark here Thursday during the opening Main Draw rounds for this week’s $180,000 South Africa Open.
Holdren and Metzger scored wins over teams from France and Germany to advance to their Friday morning match against third-seeded Benjamin Insfran and Harley Marques of Brazil. The American tandem is seeking to better last week’s 13th-place finish in Brazil.

“We did not play that bad last week,” said Metzger. “We started slow today against the French, but dominated them in the last two sets. Against the Germans, we found a good rhythm and were able to control the match. We like our chances this week, but this tour is tough with a lot of good teams.”

Metzger’s word supported the “talent” level on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour as Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard, the top-ranked American team in the competition, were upset in their first match Thursday by a 29th-seeded team from Japan.

Seeded fourth in the second FIVB men’s event of the season, Blanton and Nygaard were defeated 16-21, 21-18 and 15-13 Satoshi Watanabe and Katsuhiro Shiratori. Blanton and Nygaard, who placed 17th in Brazil last week, rebounded by eliminating 20th-seeded Juan Garcia Thompson and Antonio Cotrino of Spain (16-21, 21-15 and 15-11). Blanton and Nygaard face 14th-seeded Sascha Heyer and Markus Egger of Switzerland Friday morning.

Eric Fonoimoana and Kevin Wong, who had to qualify for the Main Draw with wins Tuesday and Wednesday, opened with a 21-18 and 21-11 win over 16th-seeded Bjorn Berg and Simon Dahl of Sweden. Seeded 17th in the 32-team Main Draw, Fonoimoana and Wong dropped a 21-14 and 29-27 decision to top-seeded Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos of Brazil to fall into the elimination bracket where they face 15th-seeded Andrew Schacht and Joshua Slack of Australia Friday morning.

Todd Rogers and Sean Scott, the top American finishers in Brazil last week with a ninth, lost their first match Thursday to a German team before rebounding with a 21-13 and 21-17 win over Ogier Molinier and Guilherm Deulofeu of France. Rogers and Scott play fifth-seeded Mariano Baracetti and Martin Conde of Argentina Friday morning.

It was the French team’s second match of the day against an American tandem as Holdren and Metzger beat them 18-21, 21-9 and 15-4 in the first round. Holdren and Metzger advanced to their Friday’s winner bracket match with a 21-17 and 21-15 win over 22nd-seeded David Klemperer and Niklas Rademacher of Germany, who defeated Rogers and Scott 26-24, 17-21 and 15-13.

Play continues Friday (22 matches) with six matches Saturday, including the semi-finals to determine the pairings for Sunday’s medal matches. The gold medal match is set for Sunday where the winning team will split the $27,000 first-place prize.

USA Men’s Beach Volleyball Players Return Home to Open Domestic Tour 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 26, 2004 – After two weeks of playing on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour, five of the United States’ top men’s beach volleyball teams return to American beach for the first domestic event of the season.
After placing 13th last week in Brazil, sixth-seeded Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger paced the United States effort this week despite dropping both of their matches here Friday to teams from Brazil and Germany. The pair placed ninth to split $5,500 in the $180,000 South Africa Open.

Three of the four other United States in the second men’s event on the 2004 SWATCH-FIVB World Tour also dropped matches Friday to place 17th. Casey Jennings and Matt Fuerbringer, the fifth American team in the event, was eliminated earlier in the week in a country quota playoff Tuesday.

All five teams open their domestic season next week in Florida for the Fort Lauderdale Open at South Beach Park. The $125,000 starts Friday (April 2) with qualifying. Main Draw action begins Saturday and concludes Sunday.

The event is the season opener for the Association of Volleyball Professionals as the tournament also features competition for women where Misty May and Kerri Walsh are the reigning domestic champions after posting a perfect 39-0 mark last season with eight gold medal finishes as the pair combined for over $143,000 in earnings.

May and Walsh, who have now won the last five SWATCH-FIVB World Tour events they have entered, also have a 59-match winning streak. The pair ended the 2003 season by winning the FIVB World Championships in Rio de Janeiro along with capturing the women’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener in Fortaleza (Brazil) earlier this month.

Holdren and Metzger, who scored wins over teams from France and Germany Thursday, dropped a 21-18 and 23-21 decision Friday morning match to third-seeded Benjamin Insfran and Harley Marques of Brazil. The American tandem was eliminated after losing 21-16, 17-21 and 15-9 to ninth-seeded Christoph Dieckmann and Andreas Scheuerpflug of Germany.

Andrew Schacht and Joshua Slack of Australia eliminated the 17th-seeded American tandem of Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong earlier Friday (19-21, 21-14 and 15-10). Fonoimoana and Wong improved on their non-Main Draw qualifying performance in Brazil to split $3,000 for 17th.

Seeded fourth, Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard of the United States were also eliminated Friday by dropping a 21-19, 19-21 and 15-12 decision to 14th-seeded Sascha Heyer and Markus Egger of Switzerland. Blanton and Nygaard were also 17th in Brazil.

Todd Rogers and Sean Scott, who were seeded 11th after posting the United States’ best finish in Brazil with a ninth, also lost Friday morning to fifth-seeded Mariano Baracetti and Martin Conde of Argentina (21-14 and 21-17).

Play continues with six matches Saturday, including the semi-finals to determine the pairings for Sunday’s medal matches. The gold medal match is set for Sunday where the winning team will split the $27,000 first-place prize.


South Africa Open Nets All-Brazilian Gold Medal Match
FIVB
Press Release
 
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 27, 2004 - The finals of the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener in Salvador last week figured to be an All-Brazilian affair, but that was not to be since teams from Argentina, Germany and Switzerland spoiled the plans.

However, the Brazilians gained their revenge this week on the Camps Bay centre court here Saturday with the best from that South American country competing for the gold medal Sunday in the finals of the US$180,000 South Africa Open.

Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos led the Brazilians by extending their SWATCH-FIVB World Tour winning streak to 25-straight with five match wins this week. In an All-Brazil semi-final, Emanuel and Ricardo bettered third-seeded Benjamin Insfran and Harley Marques 23-21, 20-22 and 15-13 in 73 minutes to earn the first gold medal berth Saturday.

The top-seeded Emanuel and Ricardo, who will be seeking their fourth-straight SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event title, faced 12th-seeded Tande Ramos and Franco Neto in the All-Brazil title. Tande and Franco had two win two matches Saturday, including a 21-17 and 21-16 win over Robert Nowotny and Peter Gartmayer of Austria in the second semi-finals.

"I love matches like we played today" said Emanuel after the semi-final test while approaching hordes of autograph seekers. "Competition against good teams like Benjamin and Harley make you better as a team."

When asked about being the top team with a streak of match wins and tournament titles, Emanuel "loved the pressure of each match. We know everyone is aiming for us. It is also important for us to use each match to work on refining our game. If we make a mistake, we must correct it immediately."

Emanuel and Ricardo won last week's season opener in Salvador where they defeated Patrick Heuscher and Stefan Kobel of Switzerland in the finals. The 2003 FIVB World Champions, Emanuel and Ricardo have now won 73 of the 86 FIVB matches they have played together with a perfect 6-0 mark in gold medal finals since forming their partnership at the end of the 2002 season.

Benjamin, who is playing without his regular partner Marcio Araujo, and Harley face the Austrians in the bronze medal match at 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Marcio Araujo, who is sidelined due to an appendix operation, is expected to return to competition for the next SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event May 19-23 in Lianyungang, China.
 

Brazil's Tande & Franco Strike "Surprising" South Africa Open Gold
FIVB Press Release  
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, March 28, 2004 - Tande Ramos and Franco Neto "surprised" the international beach volleyball community here Sunday by upsetting top-seeded Emanuel Rego and Ricardo Santos in the finals of the US$180,000 South Africa Open in an All-Brazilian finale at Camps Bay before an over-flowing crowd of more than 2,000.

Seeded 12th-seeded in the 32-team Main Draw and playing in only their second SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event together, Tande and Franco scored a 27-25, 14-21 and 15-12 win over Emanuel and Ricardo to snap the top-ranked team's 25-match winning streak.

With the win, Tande and Franco shared the $27,000 first-place prize was Emanuel and Ricardo split $18,000 for the silver medal finish. Entering Sunday's finale, Emanuel and Ricardo had won their previous six gold medal matches without a defeat.

"We played very strong in the first set and were able to side out," said Franco after the one-hour match. "We had difficulty siding out in the second set and even changed sides to confuse them."

The third and deciding set was tied nine times with Tande and Franco never trailing after taking a 2-1 lead. Tied at 8s, 9s, 10, 11s and 12s, the winners took possession on a side out and scored the final two points a hitting error and Franco's block of Emanuel at the net.

"Tande's defense was strong in the third set," Franco said before the podium awards. "Emanuel was siding out well near the end of the match as we concentrated on serving him throughout the set. However, one of his attacks went wide and I figured out his attack on the final play and was able to block him at the end."

Benjamin Insfran and Harley Marques completed their brief two-event partnership earlier Sunday afternoon by capturing the bronze medal to ensure the first men's Brazilian podium sweep at a SWATCH-FIVB World Tour since 2000.

The third-seeded Benjamin and Harley score a 21-11 and 21-15 win in 41 minutes over 26th-seeded Robert Nowotny and Peter Gartmayer of Austria. Benjamin and Harley shared $14,000 for third-place while the Austrians split $11,000. In addition, Harley won the SWATCH fastest service award (99.2 kph).
 
2004 AVP Nissan Series ready for Fort Lauderdale opener
March 28, 2004
Courtesy AVP

It's no mystery why beach volleyball was the hottest ticket at the last two Olympic Games, why it stuffed stadiums in Atlanta and Sydney, Australia and why it drew in Chelsea Clinton and her secret service agents. After all, what's not to like?
 
Misty May looks to improve on last year's perfect AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. 
Compare the surroundings with baseball. People are always talking up Chicago's Wrigley Field. Great park, great tradition. But be honest. If you had your pick between an ivy-covered wall or sun, sand, surf, bikinis and ripped abs, which would you take?

Not that beach volleyball is all about atmosphere. Seeing AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour greats like Holly McPeak and Stein Metzger glide through the air to make gravity-defying digs is as impressive as watching Iverson hit the hole or Bonds go deep. And this year, with the Olympics looming in Athens, Greece, players have a sense of urgency that is sure to heighten the drama on the 2004 AVP Nissan Series featuring a 12-tournament schedule, which kicks off in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in April and wraps up in October in Los Angeles. In the women's bracket, the field is stronger and deeper than ever, headed by Misty May-Kerri Walsh (2004 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour Most Valuable Player) who went undefeated last season. The teams of McPeak-Elaine Youngs and Jenny Johnson Jordan-Annett Davis are round off the top three women's teams to watch.

On the men's side, Sydney Gold Medalist Dain Blanton and partner Jeff Nygaard (2004 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour MVP), who won three of eight AVP events last season, lead the charge. But right there with them are Metzger and Dax Holdren (coming off a ninth place finish in the South Africa Open), Eric Fonoimoana (2000 Gold Medalist) and Kevin Wong, veterans Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh, and, of course, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Karch Kiraly, who plays alongside Mike Lambert.

If you don't have enough frequent flyer miles to catch every event, don't sweat it. Show up when you can and watch the rest on TV  five are set to air on NBC with seven tournaments broadcast on FOX Sports Net.
Welcome to the AVP 2004.

AVP Nissan Series -- Ft. Lauderdale Open
April 3, 2004
Newcomers Upset Top Mens' Teams While May/Walsh Continue Winning Streak --AVP Nissan Series Hits the Beaches of Ft. Lauderdale in Season Opener

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (April, 3, 2004) Newcomer George Roumain (Agoura Hills, CA) and Jason Ring (Bend, OR) upset two of the top teams in the main draw competition of the AVP Nissan Series Ft. Lauderdale Open at South Beach Park today to advance into tomorrow's semifinal match.

Roumain, in his first full year on the AVP tour and up-and-coming Ring beat 2000 Olympic Gold medalist Dain Blanton (Laguna Beach, CA) and Olympian Jeff Nygaard (Los Angeles, CA) 19-21, 22-20, 15-9. The team continued their winning streak in their second match against Gold Medalist and fifth-ranked Eric Fonoimoana (Hermosa Beach, CA) and Olympian Kevin Wong (Venice, CA) 21-19 and 21-17. Romain and Ring will take on the ninth-seeded team of Dax Holdren (Santa Barbara, CA) and Stein Metzger (Redondo Beach, CA) at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.

The top seeded team of Mike Whitmarsh (San Diego, CA) and Canyon Ceman (Los Angeles, CA) lost to Holdren and Metzger in the quarterfinals 21-15 and 21-15.

The other semi-final match will feature rising stars Casey Jennings (Redondo Beach, CA) and Matt Fuerbringer (Hermosa Beach, CA) who beat Larry Witt (Santa Ynez, CA) and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo Beach, CA) 21-15, 19-21, 15-13. Jennings and Fuerbringer will face Sean Scott (Los Angeles) and Todd Rogers (Solvang, CA) tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.

On the women's side, the dynamic duo of Misty May (Long Beach, CA) and Kerri Walsh (Redondo Beach, CA) extended their winning streak with two victories today. The pair won their first match against Diane DeNecochea (San Diego, CA) and Tammy Leibl (San Diego, CA) 21-14 and 21-12. The team finished their day with a victory against Jenny Pavley (Redondo Beach) and Heather Lowe (Redondo Beach, CA) 21-12 and 21-12 and will compete against Lisa Arce (Redondo Beach, CA) and Leanne McSorley (Manhattan Beach, CA) tomorrow in the semifinals at 9:00 a.m.

Two-time Olympian Holly McPeak (Manhattan Beach, CA) and Olympian Elaine Youngs also secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Tanya Fuamatu (Waipahu, HI) and Heide Ilustre (Honolulu, HI) 23-21, 21-11. In their second match, the pair beat Jennifer Kessy (San Diego, CA) and Barbra Fontana (Manhattan Beach, CA) 21-9, 21-19.

Sunday competition starts off with both the men's and women's semifinals beginning at 9:00 a.m. The women's championship match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. followed immediately by the men's championship match. This is the first stop on the 2004 AVP Nissan Series.

About the AVP Organized in 1983, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour consists of more than 150 top men and women competitors in the sport of beach volleyball. This year, the AVP will send two men's and 2 women's teams to represent the U.S. at the Olympics in Athens, where beach volleyball continues to be one of the hottest sports at the Summer Games. The tour is committed to showcasing some of the world's best male and female athletes competing in one of the most exciting and demanding sports. Each event features a full men's and women's tournament surrounded by the best Beach Party in town! Visit us on the web at www.avp.com.

MAY & WALSH EXTEND WINNING STREAKS 
4/4/2004
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Misty May and Kerri Walsh continued their unbeaten streaks on the pro beach volleyball circuits of the world here Sunday (April 4) by capturing the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ season opener on the sand at South Beach Park.
In extending their AVP winning streak to 44-straight matches, the top-seeded May and Walsh scored a 21-11 and 21-11 win in 46 minutes over second-seeded Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs to capture the $14,500 first-place prize. McPeak and Youngs shared $9,750 for placing second as the two teams played for the Fort Lauderdale women’s title for the second-straight year with May and Walsh winning 21-15, 19-21 and 15-12 a year ago (April 6).

After the women’s final was aired “live” in FOXSportsNet West, Walsh’s fiancée Casey Jennings and partner Matt Fuerbringer dropped the men’s title match 21-17 and 21-14 to Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt in 50 minutes. The second-place finish was the fifth on the AVP Tour for Fuerbringer and Jennings, who lost last year’s Fort Lauderdale finale to Eric Fonoimoana and Dax Holdren last year.

Combined with a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 64 matches together while capturing their 11th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.

In improving their record to 12-2 against McPeak and Youngs with nine-straight match wins over their American rivals, May and Walsh have now captured 22 titles in 39 pro beach starts together. The pair ranks fourth together on the all-time team win list behind Shelda Bede/Adriana Behar (30), Linda Hanley/Nina Matthies (30) and Karolyn Kirby/Liz Masakayan.

Twelve of May and Walsh’s titles have been on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour where the Americans scored a 21-10 and 21-18 win over Bede and Behar of Brazil in the March 14 gold medal match in Fortaleza to share the $27,000 first-place prize. Following AVP stops in Tempe, Ariz. (April 23-25) and Austin, Tex. (April 30-May 2), May and Walsh are expected to return to the international tour May 19-23 in Rhodes, Greece.

The top four women’s finishers in Fort Lauderdale also represent the United States’ top teams on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour. The teams of third-seeded Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan and fourth-seeded Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason tied for third Sunday.

Davis and Johnson Jordan, who had to win five elimination matches to advance to the semi-finals dropped a 21-14 and 21-16 decision to McPeak and Youngs after Busch and Mason were defeated 21-17 and 21-14 by May and Walsh. Each third-place team shared $5,875.

With May and Walsh a “lock” for a spot in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, McPeak and Youngs are battling Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second and final spot for the United States. With a team’s top eight finishes on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour counting since the start of the 2003 season, May and Walsh have 3,810 points. McPeak and Youngs hold a 26-point lead over Davis and Johnson Jordan (2,350 to 2,324).

In the men’s final, Rosenthal and Witt avenged a 21-15, 19-21 and 15-13 loss to Fuerbringer and Jennings Saturday. Playing in their 12th pro beach event together, Rosenthal and Witt captured their second title along with sharing $14,500 for first-place. Fuerbringer and Jennings split $9,875 for second.

Fuerbringer and Jennings advanced to the finals with a win over 13th-seeded Jason Ring and George Roumain 23-21 and 21-19 while Rosenthal and Witt eliminated seventh-seeded Todd Rogers and Sean Scott 21-18 and 21-14. While the women’s event featured the top four-seeded tandems, only four of the top eight-seeded men’s team reached Sunday’s final rounds.

Rogers and Scott (1,468 Olympic qualifying points for eight events) were the highest finishers among the five men’s teams from the United States seeking two possible spots for America in Athens. Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard, who lead the USA hopefuls (2,080 Olympic qualifying points for eight events), placed ninth at South Bay Beach. Seeded fourth, Blanton and Nygaard were eliminated Saturday by second-seeded Karch Kiraly and Mike Lambert (21-15, 15-21 and 15-11).

Ninth-seeded Holdren and Stein Metzger (1,332 Olympic qualifying points for fourth events) placed fifth Sunday after losing 21-18, 16-21 and 15-10 to Witt and Rosenthal. Fonoimoana, who captured the Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medal with Blanton, and Kevin Wong also placed ninth after the fifth-seeded team was eliminated by 25th-seeded Philip Dalhausser and Nick Lucena (21-11 and 24-22). Fonoimoana and Wong have 530 Olympic qualifying points for four events.

Fuerbringer and Jennings, who now have a 3-4 match mark against Rosenthal and Witt, are still in the running for a Olympic berth with 516 points for four events. The pair attempted to qualify for the first two SWATCH-FIVB World Tour main draws this season in Brazil and South Africa last month, but was eliminated by Fonoimoana and Wong in the country quota playoffs both times

Rosenthal and Witt entered this week’s event with three-straight AVP wins over Fuerbringer and Jennings, including a victory in the finals of last season’s domestic stop in Belmar, N. J. Fuerbringer and Jennings snapped the streak with a country quota round over Rosenthal and Witt in Brazil March 16.

May and Walsh Extend Winning Streak to 63 Straight Matches --Newcomers Rosenthal and Witt Capture Second Victory at Season Opener
Final Results -- AVP Nissan Series -- Ft. Lauderdale Open --Sunday, 4/4
April 4, 2004
Courtesy AVP

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (April, 4, 2004) The packed stands at South Beach Park in Ft. Lauderdale witnessed another victory by the dynamic duo of Misty May and Kerri Walsh in the AVP Nissan Series season opener. This defeat extended the team's winning streak to 63 straight matches both on the AVP Nissan Series and internationally. In a frequent match-up, May and Walsh met Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs on center court in the finals. The undefeated pair beat their challengers 21-11, 21-11. This is the familiar pairing as the two teams have faced each other in seven other final matches during the 2003 season. After facing each other in the semifinals earlier in the day, center court saw up-and-coming players Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt beat last year's second-place finishers Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings 21-17, 21-14. Earlier in the semifinals, Rosenthal and Witt beat their Fuerbringer and Jennings 21-15, 19-21, 15-13.

McPeak and Youngs advanced to the finals after defeating Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan in the semifinals 21-14, 21-16. Since 2002, the two teams had played each other 13 times, with McPeak and Youngs winning ten times, including five straight victories.

Fuerbringer and Jennings arrived at the finals after coming through the contender's bracket. The pair beat local newcomer, George Roumain and Jason Ring 23-21, 21-19. Roumain and Ring had two major upsets on the men's side yesterday after defeating Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Fonoimoana and Olympian Kevin Wong and Olympic Gold Medalist Dain Blanton and Olympian Jeff Nygaard.

Last year, Fuerbringer and Jennings lost in the finals of the tournament against former partners Eric Fonoimoana and Dax Holdren.

This is the first stop on the 2004 AVP Nissan Tour. The season continues at the AVP Nissan Series Tempe Open April 23rd-25th.

About the AVP

Organized in 1983, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour consists of more than 150 top men and women competitors in the sport of beach volleyball. This year, the AVP will send two men's and 2 women's teams to represent the U.S. at the Olympics in Athens, where Beach Volleyball continues to be one of the hottest sports at the Summer Games. The tour is committed to showcasing some of the world's best male and female athletes competing in one of the most exciting and demanding sports. Each event features a full men's and women's tournament surrounded by the best beach party in town! Visit us on the web at www.avp.com Contact: Courtney Leddy Alan Taylor Communications On-site contact: (646) 283-2121

2004 AVP Nissan Series $125,000 Ft Lauderdale Open " Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. " April 2-4, 2004 Men's Main Draw Tournament Results (Sunday, April 4)

Winner's Bracket, Fourth round

--Jason Ring, Bend, Ore. / George Roumain, Agoura Hills, Calif. (No. 13-seeded team) def. Dax Holdren, Goleta, Calif. / Stein Metzger, Redondo Beach, Calif. (9), 21-15, 21-15 (41);

--Todd Rogers, Solvang, Calif. / Sean Scott, Los Angeles (7) def. Matt Fuerbringer, Hermosa Beach, Calif. / Casey Jennings, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (3), 21-17, 24-22 (55).

Consolation Bracket, Fifth round (losers eliminated, place seventh, split $2,500)

--John Hyden, Sherman Oaks, Calif. / Andy Witt, Santa Ynez, Calif. (11) def. Philip Dalhausser, Ormond Beach, Fla. / Nick Lucena, Tallahassee, Fla. (25), 21-18, 21-19 (45);

--Sean Rosenthal, Redondo Beach, Calif. / Larry Witt, Santa Ynez, Calif. (6) def. Karch Kiraly, San Clemente, Calif. / Mike Lambert, Hermosa Beach, Calif. (2), 18-21, 24-22, 15-11 (61).

Consolation Bracket, Sixth round (losers eliminated, place fifth, split $3,500)

--Fuerbringer / Jennings (3) def. Hyden / A. Witt (11), 21-16, 21-16 (45);

--Rosenthal / L. Witt (6) def. Holdren / Metzger (9), 21-18, 16-21, 15-10 (50).

Semifinals (losers eliminated, place third, split $5,825)

--Fuerbringer / Jennings (3) def. Ring / Roumain (13), 23-21, 21-19 (51);

--Rosenthal / L. Witt (6) def. Rogers / Scott (7), 21-18, 21-14 (40).

Championship Match (winners place first, split $14,500; losers place second, split $9,750)

--Rosenthal / L. Witt (6) def. Fuerbringer / Jennings (3), 21-17, 21-14 (50).

Championship Match Statistics

Player Kills Errors Attempts Hit % Digs Blocks Aces

Rosenthal 14 1 23 .565 8 3 0

Witt 15 1 23 .609 6 1 0

Fuerbringer 16 6 31 .323 2 0 0

Jennings 13 1 19 .632 12 0 1

Women's Main Draw Tournament Results (Sunday, April 4) Winner's Bracket, Fourth round

--Misty May, Long Beach, Calif. / Kerri Walsh, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (1) def. Lisa Arce, Redondo Beach, Calif. / Leanne McSorley, Manhattan Beach, Calif. (5), 21-16, 21-16 (40);

--Holly McPeak, Manhattan Beach, Calif. / Elaine Youngs, Durango, Colo. (2) def. Carrie Busch, El Segundo, Calif. / Nancy Mason, Redondo Beach, Calif. (3), 21-13, 21-16 (39).

Contender's Bracket, Fourth round (Losers eliminated, place seventh, split $2,500)

--Paula Roca, Tierra Verde, Fla. / Gracie Santana-Baeni, Basel, Switzerland (13) def. Heather Lowe, Redondo Beach, Calif. / Jenny Pavley, Agoura Hills, Calif. (9), 21-19, 13-21, 15-11 (55);

--Annett Davis, Valencia, Calif. / Jenny Johnson Jordan, Tarzana, Calif. (4) def. Dianne DeNecochea, San Diego / Tammy Leibl, San Diego (16), 21-16, 14-21, 15-12 (53).

Contender's Bracket, Fifth round (Losers eliminated, place fifth, split $3,500)

--Busch / Mason (3) def. Roca / Santana-Baeni (13), 21-13, 21-17 (37);

--Davis / Johnson Jordan (4) def. Arce / McSorley (5), 21-19, 21-17 (44).

Semifinals (Losers eliminated, place third, split $5,825)

--May / Walsh (1) def. Busch / Mason (3), 21-17, 21-14 (36);

--McPeak / Youngs (2) def. Davis / Johnson Jordan (4), 21-14, 21-16 (37).

Championship Match (winners place first, split $14,500; Losers place second, split $9,750)

--May / Walsh (1) def. McPeak / Youngs (2), 21-11, 21-11 (46).

Championship Match Statistics

Player Kills Errors Attempts Hit % Digs Blocks Aces

May 10 0 16 .625 7 3 0

Walsh 12 2 20 .500 12 3 1

McPeak 6 2 19 .211 11 0 0

Youngs 10 6 29 .138 6 1 1

Fort Lauderdale finale
By Doug Strauss
April 6, 2004
Courtesy AVP

The world's hottest team in professional beach volleyball, Misty May and Kerri Walsh, used the April 2-4 Fort Lauderdale Open to lengthen their amazing unbeaten stretch, which now totals 63 consecutive matches overall and 44 straight on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. At the season-opening tournament of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series, May / Walsh continued their string of perfection with five straight match wins, all of them sweeps, against some hearty competition.
 
Sean Rosenthal (pictured) and Larry Witt earned their second AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour championship at the April 2-4 Fort Lauderdale Open. 
The women's tournament followed seed order, with the top four seeds advancing to the Final Four. But not all of them took the expected path& through the winner's bracket. Fourth-seeded Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan lost their first match of the tournament and had to fight all the way through the contender's bracket to reach the semifinals. Still, it was reminiscent of last season as the top seeds ruled in 2003; only eight different teams advanced to the Final Four, and just half of those participated in a championship match. Eight times, May / Walsh won the title, while Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs won the remaining crown.

While every team was yearning to become the first to knock off May / Walsh, no team managed to score more than 17 points against the elite duo and their competition included three of the top five seeds. Still, that doesn't mean that either player is overlooking their competition.

"Every win is huge for us," Walsh said. "The first tournament victory never gets old. I was so stressed out before it. The Tour as a whole is much stronger this year and the competition level is great."

The finale was a familiar meeting between the top two ranked teams, as May / Walsh and McPeak / Youngs played for the championship seven times last season. Both May and Walsh had three blocks apiece in the title match and had only two hitting errors in 36 attacks. McPeak and Youngs combined for eight hitting errors and could not string together any significant scoring runs. After losing the first game 21-11, McPeak / Youngs were trailing just 9-8 in game two. Then Walsh / May exploded to score 12 of the final 15 points, again winning 21-11.

Despite winning their ninth straight match against McPeak / Youngs, Walsh insisted there is no complacency. "I am never, ever going to overlook them," she said.

Locals Paula Roca and Gracie Santana-Baeni used the home-court advantage to upset Davis / Johnson Jordan in the second round and was one win away from the Final Four. Their fifth-place finish marked a career best for both players. Tanya Fuamatu and Heide Ilustre survived a long weekend of play, winning three matches on Friday in the qualifier, then three more in the main draw as they tied their career bests by finishing ninth.

The men's side was vastly different than the women's, yet very similar to last year's tournaments. In 2003, no tournament featured more than two of the top four seeds in the semifinals. In the 2004 Fort Lauderdale Open, only one of the top four seeds, No. 3 Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings, made it to the Final Four, and for them, it was eerily like 2003. For the fifth time in the past two years, Fuerbringer / Jennings had a tournament title within grasp, only to be forced to settle for second place. In a repeat of the 2003 Belmar finals, they ended up losing to Sean Rosenthall / Larry Witt, whose only two titles have come at the expense of Fuerbringer / Jennings.

Rosenthall / Witt did not get through the tournament unscathed, actually losing to Fuerbringer / Jennings in a three-game match on Saturday that sent them to the Contender's Bracket. But in that win or go home situation, Rosenthall / Witt knocked off five teams seeded ninth or higher to win the crown. In the championship match, the pair combined for four blocks while committing just two hitting errors. Fuerbringer, whose injured back was preventing him from playing at full strength, and Jennings were plagued with seven hitting errors in losing the match 21-17, 21-14.

Fuerbringer / Jennings played a great semifinal match against 13th-seeded Jason Ring / George Roumain to advance to the championship, winning 23-21, 21-19. Roumain, a South Florida player who is starting his first full year on the beach, is a highly decorated player with indoor Olympic experience. Although this was just his fifth pro beach tournament, he and Ring defeated four other players with Olympic experience including the two defending Olympic Beach Gold Medal winners in the first day of action with a three-game win over Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard and a sweep of Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong.

''I was excited to get this far, but I would rather get 17th than get this far -- one match away from the finals -- and finish third,'' said Roumain.

Parity rules on the men's side of the AVP Nissan Series, as indicated by three of the top five seeds finishing in ninth place. Phillip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena, a Florida team that was granted a wild card berth in the main draw due to their play in AVPNext events, made some waves as the 25th-seeded team. Losing their first match of the morning, the pair fought back through the Contender's Bracket and chalked up four straight upsets, including eliminating fifth-seeded Fonoimoana / Wong. Their seventh-place showing represented the highest finish of a team seeded as low as 25th since last year's Fort Lauderdale Open, when a 26th-seeded team also placed seventh in what was their first tournament together. One year later at the same location, that team -- Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt -- became the tournament champions

Legend Connection
By Eric Fonoimoana
April 6, 2004
Courtesy AVP

As a teenager growing up in Manhattan Beach, I was fortunate to watch many legends play the game of beach volleyball. Mike Dodd was one of my favorites. He played professionally for 17 years, won at least one open in each season and has a total of 74 open victories. He is a five-time Manhattan Beach Open winner and he and Mike Whitmarsh earned a Silver Medal in 1996 at the Atlanta Olympic Games.
 
Mike Dodd, now an NBC analyst, earned status as a legend on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. 
There were two stages in Mike's career. The first was with the fiery Tim Hovland. The Hov taught Mike how to compete, win and he also taught him a little about life. The "Twin Towers," as they were called, often competed against Randy Stoklos and Sinjin Smith and it was this rivalry that made me want to be a beach volleyball player.

During Dodd's reign with Hov, he perfected his defense, frustrating opposing players by digging their best hits and running down their shots.

The second stage of Dodd's career was with Whitmarsh. In this partnership, Dodd was a teacher instead of a student. Using his past experiences, he molded his new partner into one of the most feared blockers in the world.

Mike and Mike won many tournaments together because of Dodd's uncanny ability to make digs at the end of games. Between the ages of 36 and 40, he won 15 tournaments, and he owes a lot to Whitmarsh for prolonging his career.

Mike is a pioneer and a great ambassador for our sport. From the beginning of his career, he was always willing to fly into cities early and do bar promotions, clinics, exhibitions and talk with fans. By selling the beach lifestyle to sponsors and the media, he played a big role in helping the sport grow to where it is today.

When I first arrived on tour in 1992, Mike took me under his wing. I learned a lot from him about volleyball and about life. I was close to finishing my degree at UC Santa Barbara and I didn't own a car. My modes of transportation were my bike and skateboard. One day MD threw me the keys to his Jeep Cherokee and told me to use it for as long as I liked. All he asked was that I give it a wash before returning it. I had it for a couple of weeks.

Along with being an NBC analyst who gives great insight for current and future fans, MD is a proud family man. He and his wife, Patty, who was also a pro beach player, have two daughters: Dalas and Dominique. Near the end of Mike's playing career, he opened a popular restaurant in Manhattan Beach called Fonz's. It was named after his father, Charlie, who died in 1993. Mike is very much like his dad. He is nice to all.

Serving 101: Myths and facts
April 6, 2004
Courtesy AVP
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Eric Fonoimoana's serve is a contributor to his professional success. 
Myth: The only bad serve is a missed serve. Fact: The serve is a weapon. It's the only part of the game solely in your control. Use it offensively. Put the opponent on the defensive. Scoring points on the serve leads to victories.
Myth: The smaller court dimensions have taken the jump serve out of the game. Fact: Move back farther from the end line. Toss and rip. Aces are still in the deck.

Myth: Serve the ball directly to the weaker hitter. Fact: Work the zones. Move the passer up and back. Make it difficult for them to establish a hitting rhythm. Mix in a serve to the big hitter. It makes the other player set out of rhythm.

Myth: It's wise to get conservative on game point. Just keep the ball in and put the pressure on your opponents to sideout in the clutch. Fact: A lollipop is a lollipop no matter the score. Serve aggressively, especially to win.

Myth: An ace is only an ace when it hits the sand untouched. Fact: A true ace is any tough serve that results in a point.

Myth: Visualize your defensive strategy before you serve. Fact: Think like an attacker when you are serving. It's a spike serve, not a jump serve.

Myth: A missed serve is a missed serve. Fact: Miss long, not into the net. Put stress on your opponents by making them determine if the ball is in. If your opponents pass three or four balls that would have landed out, you're serving well.

Nine ways to spot an Aussie in America
By Sarah Straton
April 6, 2004
Courtesy AVP  

1. They're the customer the waiter's chasing down the street because they didn't leave a tip (in Australia, wait staff make $15 to $20 per hour, so we don't tip).
 
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Sarah Stratton hails from Australia. 
2. They're those people that shorten everything they say. Sunglasses are sunnies, boardshorts are boardies, afternoon is arvo and I am Stratty.

3. They're the ones who come dressed in shorts when you tell them it's going to be 30 degrees (it's that Centigrade, Fahrenheit thing).

4. They're the ones who would never tell you to "shag" a volleyball. That would be entirely inappropriate.

5. When they go home for Chrissie to visit the rellies and get lots of pressies, the bag is packed with boardies and T-shirts. It is, after all, the middle of summer.

6. They kick ass and the footy instead of throwing it.

7. If you ask them for a rubber, you'll get an eraser.

8. If you offer them a ride, they'll try to get in on the driver's side door (we drive on the left over there).

9. They're the ones left standing at the end of the night, when everyone else is under the table (Beer in Australia is five percent alcohol).

Stratty is a true Aussie, but America can claim some bragging rights. She was born in Minneapolis, Minn. before moving to Australia as a kid. Sarah now lives in Hermosa Beach, Calif. with her husband, Greg Noyes and her one-year-old daughter, Alexandra. She represented Australia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, and she has one career victory, which came alongside Linda Hanley in Muskegon, Mich. in 2001. This year, her partner is Angie Akers.

Beach Smack
April 9, 2004
Courtesy AVP  

Question: Which women's beach player of any era do you admire most?
 
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Jen Pavley. 
Jen Pavley: Nina Matthies

Q: What would be worse news for you -- plans to raise the women's net six inches or banning sunscreen on tour?

JP: With my lack of heat, I'd have to say raising the net six inches. Although I'd then have to adopt the camel jockey clothesline to keep my skin from looking like I belong in a senior home at age 43.

Q: What's the dumbest pre-match meal you ever ate?

JP: Sushi, a candy bar, and a cigar (and I hate cigars). My college coach gave us our per diem money and requested that we eat something "NORMAL" before our big match. One of my teammates and I did otherwise.

Q: What's more rewarding, blocking for a point or serving an ace?

JP: I've probably only blocked four or so balls for points throughout my entire career, so I have to go with that. I'm always catching myself looking at my hands in amazement afterwards.

Q: Who do you think would make a better beach partner, Annika Sorenstam or Serena Williams?

JP: Serena. She's such a great athlete. But I would always be stressing that she'd dump me for her sister Venus.

Q: If you could trade jobs on tour for a day, would you rather switch with Geeter (the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's announcer) or referee B. Lee?

JP: That's a toss up, but I'd have to go with B. Lee. Geeter works too hard for how much money he makes. He's sandier than half the players after his pre-game ritual. Plus, B. Lee has to have some awesome pre-game warm-up to get him in that yen state before all the matches.

Q: What's a better weekend getaway, camping in Big Sur or The Ritz in San Francisco?

JP: I'll go with The Ritz. Never done it and probably never will.

Q: At 43, do you think you'll still be playing on tour like Linda Hanley or will you be on the bingo circuit?

JP: Neither. I hope to be retired and seeing the world, spending days at remote beaches or volunteering in Africa on one of their wildlife foundations.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about being a pro beach player?

JP: That we're rich and that we actually make a living from the prize money. There is definitely the potential that the AVP will be able to pay their athletes well one day, but for now a lot of us are frequenting "Taco Tuesday" at Sharkeez.

Q: What's the worst thing you ever said to yourself about an opponent during a match?

JP: Before I evolved into the mature professional that I am today (yeah, righ!) I always had a comment for the other team. I remember one rather large player getting upset because I kept telling her that the nachos were on sale at the snack bar. I thought it would distract her focus.

Q: Is a player who flirts with a ref unscrupulous or ingenious?

JP: A little of both, I guess. But I'd have to say the latter primarily. The AVP staff and refs get treated "well." At the "after" parties they have been treated to everything from lap dances to body shots and nipple licking. Right Al?

Q: What AVP sponsor would you like a free lifetime supply of: Bud Light or Paul Mitchell products?

JP: I'll go with Bud Light. I can always give friends beer, stay at their place and then use their Paul Mitchell.

Q: What's your primary goal before you're finished playing on tour?

JP: Have a blast winning a tournament.

Heavy hitters: Dain Blanton
April 10, 2004
Courtesy AVP  

The term "Big Game Hunter" was popularized by Tim Hovland, who won 60 beach tournaments from 1979 to 1993 and entertained crowds with his loud and explosive personality.
 
Dain Blanton's skills earned him a spot on the heavy hitter list. 
Hov liked to say that he'd give up winning in Wildwood, N.J. for a title at the Manhattan Beach Open, a tournament he won fives times and dubbed the Wimbledon of beach volleyball.

Nothing epitomizes the spirit of big game hunting better than what Dain Blanton and his former partner, Eric Fonoimoana, did at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Neither had ever won a Fèdèration Internationale de Volleyball tournament, but in Sydney, they went undefeated and took the Gold Medal with a gripping victory over highly regarded Ricardo and Ze Marco of Brazil.

Having watched on television, AVP pro Dax Holdren said, "Dain was much the best player in that tournament." And it was apparent to everybody that while many top players were weakened by the weight of the event, Blanton was in his element.

"I love the big games," said Balnton, who won the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Best Offensive Player award winner in 2003. "I look at it as an opportunity, where someone else might get overwhelmed by it. But the bottom line is, what's the worst that can happen? The worst that can happen is you can lose."

Blanton, who has six career victories and now plays with two-time indoor Olympian Jeff Nygaard, is known for good passing and defense, but you'd never use the word finesse to describe his hitting. What he likes best is bringing the gas, and if you happen to be in the way, so be it.

"I think one of the most humiliating plays is to hit a guy in the face," he says with a hint of glee. "If you can knock a guy's glasses off, that's what you live for."

Legend Connection: Tim Hovland
By Brian Lewis
April 10, 2004
Courtesy AVP  

I remember it like it was yesterday. I was 16 years old, strolling down the hill with my dad. I'd just finishing playing in a baseball game in Sunnymead, Calif., where it was 110 degrees. The sun was out at the beach. People were everywhere, wearing bathing suits, having a good time.
Above all the madness, I could hear one voice. It was "The Hov." He was letting the ref know how he felt about a particular call. This poor guy was getting it like I'd never seen. I was laughing my ass off, but a bunch of people didn't think it was funny and they started getting all over Hov. He loved it. When Hov gave up the next two points, the crowd was in a frenzy. He walked back to the end line and shredded his tank top into a million pieces, sided out and then started blocking hit after hit. Each time, he went over to the hecklers and flexed down for them. It was John McEnroe in the flesh. Love him.

I went back home that night laughing with my dad about all the one-liners Hov had thrown out between points. Hov could carry on with anybody and everybody, all at the same time. The fact that he could play at such a high level and be so entertaining is a rarity.

Hov won 60 tournaments in his career and proclaimed himself the "Big Game Hunter." He would say right to Sinjin Smith's face: "Hey, you can have your three wins in B. F. E., but I'll be winning Manhattan" or whatever other tournaments had the most money. I loved that he would stir it up like that. When I first came on tour, it was great being around that group of players. Smith, Stoklos, Dodd, Hanley, Powers, Luyties. The tour had 26 stops, and we traveled over 75 thousand miles every weekend for six months. It was great.

Hov taught me so much about living on the road and how to bring it on the weekend. When we first played together in the mid 90s after Dodd went down with an injury, we placed second in our first two events. I never knew what it meant to give everything. He used to always say you have to "get naked." I was like, "What the hell are you talking about? I'm trying to side out, and you're telling me to get naked." What he meant was to give it your all.

Winning was everything to Hov. He was one of the fiercest competitors I've ever been around. A loss seemed like it took years off his life. He'd rather cut his finger off than lose to some people. Hov had this motor in him that never quit. I think that's why he was always talking. He had all kinds of sayings and rules. "Side out for Jesus so you can serve the Lord." If somebody blocked him and he put the next one away, he'd say: "Once but never, ever twice. Like your sex life." He was like Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, the pitcher who used to talk to the baseball. The players on tour always knew exactly where they stood with The Hov. He was anything but fake, and we have all been on the wrong side of it. He'd test you to see how you'd react. If you were practicing on his court - the Orange Court at Marine St. in Manhattan Beach - he'd walk over, put his stuff down, and say: "What's the score of your last game?" Meaning, it was your final game because he was about to take the court. One time I was driving home after playing at Marine, and Hov called and asked why I didn't get a day pass to use his court. He was serious, too. If you lost 15-0 on his court, you had two choices: 1. Walk up the hill and buy a case of beer; 2. Crawl on your knees to the water naked. Besides being the Mayor of Manhattan, Hov was an incredible athlete. We used to play in Honolulu during the Pro Bowl, and all the football players had tremendous respect for Hov. When he was at Westchester High in Los Angeles, he played football, basketball and volleyball, and his senior year he was co-athlete of the year with Ronnie Lott, who started on four Super Bowl winners for the San Francisco 49ers. Hov was the fastest white guy I have ever seen. The balls he used to chase down and set were incredible. That's why we called him the cheetah. That, and his small head.

His athleticism was astonishing. The scramble plays that he and Mike Dodd made would blow your mind. The fear he'd put into you at the net would not be matched until the likes of Mike Whitmarsh showed up, and Hov knew how to win. He used to say that this guy or that guy was a great player but didn't know how to win.

In my first couple of seasons, he'd say to me: "Are you a winner? I don't think so." Then, when I got my first win, I was walking back to the hotel and I heard him yell, "Hey Lewy!" I looked up about five floors and Hov flashed me hand signals: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60.

That was how many wins he had. Then he gave me a 1 and said: "You got a long way to go, boy, but you're a winner."

That night, Hov got up with Fro, Hanley, and MD and said, "This one's for the winner: Lewy," and they sang "Louie Louie" until Hov almost cut his toe off stepping on a stage light. He was giving it everything he had -- totally nude.

Hard hitting facts
April 12, 2004
Courtesy AVP & Dig Magazine  

Power hitting doesn't always come from the big, brawny guy who can bench press an SUV. By all accounts, heat is more about technique than it is about physical strength. Which is why a lanky, young gun like Sean Rosenthal, who only weighs a buck eighty-five, can blister the ball.
 
Canyon Ceman putting his ideas to work. 
To help you amaze your friends despite your less-than-LeGrande physique, Canyon Ceman came up with five tips that will put extra sting in your spike:

1. "Use your whole body. Heat doesn't just come from the shoulder and the hand, it comes from many different muscle groups. Power starts in the left hip (the right hip if you're a lefty) and it progresses to the abs then extends through your hitting hand.

2. "Stay behind the ball. It's important to use your forward momentum, and you don't want to get underneath the ball and have to jump straight up or backwards.

3. "Snap your wrist. A lot of guys who don't jump high are still able to pound because they snap over the ball and create a good, topspin pace.

4. "Become a good passer so it's easier for your partner to give you a good set, and find a partner who sets well. It isn't easy putting heat on a bad set.

5. "Don't be scared. A lot of players don't use all their power because they're afraid of getting blocked. Go for it. Put yourself on the line."

Reprinted with permission from DIG Magazine. Call 1-800-999-9718 to subscribe and read new articles.

What it feels like to get six-packed
By Karch Kiraly
April 13, 2004
Courtesy AVP & Dig Magazine  

I'd say I take a good facial a couple of times a season. The one I remember best happened a few years ago, when I was playing with Adam Johnson. I was sitting in the angle and Adam blocked angle, so I took off and ran toward the line. As I was crossing the middle of the court, Canyon Ceman just absolutely nailed me in the head with one of his laser shots.
 
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Karch Kiraly knows about giving and receiving a six pack. 
When the play was over, my glasses were all bent and left hanging off just one ear, and the cardboard inside the bill of my pink cap had literally broken in two. In all my years on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, I've never had that happen. Everybody in the stands was laughing, Canyon, his partner, and even Adam were laughing, so what could I do but laugh too?

How does it feel to get whacked like that? It stings for a little while then it goes away. I think people are a lot more afraid of the ball than they should be. It's not that bad to get hit in the face. It's not like spraining your ankle, which can last for weeks.

If you're worried about getting hit, ask yourself this: "What's the worst that can happen?" I would think much harder about diving into the stands after a stray dig than I would about taking a facial from a bombs-away hitter.

I've found the best way to react to getting six-packed is to pretend it didn't happen, no matter how much it hurts. Or pull your hands up fast and pretend the ball hit them instead of your mug. But there was no way I could do that after Canyon hit me. Not with the bill of my cap practically falling off and my sunglasses looking as if they'd been run over by a semi.

"Reprinted with permission from DIG Magazine. Call 1-800-999-9718 to subscribe and read new articles."



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April 23-25 AVP 2004 TEMPE OPEN Tempe,Ariz.

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2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
Tempe Arizona AVP OPEN

Tempe Beach Park
April 23-25
The city of Tempe will once again play host to the second beach volleyball tournament of the AVP Nissan Series. The nation's top male and female competitors will battle it out in what promises to be the most compelling season yet as they gear up for the summer Olympics in Athens.

Top athletes on the men's side include 2000 Olympic Gold Medallists Eric Fonoimoana, Dain Blanton, three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Karch Kiraly, 2003 Tempe Open champions Canyon Ceman/Mike Whitmarsh and top men's teams Scott Ayakatubby/Brian Lewis and Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard.
Top women's teams include undefeated Misty May & Kerri Walsh, 2000 Olympic team members Holly McPeak, Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis.

Event Description
Friday, April 23: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday, April 24: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday, April 25: 9 am to 5 pm

After a highly successful inaugural event, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour looks to enjoy another enthusiastic welcome by the residents of the greater Phoenix area. Without a real ocean nearby, the Tour builds sand volleyball courts near the campus of Arizona State University, on the banks of Tempe Town Lake to create a true oasis for beach volleyball fans and top local talent.


EVENT PURSE

$125,000


TOURNAMENT HISTORY

2003 - Men's Defending Champions: Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh

2003 - Women's Defending Champions: Misty May/Kerri Walsh


WHEN

Friday April 23rd 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Qualifier
Saturday April 24th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Draw Competition
Sunday April 25th 9 a.m. Women's and Men's Semi-Finals
2 p.m. Women's and Men's Finals


WHERE
Tempe Beach Park, 54 West Rio Salado


OFF-COURT ACTIVITIES

Party with the Pros! Stick around for the AVP Library Luau starting immediately after the Saturday matches of the Tempe Open event.
Party is on site. Enjoy live music, frosty beverages, and of course the scenery.

Cover is $2 bucks with an AVP stamp, still only $5 bucks for late comers.

Party gets started at 6pm.


Fans have the chance to win prizes and get autographs from the AVP pros all weekend! Fans can also check out the Nissan vehicle displays and henna tattoos, Bud Light Beer Garden, Aquafina Skills Court and Serving Accuracy Challenge, Xbox Gaming Tent, Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, Halls Fruit Breezers exhibit, Gillette

Where to play in the area:

AVPNext sanctioned Volleyball Arizona Organization offers a wide selection of outdoor volleyball for all levels. Check out www.volleyballarizona.com for more information.
Scottsdale Ranch Park
Victory Lanes Sports Complex
 
Top local players to watch:

Men:
Timothy Cornelissen, Tom Witt, Pat Brown
Women:
Heather Alley, Vikki Moran, Shonnie Hodges

Schedule of Events

Register for 2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
*Registration requires a credit card and the fee is $50 per player

EVENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINES: All players ranked in the Top 16 prior to an event will need to register by midnight the Monday of the week preceding the Event (i.e., approximately 1-1/2 weeks before the start of the event). All other players will have until noon Monday the week of an event to register. The only valid method of entry for AVP events is online. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED WITH PAYMENT (VISA/MC/AMEX/DISCOVER) along with an accurate address, phone number, email address, and playing partner's name. Phone and facsimile entries will not be accepted.

2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES TEMPE OPEN
Schedule of Events
(Tentative and subject to change)
Thursday, April 22nd
5:00AM – 9:00PM KTVK-TV *LIVE* On-Site
9:00AM – 9:30AM TV 3 On-Site
11:30AM – 1:00PM On Campus Appearance @ ASU (Kerri Walsh, Misty May, Dain Blanton, Jeff Nygaard,
LeAnne McSorley )
6:00PM – 8:00PM Nautica Appearance @ Dilliards in the Chandler Fashion Center (Misty May & Elaine
Youngs)

Friday, April 23rd
6:00AM – 9:00AM KUPD-FM On-Site
8:00AM – 6:30PM Men’s & Women’s Qualifier Competition
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM KPNX-TV On-Site (Holly McPeak, Elaine Youngs, Casey Jennings)
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
12:00PM – 6:30PM Nissan Display & Henna Tattoos
12:00PM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
12:00PM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
12:00PM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” and Listening Zone
12:00PM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
12:00PM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
12:00PM – 6:30PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
5:00PM – 8:00PM AVP Youth Clinic @ Aquafina Interactive Court (Players TBD)
6:00PM – 8:00PM Exclusive Olympic Reception @ stadium Court

Saturday, April 24st
9:00AM – 4:00PM KUPD-FM On-site
9:00AM – 6:30PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 6:30PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone and Stage Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 6:30PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
6:00PM – 8:00PM KUPD-FM
6:30PM – 10:00PM Bud Light Party w/Pro’s On-Site w/LIVE Band
Sunday, April 25th
9:00AM – 4:00PM KUPD-FM On-site
9:00AM – 5:00PM AVP Men’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 5:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 5:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board


Sunday, April 25th
9:00AM – 5:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 5:00PM JPMS Cut-A-Thon (Hair cuts for $10 for Dig For Kids Charity)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone & Stage Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 5:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 5:00PM Gillette Foosball Game & Sampling Booth
10:00AM – 2:00PM Live Radio Broadcast On-Site
1:00 AM 944 Style Magazine Fashion Show
1:30 PM Women’s Championship Match
2:30 PM Men’s Championship Match
10:45 PM KVTK-TV (NBC affiliate) Sports Wrap-Up Show


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-food and beverage
-limited edition commemorative t-shirt
-laminated credential for exclusive access
-rights to purchase valet parking
-priority for renewal
-and much, much, more!!!
Membership is only $100
Space is limited so Sign Up Online Now or Call AVP Beach Club Hotline (310) 426-7171
 
 Event Dates
April 2-4 Ft. Lauderdale Open  $125,000 South Beach Park   
April 23-25 Tempe Open  $125,000 Tempe Beach Park    
April 30- May 2 Austin Open   $125,000 Auditorium Shores Park   
May 28-30 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open presented by Shark Energy Drink $125,000 Huntington Beach Pier   
June 4-6 Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Manhattan Beach Pier   
June 11-13 San Diego Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Mariners Point   
July 8-11 Belmar Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Belmar Beach   
July 22-25 Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Hermosa Beach Pier   
September 2-5 Chicago Open  $175,000 North Avenue Beach   
September 9-11 Aquafina AVP Shootout presented by Bud Light  $150,000 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   
September 23-25 AVP'S BEST OF THE BEACH PRESENTED BY PAUL MITCHELL $150,000 Fort DeRussey Beach   10/15-17 Los Angeles Invitational   TBD Home Depot Center

Tkt. Quantity:  Order at AVP BEACH CLUB at Above link
 
 
How To Get There 

54 West Rio Salado
Tempe Beach Park
Tempe, AZ 85281

From the airport, take 24th Street North to Washington and go right. Go to Mill Ave. and take another right. Cross the Mill Street Bridge, go to Rio Salado and take another right. Proceed approximately three quarters of a mile and the Tempe Beach Park parking lot will be on your right.
Join the most unforgettable beach party this summer and sit courtside to watch the nation's hottest pro beach volleyball superstars battle for number one!

Tempe Area Map


Featured Players
Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs
Eric Fonoimoana & Kevin Wong
Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis
Karch Kiraly & Mike Lambert
Kerri Walsh & Misty May
LeAnne McSorley & Carrie Busch

Canyon Ceman & Eli Fairfield
Ian Clark & Chip McCaw
Casey "The Kid" Jennings & Matt Fuerbringer

Sponsor Activities


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Be sure to stop by the Nissan display and sign up to win "Crew Club Cab" seats to sit courtside during the Men's and Women's finals.  Test drive the Nissan Road Rally remote control cars and race against your friends and AVP athletes.  Don't forget to pick up a safety kit and other special give-away items - you can even get henna tattoos! 


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Be a part of the Bud Light Party Zone.  Look for Bud Light onsite to find out more information.


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The Aquafina Purity Patrol is coming to the beach with tons of fun activities in the sun.  Compete in the the Aquafina Obstacle Course, Aquafina/ Wilson Speed Serve/ and "Return to Aquafina" hitting challenges.  See how you stand up against AVP Pros and your friends and win cool prizes.


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Visit Xbox at the beach and challenge your friends in the latest and greatest Xbox Game titles.  You can be King and sit in Xbox's "King of the Court" seats, the hottest seats on stadium court all weekend long or for the Men's and Women's finals.  You'll be front row in your Xbox visor, t-shirt, tattoo and much more watching the pro beach stars battle for number one.   

                                                           
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Stop by on Saturday for samples and give-aways.  On Sunday, come by for $10 Cut-a-thon and get your hair cut and styled by one of Paul Mitchell's talented stylists.  Profits go to Eric Fonoimoana's "Dig For Kids" Foundation.  You'll walk around the beach looking fantastic, and for a good cause.

ChapStick 

Take a break from the heat in one of ChapStick's four Fan Lounges equipped with a moisture tent, multiple beach chairs, games, tubes of ChapStick LipMoisturizer and other fun give-aways.  Don't miss your opportunity with Misty May who will be making appearances throughout the weekend for autograph signings and photo opportunities. 

Wrigley's 

Longer lasting flavor - Extra's got it!  Stop by the Wrigley's booth to enjoy delicious Winterfresh gum and have cool fresh breath all weekend long. 

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Look for the Gatorade at all AVP events!

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Wilson the official volleyball of the AVP!

AVP Fan Parties


Event Links:                                                                      
                                                                                             
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Click on the link above for real time scoring during the event

(Format: Double Elimination)

13th - Ian Clark/Chip McCaw             $ 1,050

Match Results
Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 4: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-13, 26-24 (0:43)

Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 26: Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) def. Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (3) by Forfeit

Round 2
Match 32: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-13, 21-9 (0:31)

With a record of (1) win and (2) losses  Ian Clark / Chip McCaw finish 13th at the 2004 AVP Tempe Open.

Men's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed

  Steve Delaney Tony Pray  
  Todd Rogers Sean Scott  
  David Smith Brad Torsone  
  David Fischer Albert Hannemann  
  RJ King Jeff Minc  
  Joe Boken Jeremie Simkins  
  Brian Corso Mike Morrison  
  Ian Clark Chip McCaw  
  Jeff Carlucci Scott Lane  
  Aaron Boss Alika Williams  
  Brian Duff Jack Quinn  
  Matt Prosser Jon Thompson  
  Michael Rupp Aaron Wachtfogel  
  Bivin Sadler Andy Shean  
  Anthony Medel John Moran  
  Canyon Ceman Eli Fairfield  
  Chris Magill Hans Stolfus  
  Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman  
  Jake Gibb Adam Jewell  
  Michael Doucette Steve Hubbard  
  Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt  
  Nick Pabarcus Adam Renfree  
  Tim Haeffner Travis Williams  
  Greg Boor Ryan Haneberg  
  Jon Barnes Leon Lucas  
  Ryan Cronin David Escarsega  
  Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski  
  Brett Scharf Tom Slauterbeck  
  Scott Hill Dan Mintz  
  Dax Holdren Stein Metzger  
  Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard  
  Brent Doble Jose Loiola  
  Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge  
  Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes  
  Chris Hammock Brian Post  
  Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt  
  Matt Akromis Jamey Martin  
  Eric Adams Sam Haghighi  
  Mike Bruning Aaron Steele  
  Rocky Mayo Jim Van Zwieten  
  Jason Ring George Roumain  
  Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong  
  Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert  
  Scott Ayakatubby Brian Lewis  
  Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez  
  Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano  
  Jason Voorhees Jessie Webster  
  Jake Elliott Jason Lee  
  Timothy Cornelissen Brian Genthe  
  Paul Baxter Scott Wong  
  Todd Bennett Jeff Myers  
  John Hyden Andy Witt  
  Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings  
  Scott Davenport Chad Turner  
  Vince Fierro Jon Mesko  
  Jeff Smith Mike Szymanski  
  Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts  
  Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers  
  Chris Harger Ron Kumgisky  
  Jim Nichols Matt Olson  
  Casey Brewer Sonny Knight  
  Matt Heath Adam Roberts  
  Art Barron Morgan Mainz  
  John Braunstein Anthony Mihalic  
  Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena  
  Eric Burness Samuel Rogers  
  Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano  
  Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk  
  Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell

 

Men's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Michael Doucette / Steve Hubbard (Q32) def. Jon Barnes / Leon Lucas (Q33) 21-15, 14-21, 15-12 (0:50)
Match 3: Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q17) def. Vince Fierro / Jon Mesko (Q48) 21-12, 21-17 (0:44)
Match 6: Eric Adams / Sam Haghighi (Q24) def. Joe Boken / Jeremie Simkins (Q41) 21-14, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 7: Jeff Smith / Mike Szymanski (Q25) def. Lucas Wisniakowski / Travis Regner (Q40) by Forfeit
Match 10: Bivin Sadler / Andy Shean (Q28) def. Jessie Webster / Jason Voorhees (Q37) 21-19, 21-17 (0:48)
Match 11: Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q21) def. Timothy Cornelissen / Brian Genthe (Q44) 21-17, 25-23 (0:50)
Match 14: Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q20) def. Samuel Rogers / Eric Burness (Q45) 26-24, 19-21, 15-13 (1:19)
Match 15: Scott Kiedaisch / Tom Witt (Q36) def. Brett Scharf / Tom Slauterbeck (Q29) 25-23, 17-21, 17-15
Match 18: Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q35) def. Rocky Mayo / Jim Van Zwieten (Q30) 21-16, 21-19 (0:39)
Match 19: Aaron Wachtfogel / Michael Rupp (Q46) def. Brian Duff / Jack Quinn (Q19) 21-12, 20-22, 15-10 (0:58)
Match 22: Casey Brewer / Sonny Knight (Q22) def. Greg Boor / Ryan Haneberg (Q43) 21-19, 21-19 (0:46)
Match 23: Jeff Myers / Todd Bennett (Q38) def. Todd Hart / Chad Wick (Q27) 24-22, 21-15 (0:44)
Match 26: Mike Bruning / Aaron Steele (Q26) def. Mark Kirunchyk / Corey Glave (Q39) 21-9, 21-7 (0:35)
Match 27: Ryan Cronin / David Escarsega (Q23) def. Matt Osbourn / RJ King (Q42) by Forfeit
Match 30: Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q18) def. Adam Renfree / Nick Pabarcus (Q47) 21-12, 16-21, 21-19 (1:08)
Match 31: Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q31) def. Jamey Martin / Matt Akromis (Q34) 21-14, 21-23, 15-13 (0:58)

Round 2
Match 33: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Michael Doucette / Steve Hubbard (Q32) 21-17, 21-15 (0:45)
Match 34: Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q17) def. Esteban Escobar / Leonardo Moraes (Q16) 21-13, 21-16 (0:39)
Match 35: Eric Adams / Sam Haghighi (Q24) def. John Braunstein / Anthony Mihalic (Q9) 21-19, 14-21, 15-13 (1:00)
Match 36: Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q8) def. Jeff Smith / Mike Szymanski (Q25) 21-17, 21-16 (0:41)
Match 37: Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (Q5) def. Bivin Sadler / Andy Shean (Q28) 21-8, 21-18 (0:37)
Match 38: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q12) def. Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q21) 22-20, 21-19 (0:47)
Match 39: Chris Harger / Ron Kumgisky (Q13) def. Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q20) 25-27, 21-15, 15-11 (1:05)
Match 40: Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q4) def. Scott Kiedaisch / Tom Witt (Q36) 21-13, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 41: Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (Q3) def. Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q35) 15-21, 21-11, 15-12 (0:55)
Match 42: Aaron Wachtfogel / Michael Rupp (Q46) def. Steve Delaney / Tony Pray (Q14) 18-21, 21-19, 15-8 (0:58)
Match 43: Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q11) def. Casey Brewer / Sonny Knight (Q22) 21-17, 21-11 (0:40)
Match 44: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q6) def. Jeff Myers / Todd Bennett (Q38) 21-12, 21-13 (0:35)
Match 45: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q7) def. Mike Bruning / Aaron Steele (Q26) 21-19, 21-17 (0:42)
Match 46: Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q10) def. Ryan Cronin / David Escarsega (Q23) 26-24, 21-14 (0:55)
Match 47: Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q18) def. Skyler Davis / Aaron Rogers (Q15) 31-29, 21-16 (1:03)
Match 48: David Fischer / Albert Hannemann (Q2) def. Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q31) 21-13, 24-22 (0:42)

Round 3
Match 49: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q17) 21-16, 21-16 (0:55)
Match 50: Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q8) def. Eric Adams / Sam Haghighi (Q24) 21-17, 22-20 (0:47)
Match 51: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q12) def. Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (Q5) 21-19, 19-21, 15-7 (0:59)
Match 52: Chris Harger / Ron Kumgisky (Q13) def. Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q4) 21-15, 21-16
Match 53: Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (Q3) def. Aaron Wachtfogel / Michael Rupp (Q46) 21-10, 21-14 (0:38)
Match 54: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q6) def. Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q11) 21-14, 18-21, 15-13 (1:01)
Match 55: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q7) def. Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q10) 21-11, 21-17 (0:43)
Match 56: David Fischer / Albert Hannemann (Q2) def. Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q18) 19-21, 21-16, 15-11 (1:04)

Round 4
Match 57: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q8) 21-19, 13-21, 15-10
Match 58: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q12) def. Chris Harger / Ron Kumgisky (Q13) 21-18, 26-24
Match 59: Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (Q3) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q6) 21-19, 21-13 (0:46)
Match 60: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q7) def. David Fischer / Albert Hannemann (Q2) 22-20, 21-15


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (17) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) 24-22, 22-20 (0:49)
Match 2: Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (9) def. Jeff Minc / Ben Koski (24, Q12) 21-19, 17-21, 15-10 (0:48)
Match 3: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) def. Canyon Ceman / Eli Fairfield (12) 21-19, 23-21 (0:45)
Match 4: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-13, 26-24 (0:43)
Match 5: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (14) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (19, Q1) 21-11, 21-15 (0:43)
Match 6: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (22, Q7) 21-19, 21-17 (0:48)
Match 7: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (10) def. Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23, Q3) 21-14, 18-21, 15-9 (0:55)
Match 8: Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (15) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) 21-15, 21-17 (0:42)

Round 2
Match 9: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (17) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) 21-19, 22-24, 15-3 (0:59)
Match 10: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (8) def. Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (9) 21-13, 21-19 (0:40)
Match 11: Jason Ring / George Roumain (5) def. Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) 13-21, 21-17, 15-9 (0:49)
Match 12: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (4) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) 21-17, 21-17 (0:49)
Match 13: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (14) def. Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (3) 21-15, 22-24, 15-13 (1:07)
Match 14: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) 21-18, 17-21, 15-11 (1:04)
Match 15: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (10) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (7) 23-25, 21-19, 21-19 (1:18)
Match 16: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (15) 21-15, 21-14 (0:41)

Round 3
Match 17: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (17) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (8) 21-13, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 18: Jason Ring / George Roumain (5) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (4) 15-21, 21-17, 15-13 (1:14)
Match 19: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (14) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) 24-22, 21-18 (0:45)
Match 20: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (10) def. Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) 13-21, 21-19, 15-12 (0:55)

Round 4
Match 21: Jason Ring / George Roumain (5) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (17) 21-15, 21-11 (0:32)
Match 22: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (14) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (10) 21-18, 21-17 (0:46)



Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 23: Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (15) 21-16, 21-14 (0:35)
Match 24: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (7) def. Jeff Minc / Ben Koski (24, Q12) 21-18, 21-18 (0:39)
Match 25: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Canyon Ceman / Eli Fairfield (12) 21-18, 21-17 (0:34)
Match 26: Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) def. Scott Ayakatubby / Brian Lewis (3) by Forfeit
Match 27: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (19, Q1) 22-20, 15-21, 15-9 (1:06)
Match 28: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (22, Q7) def. Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) 25-23, 18-21, 15-12 (1:00)
Match 29: Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23, Q3) def. Brent Doble / Jose Loiola (9) 21-19, 21-18 (0:37)
Match 30: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) 24-22, 21-18 (0:38)

Round 2
Match 31: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (7) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (16) 21-12, 21-15 (0:31)
Match 32: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-13, 21-9 (0:31)
Match 33: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (22, Q7) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) 21-17, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 34: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) def. Scott Davenport / Chad Turner (23, Q3) 21-12, 18-21, 15-13 (0:52)

Round 3
Match 35: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (7) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (4) 21-19, 18-21, 15-8 (1:06)
Match 36: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (8) 21-13, 20-22, 23-21 (1:15)
Match 37: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (22, Q7) 21-14, 21-15 (0:38)
Match 38: John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) 21-14, 21-19 (0:37)

Round 4
Match 39: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (7) 16-21, 21-17, 15-13 (0:51)
Match 40: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (11) 21-19, 26-24 (0:47)

Round 5
Match 41: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (10) 21-16, 21-18 (0:38)
Match 42: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (17) 21-13, 21-14 (0:38)


Semifinals

Match 43: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) def. Jason Ring / George Roumain (5) 15-21, 21-16, 15-13 (0:55)
Match 44: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (14) 21-19, 22-20 (0:50)

Finals

Match 45: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (2) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (6) 15-21, 25-23, 18-16 (1:19)

2004 Men's Tournament Champions >> Todd Rogers / Sean Scott

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    Todd Rogers                                                                              Sean Scott


Men's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points
 

1 Todd Rogers Sean Scott 2 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 6 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Jason Ring George Roumain 5 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 14 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Dax Holdren Stein Metzger 10 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 17 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong 7 $2,500.00 180.0
7 John Hyden Andy Witt 11 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 4 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 8 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Matt Heath Adam Roberts 18 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Jim Nichols Matt Olson 22, Q7 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Paul Baxter Scott Wong 13 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Jake Elliott Jason Lee 16 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Ian Clark Chip McCaw 20 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Scott Davenport Chad Turner 23, Q3 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 1 $500.00 72.0
17 Scott Ayakatubby Brian Lewis 3 $500.00 72.0
17 Brent Doble Jose Loiola 9 $500.00 72.0
17 Canyon Ceman Eli Fairfield 12 $500.00 72.0
17 Aaron Boss Alika Williams 15 $500.00 72.0
17 David Smith Brad Torsone 19, Q1 $500.00 72.0
17 Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 21 $500.00 72.0
17 Ben Koski Jeff Minc 24, Q12 $500.00 72.0
25 David Fischer Albert Hannemann Q2 $.00 36.0
25 Anthony Medel John Moran Q6 $.00 36.0
25 Jeff Carlucci Scott Lane Q8 $.00 36.0
25 Chris Harger Ron Kumgisky Q13 $.00 36.0
29 Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q4 $.00 18.0
29 Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano Q5 $.00 18.0
29 Scott Hill Dan Mintz Q10 $.00 18.0
29 Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman Q11 $.00 18.0
29 Chris Magill Hans Stolfus Q17 $.00 18.0
29 Matt Prosser Jon Thompson Q18 $.00 18.0
29 Eric Adams Sam Haghighi Q24 $.00 18.0
29 Michael Rupp Aaron Wachtfogel Q46 $.00 18.0
37 John Braunstein Anthony Mihalic Q9 $.00 12.0
37 Steve Delaney Tony Pray Q14 $.00 12.0
37 Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers Q15 $.00 12.0
37 Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes Q16 $.00 12.0
37 Brian Corso Mike Morrison Q20 $.00 12.0
37 Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell Q21 $.00 12.0
37 Casey Brewer Sonny Knight Q22 $.00 12.0
37 Ryan Cronin David Escarsega Q23 $.00 12.0
37 Jeff Smith Mike Szymanski Q25 $.00 12.0
37 Mike Bruning Aaron Steele Q26 $.00 12.0
37 Bivin Sadler Andy Shean Q28 $.00 12.0
37 Art Barron Morgan Mainz Q31 $.00 12.0
37 Michael Doucette Steve Hubbard Q32 $.00 12.0
37 Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts Q35 $.00 12.0
37 Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt Q36 $.00 12.0
37 Todd Bennett Jeff Myers Q38 $.00 12.0
53 Brian Duff Jack Quinn Q19 $.00 8.0
53 Todd Hart Chad Wick Q27 $.00 8.0
53 Brett Scharf Tom Slauterbeck Q29 $.00 8.0
53 Rocky Mayo Jim Van Zwieten Q30 $.00 8.0
53 Jon Barnes Leon Lucas Q33 $.00 8.0
53 Matt Akromis Jamey Martin Q34 $.00 8.0
53 Jason Voorhees Jessie Webster Q37 $.00 8.0
53 Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk Q39 $.00 8.0
53 Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski Q40 $.00 8.0
53 Joe Boken Jeremie Simkins Q41 $.00 8.0
53 RJ King Matt Osbourn Q42 $.00 8.0
53 Greg Boor Ryan Haneberg Q43 $.00 8.0
53 Timothy Cornelissen Brian Genthe Q44 $.00 8.0
53 Eric Burness Samuel Rogers Q45 $.00 8.0
53 Nick Pabarcus Adam Renfree Q47 $.00 8.0
53 Vince Fierro Jon Mesko Q48 $.00 8.0
 

Women's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed

  Cindy Phillips Teri Van Dyke  
  Tyra Harper Makare Wilson  
  Leanne Haarbauer Anne McArthur  
  Alicia Polzin Ali Wood  
  Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist  
  Kerri Eich Sarah White  
  Diane Pascua Karen Reitz  
  Pat Keller Marsha Miller  
  Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet  
  Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith  
  Laura Ratto Felicia Sardella  
  Makalani Hovey Amber Willey  
  Barb Ifejika Jennifer Maastricht  
  Anya Adams Cinta Claro  
  Claire Robertson Patti Scofield  
  Jenny Griffith Stephanie Roberts  
  Kathleen Madden Jean Mathews  
  Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre  
  Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova  
  Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles  
  Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs  
  Daven Casad-Allison Lauren Fendrick  
  Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette  
  Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger  
  Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley  
  Ashley Bowles Rachel Wacholder  
  Kimberly Coleman Julie Sprague  
  Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild  
  Gigi Krueger Kristen Neidung  
  Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley  
  Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni  
  Dianne DeNecochea Tammy Leibl  
  Misty May Kerri Walsh  
  Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan  
  Joy Akins Dawn Steinhauser  
  Kirstin Olsen Terry Zartman  
  Valinda Hilleary Alicia Zamparelli  
  Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer  
  Carrie Busch Nancy Mason  
  Keely Eagle Barb Sanson  
  Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy  
  Marla O'Hara Julie Romias  
  Angie Akers Sarah Straton  
  Jessica Alvarado Lily Kahumoku  
  Denise Johns Jenelle Koester  
  Sharman Mitchell Liz Pagano  
  Tiffany Rodriguez Ann Windes  
  Jill Changaris Kaili Kimura  
  Erin Galli Michelle Morse  
  Aycan Kara Francie Rard  
  Catie Fleisher-Vagnuer Kelly Rowe  
  Nikki Audette Helen Reale  
  Jennifer Lombardi Shannon Sneed

Women's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Claire Robertson / Patti Scofield (Q33) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q32) 21-16, 17-21, 15-7 (0:57)

Round 2
Match 33: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q1) def. Claire Robertson / Patti Scofield (Q33) 21-13, 21-11 (0:36)
Match 34: Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q16) def. Tiffany Rodriguez / Ann Windes (Q17) 14-21, 21-18, 15-7 (0:48)
Match 35: Diane Pascua / Karen Reitz (Q9) def. Kathleen Madden / Jean Mathews (Q24) 21-15, 21-16
Match 36: Catie Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q8) def. Jenny Griffith / Stephanie Roberts (Q25) 21-18, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 37: Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (Q5) def. Keely Eagle / Barb Sanson (Q28) 21-14, 21-13 (0:41)
Match 38: Kerri Eich / Sarah White (Q12) def. Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (Q21) 21-13, 21-16 (0:40)
Match 39: Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q13) def. Joy Akins / Dawn Steinhauser (Q20) 21-15, 18-21, 15-10 (0:52)
Match 40: Aycan Kara / Francie Rard (Q4) def. Gigi Krueger / Kristen Neidung (Q29) 21-7, 21-13 (0:47)
Match 41: Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q3) def. Barb Ifejika / Jennifer Maastricht (Q30) 21-16, 18-21, 15-10 (1:02)
Match 42: Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q19) def. Jill Changaris / Kaili Kimura (Q14) 21-19, 21-19 (0:45)
Match 43: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q11) def. Jennifer Lombardi / Shannon Sneed (Q22) 21-11, 21-13 (0:35)
Match 44: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q6) def. Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q27) 21-11, 21-12 (0:33)
Match 45: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q7) def. Laura Ratto / Felicia Sardella (Q26) 21-10, 21-10 (0:36)
Match 46: Leanne Haarbauer / Anne McArthur (Q10) def. Kirstin Olsen / Terry Zartman (Q23) 19-21, 21-17, 15-11 (0:55)
Match 47: Cindy Phillips / Teri Van Dyke (Q15) def. Jessica Alvarado / Lily Kahumoku (Q18) 21-18, 21-13 (0:37)
Match 48: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q2) def. Anya Adams / Cinta Claro (Q31) 21-12, 21-10 (0:35)

Round 3
Match 49: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q1) def. Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q16) 19-21, 21-16, 15-13 (0:59)
Match 50: Diane Pascua / Karen Reitz (Q9) def. Catie Vagnuer / Kelly Rowe (Q8) 10-21, 21-19, 15-13 (0:57)
Match 51: Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (Q5) def. Kerri Eich / Sarah White (Q12) 20-22, 21-19, 15-7 (0:59)
Match 52: Aycan Kara / Francie Rard (Q4) def. Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q13) 21-15, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 53: Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q19) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q3) 21-23, 21-19, 15-6 (1:05)
Match 54: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q11) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q6) 22-20, 21-11 (0:38)
Match 55: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q7) def. Leanne Haarbauer / Anne McArthur (Q10) 21-19, 21-13 (0:41)
Match 56: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q2) def. Cindy Phillips / Teri Van Dyke (Q15) 21-16, 21-12 (0:34)

Round 4
Match 57: Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (Q1) def. Diane Pascua / Karen Reitz (Q9) 19-21, 21-16, 15-9 (1:00)
Match 58: Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (Q5) def. Aycan Kara / Francie Rard (Q4) 21-9, 21-12 (0:36)
Match 59: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q11) def. Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q19) 21-19, 19-21, 15-13 (1:01)
Match 60: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q2) def. Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q7) 24-22, 21-18 (0:41)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (16) def. Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (17, Q1) 21-16, 21-14 (0:34)
Match 2: Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (9) def. Brooke Niles / Courtney Guerra (24, Q11) 21-11, 21-9 (0:31)
Match 3: Sarah Straton / Angie Akers (12) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (21, Q2) 21-8, 21-16 (0:26)
Match 4: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (20) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 13-21, 23-21, 15-13 (0:48)
Match 5: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) def. Erin Galli / Michelle Morse (19) 21-17, 21-11 (0:37)
Match 6: Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (22) 26-24, 19-21, 15-12 (0:57)
Match 7: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (23, Q5) 21-13, 22-20 (0:35)
Match 8: Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (18) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (15) by Forfeit

Round 2
Match 9: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (16) 21-14, 21-13 (0:33)
Match 10: Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (9) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (8) 27-25, 21-19 (0:49)
Match 11: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Sarah Straton / Angie Akers (12) 21-14, 27-25 (0:47)
Match 12: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (20) 21-16, 21-10 (0:37)
Match 13: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 21-13, 21-13 (0:35)
Match 14: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) def. Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) 21-16, 21-10 (0:33)
Match 15: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) 19-21, 21-19, 15-11 (0:57)
Match 16: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (18) 21-9, 21-10 (0:35)

Round 3
Match 17: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (9) 21-15, 21-14 (0:35)
Match 18: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) 17-21, 21-18, 15-13 (0:55)
Match 19: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 21-14, 21-16 (0:40)
Match 20: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) 21-11, 21-16 (0:41)

Round 4
Match 21: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-14, 21-14 (0:36)
Match 22: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) 21-18, 23-21 (0:46)


Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 23: Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (18) def. Kimberly Coleman / Julie Sprague (17, Q1) 21-12, 18-21, 15-12 (0:59)
Match 24: Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) def. Brooke Niles / Courtney Guerra (24, Q11) 21-17, 21-11 (0:35)
Match 25: Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (21, Q2) 21-19, 21-13 (0:36)
Match 26: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 21-19, 18-21, 15-8 (1:01)
Match 27: Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (20) def. Erin Galli / Michelle Morse (19) 21-15, 21-19 (0:40)
Match 28: Sarah Straton / Angie Akers (12) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (22) 21-15, 21-14 (0:35)
Match 29: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (8) def. Nikki Audette / Helen Reale (23, Q5) 21-19, 21-13 (0:35)
Match 30: Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (16) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (15) 22-20, 21-18 (0:38)

Round 2
Match 31: Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) def. Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (18) 21-13, 21-12 (0:36)
Match 32: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Pat Keller / Marsha Miller (11) 22-20, 16-21, 15-12 (0:58)
Match 33: Sarah Straton / Angie Akers (12) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (20) 21-10, 20-22, 15-10 (0:46)
Match 34: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (8) def. Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (16) 22-20, 21-16 (0:35)

Round 3
Match 35: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) 21-16, 15-21, 15-4 (0:45)
Match 36: Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (9) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 21-18, 26-24 (0:50)
Match 37: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Sarah Straton / Angie Akers (12) 9-21, 21-16, 15-10 (0:58)
Match 38: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (8) 21-18, 21-12 (0:45)

Round 4
Match 39: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Ashley Bowles / Rachel Wacholder (9) 21-16, 21-16 (0:36)
Match 40: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 21-10, 18-21, 15-11 (0:58)

Round 5
Match 41: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) 22-20, 21-15 (0:38)
Match 42: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (10) 21-18, 21-13 (0:40)


Semifinals

Match 43: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (4) 21-12, 21-15 (0:34)
Match 44: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-18, 21-18 (0:38)

Finals

Match 45: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) 21-12, 21-19 (0:53)
 
2004 Women's Tournament Champions >>Misty May/Kerri Walsh

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                      Misty May                                                            Kerri Walsh



Women's AVP $62,500 Tempe Open
April 23-25, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Winnings Points
  
1 Misty May Kerri Walsh 1 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs 2 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan 4 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley 5 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Carrie Busch Nancy Mason 3 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy 10 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer 6 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Ashley Bowles Rachel Wacholder 9 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Dianne DeNecochea Tammy Leibl 7 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley 8 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Angie Akers Sarah Straton 12 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni 13 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Pat Keller Marsha Miller 11 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Alicia Polzin Ali Wood 16 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Sharman Mitchell Liz Pagano 18 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Daven Casad-Allison Lauren Fendrick 20 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist 14 $500.00 72.0
17 Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre 15 $500.00 72.0
17 Kimberly Coleman Julie Sprague 17, Q1 $500.00 72.0
17 Erin Galli Michelle Morse 19 $500.00 72.0
17 Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith 21, Q2 $500.00 72.0
17 Denise Johns Jenelle Koester 22 $500.00 72.0
17 Nikki Audette Helen Reale 23, Q5 $500.00 72.0
17 Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles 24, Q11 $500.00 72.0
25 Aycan Kara Francie Rard Q4 $.00 36.0
25 Marla O'Hara Julie Romias Q7 $.00 36.0
25 Diane Pascua Karen Reitz Q9 $.00 36.0
25 Valinda Hilleary Alicia Zamparelli Q19 $.00 36.0
29 Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette Q3 $.00 18.0
29 Tyra Harper Makare Wilson Q6 $.00 18.0
29 Kelly Rowe Catie Vagnuer Q8 $.00 18.0
29 Leanne Haarbauer Anne McArthur Q10 $.00 18.0
29 Kerri Eich Sarah White Q12 $.00 18.0
29 Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet Q13 $.00 18.0
29 Cindy Phillips Teri Van Dyke Q15 $.00 18.0
29 Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova Q16 $.00 18.0
37 Jill Changaris Kaili Kimura Q14 $.00 12.0
37 Tiffany Rodriguez Ann Windes Q17 $.00 12.0
37 Jessica Alvarado Lily Kahumoku Q18 $.00 12.0
37 Joy Akins Dawn Steinhauser Q20 $.00 12.0
37 Makalani Hovey Amber Willey Q21 $.00 12.0
37 Jennifer Lombardi Shannon Sneed Q22 $.00 12.0
37 Kirstin Olsen Terry Zartman Q23 $.00 12.0
37 Kathleen Madden Jean Mathews Q24 $.00 12.0
37 Jenny Griffith Stephanie Roberts Q25 $.00 12.0
37 Laura Ratto Felicia Sardella Q26 $.00 12.0
37 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild Q27 $.00 12.0
37 Keely Eagle Barb Sanson Q28 $.00 12.0
37 Gigi Krueger Kristen Neidung Q29 $.00 12.0
37 Barb Ifejika Jennifer Maastricht Q30 $.00 12.0
37 Anya Adams Cinta Claro Q31 $.00 12.0
37 Claire Robertson Patti Scofield Q33 $.00 12.0
53 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger Q32 $.00 8.0
 
Articles 2004

2004 AVP Nissan Series ready for April 23-25 Tempe Open
April 18, 2004
Courtesy AVP  

The city of Tempe once again plays host to the second beach volleyball tournament of the AVP Nissan Series. The nation's top male and female competitors battle it out in what promises to be the most compelling season yet as they gear up for the summer Olympics in Athens.
 
Mike Whitmarsh looks to defend his AVP Tempe Open title during the April 23-25 event, the second stop of the AVP Nissan Series. 
Top athletes on the men's side include 2000 Olympic Gold Medallists Eric Fonoimoana, Dain Blanton, three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Karch Kiraly, 2003 Tempe Open champions Canyon Ceman/Mike Whitmarsh and top men's teams Scott Ayakatubby/Brian Lewis and Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard. Top women's teams include undefeated Misty May & Kerri Walsh, 2000 Olympic team members Holly McPeak, Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis.

EVENT PURSE

$125,000

TOURNAMENT HISTORY

2003 - Men's Defending Champions: Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh

2003 - Women's Defending Champions: Misty May/Kerri Walsh

WHEN

Friday April 23rd 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Qualifier Saturday April 24th 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Draw Competition Sunday April 25th 9 a.m. Women's and Men's Semi-Finals 2 p.m. Women's and Men's Finals

WHERE Tempe Beach Park, 54 West Rio Salado

OFF-COURT ACTIVITIES

Fans have the chance to win prizes and get autographs from the AVP pros all weekend! Fans can also check out the Nissan vehicle displays and henna tattoos, Bud Light Beer Garden, Aquafina Skills Court and Serving Accuracy Challenge, Xbox Gaming Tent, Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, Halls Fruit Breezers exhibit, Gillette

Where to play in the area:

AVPNext sanctioned Volleyball Arizona Organization offers a wide selection of outdoor volleyball for all levels. Check out www.volleyballarizona.com for more information. Scottsdale Ranch Park Victory Lanes Sports Complex Top local players to watch:

Men: Timothy Cornelissen, Tom Witt, Pat Brown Women: Heather Alley, Vikki Moran, Shonnie Hodges

New kids on the block
By Sara Rosner
April 19, 2004
Courtesy AVP

Although many spring break visitors arrive int Fort Lauderdale, Fla. with dreams of warm sand and bronzed flesh, Jason Ring and partner George Roumain had victory in mind as they battled in the April 2-4 AVP Fort Lauderdale Open.
 
George Roumain (hitting) is gunning for victory at the April 23-25 AVP Tempe Open, the second stop of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series. 
The rookie pair saw tremendous success in the premiere event of the season, beating out beach veterans Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard with aggressive style in the second round of the winner's bracket.

At 6-foot-7-inches, Roumain demonstrated force at the net with 17 blocks while Ring provided support with 12 aces and nine digs.

Despite their encouraging performance earlier in the tournament, Ring and Roumain suffered defeat in the fourth round against Stein Metzger and Dax Holdren.

"We were just so nervous," said Ring. "We were center court and it was packed. Our ball control just gave in."

Roumain and Ring placed third in the event and garnered $5,825 to split for their efforts.

According to Roumain, though the loss was disappointing it also fostered motivation.

"Third place is respectable, but I really need to win something," he said. Though Roumain and Ring have only been playing together since January they contribute their early success to a similar approach to the game.

"We both play pretty physical," said Roumain. "We jump high and hit hard and we play every point as if it's going to decide the game."

"We're pretty aggressive and we're both out there because we love to play," said Ring.

When questioned about their popularity among female fans Roumain said "We get a lot of people watching because we're emotional. I don't know about sex appeal."

Ring, who turned down an offer to participate in ABC's The Bachelor, said "It's all George, he's like a Greek statue. I just tell everyone that I'm with him."

Ring and Roumain, who currently train without a coach, practice daily at Santa Monica State Beach in California.

"We're not into drills," said Ring. "Our concern right now is gaining game experience so that in the heat of the battle we know how to cope with each other and whatever may come."

The two beach boys also include surfing in their physical regiment.

"Getting in the water is mandatory at least twice a week," said Ring.

The two were opponents during college, when Ring played for the University of Hawaii at Minoa and Roumain played for Pepperdine University.

They became friends and golf partners while training together in Colorado Springs, Colo. for the 2000 Olympic Games as members of Team USA.

"My initial perception of George was that he was some kind of engineered human," said Ring. "He has the finesse of a much shorter player and the power of a much larger one."

Roumain was also impressed with Ring.

"He's the most physical player, he's just so athletic and passionate," Roumain said.

Ring and Roumain decided to pursue beach volleyball due to injuries incurred from indoor playing.

"Indoor hurts," said Ring, who has suffered from a torn quad and a broken hand. "All that wear and tear just starts to take a huge toll on your body."

"My goal is to stay healthy and play and compete day by day," said Roumain, who has endured two knee surgeries and a shoulder operation.

Regardless of past damage and loss, Ring and Roumain remain determined and hopeful headed into the April 23-25 AVP Tempe (Ariz.) Open, the second stop of the AVP Nissan Series.

"We're just hungry to win," said Roumain. "All these other guys have tasted it already, which makes us want it more."

Pro Beach Volleyball in Tempe on weekend
 
Alia Beard Rau
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 21, 2004 12:00 AM
TEMPE - This weekend, Tempe Town Lake will once again be converted into beachfront property for the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour.

The top 150 competitors in beach volleyball will compete Friday through Sunday at Tempe Beach Park for $125,000 in prize money.

Last year was the first time the tour came to Tempe, and it drew about 20,000 fans and an economic impact of more than $1.6 million, city officials said.

This year, even larger crowds are expected as the event brings something unique, 2004 Olympic volleyball athletes. This year admission will be $10, but students with ID documents can get in free.

Kris Baxter, Tempe economic development marketing coordinator, said last year about 2,800 out-of-town visitors hit Tempe for the event, staying an average of three days and spending $251 a day per person. That's about one more day and $100 a day more per person than the average tourist.

"This is a high-profile event," Baxter said.

She said that economic benefit also doesn't take into consideration the publicity Tempe will get from national TV, radio and Internet exposure.

Top athletes on the men's side include 2000 Olympic gold medalists Eric Fonoimoana, Dain Blanton and three-time gold medalist Karch Kiraly.

Top women's teams include undefeated Misty May and Kerri Walsh, along with 2000 Olympic team members Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs.

The local qualifier is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. The main draw competition is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The semifinals begin at 9 a.m. Sunday, with the finals set for 2 p.m.

There are off-court activities planned in the spirit of the beach party atmosphere. Fan can get autographs from AVP pros all weekend. There will be Nissan vehicle displays, a Bud Light Beer Garden, Aquafina Skills Court and Serving Accuracy Challenge, Xbox Gaming Tent and a Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon.

Residents can meet and get autographs from players from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Arizona State University and 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Dillards at Chandler Fashion Center.

Tempe test
By Doug Strauss
April 21, 2004

In the desert heat of Tempe, Ariz., the two stories that evolved over the course of last season will either continue to develop or completely unravel. The 2004 AVP Nissan Series, making its second stop of the year, will feature the incredible saga of Misty May / Kerri Walsh, striving to add to their record 44-match win streak on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour. Then there is the men's story -- seven different teams have claimed the last 11 AVP crowns -- and this weekend's title is anybody's to win.
 
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Sean Rosenthal looks for a second consecutive crown at the April 23-25 AVP Tempe Open, the second stop of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series. 
May / Walsh appear like a near-perfect match, having won 22 of the 39 tournaments they have played together. But there is still room for improvement.

"We are similar in styles and getting better at communicating," Walsh said. "When Misty is doing her job right and when I'm doing my job right it makes it so much easier. We definitely need to work on our serving, just the small things."

While they have been tested, none of the 17 different teams which have played May / Walsh on the AVP Tour over the last two years have been able to conquer the world's hottest duo.

The magic number since June of last year was "67" -- that number represented the victory total that two-time Olympian Holly McPeak would boast after her next win, one that she is still striving for, and tie her for the career mark with Karolyn Kirby. But in Tempe, that number could be topped by "68" -- the number of consecutive match wins by May / Walsh on the AVP and FIVB Tours if they win all five in Arizona. Neither of those two accomplishments will be had easily, if at all, if the rest of the field has any say about it.

Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason, who battled each other last year as Busch finished on the fifth-ranked team and Mason ended in sixth, decided to team up together in 2004 and they placed third in the season-opener in Fort Lauderdale to earn a No. 3 seed this weekend.

Hot on their heels is the duo of Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan, a consistent team that over the last three seasons has played in five finals (winning twice) and placed third nine times. Finishing third in Fort Lauderdale earlier this month was not an easy feat after losing their opening match and having to claw their way through the contender's bracket to reach the Final Four.

Davis / Johnson Jordan's 66 tournaments together rank third on the all-time women's charts. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer, the No. 6 seeds in the Tempe Open, are the only other team in the top 10 that remain intact from last year. Busch / Mason lead the pack of six top-10 seeded teams that are playing together for either the first time this year or reuniting after a lengthy absence.

Last year in Tempe, Davis / Johnson Jordan lost their second match of the tournament but fought back to reach the finals against May / Walsh. The teams split the first two games, then May / Walsh took a 12-8 lead in the deciding set. The underdogs managed to tie the game at 13, only to lose 15-13.

Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt are the top seeded team on the men's side, having won the Fort Lauderdale Open. That victory was just their second ever, duplicating the feat they accomplished in Belmar, N.J. last season, winning the finale against the favored Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings. Their recent triumph came despite having lost to Fuerbringer / Jennings on the first day, forcing them into the contender's bracket where they eliminated four teams seeded ninth or better before reaching the finals.

The storyline with the men is that every tournament can be won by any number of teams. Since the start of the 2003 season, teams seeded as low as 13th have played in the championship match and only once has a top seeded team actually won the tournament. No Final Four in that span has featured more than two of the top four seeds.

One of the event winners from last year and the 2003 top-ranked team, Scott Ayaktubby / Brian Lewis, did not play in the season opener but will be in the hunt alongside fellow tournament winners Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard and Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong.

Other winners from last season are now competing with new partners and are just as capable of standing atop the podium -- Dax Holdren will play with Stein Metzger, Canyon Ceman is substituting Eli Fairfield for injured partner Mike Whitmarsh, and the all-time leader in every major category, Karch Kiraly, will line up with Mike Lambert.

Todd Rogers / Sean Scott enter the Tempe Open as the second seed after reaching the semifinals in three of their last six events. Fuerbringer / Jennings, meanwhile, are looking to end the jinx of five straight disappointments in championship appearances. Like the women's side, the top 10 men's seeds feature several new teams interspersed with veteran partnerships. Jason Ring and George Roumain will play in just their second tournament together, after finishing third last tournament, as will Brent Doble and Jose Loiola, who placed ninth in Fort Lauderdale after being eliminated by the eventual winners Rosenthal / Witt.

If the trends continue in Tempe, the top-seeded women's teams will be the last ones standing, while the men's Final Four could be similar to last season's event in Tempe. Because this is a 24-team main draw, the complexion of the tourney is very different as the top eight seeds get a first round bye and an early loss hurts. Last year fourth-seeded Fuerbringer / Jennings lost in the first round and finished with a 13th, their lowest placing all year. The 2003 competition saw the eighth and 13th seeds advanced to the semifinals, with Ceman / Whitmarsh winning in three games against 13th-seeded Blanton / Nygaard.

UNITED STATES OLYMPIC HOPEFULS RESUME COMPETITION 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
TEMPE, ARIZ. – Five men’s and three women’s teams who are seeking spots on the United States’ 2004 Olympic team resume beach volleyball competition here this weekend (April 23-25) as the Association of Volleyball Professionals stages its second event of the domestic season at Tempe Beach Park.
Play opens Friday with qualification for both men and women with the “money” rounds being held Saturday and Sunday featuring Misty May and Kerri Walsh, who will probably lead the American beach volleyball hopes into the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. May and Walsh will be seeking to extend their 64-match winning streak while looking to capture their 12th-straight tournament title.

The women’s tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs and Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, who are competing for the second spot for United States in Athens, are the chief challengers to end May and Walsh’s streaks. McPeak and Youngs currently lead Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second USA Olympic berth by 26 points entering the next SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Greece next month.

Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard are currently the top-ranked men’s team for the United States on the Olympic ranking list followed by the teams of Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger, Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong and Matt Fuerbringer/Casey Jennings. Blanton and Nygaard, who placed ninth in the season opener in Fort Lauderdale, dropped the 2003 men’s title match in Tempe after losing 21-17, 18-21 and 15-12 to Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh. Ceman returns to defend his Tempe title, but will be playing with Eli Fairchild this weekend.

All five men’s teams will be competing on the Tempe Beach Park sand. Blanton and Nygaard have compiled 2,080 Olympic qualifying points with Rogers and Scott second at 1,468. Despite having played in only four of the needed eight events to qualify for Athens, Holdren and Metzger have compiled 1,332 points and could past Rogers and Scott in the next SWATCH-FIVB World Tour men’s stop in China next month. The teams of Fonoimoana/Wong (530) and Fuerbringer/Jennings (516) still have a mathematical chance for the Olympics and have played in four and seven international qualifying events, respectively.

May and Walsh extended their AVP winning streak to 44-straight matches earlier this month in Florida as the pair scored a 21-11 and 21-11 win over the second-seeded McPeak and Youngs to capture the $14,500 first-place prize in Fort Lauderdale. May and Walsh are the defending Tempe champions after defeating Davis and Johnson Jordan 21-16, 18-21 and 15-13 in the 2003 title match.

Fuerbringer and Jennings dropped the men’s title match 21-17 and 21-14 to Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt in Fort Lauderdale. The second-place finish was the fifth on the AVP Tour for Fuerbringer and Jennings as the pair had also dropped a domestic finale to Rosenthal and Witt last season in Belmar, N. J. The win in the Fort Lauderdale title match also saw Rosenthal and Witt avenge a 21-15, 19-21 and 15-13 loss to Fuerbringer and Jennings earlier in the 2004 AVP season opener at South Beach Park.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 64 matches together while capturing their 11th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.

World's 'best team' highlights volleyball tourney 
By Jim Richards, For the Arizona East Valley Tribune

Holly McPeak, the first woman to break the $1 million mark in career earnings on the women’s pro volleyball circuit, knows a good team when she sees one and she’s got her eyes on knocking that team off their perch this weekend.
 
The U.S. Olympic-bound duo of Misty May and Kerri Walsh went undefeated last year and are hoping to make it two in a row on the young season this weekend as the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Series plays its second of 12 AVP tournament stops at Tempe Town Lake.

At the same time, McPeak, the 14-year veteran — known as the Karch Kiraly of the women’s volleyball tour— is one victory away from the all-time lead in career victories.

"They’re the best team in the world," said McPeak, a two-time Olympian who will turn 35 in May. "They’re young. They’re talented. They’re two of the best to ever come around in this sport. I’ve seen a lot and they’re two of the best."

May and Walsh have won 44 consecutive matches and will headline the three-day event that will feature more than 150 of the top competitors of both the men’s and women’s tours. They captured the first leg of the 12-tour season April 2-4 in Fort Lauderdale and the 360 points that goes along with a
tournament victory. McPeak and partner Elaine Youngs finished second with 324 points and it’s a good bet that the two teams will meet up again in Sunday’s title match.

"The goal is to remain undefeated," said Walsh, 25, who had a great college career at Stanford. Walsh comes from a family accomplished in athletics.

Her mother was a two-time most valuable player while playing volleyball at Santa Clara. Her dad played baseball in the Oakland A’s organization.

May led Long Beach to an undefeated NCAA title in 1998, one year after Walsh’s Stanford club knocked out Long Beach State.

"Misty and I work well together," Walsh said. "We have the same work ethic. We are in a zone together."

The men’s division is wide open, as seven teams have claimed the last 11 AVP crowns.
 
Beach volleyball team already looking golden
Jeff Metcalfe
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 23, 2004 12:00 AM


Misty May was almost out the door on her way to an early-morning beach volleyball practice last week when the knock came.

Hello, said the unannounced drug testers.

"And I had just gone to the bathroom," said May, making it impossible to immediately provide the required sample. So the testers went along to practice, where they found May's partner Kerri Walsh and two others on their random hit list. "It was like a big party," joked Walsh.

"Both of us did it on the first try after practice," May said. "It's a normal occurrence. It's nothing we're not used to."

It's another reminder, though, that this is an Olympic year, not just another romp through the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour. Last year, May and Walsh dominated the tour that returns to Tempe Beach Park this weekend.

American beach boys own two gold medals in two Olympic tries. U.S. women are zip-for-six in Olympic medals. So as good as it would feel to win a 10th consecutive AVP tournament this weekend in Tempe, the view from the top of the medals stand that May and Walsh are really seeking is on a hot August day in Athens, with the U.S. flag rising before them. Then they'll gladly agree to another drug test as the prelude to a big, fat Greek celebration.

"We step on the court and feel we should win," Walsh said.

"I don't think we're cocky and we overlook anybody, but we're very confident in our individual and collective skills."

And why not? The former Long Beach State (May) and Stanford (Walsh) All-Americans carry a 64-match, 11-tournament win streak in domestic and international play. They are defending champions in Tempe and easily beat their closest American rivals, Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs, 21-11, 21-11 in the final of the AVP opener in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., three weeks ago.

It's a common occurrence when the best two players on the beach form a partnership says Chris Marlowe, who will handle the call here for Fox Sports Net here and in Athens for NBC. "They're not so much worried about the extracurricular things that come with being a volleyball star. They're dedicated to striving to be perfect."

May and Walsh caught the extracurricular break of a lifetime when their Visa "Snowball" commercial debuted during the Super Bowl and continues to run seemingly non-stop. You know the spot, where they're so anxious for the Summer Olympics that they're playing in the snow to the musical theme from A Summer Place. When the ball goes in the frigid water, Walsh loses in rock, paper, scissors and must retrieve it.

The first day of shooting was done in 75-degree weather at Malibu. Then the location shifted to Mammoth, where "when we were asked to be in our bikinis, it was five degrees out," Walsh said. "The top two questions are were you in real snow, and how cold was the water? Yes, we were in real snow, and I did not have to go in the water, thank goodness. That was my superb acting skills."

The 25-year-old Walsh holds the 2003 AVP equivalent of the Oscar for most valuable and offensive player of the year and team of the year with the 26-year-old May, who was a brilliant setter indoors.

May and McPeak were fifth on the beach at the Sydney Olympics, while the 6-foot-2 Walsh helped the U.S. women's team to a fourth-place indoor finish.

May and Walsh formed their partnership in 2001. They are qualified for Athens but plan to play in six international tournaments leading up to the games. Improving their serving is the tactical goal for staying ahead of the Brazilian teams of Ana Paula and Sandra Pires and Sydney silver medalists Adriana Behar and Shelda Bede.

"I swear to you it never gets old," Walsh said. "We can be up two points or 10 and there is still that hunger and fire to say we want to win, we want to beat you. That's huge because it can turn on a dime."

AVP Tempe Open

WHAT: Second stop of 12-event AVP Pro Beach Volleyball 2004 season.

WHEN: Today through Sunday.

WHERE: Tempe Beach Park, corner of Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway.

TIMES: Today, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., qualifier. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m., semifinals; 2 p.m., women's final; 4 p.m., men's final.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS: Women, Misty May and Kerri Walsh. Men, Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh.

TV: 4 p.m. Sunday, Fox Sports Net, live via satellite only. Taped coverage May 1-2 (women) and May 8-9 (men).

PRIZE MONEY: $125,000 ($14,500 to the winning teams).

ADMISSION: Daily, $10, $15, $40. Weekend, $25-$75.

INFORMATION: www.avp.com.

Reality tops TV show for beach volleyball star
Norm Frauenheim
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 24, 2004 12:00 AM

He got his 15 minutes of fantasy on reality television, but Dain Blanton has something that will last a lot longer.

His Olympic gold medal is no fantasy. In The Bachelor, Blanton was a bridesmaid, a mere finalist.

"There were four finalists, but it was down to me or the other guy," Blanton said. "At least, that's what they told me.

"Finally, they said they're going with the other guy."

It's a good thing that the other guy, Andrew Firestone, wasn't on the other side of a volleyball net from Blanton.

That's where Blanton has his own say, and he has been saying a lot on the AVP Beach Volleyball Tour, which continues today and Sunday at Tempe Town Lake.

This weekend is a step along the way in Blanton's attempt to win a second gold, at the Athens Games with a new partner, Jeff Nygaard.

Blanton teamed with Eric Fonoimoana to score one of the biggest upsets of the Sydney Games with their victory over powerful Brazilians Ze Marco de Melo and Ricardo Santos.

He and Nygaard teamed up in 2003 and are ranked eighth in the world, based on events sponsored by volleyball's international ruling body. That leaves them as the top-ranked American team in the battle for two Olympic berths, followed by Todd Rogers and Sean Scott at No. 11 and Dax Holden and Stein Metzger at No. 12.

Their chances of reaching Athens this summer won't be determined by how they finish this weekend, but kicking up sand for money is probably the best way to get ready for a grand stage. It also gives Blanton a chance to sell a sport that is a relative newcomer.

"It's a double-edged sword," said Blanton, who has earned more than $600,000 in 10 years on the AVP tour. "On the one hand, the tour is my livelihood. On the other, there are the Olympics, a chance to represent your country as well as sell your sport."

Beach volleyball is unusual when placed within the tradition-rich Olympics. There continues to be grumbling that it doesn't belong at all.

It often suffers from a perception cast by the sun, fun and string bikinis that are very much a part of the sales pitch.

But Blanton's brand of volleyball isn't just another day at the beach.

Far from it.

"There's five, six hours of training a day," said Blanton, who teamed up with Nygaard for a second-place finish to Canyon Ceman and Mike Whitmarsh last year in Tempe.

"I play volleyball from 9 to 12 every morning. I'm in the gym every afternoon. It takes a lot of work."

No fantasy there.

MAY & WALSH CONTINUE TO ROLL 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons

TEMPE, ARIZ. – The winning streak remains intact for Misty May and Kerri Walsh as the world’s top-ranked women’s beach volleyball team won a pair of matches here Saturday (April 24) during the first of two days of championship play in the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ $125,000 Tempe Open.
While May and Walsh are the United States’ main hope a medal at the 2004 Olympic Games, the men’s team of Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger showed why they are a strong contender for a berth in Athens by winning three matches Saturday. Two of their wins were over tandems they are competing against for the second American men’s berth.

The two wins extended May and Walsh’s overall victory string to 66 matches, including 46-straight on the domestic tour. Winners of 11-straight event titles, the top-seeded May (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) defeated the teams of 16th-seeded Alicia Potzin/Ali Wood (21-14 and 21-13) and ninth-seeded Ashley Bowles/Rachel Wacholder (21-15 and 21-14) to advance to the finals of the winner’s bracket where they will play fifth-seeded Lisa Arce and Leanne McSorley Sunday at 9 a.m.

“We don’t feel any pressure about the winning streak since we are only focused on improving our game,” said Walsh after the match. “The only pressure we have is not to make the same mistake twice. This is the first of two-straight events so we continue to work on conditioning.

Arce and McSorley upset fourth-seeded Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan 17-21, 21-18 and 15-13 to advance to their Sunday morning match with May and Walsh. Davis (Tarzana, Calif.) and Johnson Jordan (Tarzana, Calif.), the fifth-place finishers at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, are competing with Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs for the United States’ second spot in the women’s beach volleyball competition at the Athens 2004 Games.

Winners of two matches Saturday, McPeak (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) and Youngs (Durango, Colo.) currently lead Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second USA Olympic berth by 26 points entering the next month’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Greece.

McPeak, who is seeking to become the first American to play in all three Olympic beach volleyball competitions, and Youngs, a 1996 U.S. Indoor Olympian, play third-seeded Carrie Busch and Nancy Mason in the other match in the final round of the winner’s bracket Sunday morning.

Earlier this month in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May and Walsh scored a 21-11 and 21-11 win over McPeak and Youngs to capture the $14,500 first-place prize. May and Walsh are the defending Tempe champions after defeating Davis and Johnson Jordan 21-16, 18-21 and 15-13 in the 2003 title match.

All three of Holdren and Metzger’s wins Saturday were in three sets. After defeating 23rd-seeded Scott Davenport and Chad Turner 21-14, 18-21 and 15-9, the 10th-seeded Holdren and Metzger rallied to defeat the teams of seventh-seeded Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong (23-25, 21-19 and 21-19) and second-seeded Todd Rogers/Sean Scott (13-21, 21-19 and 15-12).

Holdren (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Metzger (Honolulu, Hi.) play 14th-seeded Jake Gibb and Adam Jewell in the second of two matches in the finals of the winner’s bracket. Chad Mowrey and Ed Ratledge, who scored three upset wins Saturday as the 17th-seeded team, challenge fifth-seeded Jason Ring and George Roumain in the other match of undefeated teams in Tempe.

The teams of Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard and Rogers/Scott lead Holdren and Metzger on the United States Olympic ranking list. Eric Fonoimoana and Kevin Wong are in fourth place ahead of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings. Blanton and Fonoimoana won the gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and split their partnership during the 2001 season.

The eighth-seeded Blanton (Laguna Beach, Calif.) and Nygaard (Madison, Wis.) were upset in their second match Saturday by Mowrey and Ratledge and were eliminated after losing a 21-13, 20-22 and 23-21 decision to sixth-seeded Karch Kiraly and Mike Lambert. That matched featured the gold medalists from the Atlanta (Kiraly) and Sydney (Blanton) Olympic games while Lambert and Nygaard were indoor Olympians.

Fonoimoana (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Wong (Pearl City, Hi.) defeated Fuerbringer (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Jennings (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) 21-19, 18-21 and 15-8 for a spot in Sunday’s opening elimination match where they play Kiraly and Lambert in another confrontation featuring former Olympians. Fonoimoana won the Sydney gold with Blanton while Wong finished fifth on the beach with Rob Heidger.

After losing to Holdren and Metzger, Fonoimoana and Wong rebounded with two elimination wins. After an opening win Saturday, Fuerbringer and Jennings dropped into the elimination rounds by losing 15-21, 21-17 and 15-13 to Ring and Roumain.

Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Scott (Kaliua, Hi.) won two of three matches Saturday to advance to Sunday’s final rounds by defeating Jim Nichols and Matt Olson 21-14 and 21-15. Rogers and Scott, who tied for third in the AVP opener in Fort :Lauderdale, will play 11th-seeded John Hyden and Andy Witt.

Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt, who were seeded first this weekend after winning the AVP’s season opening event in Fort Lauderdale, were upset by Mowrey and Ratledge (21-19, 22-24 and 15-3) in their first match Saturday before being eliminated 18th-seeded Matt Heath and Adam Roberts. Rosenthal and Witt defeated Fuerbringer and Jennings 21-17 and 21-14 to win the Florida title.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 64 matches together while capturing their 11th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.

AVP Nissan Series -- Tempe Open --Saturday, 4/24, Results
April 24, 2004

FOR RELEASE: SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004
Beach Volleyball Legend Karch Kiraly Heats Up Center Court at Tempe Open -May/Walsh Extend Winning Streak to 66-

Tempe, Ariz. (April 24, 2004) Three-time Olympian Karch Kiraly and new partner Mike Lambert played to packed crowds on center court today after coming through the contenders bracket at the AVP Nissan Series Tempe Open. The pair secured their spot in tomorrow's semifinals at Tempe Beach Park after a heated match against 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Dain Blanton and Olympian Jeff Nygaard 21-13, 20-22, 23-21.

On the women's side, dynamic duo of Misty May and Kerri Walsh once again extended their winning streak in 11 tournaments with two wins making it 66 straight victories. The pair won the matches with relative ease and will face Lisa Arce and Leanne McSorley in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning.

It was a day of upsets on both the men's and women's sides. Ft. Lauderdale Open winners Larry Witt and Sean Rosenthal were knocked out of the tournament after losing to newcomers Matt Heath and Adam Roberts 24-22, 21-18. Gold Medalist and seventh-ranked Eric Fonoimoana and Olympian Kevin Wong landed in the contenders' bracket after losing to former partners Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger. The teams could meet again in tomorrow's finals as both teams are playing in the semifinals.

Two-time Olympian Holly McPeak and Olympian Elaine Youngs also secured a spot in the semifinals after two victories against over Sharman Mitchell and Liz Pagano then defeated Olympian Barbara Fontana and Jen Kessy. The team will compete in the semifinals against Carrie Busch and Nancy Mason.

Sunday's competition starts off with both the men'ss and women's semifinals beginning at 9:00 a.m. The women's championship match is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. followed immediately by the men's championship match. The men's finals will be broadcasted live on FOX Sports Net at 4 p.m./PT. This is the second stop on the 2004 AVP Nissan Series.

About the AVP Organized in 1983, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour consists of more than 150 top men and women competitors in the sport of beach volleyball. This year, the AVP will send two men's and 2 women's teams to represent the U.S. at the Olympics in Athens, where Beach Volleyball continues to be one of the hottest sports at the Summer Games. The tour is committed to showcasing some of the world's best male and female athletes competing in one of the most exciting and demanding sports. Each event features a full men's and women's tournament surrounded by the best Beach Party in town! Visit us on the web at www.avp.com

Old reliables stellar on the sand
Norm Frauenheim
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 25, 2004 12:00 AM

The sales pitch might be an endless summer of perpetual youth, but the sport is still volleyball.

For one day at least, the beach party at Tempe Town Lake belonged to a man and woman who have been kicking sand and more than a few challengers around for years.

There were no waves, but Karch Kiraly and Holly McPeak were as reliable as the tides Saturday at the second stop of a pro tour that this season revolves around the Athens Olympics.

McPeak and partner Elaine Youngs moved into today's semifinals (9 a.m.) with a couple of victories that allowed them to continue a process that she hopes will lead to her first Olympic medal.

"Obviously, a medal is still in the back of my mind," said McPeak, 34, who finished fifth twice - 1996 and 2000 - while accumulating more than $1.1 million on the tour. "That's the goal."

McPeak and Youngs are chasing Misty May and Kerri Walsh, who also advanced Saturday in their attempt to win a 12th straight title on the pro tour. The finals are scheduled for about 2 p.m.

For now, McPeak and Youngs are the second-best Americans on a point system that determines who goes and who doesn't. But second is good enough for a trip to Athens, and if they get there, anything can happen.

On Kiraly's agenda, there is no Athens. His chances were virtually eliminated when he recently left partner Brent Doble and joined Mike Lambert, who had been playing in Europe. The move wiped out points Kiraly had accumulated in the hunt for a spot on the U.S. team.

But nothing can wipe out his experience, or his three gold medals - one on the beach in 1996 and two on the floor in 1984 and 1988.

Still, Kiraly, who is to beach volleyball what Duke Kahanamoku is to surfing, showed what he might do in Athens with a stunning upset Saturday of Dain Blanton, a gold medalist in 2000, and Dave Nygaard.

With Lambert blocking shots like a goalie, the 43-year-old Kiraly eliminated Blanton and Nygaard from the field with a variety of agile, cross-court counters.

The three-game match was dramatic enough to delay a party crowd of about 6,000 from moving onto the nightcap at a nearby luau.

Pro beach volleyball pulls 8,000 to Tempe 
By Kelly Jain, Arizona Tribune

About 8,000 people turned out Saturday for the AVP Nissan Series Pro Volleyball Beach Tour at Tempe Town Lake. And it wasn’t just for the world-class volleyball.
 
"It’s not just about the sport, it’s about the festival," said event spokeswoman Kris Baxter.

In addition to watching volleyball play on eight courts, visitors on Saturday were visiting a volleyball history exhibit, getting henna tattoos, playing computer games at the Xbox tent, and visiting the beer garden and various product displays.

The three-day event concludes today with men’s and women’s semifinals and finals. Teams are competing for a grand prize of $125,000.

Lisa Bruckner, 31 and an avid volleyball fan from Scottsdale, attended Saturday. She said she likes "the players, the sun, the sand and the sport."

Baxter said the event enhances Tempe’s image as being young, active and world class. "This is the fourth event this year that has Olympians at Tempe Town Lake," she said.

The event will bring in about $1.6 million dollars to Tempe, Baxter said. Last year about 20,000 people attended the outdoor festival.

Professional volleyball player Jason Ring, who resides in Venice Beach, Calif., said he was impressed with the setup at Tempe Town Lake.

As for playing volleyball, he said, "It’s one of the true team sports left."

May-Walsh Win Streak Reaches 66 Straight

POSTED: 4:32 pm PDT April 25, 2004

TEMPE, Ariz. -- The American beach volleyball duo of former Stanford and Archbisphop Mitty star Kerri Walsh and her partner, Misty May, ran their win streak to 66 straight matches Sunday with a pair of victories on the way to the AVP title in Tempe, Ariz.

May-Walsh opened semifinal play Sunday with a 21-12, 21-15 victory over Sydney Olympians Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan and then followed with yet another win over Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs by scores of 21-12, 21-19 in just 53 minutes. Sunday's finals win marked the 11th-straight event title the pair has won.

"We don't feel any pressure about the winning streak since we are only focused on improving our game," said Walsh after Saturday's matches. "The only pressure we have is not to make the same mistake twice. This is the first of two-straight events so we continue to work on conditioning."

May-Walsh have clinched their berth in the Athens Olympic Games, but the battle continues between Davis-Johnson Jordan and McPeak-Youngs for the second U.S. slot. Currently, McPeak-Youngs have a slight lead in total points, but the Athens stop on the FIVB Beach Volleyball Tour at the end of the month is crucial for both teams.

MAY & WALSH NET 12TH-STRAIGHT BEACH VOLLEYBALL
ROGERS AND SCOTT WIN FIRST TITLE 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
TEMPE, ARIZ. – A sell-out crowd of more than 6,000 watched America’s finest beach volleyball players here Sunday (April 25) as the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ $125,000 Tempe Open concluded three days of competition with the teams of Misty May/Kerri Walsh and Todd Rogers/Sean Scott capturing the women’s and men’s titles.
Competing in the second domestic event of the season, the top-seeded May (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) defeated second-seeded Holly McPeak (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (Durango, Colo.) 21-12 and 21-19 for the women’s title, earning the $14,500 first-place prize. May has now won 28th pro beach events, including 23 with Walsh.

With the men competing for the same purse, Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Scott (Kaliua, Hi.) denied three-time Olympic gold medalist Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.) another title in his illustrious career with a hard fought, three-set 15-21, 25-23 18-16 victory in the crowd-pleasing title match. The win was the first of Scott career while Rogers was winning for the ninth time with the first eight with Dax Holdren.

“This was special,” said Scott after securing the win. “By beating the greatest beach volleyball player in history, this is something I will never forget. Hopefully, this will help us as we continue to play for a spot in the Olympics. A win like this will really help build our confidence. We were able to comeback after trailing 3-0 at the start of the third set to take a 5-3 lead. The crowd was really behind Karch, but I think they really appreciated our play after losing the first set.”

The men’s championship match, which took 79 minutes to complete, was the first career win for Scott while Rogers recorded his ninth title as the final two matches were played in 95° heat with six percent humidity before an enthusiastic crowd in the purpose-built stadium court.

Kiraly, who won indoor volleyball medals at the 1984 and 1988 Olympics for the United States before capturing another gold at the 1996 Atlanta Games with Kent Steffes in the first-ever beach competition, was denied his 145th career title while playing with new partner Mike Lambert. Lambert was a two-time indoor Olympian in 1996 and 2000.

Sunday’s three wins extended May and Walsh’s incredible victory string to 69 matches, including 49-straight on the domestic tour. Winners of 12-straight event titles since losing in a SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Norway last July, May and Walsh advanced to the finals with wins Sunday over fifth-seeded Lisa Arce and Leanne McSorley and fourth-seeded Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan. For the tournament, May and Walsh finished with a perfect 5-0 record.

“We think about winning and improving, not the streak,” said Walsh after the title match extended their winning streak. “We need to get more consistent. We were kind of up and down today, but they’re a good team and challenge you. We were a little over anxious, but we did a good job adjusting to what they were trying to do against us. Second and third chances really kept us alive today.”

While May and Walsh appear to have a “lock” to represent the U.S. at the Athens Olympic Games in August, McPeak and Youngs lead Davis (Tarzana, Calif.) and Johnson (Tarzana, Calif.) by 26 points for the second United States in the 2004 Olympics. McPeak and Youngs defeated third-seeded Carrie Busch and Nancy Mason and Arce and McSorley to advance to their ninth-straight AVP finale.

“My timing was a little off today,” May said after calling the winning streak “amazing, but we want Athens. We feel very confident in our side-out game. We found a balance today to help overcome the heat. We don’t worry about what’s going on over on the other side of the net. We focus on what we need to do to be consistent and things will take care of themselves.”

May and Walsh have now defeated McPeak and Youngs 10-straight times, including nine times in domestic finals. May and Walsh lead the series 13-2 with McPeak and Youngs while being 6-0 against Davis and Johnson Jordan. May and Walsh, who also won their second-straight Tempe Open title after defeating Davis and Johnson Jordan in last year’s finals, won the 2004 AVP season opener earlier this month in Florida by defeating McPeak and Youngs, 21-11 and 21-11 in Fort Lauderdale.

After missing the 2001 season due to the births of their first childern, Davis and Johnson Jordan are seeking a return trip to the Olympics after placing fifth in the Sydney 2000 Games. McPeak, who is bidding for her third-straight Olympic beach volleyball berth, and May also placed fifth playing together in Sydney. Walsh (2000) and Youngs (1996) are also former Olympians while competing indoors in Sydney and Atlanta, respectively.

Rogers and Scott paced the men’s United States Olympic hopefuls at Tempe Beach Park while the other four teams in the Athens hunt placed fifth, seventh and ninth. After being upset by 10th-seeded Holdren and Stein Metzger Saturday, Rogers and Scott had to win four elimination matches to reach the finals. Rogers and Scott advanced to their second AVP finale by scoring a 21-19 and 22-20 win over 14th-seeded Jake Gibb and Adam Jewell in the semi-finals.

Dain Blanton (Laguna Beach, Calif.) and Jeff Nygaard (Madison, Wis.), who are currently ranked as America’s No. 1 Olympic men’s team, placed ninth for the second-straight AVP event. Holdren (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Metzger (Honolulu, Hi.), who trail Rogers and Scott by 136 points on the United States Olympic ranking list, placed fifth after losing two matches Saturday.

The teams of Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong and Matt Fuerbringer/Casey Jennings rank behind Holdren and Metzger on the Olympic qualifying list. Fonoimoana (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Wong (Pearl City, Hi.) placed seventh after eliminating Fuerbringer (Huntington Beach, Calif.) and Jennings (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) Saturday before losing to Kiraly and Lambert Sunday morning. Blanton and Fonoimoana won the gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and split their partnership during the 2001 season.

Following next week’s AVP Tour stop in Austin, United States’ Olympic-contendng teams return to SWATCH-FIVB World Tour play May 19-23 in Rhodes, Greece for the women and Lianyungang, China for the men. The cut-off for determining the teams for the 2004 Olympics Games is July 11. The beach volleyball competition in Athens will be August 14-25 with the women’s finals August 24 and the men’s gold medal match August 25.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 69 matches together while capturing 12-straight titles. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.



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April 30th- May 2nd 2004 AVP $62,500 AUSTIN OPEN
Auditorium Shores Park - Austin,TX


Event Info:

The AVP Nissan Series returns to the city of Austin after an 11 year hiatus. The Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Austin Sports Association has partnered with the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour to once again play host to the top 150 competitors in the sport of beach volleyball. These premier competitors will vie for the top places in what promises to be the most compelling season yet as they gear up for the summer Olympics in Athens.

Top athletes on the men's side include 2000 Olympic Gold Medallists Eric Fonoimoana, Dain Blanton and three-time Olympic Gold Medallist Karch Kiraly.

Top women's teams include undefeated Misty May & Kerri Walsh, Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs, Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis.


EVENT PURSE:
$125,000

TOURNAMENT HISTORY:

1993 - Men's Defending Champions - Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes

1993 - Women's Defending Champions - Lisa Acre and Holly McPeak

WHEN:

Friday, April 30th 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local Qualifier
Saturday, May 1st 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Main Draw Competition
Sunday, May 2nd 9 a.m. Women's and Men's Semi-Finals 2 p.m. Women's and Men's Finals

OFF-COURT ACTIVITIES:

Fans have the chance to win prizes and get autographs from the AVP pros all weekend! Fans can also check out the Nissan vehicle displays and henna tattoos, Bud Light Beer Garden, Aquafina Skills Court and Serving Accuracy Challenge, Xbox Gaming Tent, Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, Halls Fruit Breezers exhibit, Gillette Interactive Area, Sirius Mosh Pit, Earthlink's Block-a-Ball Game and Internet Café.

On Saturday, May 1st, check out the Official AVP Pub Crawl.

Where to play in the area:

AVP Event Dates
April 2-4 Ft. Lauderdale Open  $125,000 South Beach Park   
April 23-25 Tempe Open  $125,000 Tempe Beach Park    
April 30- May 2 Austin Open   $125,000 Auditorium Shores Park   
May 28-30 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open presented by Shark Energy Drink $125,000 Huntington Beach Pier   
June 4-6 Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Manhattan Beach Pier   
June 11-13 San Diego Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Mariners Point   
July 8-11 Belmar Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Belmar Beach   
July 22-25 Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Hermosa Beach Pier   
September 2-5 Chicago Open  $175,000 North Avenue Beach   
September 9-11 Aquafina AVP Shootout presented by Bud Light  $150,000 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   
September 23-25 AVP'S BEST OF THE BEACH PRESENTED BY PAUL MITCHELL $150,000 Fort DeRussey Beach   10/15-17 Los Angeles Invitational   TBD Home Depot Center Tkt. Quantity:  Order at AVP BEACH CLUB at Above link
 

Featured Players
Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs
Eric Fonoimoana & Kevin Wong
Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis
Karch Kiraly & Mike Lambert
Kerri Walsh & Misty May
LeAnne McSorley & Carrie Busch

Canyon Ceman & Eli Fairfield
Ian Clark & Chip McCaw
Casey "The Kid" Jennings & Matt Fuerbringer

Sponsor Activities


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Be sure to stop by the Nissan display and sign up to win "Crew Club Cab" seats to sit courtside during the Men's and Women's finals.  Test drive the Nissan Road Rally remote control cars and race against your friends and AVP athletes.  Don't forget to pick up a safety kit and other special give-away items - you can even get henna tattoos! 


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Be a part of the Bud Light Party Zone.  Look for Bud Light onsite to find out more information.


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The Aquafina Purity Patrol is coming to the beach with tons of fun activities in the sun.  Compete in the the Aquafina Obstacle Course, Aquafina/ Wilson Speed Serve/ and "Return to Aquafina" hitting challenges.  See how you stand up against AVP Pros and your friends and win cool prizes.


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Visit Xbox at the beach and challenge your friends in the latest and greatest Xbox Game titles.  You can be King and sit in Xbox's "King of the Court" seats, the hottest seats on stadium court all weekend long or for the Men's and Women's finals.  You'll be front row in your Xbox visor, t-shirt, tattoo and much more watching the pro beach stars battle for number one.   

                                                           
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Stop by on Saturday for samples and give-aways.  On Sunday, come by for $10 Cut-a-thon and get your hair cut and styled by one of Paul Mitchell's talented stylists.  Profits go to Eric Fonoimoana's "Dig For Kids" Foundation.  You'll walk around the beach looking fantastic, and for a good cause.

ChapStick 

Take a break from the heat in one of ChapStick's four Fan Lounges equipped with a moisture tent, multiple beach chairs, games, tubes of ChapStick LipMoisturizer and other fun give-aways.  Don't miss your opportunity with Misty May who will be making appearances throughout the weekend for autograph signings and photo opportunities. 

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Longer lasting flavor - Extra's got it!  Stop by the Wrigley's booth to enjoy delicious Winterfresh gum and have cool fresh breath all weekend long. 

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(Format: Double Elimination)

17th - Ian Clark/Chip McCaw             $500

Match Results
Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 4: Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) 16-21, 21-18, 15-12 (1:02)

Round 2
Match 12: Jason Ring / George Roumain (4) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-11, 21-18 (0:36)

Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 27: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (19, Q3) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 16-21, 21-8, 15-8 (0:46)

With a record of (1) win and (2) losses  Ian Clark / Chip McCaw finish 17th at the 2004 AVP Austin Open.


Men's AVP $62,500 Austin Open
April 30th - May 2nd, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed

  Steve Delaney Tony Pray  
  Todd Rogers Sean Scott  
  David Smith Brad Torsone  
  David Fischer Albert Hannemann  
  RJ King Jeff Minc  
  Joe Boken Jeremie Simkins  
  Brian Corso Mike Morrison  
  Ian Clark Chip McCaw  
  Jeff Carlucci Scott Lane  
  Aaron Boss Alika Williams  
  Brian Duff Jack Quinn  
  Matt Prosser Jon Thompson  
  Michael Rupp Aaron Wachtfogel  
  Bivin Sadler Andy Shean  
  Anthony Medel John Moran  
  Canyon Ceman Eli Fairfield  
  Chris Magill Hans Stolfus  
  Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman  
  Jake Gibb Adam Jewell  
  Michael Doucette Steve Hubbard  
  Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt  
  Nick Pabarcus Adam Renfree  
  Tim Haeffner Travis Williams  
  Greg Boor Ryan Haneberg  
  Jon Barnes Leon Lucas  
  Ryan Cronin David Escarsega  
  Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski  
  Brett Scharf Tom Slauterbeck  
  Scott Hill Dan Mintz  
  Dax Holdren Stein Metzger  
  Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard  
  Brent Doble Jose Loiola  
  Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge  
  Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes  
  Chris Hammock Brian Post  
  Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt  
  Matt Akromis Jamey Martin  
  Eric Adams Sam Haghighi  
  Mike Bruning Aaron Steele  
  Rocky Mayo Jim Van Zwieten  
  Jason Ring George Roumain  
  Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong  
  Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert  
  Scott Ayakatubby Brian Lewis  
  Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez  
  Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano  
  Jason Voorhees Jessie Webster  
  Jake Elliott Jason Lee  
  Timothy Cornelissen Brian Genthe  
  Paul Baxter Scott Wong  
  Todd Bennett Jeff Myers  
  John Hyden Andy Witt  
  Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings  
  Scott Davenport Chad Turner  
  Vince Fierro Jon Mesko  
  Jeff Smith Mike Szymanski  
  Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts  
  Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers  
  Chris Harger Ron Kumgisky  
  Jim Nichols Matt Olson  
  Casey Brewer Sonny Knight  
  Matt Heath Adam Roberts  
  Art Barron Morgan Mainz  
  John Braunstein Anthony Mihalic  
  Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena  
  Eric Burness Samuel Rogers  
  Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano  
  Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk  
  Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell 

2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES AUSTIN OPEN
Schedule of Events
(Tentative and subject to change)
Thursday, April 29th
6:00AM – 6:30AM KVUE-TV *LIVE* (Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs)
6:15AM KEYE-TV *LIVE* (Carrie Busch)
11:30AM – 1:30PM Olympian day at UT w/101X
5:30PM – 6:30PM Pro Clinic w/ Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs/Carrie Busch/Jason Ring @ Aussie’s Sports Bar
Friday, April 30th
6:00AM -6:30AM KVUE-TV *LIVE* (Carrie Busch/Casey Jennings)
7:15AM KLBJ radio broadcast w/ Elaine Youngs/Jason Ring/ George Rouman
7:40AM KLBJ radio broadcast w/ Elaine Youngs/Jason Ring/ George Rouman
8:00AM – 6:30PM Men’s & Women’s Qualifier Competition
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
12:00PM – 6:30PM Nissan Display & Henna Tattoos
12:00PM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
12:00PM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
12:00PM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
12:00PM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” and Listening Zone
12:00PM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
12:00PM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
12:00PM – 6:30PM Gillette Sampling
12:00PM – 6:30PM Canon Pictures w/the Pro’s
2:00PM – 5:00PM 101X On-site @ Auditorium Shores

Saturday, May 1st
8:00AM – 6:30PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 4:00PM 101X Radio Broadcast
9:00AM – 4:00PM KLBJ Radio Broadcast
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 6:30PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 6:30PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 6:30PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 6:30PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
9:00AM – 6:30PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone and Stage Seating
9:00AM – 6:30PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 6:30PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 6:30PM Gillette Sampling
9:00AM – 6:30PM Canon Player Appearances and Photographs w/the Pro’s
10:00AM – 2:00PM KLBJ Radio Broadcast *LIVE*
6:00PM – 8:00PM Olympic Reception
9:00PM Official AVP Pub Crawl (Bars tbd)

Sunday, May 2nd
9:00AM – 4:00PM KLBJ Radio Broadcast
9:00AM – 4:00PM 101X Radio Broadcast
9:00AM – 5:00PM AVP Men’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 5:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Bud Light Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 5:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 5:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 5:00PM JPMS Cut-A-Thon (Hair cuts for $15 for Dig For Kids Charity)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone & Stage Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 5:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 5:00PM Gillette Sampling
9:00AM – 5:00PM Player Appearances and Photographs w/the Pro’s @ “Shoot Like a Pro” Contest
1:30 PM Women’s Championship Match
2:30 PM Men’s Championship Match

Men's AVP $62,500 Austin Open
April 30-May 2, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Points

1 Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 12 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Todd Rogers Sean Scott 1 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 7 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Dax Holdren Stein Metzger 9 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 3 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 6 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Jason Ring George Roumain 4 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Eric Fonoimoana Kevin Wong 5 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 2 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Brent Doble Ryan Mariano 15 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 21 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Anthony Medel John Moran 24, Q5 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 14 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Jake Elliott Jason Lee 17 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Jim Nichols Matt Olson 19, Q3 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Albert Hannemann Chad Turner 23, Q2 $1,050.00 108.0
17 John Hyden Andy Witt 8 $500.00 72.0
17 Brian Lewis Jose Loiola 10 $500.00 72.0
17 Canyon Ceman Eli Fairfield 11 $500.00 72.0
17 Paul Baxter Scott Wong 13 $500.00 72.0
17 Aaron Boss Alika Williams 16 $500.00 72.0
17 Matt Heath Adam Roberts 18 $500.00 72.0
17 Ian Clark Chip McCaw 20 $500.00 72.0
17 David Smith Brad Torsone 22, Q1 $500.00 72.0
25 David Fischer Jack Quinn Q6 $.00 36.0
25 Jeff Carlucci Scott Lane Q7 $.00 36.0
25 Ben Koski Jeff Minc Q9 $.00 36.0
25 Chris Magill Hans Stolfus Q13 $.00 36.0
29 Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q4 $.00 18.0
29 Ryan Cronin Anthony Mihalic Q11 $.00 18.0
29 Colin Kaslow Tim Wooliver Q12 $.00 18.0
29 Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers Q15 $.00 18.0
29 Ran Kumgisky Matt Prosser Q16 $.00 18.0
29 Brian Corso Mike Morrison Q19 $.00 18.0
29 Leon Lucas Justin Phipps Q23 $.00 18.0
29 Art Barron Morgan Mainz Q25 $.00 18.0
37 Scott Hill Dan Mintz Q8 $.00 12.0
37 Chris Harger Ty Loomis Q10 $.00 12.0
37 Eric Adams Tony Pray Q14 $.00 12.0
37 Russel Brock Derek Zimmerman Q17 $.00 12.0
37 Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell Q18 $.00 12.0
37 Mark Fay Jim Van Zwieten Q20 $.00 12.0
37 Brian Duff Jeff Smith Q21 $.00 12.0
37 Casey Brewer Sonny Knight Q22 $.00 12.0
37 Randy Cline Bill Maik Q24 $.00 12.0
37 Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick Q27 $.00 12.0
37 Randy Meador Riley Salmon Q30 $.00 12.0
37 Travis Regner Lucas Wisniakowski Q31 $.00 12.0
37 Todd Bennett Sergio Penaloza Q33 $.00 12.0
37 Steve Lauvenberg Aaron Wachtfogel Q36 $.00 12.0
37 Daniel Lindsey Marcel Maitland Q37 $.00 12.0
37 Jaime Calata Troy Faulkner Q39 $.00 12.0
53 Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts Q26 $.00 8.0
53 Scott Kiedaisch Tom Witt Q28 $.00 8.0
53 Joe Boken Seth Burnham Q29 $.00 8.0
53 Corey Glave Rocky Mayo Q32 $.00 8.0
53 Timothy Cornelissen Brian Genthe Q34 $.00 8.0
53 Erik Gomez Jonathan Scott Q35 $.00 8.0
53 Michael Fegley Tom Lovelace Q38 $.00 8.0
53 Brad Pebsworth Austin Rester Q40 $.00 8.0
53 Christian Frandsen Bobby Jones Q41 $.00 8.0
53 Jeff Nurenberg Ron Smeberg Q42 $.00 8.0
53 Greg Arentz Caroll Elter Q43 $.00 8.0
53 Aaron Davis Mark Winkler Q44 $.00 8.0
 


Men's AVP $62,500 Austin Open
April 30-May 2, 2004 

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Sergio Penaloza / Todd Bennett (Q33) def. Corey Glave / Rocky Mayo (Q32) 21-14, 21-15 (0:50)
Match 6: Randy Cline / Bill Maik (Q24) def. Christian Frandsen / Bobby Jones (Q41) 21-13, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 7: Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q25) def. Austin Rester / Brad Pebsworth (Q40) 21-11, 21-13 (0:39)
Match 10: Daniel Lindsey / Marcel Maitland (Q37) def. Scott Kiedaisch / Tom Witt (Q28) 21-14, 21-15 (0:44)
Match 11: Brian Duff / Jeff Smith (Q21) def. Aaron Davis / Mark Winkler (Q44) 21-12, 21-17 (0:41)
Match 15: Aaron Wachtfogel / Steve Lauvenberg (Q36) def. Joe Boken / Seth Burnham (Q29) 21-18, 21-13 (0:45)
Match 18: Randy Meador / Riley Salmon (Q30) def. Erik Gomez / Jonathan Scott (Q35) 21-23, 21-12, 15-10 (0:59)
Match 22: Casey Brewer / Sonny Knight (Q22) def. Greg Arentz / Caroll Elter (Q43) 21-12, 21-16 (0:34)
Match 23: Jason Greenlaw / Chad Wick (Q27) def. Tom Lovelace / Michael Fegley (Q38) 21-18, 17-21, 17-15 (1:04)
Match 26: Jaime Calata / Troy Faulkner (Q39) def. Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q26) by Forfeit
Match 27: Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q23) def. Ron Smeberg / Jeff Nurenberg (Q42) 21-7, 26-28, 15-11 (1:01)
Match 31: Travis Regner / Lucas Wisniakowski (Q31) def. Timothy Cornelissen / Brian Genthe (Q34) 21-19, 22-20 (0:48)

Round 2
Match 33: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Sergio Penaloza / Todd Bennett (Q33) 21-16, 21-16 (0:45)
Match 34: Ran Kumgisky / Matt Prosser (Q16) def. Russel Brock / Derek Zimmerman (Q17) 17-21, 21-16, 15-8 (0:47)
Match 35: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q9) def. Randy Cline / Bill Maik (Q24) 21-15, 21-13 (0:41)
Match 36: Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q25) def. Scott Hill / Dan Mintz (Q8) 21-11, 16-21, 15-11 (0:54)
Match 37: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q5) def. Daniel Lindsey / Marcel Maitland (Q37) 21-9, 21-11 (0:35)
Match 38: Colin Kaslow / Tim Wooliver (Q12) def. Brian Duff / Jeff Smith (Q21) 21-14, 21-13 (0:39)
Match 39: Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q13) def. Mark Fay / Jim Van Zwieten (Q20) 21-19, 21-12 (0:42)
Match 40: Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q4) def. Aaron Wachtfogel / Steve Lauvenberg (Q36) 21-16, 21-15 (0:36)
Match 41: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q3) def. Randy Meador / Riley Salmon (Q30) 21-12, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 42: Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q19) def. Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q14) 21-16, 21-16 (0:47)
Match 43: Ryan Cronin / Anthony Mihalic (Q11) def. Casey Brewer / Sonny Knight (Q22) 21-14, 21-16 (0:41)
Match 44: David Fischer / Jack Quinn (Q6) def. Jason Greenlaw / Chad Wick (Q27) 19-21, 21-14, 17-15 (0:51)
Match 45: Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q7) def. Jaime Calata / Troy Faulkner (Q39) 21-12, 21-9 (0:35)
Match 46: Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q23) def. Chris Harger / Ty Loomis (Q10) 14-21, 22-20, 15-12 (1:08)
Match 47: Skyler Davis / Aaron Rogers (Q15) def. Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q18) 18-21, 21-15, 15-13 (1:02)
Match 48: Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (Q2) def. Travis Regner / Lucas Wisniakowski (Q31) 21-19, 21-15 (0:45)

Round 3
Match 49: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Ran Kumgisky / Matt Prosser (Q16) 21-10, 17-21, 15-9 (0:58)
Match 50: Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q9) def. Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q25) 21-14, 21-15 (0:37)
Match 51: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q5) def. Colin Kaslow / Tim Wooliver (Q12) 22-20, 21-19 (0:39)
Match 52: Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q13) def. Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q4) 24-22, 17-21, 15-12 (1:10)
Match 53: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q3) def. Brian Corso / Mike Morrison (Q19) 21-17, 21-18 (0:49)
Match 54: David Fischer / Jack Quinn (Q6) def. Ryan Cronin / Anthony Mihalic (Q11) 21-18, 21-18 (0:50)
Match 55: Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q7) def. Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q23) 21-17, 23-21 (0:55)
Match 56: Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (Q2) def. Skyler Davis / Aaron Rogers (Q15) 21-17, 21-15 (0:43)

Round 4
Match 57: David Smith / Brad Torsone (Q1) def. Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q9) 21-19, 21-16 (0:39)
Match 58: Anthony Medel / John Moran (Q5) def. Chris Magill / Hans Stolfus (Q13) 21-19, 24-22 (0:56)
Match 59: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (Q3) def. David Fischer / Jack Quinn (Q6) 21-12, 21-19 (0:46)
Match 60: Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (Q2) def. Jeff Carlucci / Scott Lane (Q7) 21-18, 21-18 (0:46)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (16) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (17) 21-16, 21-18
Match 2: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (24, Q5) 21-18, 21-18 (0:42)
Match 3: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) 23-21, 21-17 (0:41)
Match 4: Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) 16-21, 21-18, 15-12 (1:02)
Match 5: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (19, Q3) 21-13, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 6: Canyon Ceman / Eli Fairfield (11) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (22, Q1) 21-15, 21-17 (0:38)
Match 7: Brian Lewis / Jose Loiola (10) def. Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (23, Q2) 22-20, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 8: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) def. Brent Doble / Ryan Mariano (15) 21-19, 21-17 (0:37)

Round 2
Match 9: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (1) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (16) 21-18, 21-17 (0:39)
Match 10: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (8) 21-19, 21-16 (0:40)
Match 11: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 16-21, 21-16, 15-12 (1:02)
Match 12: Jason Ring / George Roumain (4) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 21-11, 21-18 (0:36)
Match 13: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) 21-12, 18-21, 15-13 (1:08)
Match 14: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (6) def. Canyon Ceman / Eli Fairfield (11) 21-15, 18-21, 17-15 (1:02)
Match 15: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (7) def. Brian Lewis / Jose Loiola (10) 21-15, 21-12 (0:44)
Match 16: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) 21-17, 21-13 (0:31)

Round 3
Match 17: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (1) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) 21-14, 21-7 (0:24)
Match 18: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Jason Ring / George Roumain (4) 21-19, 21-17 (0:46)
Match 19: Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (6) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) 21-19, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 20: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (7) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) 21-19, 21-19 (0:43)

Round 4
Match 21: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (1) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) 21-19, 21-19 (0:50)
Match 22: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (7) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (6) 21-16, 17-21, 15-11 (1:03)




Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 23: Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (17) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (18) 21-18, 21-17 (0:40)
Match 24: Anthony Medel / John Moran (24, Q5) def. Brian Lewis / Jose Loiola (10) 21-18, 16-21, 16-14 (0:59)
Match 25: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) def. Canyon Ceman / Eli Fairfield (11) 21-18, 21-19 (0:45)
Match 26: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (13) 16-21, 21-17, 15-13 (0:58)
Match 27: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (19, Q3) def. Ian Clark / Chip McCaw (20) 16-21, 21-8, 15-8 (0:46)
Match 28: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (22, Q1) 20-22, 21-18, 15-10 (1:02)
Match 29: Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (23, Q2) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (8) 21-18, 17-21, 15-13 (0:55)
Match 30: Brent Doble / Ryan Mariano (15) def. Aaron Boss / Alika Williams (16) 20-22, 21-15, 15-9 (0:54)


Round 2
Match 31: Anthony Medel / John Moran (24, Q5) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (17) 18-21, 21-18, 18-16 (1:00)
Match 32: Philip Dalhausser / Nick Lucena (21) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) 20-22, 21-15, 16-14 (0:49)
Match 33: Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (19, Q3) 21-16, 21-15 (0:39)
Match 34: Brent Doble / Ryan Mariano (15) def. Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (23, Q2) 23-25, 21-17, 15-13 (1:02)


Round 3
Match 39: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Jason Ring / George Roumain (4) 28-26, 21-15 (0:59)
Match 40: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) def. Eric Fonoimoana / Kevin Wong (5) 21-14, 21-19 (0:42)

Round 5
Match 41: Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) def. Matt Fuerbringer / Casey Jennings (6) 21-19, 18-21, 15-7 (0:59)
Match 42: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (3) 17-21, 29-27, 15-12 (1:13)


Semifinals

Match 43: Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (1) def. Dax Holdren / Stein Metzger (9) 22-20, 21-13 (0:47)
Match 44: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (7) 21-18, 22-20 (0:46)

Finals

Match 45: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (12) def. Todd Rogers / Sean Scott (1) 21-12, 21-18 (0:53) 
 
 

2004 Men's AVP Austin,TX Tournament Champions >>Adam Jewel / Jake Gibb                                                    

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Adam Jewel                                                                         Jake Gibb                                                                               

Women's AVP $62,500 Austin Open
April 30-May 2, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Points

1 Misty May Kerri Walsh 1 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Annett Davis Jenny Johnson Jordan 3 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Holly McPeak Elaine Youngs 2 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley 5 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Dianne DeNecochea Tammy Leibl 7 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy 8 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer 6 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Paula Roca Gracie Santana-Baeni 13 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Carrie Busch Nancy Mason 4 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Ashley Bowles Rachel Wacholder 10 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Angie Akers Sarah Straton 11 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre 17 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist 14 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Tyra Harper Makare Wilson 18, Q5 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Aycan Kara Franci Rard 21, Q3 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith 23, Q1 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley 9 $500.00 72.0
17 Pat Keller Marsha Miller 12 $500.00 72.0
17 Alicia Polzin Ali Wood 15 $500.00 72.0
17 Sharman Mitchell Liz Pagano 16 $500.00 72.0
17 Daven Casad-Allison Lauren Fendrick 19 $500.00 72.0
17 Kimberly Coleman Erin Galli 20 $500.00 72.0
17 Denise Johns Jenelle Koester 22 $500.00 72.0
17 Nikki Audette Jill Changaris 24, Q7 $500.00 72.0
25 Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette Q2 36.0
25 Marla O'Hara Julie Romias Q6 36.0
25 Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles Q8 36.0
25 Leanne Haarbauer Anne McArthur Q13 36.0
29 Valinda Hilleary Alicia Zamparelli Q4 18.0
29 Kelly Rowe Catie Vagnuer Q9 18.0
29 Mary Baily Tiffany Rodriguez Q11 18.0
29 Kerri Eich Sarah White Q12 18.0
29 Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova Q14 18.0
29 Melissa Karwowski Wendy Martin Q15 18.0
29 Jessica Alvarado Lily Kahumoku Q16 18.0
29 Nicki Fusco Gina Kirstein Q23 18.0
37 Diane Pascua Karen Reitz Q10 12.0
37 Makalani Hovey Amber Willey Q17 12.0
37 Kim Keim Johanna Lehman Q18 12.0
37 Shannon Sneed Mary Strong Q19 12.0
37 Julie McGarr Jeanette Simenson Q20 12.0
37 Nicole Midwin Patti Scofield Q21 12.0
37 Anya Adams Jean Mathews Q22 12.0
37 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild Q24 12.0
37 Laura Ratto Klara Zelinka Q25 12.0
37 Barb Ifejika Jennifer Maastricht Q26 12.0
37 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger Q27 12.0
37 Ashley Regner Karolina Zelinka Q28 12.0
37 Jennifer Christie Melanie Thornton Q29 12.0
37 Becky Henderson Tina Hodson Q30 12.0
37 Roseann Mankowski Susan Stuart Q31 12.0

Women's AVP $62,500 Austin Open
April 30-May 2, 2004 

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Jessica Alvarado / Lily Kahumoku (Q16) def. Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (Q17) 21-19, 21-14 (0:42)
Match 3: Kelly Rowe / Catie Vagnuer (Q9) def. Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q24) 21-10, 21-14 (0:38)
Match 4: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q8) def. Laura Ratto / Klara Zelinka (Q25) 21-17, 21-19 (0:37)
Match 5: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q5) def. Ashley Regner / Karolina Zelinka (Q28) 21-14, 21-8 (0:33)
Match 6: Kerri Eich / Sarah White (Q12) def. Nicole Midwin / Patti Scofield (Q21) by Forfeit
Match 7: Leanne Haarbauer / Anne McArthur (Q13) def. Julie McGarr / Jeanette Simenson (Q20) 21-19, 19-21, 15-5 (0:58)
Match 8: Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q4) def. Melanie Thornton / Jennifer Christie (Q29) 21-10, 21-11 (0:31)
Match 9: Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (Q3) def. Becky Henderson / Tina Hodson (Q30) 21-18, 22-20 (0:39)
Match 10: Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q14) def. Shannon Sneed / Mary Strong (Q19) 21-18, 21-9 (0:39)
Match 11: Mary Baily / Tiffany Rodriguez (Q11) def. Jean Mathews / Anya Adams (Q22) 21-13, 21-16 (0:49)
Match 12: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q6) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q27) 21-18, 10-21, 15-12 (1:01)
Match 13: Nikki Audette / Jill Changaris (Q7) def. Jennifer Maastricht / Barb Ifejika (Q26) 21-12, 21-15 (0:36)
Match 14: Gina Kirstein / Nicki Fusco (Q23) def. Diane Pascua / Karen Reitz (Q10) 19-21, 21-15, 15-13 (1:04)
Match 15: Melissa Karwowski / Wendy Martin (Q15) def. Kim Keim / Johanna Lehman (Q18) 16-21, 21-13, 15-9 (0:57)
Match 16: Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q2) def. Susan Stuart / Roseann Mankowski (Q31) 21-11, 21-12 (0:33)

Round 2
Match 17: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q1) def. Jessica Alvarado / Lily Kahumoku (Q16) 21-12, 21-19 (0:35)
Match 18: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q8) def. Kelly Rowe / Catie Vagnuer (Q9) 20-22, 21-12, 15-10 (0:49)
Match 19: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q5) def. Kerri Eich / Sarah White (Q12) 21-15, 21-12 (0:35)
Match 20: Leanne Haarbauer / Anne McArthur (Q13) def. Valinda Hilleary / Alicia Zamparelli (Q4) 21-19, 21-19 (0:50)
Match 21: Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (Q3) def. Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q14) 21-18, 17-21, 18-16 (1:01)
Match 22: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q6) def. Mary Baily / Tiffany Rodriguez (Q11) 21-18, 19-21, 15-9 (1:00)
Match 23: Nikki Audette / Jill Changaris (Q7) def. Gina Kirstein / Nicki Fusco (Q23) 21-8, 22-20 (0:42)
Match 24: Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q2) def. Melissa Karwowski / Wendy Martin (Q15) 18-21, 21-18, 15-7 (0:54)

Round 3
Match 25: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (Q1) def. Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q8) 21-16, 23-25, 15-7 (0:51)
Match 26: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (Q5) def. Leanne Haarbauer / Anne McArthur (Q13) 21-12, 21-18 (0:37)
Match 27: Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (Q3) def. Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (Q6) 21-17, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 28: Nikki Audette / Jill Changaris (Q7) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (Q2) 21-14, 20-22, 15-12 (0:55)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (17) def. Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (16) 21-18, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 2: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Jill Changaris / Nikki Audette (24, Q7) 14-21, 21-19, 15-9
Match 3: Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (21, Q3) def. Marsha Miller / Pat Keller (12) 21-9, 21-18
Match 4: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Erin Galli / Kimberly Coleman (20) 21-15, 21-16 (0:43)
Match 5: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19) 21-14, 18-21, 15-11 (0:49)
Match 6: Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (11) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (22) 21-19, 19-21, 15-13 (0:46)
Match 7: Rachel Wacholder / Ashley Bowles (10) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (23, Q1) 21-15, 21-14 (0:37)
Match 8: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (18, Q5) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 18-21, 21-18, 15-7 (0:45)

Round 2
Match 9: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (17) 21-9, 21-10 (0:28)
Match 10: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (8) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-19, 21-12 (0:34)
Match 11: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (21, Q3) 21-15, 21-12 (0:37)
Match 12: Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (4) 22-20, 21-15 (0:37)
Match 13: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 21-16, 21-12 (0:37)
Match 14: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) def. Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (11) 21-11, 20-22, 17-15 (0:52)
Match 15: Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) def. Rachel Wacholder / Ashley Bowles (10) 21-18, 18-21, 15-10 (0:50) Match 16: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (18, Q5) 21-11, 21-12 (0:30)

Round 3
Match 17: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (8) 21-13, 21-10 (0:30)
Match 18: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 21-15, 21-8 (0:31)
Match 19: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 23-21, 22-20 (0:42)
Match 20: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) by Forfeit

Round 4
Match 21: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 21-18, 21-13 (0:32)
Match 22: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) def. Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) 21-19, 21-17 (0:40)




Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 23: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (18, Q5) def. Liz Pagano / Sharman Mitchell (16) 19-21, 21-14, 15-8 (0:50)
Match 24: Rachel Wacholder / Ashley Bowles (10) def. Jill Changaris / Nikki Audette (24, Q7) 21-11, 21-14 (0:34)
Match 25: Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (11) def. Marsha Miller / Pat Keller (12) 21-17, 21-12 (0:45)
Match 26: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) def. Erin Galli / Kimberly Coleman (20) 21-14, 21-10 (0:33)
Match 27: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (4) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Lauren Fendrick (19) 21-10, 18-21, 15-9 (0:49)
Match 28: Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (21, Q3) def. Jenelle Koester / Denise Johns (22) 24-22, 21-16 (0:37)
Match 29: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (23, Q1) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-18, 21-15 (0:34)
Match 30: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (17) def. Alicia Polzin / Ali Wood (15) 23-21, 21-19 (0:40)
Round 2
Match 31: Rachel Wacholder / Ashley Bowles (10) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (18, Q5) 21-17, 12-21, 15-10 (0:47) Match 32: Angie Akers / Sarah Straton (11) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (14) 23-21, 21-16 (0:38)
Match 33: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (4) def. Aycan Kara / Franci Rard (21, Q3) 21-12, 21-9 (0:29)
Match 34: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (17) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (23, Q1) 21-19, 20-22, 15-13 (0:47)

Round 3
Match 39: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (8) def. Paula Roca / Gracie Santana-Baeni (13) 21-11, 21-18 (0:35)
Match 40: Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (6) 26-24, 15-21, 15-7 (0:56)

Round 5
Match 41: Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (8) 21-15, 18-21, 15-11 (0:49)
Match 42: Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) def. Dianne DeNecochea / Tammy Leibl (7) by Forfeit


Semifinals

Match 43: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Holly McPeak / Elaine Youngs (2) 21-12, 21-16 (0:36)
Match 44: Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) def. Lisa Arce / Leanne McSorley (5) 23-21, 21-16 (0:35)

Finals
Match 45: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan (3) 21-17, 21-12 (0:46) 


2004 Women's AVP Austin,TX Tournament Champions >> Misty May/Kerri Walsh

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                     Misty May                                                            Kerri Walsh


Articles 2004

Austin again
By Doug Strauss
Courtesy AVP
April 28, 2004

Mention pro beach volleyball locations to people and you hear California first and foremost, and then Florida. But what answer do you get when you ask them the third most popular state after those two? Probably a variety of places such as Hawaii, Midwestern states such as Illinois or Michigan or perhaps New Jersey. But the Lone Star state, Texas, is not called the Third Coast for nothing. In fact, Texas ranks third in number of professional domestic tournaments held, as well as number of different cities which have played host to these events. Appropriately, the third stop of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series on April 30-May 2 finds its way to the capital city, Austin.
 
The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Holly McPeak seeks her 67th-career title at the April 30-May 2 AVP Austin Open, the third stop of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series. 
While this is only the third time the men have played in Austin, the women are competing for the ninth time there. In both of the previous men's tournaments, Karch Kiraly claimed the crowns, winning in 1992 and 1993. If he had quit playing following his first victory in Austin, on May 3, 1992, he would to this day be ninth on the career list of all-time victories with 48. But that win marked just one-third of his current total of 144. He and current partner Mike Lambert enter the AVP Austin Open as the second seed, and he is looking to add to his records of number of wins and oldest person to win a tournament. While this marks just the third time these two have played together, a win would make Lambert the 13th different player to win a tournament with Kiraly.

The top seeds, Todd Rogers / Sean Scott, are looking to defend the title they won last weekend in Tempe, Ariz. That victory was the first for Scott, and the ninth for Rogers, and they would like nothing more than to become the first men's team to win back-to-back open events since Dax Holdren / Eric Fonoimoana did so in 2002. However, the challenges present in the Tempe Open also exist this weekend, as due to physical constraints the size of the men's draw is capped at 24 teams. That means a stronger qualification tournament and a field which does not allow for an "easy match," even in the contender's bracket. Rogers / Scott are trying to avoid the fate of the season-opener winners, Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt, who placed 17th in the next outing following their victory.

Several teams this season are playing together for the first time, but Jason Ring / George Roumain, seeded fourth, are out to prove that teams can reach the upper echelons even when one player is new to the sport. Roumain, who has all of six tournaments under his belt, has helped this duo to the semifinals in both of this year's competitions, something shared by only Rogers / Scott.

Brian Lewis, who plays this weekend with Jose Loiola as the No. 9 seed, is looking to make some history of his own. Even with a 17th-place finish, he joins an elite list of 10 players who have earned over $1 million in their careers. Not bad for someone who just turned 36 and was the AVP's top-ranked player last season.

The quick turnaround from last week's tournament stop in Tempe gives players a taste of what's to come later this year, as the AVP is holding events on three consecutive weekends. Some players are looking to quickly erase the happenings of the prior tourney, while some teams such as Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge are trying to build on the momentum from that last weekend. Mowrey / Ratledge, seeded 17th in Tempe, knocked off the winners of the last three AVP events and came within one match of reaching their first Final Four. With a first-round win, they will have a rematch with one of those teams, Rosenthall / Witt, in the second round.

There are three women playing in Austin who have memories of sitting atop the podium; Holly McPeak, a three-time winner in Austin, Barbra Fontana and Lisa Arce also won here. Fontana may have the fondest memories, as her triumph here was her first title ever. All three played in the championship in 1997, the last time pro beach volleyball visited Austin, as Arce / McPeak defeated Fontana / Linda Hanley in an exciting 18-16 finale.

Those three are all seeded in the top eight for the AVP Austin Open, which features some talented, but frustrated teams. None of the other teams has been able to dethrone Misty May / Kerri Walsh as the undisputed top team on the Tour. With streaks of 49 match wins on the AVP and 69 consecutive matches (including international play), May / Walsh appear nearly invincible.

"Our confidence is coming back and we know that we can beat them," Youngs said after their title match loss in Tempe. "They had to work for their points, we didn't give them any easy shots."

"We are close to where we want to be," agreed McPeak. "They (May / Walsh) made some mistakes and we caught some breaks when they made errors. We are great, but we don't have the confidence that we need. Teams aren't knocking us off, so we know we are playing well. We are in the final every week."

That last statement is so true that with some matches broadcast live and some tape-delayed, TV viewers have to pay close attention to know what tournament they are watching. Since the start of 2003, May / Walsh have played against McPeak / Youngs in nine championship matches. And while the results are the same in each of those contests, that is not to say that McPeak / Youngs aren't making strides to becoming the first to unseat the champs. For extra motivation, as if any were necessary, a tournament victory by McPeak would be her 67th, tying her for the all-time lead.

The most consistent team besides those two teams is third-seeded Annett Davis / Jenny Johnson Jordan, who have reached the semifinals in eight of the last 11 tourneys, including both this season. Their consistent high finishes should come as no surprise -- only two teams in history have played together more than these two -- who also played together in college and in four-person beach volleyball. In Austin, though, they are attempting to duplicate their success but from the winner's bracket as opposed to the route the last two tournaments have taken them, with an early entrance into the contender's bracket.

The first event of 2002, in Huntington Beach, marked the last time a women's team seeded lower than eighth reached the semifinals, as Davis / Johnson Jordan were seeded 12th but placed third. Could Austin become the next spot for a surprise team to appear in the Final Four? Stay tuned to avp.com to find out...

AUSTIN NEXT STOP FOR UNITED STATES OLYMPIC HOPEFULS 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
AUSTIN, TEX. – Pro beach volleyball returns to the Texas capital for the first-time in seven years as the Association of Volleyball Professionals stages its third event of the domestic season at Auditorium Shores where the United States’ top men’s and women’s teams compete for $125,000.
Three women’s and five men’s tandems who are seeking spots on the United States’ 2004 Olympic team will begin competing Saturday led by Misty May and Kerri Walsh. America’s top hopes for a medal at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, May and Walsh will be seeking to extend their 69-match winning streak while looking to capture their 13th-straight tournament title.

The women’s tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs and Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, who are competing for the second spot for United States in Athens, are the chief challengers to end May and Walsh’s streaks. McPeak and Youngs currently lead Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second USA Olympic berth by 26 points entering the next SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Greece next month.

McPeak was also a part of the last three winning teams (1995-97) in Austin when competing on the Women’s Pro Volleyball Association Tour. She won the 1995 and 1996 titles with Nancy Reno and the 1997 championship with Lisa Arce, who will be competing at Auditorium Shores with Leanne McSorley.

May and Walsh extended their AVP winning streak to 49-straight matches earlier this month by winning AVP titles in Florida and Arizona. May and Walsh defeated McPeak and Youngs to capture the $14,500 first-place prizes in Fort Lauderdale and Tempe.

Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard are currently the top-ranked men’s team for the United States on the Olympic ranking list. After placing ninth in the first two events this season, Blanton and Nygaard are hoping to regain their 2003 form when they won four events, including three domestic titles and one on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour in Rhodes, Greece. Blanton and Nygaard have compiled 2,080 Olympic qualifying points

Todd Rogers and Sean Scott, who captured last week’s AVP event in Tempe, Ariz., rank behind Blanton and Nygaard on the United States Olympic Qualifying list with 1,468. Despite having played in only four of the needed eight events to qualify for Athens, Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger have compiled 1,332 points and could past Rogers and Scott in the next SWATCH-FIVB World Tour men’s stop in China next month.

The teams of Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong (530) and Matt Fuerbringer/Casey Jennings (516) still have a mathematical chance for the Olympics and have played in four and seven international qualifying events, respectively.

In addition to Sydney 2000 Olympic gold medalists Blanton and Fonoimoana, Auditorium Shores will also feature Karch Kiraly. The winner of the only two Austin men’s events in 1992 and 1993 with Kent Steffes, Kiraly is a three-time Olympic gold medalist. He was a member of the United States’ Olympic indoor volleyball champions in 1984 and 1998 and won the beach title at the 1996 Atlanta Games with Steffes.

Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt won the AVP’s first men’s title in Fort Lauderdale where they defeated Fuerbringer and Jennings in the finals. Rogers and Scott captured the Tempe stop by defeating Kiraly and Mike Lambert in the title match. The Tempe win was Scott’s first pro beach title while Kiraly was denied a chance of extending his record of 144 career crowns.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with two domestic titles and a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 69 matches together while capturing their 12th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.

MAY & WALSH CONTINUE WINNING STREAK
BLANTON & NYGAARD SECURE BEST 2004 FINISH 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
AUSTIN, TEX. – The “beat goes on” for Misty May and Kerri Walsh, the world’s top-ranked women’s beach volleyball team, but the “good” news for the United States’ Olympic hopes was a pair of wins here Saturday (May 1) by Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard during the first of two days of championship play in the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ $125,000 Austin Open.
While May and Walsh are the United States’ main hope a medal at the 2004 Olympics, Blanton and Nygaard showed why they are America’s top-ranked team heading into the Athens Games by advancing to Sunday’s final rounds with a 2-0 mark to guarantee them a least a fifth-place finish this weekend after placing 17th, 17th, ninth and ninth in their first four events this season.

May and Walsh won their only two matches Saturday to extend their overall victory string to 71, including 51-straight wins on the domestic tour. Winners of 12-straight event titles, the top-seeded May (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.) defeated the teams of 17th-seeded Tanya Fuamatu/Heide Ilustre (21-9 and 21-10) and eighth-seeded Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy (21-13 and 21-10).

The top-seeded May and Walsh will play fifth-seeded Lisa Arce and Leanne McSorley Sunday at 9 a.m. for a spot in the semi-finals. Second-seeded Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs, who have finished second to May and Walsh in the first two AVP events this season in Florida and Arizona, face third-seeded Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan in the other semi-final qualifying match to open play Sunday.

Davis (Tarzana, Calif.) and Johnson Jordan (Tarzana, Calif.), the fifth-place finishers at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, are competing with McPeak and Youngs for the United States’ second spot in the women’s beach volleyball competition at the Athens 2004 Games.

McPeak (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) and Youngs (Durango, Colo.) currently lead Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second USA Olympic berth by 26 points entering the next month’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Greece. McPeak is seeking to become the first American to play in all three Olympic beach volleyball competitions while Youngs was a 1996 U.S. Indoor Olympian.

May and Walsh scored a 21-11 and 21-11 win over McPeak and Youngs to capture the $14,500 first-place prize April 4 in Fort Lauderdale. In the Tempe finale last Sunday, May and Walsh won their 11-straight domestic event by defeating McPeak and Youngs for the 13th-time in 15 career meetings 21-12 and 21-19.

With a domestic pro beach volleyball tour returning to Austin for the first-time since 1997, McPeak was a part of the last three winning teams (1995-97) in Austin when competing on the Women’s Pro Volleyball Association Tour. She won the 1995 and 1996 titles with Nancy Reno and the 1997 championship with Arce.

The seventh-seeded Blanton (Laguna Beach, Calif.) and Nygaard (Madison, Wis.) defeated 10th-seeded Brian Lewis and Jose Loiola 21-14 and 21-12 to open play Saturday before advancing to Sunday’s second of two men’s semi-final-qualifying matches by defeating second-seeded Karch Kiraly and Mike Lambert 21-19 and 21-19.

Blanton and Nygaard, who were eliminated from the Tempe competition last Saturday by Kiraly and Lambert (21-13, 20-22 and 23-21 in 75 minutes), play sixth-seeded Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings in an opening winner’s bracket match Sunday. Top-seeded Todd Rogers and Sean Scott, who defeated Kiraly and Lambert for the Tempe title, play 12th-seeded Adam Jewell and Jake Gibb in another winner’s bracket match Sunday.

Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Scott (Kaliua, Hi.) advanced to Sunday’s play with two wins Saturday, including a 21-14 and 21-7 win over ninth-seeded Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger in a match featuring two of the other four teams competing for the second United States men’s berth in Athens. Holdren and Metzger handed Rogers and Scott their only setback in Tempe with a 13-21, 21-19 and 15-12 win last Saturday.

Holdren (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Metzger (Honolulu, Hi.), who trail Rogers and Scott by 136 points on the United States Olympic qualification list, play 21st-seeded Philip Dalhausser and Nick Lucena in an opening elimination match Sunday. Holdren and Rogers are seeking to advance to their first “final four” this season after concluding the 2003 season placing second in the FIVB World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The teams of Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong and Fuerbringer/Jennings are still in contention for a spot in Athens as they rank fourth and fifth, respectively, on the American qualifying list. Blanton and Fonoimoana won the gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and split their partnership near the end of the 2001 season.

While Fuerbringer (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Jennings (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) were winning both of their matches Saturday, Fonoimoana (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Wong (Pearl City, Hi.) had to win three elimination contests after losing their opening match. For the second-straight week, Fonoimoana and Wong play Kiraly and Lambert in a Sunday elimination match. Kiraly and Lambert scored a 16-21, 21-17 and 15-13 win over the 2004 Olympic hopefuls.

Fuerbringer and Jennings are seeking to reach their second final this season after placing second in the Fort Lauderdale opener where they dropped the title match to Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt, who face 15th-seeded Brent Doble and Ryan Mariano in fourth of four elimination matches to open play Sunday. Fuerbringer and Jennings dropped Rosenthal and Witt into the elimination bracket with a 21-19 and 21-19 win Saturday.

The other elimination opener has fourth-seeded Jason Ring and George Roumain being challenged by 24th-seeded Anthony Medel and John Moran, who had to qualify Friday for the championship rounds. Ring and Roumain, who finished third last week in Tempe, fell into the elimination bracket with a 21-19 and 21-17 setback to Jewell and Gibb.

Kiraly, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, is seeking his third Austin title. A member of the United States’ Olympic indoor volleyball champions in 1984 and 1998, Kiraly won the 1992 and 1993 Austin events with Kent Steffes before the pair won the beach title at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with two domestic titles and a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 71 matches together while capturing their 12th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.

Best On The Beach
Top U.S. volleyball duo stays hot despite cool weather at Austin tour stop
By DAVID BARRON
Houston Chronicle

AUSTIN -- Kerri Walsh and Misty May have not lost a beach volleyball match in 10 months, and conventional wisdom has them extending their streak through the 2004 Olympics in Athens and beyond.

For most fans, though, Walsh and May will be best known as the two women in bikinis, running and diving on a snow-covered beach to the backdrop of the song Theme From "A Summer Place" for a Visa commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl.

It looked chilly, and it was. "But at least we knew what to expect," May said, laughing.

What they didn't expect, after a muggy Friday night, was a chilly Saturday afternoon at the Austin stop of the Association of Volleyball Professionals tour.

A springtime cold front dropped temperatures on the shore of Town Lake into the mid-50s with wind gusts of more than 20 mph. And that, consequently, dictated a change in wardrobe.

When the TV cameras were rolling and the sponsors were watching, Walsh and May were willing to don swimsuits for the sake of show biz. Saturday's weather called for long sleeves.

It didn't matter, of course. They won both opening-day matches in two sets, running their unbeaten streak to 71 entering today's final rounds.

And so the streak lives -- not that they care.

"Everybody else seems to dwell on the win streak," said Walsh, 25, who switched to the beach after competing with the U.S. indoor team that finished fourth at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. "We don't think about it."

They do, however, think a little each day about the Olympics.

The U.S. will send two teams to Athens, based on the results of each team's best eight finishes on the international tour sponsored by FIVB, Olympic volleyball's governing body. Because Walsh and May are unbeaten on the FIVB tour, they could take off the rest of the year and still qualify.

"The teams that we'll see in Athens are the same ones we play (in AVP events) and on the international circuit," Walsh said. "So we need to keep on our regimen. The Olympics is the main goal, but we have other goals along the way.

"It's (the Olympics) inside me. I can't escape it. I'm fired up about it. But we have a lot to accomplish before then."

That agenda includes boosting the AVP tour, which is in its third season after emerging from bankruptcy under the ownership of superagent Leonard Armato, who represented Hakeem Olajuwon during the Rockets' championship years and spurred the marketing of Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal.

Armato co-founded the AVP in 1983 and helped create the FIVB's world championship in 1997. Since returning to the U.S. pro league, he negotiated a cooperative agreement with the FIVB and expanded the AVP tour to 12 stops, including a visit to Austin for the first time since 1993.

"This tour is more irreverent and lifestyle-oriented, but we still have the best players in the world banging away," Armato said. "I love the potential of this market in Austin. Texas is a very important market for us, and we love the idea of coming here again."

Everyone, though, would prefer better weather than Saturday's rain and chill. Even if it wasn't as cold as the Visa shoot, which was filmed in northern California, May and Walsh said it was the coldest weather for an AVP event.

Saturday's cold snap was one of the few bumps in the road since Walsh and May teamed up after the 2000 Olympics, when May finished fifth in the beach volleyball tournament with Holly McPeak.

The women grew up watching each other play in California, where May was a member of the 1998 NCAA championship team at Long Beach State while Walsh was a four-time All-America at Stanford, including a 1996 NCAA title.

Their parents, Tim and Margie Walsh and Butch and Barbara May, who knew each other from years in Southern California's close-knit volleyball culture, suggested they team up.

"Misty called up Kerri one day (after the 2000 Olympics) and asked her to come to Huntington Beach," said Karch Kiraly, the three-time Olympic gold medalist who will help cover beach volleyball for NBC in Athens. "Kerri had never played beach volleyball, but whatever she did that day showed Misty that she could be something special.

"Kerri (who stands 6-3) is a freak of nature. She's an inch taller than I am, and she's playing with a net that is set eight inches lower (than the men's game), and she moves around like a cat. If I moved around like that in comparison to the height of the men's net, I'd be 6-11, and it would be lights out, just as it has been for them.

"Kerri reaches higher than I do, and she's a phenomenal player. And Misty is a superb player in her own right. If you put them together, it's the two best players and the best team on the beach."

But that was not always the case.

"The games are fundamentally the same, but the subtle differences can kill you, like timing and setting and dealing with the wind," Walsh said of her early struggles. "Just the sand alone can drive you crazy."

"She was good. Don't let her fool you," May said. "But (beach volleyball) can be difficult. Last year I was a watching a girl who played at UCLA and a girl from Long Beach State play outdoors, and they couldn't put a play together. They had trouble handling it.

"There's definitely no hiding out there. You can't just stand in a corner. Fortunately, Kerri can do everything well."

Because May, 26, and Walsh, 25, have been so dominant, the only drama left in the U.S. team selection process involves the second team for Athens. McPeak and Elaine Youngs hold a narrow lead in the FIVB standings over Jenny Johnson Jordan and Annett Davis for the second spot, but there are six tournaments left on the international tour before the July 22 team selection deadline, including a grueling trip from Greece to Shanghai.

"We'd like to be able to qualify for the Olympics and not have to travel on that tour," McPeak said. "It's not easy to travel so much, and if you play only that tour, it's a rough lifestyle. We would rather play a strong domestic tour."

To that end, players are willing to do the improbable to promote the AVP, as in Walsh's and May's three-day shoot for the Visa ad -- two days in Malibu, one in Mammoth. "(The ad) worked for us personally and for our sport collectively," Walsh said. "Beach volleyball is going to be big at the Olympics, and they did a great job promoting us. People recognize us and our sport. It showed that you can take beach volleyball anywhere, and it will be exciting."

MAY & WALSH CAPTURE 13TH-STRAIGHT PRO BEACH TITLE
GIBB & JEWELL UPSET ROGERS & SCOTT FOR MEN’S CROWN 
Courtesy Of Tim Simmons
 
AUSTIN, TEX. – The United States’ hopes at the 2004 Olympics received a big boost here Sunday (May 2) as the top beach volleyball teams in the running for the Athens Games advanced to the “final fours” of the Association of Volleyball Professionals’ $125,000 Austin Open with tandems of Misty May/Kerri Walsh and Jake Gibb/Adam Jewell Scott capturing the women's and men's titles, respectively.
Sunday's winning teams split the $14,500 first-place prize as the AVP staged its third event this season. The domestic tour resumes May 28-30 in Huntington Beach, Calif. Prior to the first California event of the season, the top AVP players return to action on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour May 19-23 with the men in China and the women in Greece.

May (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Walsh (Saratoga, Calif.), the top-ranked women’s team on the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour, extended their overall winning streak to 74 by defeating third-seeded Annett Davis and Jenny Johnson Jordan 21-17 and 21-12 in 46 minutes to capture their 13th-straight pro beach volleyball title. May has now won 29 pro beach titles, including 24 with Walsh.

Gibb and Jewell upset top-seeded Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Sean Scott (Kaliua, Hi.) 21-12 and 21-18 in 53 minutes to win their first pro beach titles. The title victory avenged an earlier defeat to Rogers and Scott, who had defeated Gibb and Jewell 21-19 and 21-19 in the finals of the winner’s bracket Sunday morning.

Seeded 12th in the 24-team men’s main draw, Gibb and Jewell defeated the top two ranked teams on the United States’ Olympic qualifying list. Gibb and Jewell advanced to the title match with a 21-18 and 22-20 semi-final win over seventh-seeded Dain Blanton and Jeff Nygaard, who ranked first on the American Olympic qualifying list followed by Rogers and Scott.

May and Walsh are the United States’ main hope a medal at the 2004 Olympics while Davis (Tarzana, Calif.) and Johnson Jordan (Tarzana, Calif.), the fifth-place finishers at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, are competing with Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs for the United States’ second spot in the women’s beach volleyball competition at the Athens Games.

McPeak (Manhattan Beach, Calif.) and Youngs (Durango, Colo.) currently lead Davis and Johnson Jordan for the second USA Olympic berth by 26 points entering the next month’s SWATCH-FIVB World Tour event in Greece. McPeak is seeking to become the first American to play in all three Olympic beach volleyball competitions while Youngs was a 1996 United States Indoor Olympian.

May and Walsh have now posted seventh-straight wins over Davis and Johnson Jordan in as many career meetings between the two teams. Sunday’s title was May and Walsh’s fourth this season, including a March gold medal in Brazil. May and Walsh won the first two AVP events this season in Florida and Arizona where they defeated McPeak and Youngs to capture both crowns.

Blanton (Laguna Beach, Calif.) and Nygaard (Madison, Wis.) are America’s top-ranked men’s team heading into the Athens Games with Rogers and Scott leading the team of Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger for the No. 2 spot. Rogers and Scott defeated Holdren (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and Metzger (Honolulu, Hi.) twice this weekend, including a 22-20 and 21-13 semi-final win Sunday.

Despite not advancing to Sunday’s finals, Blanton and Nygaard’s third-place finish was their best in five 2004 events. After placing 17th in the first two SWATCH-FIVB World Tour events this season, Blanton and Nygaard posted ninths in the first AVP tournaments in Florida and Arizona.

Holdren and Metzger, who trail Rogers and Scott by 136 points on the United States Olympic qualification list, also posted their first “final four” finish this season. The Silver Medalists at the 2003 FIVB World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Holdren and Metzger were 13th and ninth in SWATCH-FIVB World Tour events in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March before posting AVP fifths last month in Fort Lauderdale and Tempe.

The teams of Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong and Fuerbringer/Jennings are still in contention for a spot in Athens as they rank fourth and fifth, respectively, on the American qualifying list. Blanton and Fonoimoana won the gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and split their partnership near the end of the 2001 season.

Fuerbringer (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Jennings (Manhattan Beach, Calif.), who were seeded sixth, placed fifth this week after being eliminated by Holdren and Metzger (21-19, 18-21 and 15-7). Fuerbringer and Jennings placed second in the AVP season opener in Florida and were ninth last week in Arizona.

The fifth-seeded Fonoimoana (Hermosa Beach, Calif.) and Wong (Pearl City, Hi.) posted their second-straight AVP seventh after being eliminated 21-14 and 21-19 by third-seeded Sean Rosenthal and Larry Witt, who defeated Fuerbringer and Jennings for the Fort Lauderdale title. Fonoimoana and Wong’s first setback in Austin was to Gibb and Jewell 16-21, 21-16 and 15-12 Saturday.

After losing their first match Saturday, Fonoimoana and Wong won four-straight elimination matches. The 2004 Olympic hopefuls ousted second-seeded Karch Kiraly and Mike Lambert (21-13 and 21-19) in their first match Sunday. Kiraly and Lambert also lost to Blanton and Nygaard here Saturday after defeating both teams in Tempe last week when they placed second to Rogers and Scott.

Sunday’s competition also completed the AVP’s return to the Austin-area for the first-time since 1997. McPeak was a part of the last three winning teams (1995-97) in Austin when she was competing on the Women’s Pro Volleyball Association Tour. McPeak won the 1995 and 1996 titles with Nancy Reno and the 1997 championship with Arce.

Kiraly, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, had won the previous two AVP Austin titles. A member of the United States’ Olympic indoor volleyball champions in 1984 and 1998, Kiraly won the 1992 and 1993 Austin events with Kent Steffes before the pair won the beach title at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

SWATCH-FIVB WORLD TOUR – The qualifying process for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games resumes May 19-23 with international pro beach volleyball events in Rhodes, Greece and Lianyungang, China. Six women’s teams from the United States will have entered the Rhodes event while four American men’s teams will be in Lianyungang.

Misty May and Kerri Walsh will lead the United States contingent into Rhodes Greece event along with the tandems of Holly McPeak/Elaine Youngs, Annett Davis/Jenny Johnson Jordan, Carrie Busch/Nancy Mason, Barbra Fontana/Jennifer Kessy and Paula Roca/Garcia Santana.

United States men’s entries for China include Dain Blanton/Jeff Nygaard, Todd Rogers/Sean Scott, Dax Holdren/Stein Metzger and Eric Fonoimoana/Kevin Wong. The Asian event will be the third this season for the men as Rogers/Scott and Metzger/Holdren posted the best American finishes in Brazil and South Africa, respectively, in March.

Combined with two domestic titles and a gold medal finish in Brazil in the SWATCH-FIVB World Tour season opener for women in Fortaleza last month, May and Walsh have now won their last 71 matches together while capturing their 12th-straight title. The last time May and Walsh dropped a match was last season on July 5 when Ana Paula Connolly and Sandra Pires of Brazil scored a 21-19 and 21-15 win over the Americans in the finals of the Norwegian Open in Stavanger.



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May28th-30th 2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
HUNTINGTON OPEN HuntingtonBeach,CA
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Event Start Date:Thursday, May 27th, 2004
Prize Money:$125,000.00

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 This year Ian Clark will be playing the 2004 Huntington Beach Open with Scott Davenport.

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(Format: Double Elimination)
2004 Results

13th - Ian Clark/Scott Davenport             $1050.00

Match Results:

Winner's Bracket
Round 1

Match 7: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (13) def. Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) 22-20, 25-23 (0:45)

Contender's Bracket
Round 1

Match 34: Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) def. Nick Hannemann / Mark Paaluhi (29, Q14) 21-12, 21-15 (0:39)
Round 2
Match 42: Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) def. Chip McCaw / Alika Williams (19) 19-21, 21-15, 15-8 (0:54)
Round 3
Match 48: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) 14-21, 21-10, 15-9 (0:58)

-With a match record of (2) wins & (2) losses Ian Clark/Scott Davenport finish 13th at the 2004 Nissan Huntington Beach Open

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One of the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's favorite hot spots is Huntington Beach, Calif. scheduled for a May 28-30 stop on the 2004 AVP Nissan Series. With Jim Menges and Greg Lee notching the first men's title in 1975, the site has seen an AVP event every year since 1999 and in 2003 hosted Misty May, who grew up in nearby Costa Mesa, Calif., and partner Kerri Walsh's sixth victory on the tour.

Where to play in the area:
AVPNext sanctioned California Beach Volleyball Association (CBVA) offers weekend tournaments throughout Southern California. Check out www.cbva.com for more information.
Both sides of the pier (AAA or better on the south side).
Juniors have a great opportunity to play as well with the Jr. Spikers simmer beach volleyball program. Contact the City of Huntington Beach for more information.

Top local players to watch:
Men: Brian Lewis, Evan Hook, Scott Lane, Jamie Johansen, Vince Fierro
Women: Misty May, Tracy and Katie Lindquist

Local Legend
Man: Brian Lewis coming off an impressive 2003 season with partner Scott Ayakutubby
Woman: Cammy Ciarelli played 82 tournaments in her career, taking home 14 titles and over $160,000 in prize money.

2004 AVP NISSAN SERIES
BUD LIGHT HUNTINGTON OPEN
presented by
SHARK ENERGY DRINK
Schedule of Events
(Tentative and subject to change)
Thursday, May 27th
7:00PM – 9:00PM AVP Party @ Sharkeez Newport Beach (114 McFadden Newport Beach, CA 92663)
Friday, May 28th
8:00AM – 6:00PM Men’s & Women’s Qualifier Competition
12:00PM – 6:00PM Sponsor Village Open
12:00PM – 6:00PM Nissan Display, Road Rally, & Henna Tattoos
12:00PM – 6:00PM Bud Light Beach Shack
12:00PM – 6:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
12:00PM – 6:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
12:00PM – 6:00PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
12:00PM – 6:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” and Listening Zone
12:00PM – 6:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
12:00PM – 6:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
12:00PM – 6:00PM McDonalds Beach Hut and Surf Challenge
12:00PM – 6:00PM Nature Valley Granola Bar Sampling
12:00PM – 6:00PM Wilson Autograph Ball Raffle
12:00PM – 6:00PM Shark Energy Drink Tiki Bar and Sampling w/ Surfboard Raffle
4:00PM – 5:30PM Clinic w/ the Pro’s (Aquafina Challenge Court)
6:00PM – 9:00PM Olympic Reception @ Fox Sports Grill (31 Fortune Drive Irvine, CA 92618)
Saturday, May 29th
9:00AM – 6:00PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 6:00PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 6:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos, Road Rally & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 6:00PM Bud Light Beach Shack & Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 6:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 6:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area
9:00AM – 6:00PM JPMS Product Sampling & Product Raffle
9:00AM – 6:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone and Stage Seating
9:00AM – 6:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 6:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 6:00PM McDonalds Beach Hut and Surf Challenge
9:00AM – 6:00PM Nature Valley Granola Bar Sampling
9:00AM – 6:00PM Wilson Autograph Ball Raffle
9:00AM – 6:00PM Shark Energy Drink Tiki Bar and Sampling w/ Surfboard Raffle
12:00PM – 6:00PM Special Music Performance by Hope 7 & Friends
9:00PM – 1:00AM AVP Bar Crawl on Main Street (Hurricane’s, Fred’s, Crabby Kenny’s)
Sunday, May 30th
9:00AM – 5:00PM AVP Men’s & Women’s Main Draw Competition
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sponsor Village Open
9:00AM – 5:00PM Nissan Display, Henna Tattoos, Road Rally & Club Crew Cab Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Bud Light Beach Shack & Party Zone Seating Section
9:00AM – 5:00PM Aquafina’s AVP Challenge & Serving Accuracy Board
9:00AM – 5:00PM Xbox Interactive Gaming Area

9:00AM – 5:00PM JPMS Cut-A-Thon (Hair cuts for $15 for Dig For Kids Charity)
9:00AM – 5:00PM Sirius “Mosh Pitt” Listening Zone & Stage Seating
9:00AM – 5:00PM Earthlink Internet Café & “Block-A-Ball” Game
9:00AM – 5:00PM Halls Fruit Breezers Halls of History Volleyball Exhibit , “Shoot the Breeze” Game and
Vertical Jump Test
9:00AM – 5:00PM McDonalds Beach Hut and Surf Challenge
9:00AM – 5:00PM Nature Valley Granola Bar Sampling
9:00AM – 5:00PM Wilson Autograph Ball Raffle
9:00AM – 5:00PM Shark Energy Drink Tiki Bar and Sampling w/ Surfboard Raffle
12:00PM – 3:00PM Special Music Performance by Hope 7 & Friends
1:30 PM Women’s Championship Match
2:30 PM Men’s Championship Match
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Post Event Party @ Dukes (315 Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA)
 
 
Tickets
Huntington Beach Reserved Section Tickets - Buy Now
 
Huntington Beach VIP Beach Club Tickets - BUY NOW

 
How To Get There 

South side of the pier
Main Street at Pacific Coast Hwy.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Beach access at 103 PCH

405 freeway to Beach Blvd. exit. Take Beach Blvd. west to the end (Pacific Coast Highway). Turn right on PCH and go all the way to the pier. There is ample parking on each side of the pier.
 
2004 AVP Nissan Series
Huntington Beach Open
Presented by Bud Light
August 28th-30th
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AVP TV Schedule for 2004

The AVP is proud to bring you over 10 hours of NBC broadcast coverage and over 40 hours of cable coverage of Fox Sports Net! Check out the television schedule below and be sure to watch all the AVP tournaments throughout the season. All broadcasts are listed in local time unless otherwise specified.*

JUNE

Event Location Broadcast Date Broadcast Time Network

Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 5 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 6 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 12 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 14 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sat. 19 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Huntington Beach, CA  Sun. 20 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sat. 26 1:00-2:00PM Fox Sports Net
Manhattan Beach, CA  Sun. 27 5:00-6:00PM Fox Sports Net



The 2004 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball schedule is as follows:
April 2-4 Ft. Lauderdale Open  $125,000 South Beach Park   
April 23-25 Tempe Open  $125,000 Tempe Beach Park    
April 30- May 2 Austin Open   $125,000 Auditorium Shores Park   
May 28-30 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open presented by Shark Energy Drink $125,000 Huntington Beach Pier   
June 4-6 Manhattan Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Manhattan Beach Pier   
June 11-13 San Diego Open presented by Bud Light  $125,000 Mariners Point   
July 8-11 Belmar Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Belmar Beach   
July 22-25 Hermosa Beach Open presented by Bud Light  $175,000 Hermosa Beach Pier   
September 2-5 Chicago Open  $175,000 North Avenue Beach   
September 9-11 Aquafina AVP Shootout presented by Bud Light  $150,000 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino   
September 23-25 AVP'S BEST OF THE BEACH PRESENTED BY PAUL MITCHELL $150,000 Fort DeRussey Beach   10/15-17 Los Angeles Invitational   TBD Home Depot Center Tkt. Quantity:  Order at AVP BEACH CLUB at Above link
 

Featured Players:

Men:
Eric Fonoimoana & Kevin Wong
Karch Kiraly & Mike Lambert
Canyon Ceman & Mike Whitmarsh
Ian Clark & Scott Davenport

Women:
Holly McPeak & Elaine Youngs
Jenny Johnson Jordan & Annett Davis
Kerri Walsh & Misty May
    
Sponsor Activitys:

Nissan
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Be sure to stop by the Nissan display and sign up to win "Crew Club Cab" seats to sit courtside during the Men's and Women's finals.  Test drive the Nissan Road Rally remote control cars and race against your friends and AVP athletes.  Don't forget to pick up a safety kit and other special give-away items - you can even get henna tattoos!

Bud Light
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Be a part of the Bud Light Party Zone.  Look for Bud Light onsite to find out more information.

Aquafina
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The Aquafina Purity Patrol is coming to the beach with tons of fun activities in the sun.  Compete in the the Aquafina Obstacle Course, Aquafina/ Wilson Speed Serve/ and "Return to Aquafina" hitting challenges.  See how you stand up against AVP Pros and your friends and win cool prizes. 

Xbox
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Visit Xbox at the beach and challenge your friends in the latest and greatest Xbox Game titles.  You can be King and sit in Xbox's "King of the Court" seats, the hottest seats on stadium court all weekend long or for the Men's and Women's finals.  You'll be front row in your Xbox visor, t-shirt, tattoo and much more watching the pro beach stars battle for number one.

Paul Mitchell
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Stop by on Saturday for samples and give-aways.  On Sunday, come by for $10 Cut-a-thon and get your hair cut and styled by one of Paul Mitchell's talented stylists.  Profits go to Eric Fonoimoana's "Dig For Kids" Foundation.  You'll walk around the beach looking fantastic, and for a good cause.

ChapStick 
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Take a break from the heat in one of ChapStick's four Fan Lounges equipped with a moisture tent, multiple beach chairs, games, tubes of ChapStick LipMoisturizer and other fun give-aways.  Don't miss your opportunity with Misty May who will be making appearances throughout the weekend for autograph signings and photo opportunities.

Wrigleys
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Long Lasting Flavor, Extra's Got It! Stop By the Wrigley Booth for a free sample of Wrigley's Extra gum

Nature Valley Granola Bars 
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Whether you're out on the court or watching from up in the stands, Nature Valley Granola Bars are a natural source of energy.  Make sure to stop by the Nature Valley tent to pick up a free sample.  Nature Valley - The Energy Bar Nature Intended. 


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Seeding:

Seed Name           Points            Ranking             Qualifying Status
$125,000  2004 AVP HUNTINGTON BEACH OPEN - MEN'S ENTRIES
May 28th-30th, 2004 at The Pier, Huntington Beach, Calif.,
Men's Main Draw Entries:
2004 AVP Teams at Huntington Beach

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Huntington Beach Teams - 2004

Men

2004 AVP Nissan Series

$125,000 Huntington Beach Open, Presented by Shark Energy Drink
Huntington Beach, Calif. · August 28-30, 2004

Men’s Main Draw Entries (Main Draw seed, Qualifying Seed)
Finish Player Partner Seed
  Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 1
  Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 2
  Jason Ring George Roumain 3
  Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 4
  Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh 5
  Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 6
  Brent Doble Brian Lewis 7
  Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 8
  John Hyden Andy Witt 9
  Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 10
  Paul Baxter Scott Wong 11
  Eduardo Bacil Eli Fairfield 12
  Jim Nichols Matt Olson 13
  Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 14
  Jake Elliott Jason Lee 15
  Matt Heath Adam Roberts 16
  Aaron Boss Jose Loiola 17
  Albert Hannemann Chad Turner 18
  Chip McCaw Alika Williams 19
  Ian Clark Scott Davenport 20
  David Fischer Scott Lane 21
  David Smith Brad Torsone 22
  Anthony Medel John Moran 23
  Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano 24
  Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q1
  Ben Koski Jeff Minc Q2
  Ryan Cronin Andrew Vazquez Q3
  Kevin Craig Gaston Macau Q4
  John Anselmo Anthony Mihalic Q5
  Chris Kosty Hans Stolfus Q6
  Brian Chapman Mike Morrison Q7
  Steve Grotowski Ranse Jones Q8
  Mike DiPierro Jim Van Zwieten Q9
  John Mayer Dan Mintz Q10
  Brian Corso Said Souikane Q11
  Kevin Dake Ran Kumgisky Q12
  Eric Adams Tony Pray Q13
  Nick Hannemann Mark Paaluhi Q14
  Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes Q15
  Matt Prosser Jon Thompson Q16
  Sonny Knight Jeff Smith Q17
  Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell Q18
  John Braunstein Mike Diehl Q19
  Mike Bruning Aaron Steele Q20
  Brian Duff Sam Haghighi Q21
  Leon Lucas Justin Phipps Q22
  Seth Burnham Jack Quinn Q23
  Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers Q24
  Art Barron Morgan Mainz Q25
  Jeff Myers Mark Smith Q26
  Steve Delaney Everett Matthews Q27
  Bivin Sadler Andy Shean Q28
  Matt Osbourn Jessie Webster Q29
  Samuel Rogers Mike Szymanski Q30
  Steve Hubbard Jason Wight Q31
  Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts Q32
  Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick Q33
  Guy Hamilton Dennis Marlow Q34
  David Escarsega Todd Hart Q35
  Mike Desjardins Ken Lentin Q36
  Greg Boor Matt Heagy Q37
  Dhiraj Coats Yariv Lerner Q38
  Andor Gyulai Tom Slauterbeck Q39
  Joe Boken Ian Gallagher Q40
  Todd Bennett Sergio Penaloza Q41
  Jeff Alzina Aaron Wachtfogel Q42
  Michael Doucette James Hollis Q43
  Brian Genthe Tom Witt Q44
  Scott Kiedaisch Daniel Skilins Q45
  Charles Cates Arqum Iqbal Q46
  Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk Q47
  Vince Fierro Jon Mesko Q48
  Jon Barnes Jake Blair Q49
  Mika Hunkin Jamie Johansen Q50
  Jason Lefevre Travis Regner Q51
  Michael DeRaffaele Curt Vaughen Q52
  Kevin Cleary Joel Jones Q53
  Randy Cline Judd Smith Q54
  Nguyen Le Peter Tourigny Q55
  Joshua Cannon Jason Voorhees Q56
  Rocky Mayo Jeremie Simkins Q57
  Brenton Davis Ryan Haneberg Q58
  Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez Q59
  Pat Brown Timothy Cornelissen Q60
  Corin Bemus Brandon Taliaferro Q61
  Zach Miller Brad Powell Q62
  Cory Chandler Miguel Monterola Q63
  John Caravella Luis Sandoval Q64
  Mark Addy Jerry Graham Q65
  Billy Allen Ty Tramblie Q66
  Matt Akromis Jeff Pheffer Q67
  Justin Deblasio Jason Miller Q68
  Michael Fegley Blake Newman Q69
  Gabby Amar JP Calderon Q70
  Jason Harris Anthony Sciarpalletti Q71
  Tim Fuehrer Josh Goodman Q72
  Taylor Evans Steffin Rangel Q73
  Lucas Galmarni Jeff Graham Q74
  Bob Von Burg Vince Zanzucchi Q75
  Jeff Clasen Corey Kleven Q76
  Wes Badorek Kurt Peters Q77
  Blake Cantrell David Kohl Q78
  Dustin Townsend Aaron Wintrich Q79
  Jarett Jensen David Maitlen Q80

Huntington Beach Teams - 2004
Men's Entries

Men's AVP $62,500 Huntington Beach Open
May 28-30, 2004
Finish Player Partner Seed

  Nick Hannemann Mark Paaluhi  
  Albert Hannemann Chad Turner  
  Eduardo Bacil Eli Fairfield  
  Steve Delaney Evie Mattews  
  Matt Osbourn Jessie Webster  
  Billy Allen Ty Tramblie  
  Jeff Clasen Corey Kleven  
  Ian Clark Scott Davenport  
  Charles Cates Arqum Iqbal  
  John Anselmo Anthony Mihalic  
  Eric Adams Tony Pray  
  Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers  
  David Fischer Scott Lane  
  Mike Desjardins Ken Lentin  
  Zach Miller Brad Powell  
  Joshua Cannon Jason Voorhees  
  Michael Doucette James Hollis  
  Samuel Rogers Mike Szymanski  
  Brian Corso Said Souikane  
  Cory Chandler Miguel Monterola  
  Chris Kosty Hans Stolfus  
  Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes  
  Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano  
  Justin Deblasio Jason Miller  
  Randy Cline Judd Smith  
  Gabby Amar JP Calderon  
  Michael DeRaffaele Curt Vaughen  
  Andor Gyulai Tom Slauterbeck  
  Taylor Evans Steffin Rangel  
  Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings  
  Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt  
  Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard  
  Tim Fuehrer Josh Goodman  
  Rocky Mayo Jeremie Simkins  
  Todd Bennett Sergio Penaloza  
  Steve Grotowski Ranse Jones  
  Michael Fegley Blake Newman  
  Matt Akromis Jeff Pheffer  
  Kevin Cleary Joel Jones  
  Nguyen Le Peter Tourigny  
  Jim Nichols Matt Olson  
  Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge  
  Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh  
  Blake Cantrell David Kohl  
  Jason Harris Anthony Sciarpalletti  
  Dustin Townsend Aaron Wintrich  
  Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert  
  Joe Boken Ian Gallagher  
  Kevin Craig Gaston Macau  
  Mike DiPierro Jim Van Zwieten  
  Bob Von Burg Vince Zanzucchi  
  Jason Lefevre Travis Regner  
  Scott Kiedaisch Daniel Skilins  
  Jake Elliott Jason Lee  
  Mike Bruning Aaron Steele  
  Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk  
  Anthony Medel John Moran  
  Pat Brown Timothy Cornelissen  
  Kevin Dake Ran Kumgisky  
  Matt Prosser Jon Thompson  
  David Smith Brad Torsone  
  Brenton Davis Ryan Haneberg  
  Steve Hubbard Jason Wight  
  Corin Bemus Brandon Taliaferro  
  Aaron Boss Jose Loiola  
  Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez  
  Ryan Cronin Andrew Vazquez  
  Leon Lucas Justin Phipps  
  Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell  
  Mika Hunkin Jamie Johansen  
  Brian Duff Sam Haghighi  
  Guy Hamilton Dennis Marlow  
  Matt Heath Adam Roberts  
  Jarett Jensen David Maitlen  
  John Hyden Andy Witt  
  Seth Burnham Jack Quinn  
  John Mayer Dan Mintz  
  David Escarsega Todd Hart  
  Wes Badorek Kurt Peters  
  Jeff Alzina Aaron Wachtfogel  
  Lucas Galmarni Jeff Graham  
  Brent Doble Brian Lewis  
  Art Barron Morgan Mainz  
  Chip McCaw Alika Williams  
  Jason Ring George Roumain  
  Brian Chapman Mike Morrison  
  Bivin Sadler Andy Shean  
  Dhiraj Coats Yariv Lerner  
  Ben Koski Jeff Minc  
  Jeff Myers Mark Smith  
  Brian Genthe Tom Witt  
  John Braunstein Mike Diehl  
  Jake Gibb Adam Jewell  
  Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena  
  Greg Boor Matt Heagy  
  Paul Baxter Scott Wong  
  Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q1
  Sonny Knight Jeff Smith Q17
  Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts Q32
  Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick Q33
  Vince Fierro Jon Mesko Q48
  Jon Barnes Jake Blair Q49
  John Caravella Luis Sandoval Q64
  Mark Addy Jerry Graham Q65 

$125,000 2004 Huntington Beach Open Presented by Shark Energy Drink Qualifier Results 
 
2004 AVP Nissan Series
$125,000 Huntington Beach Open Presented by
Shark Energy Drink
Huntington Beach, Calif.
May 28-30, 2004
Men's Qualification Tournament Results (Thursday, May 28)

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Mark Addy / Jerry Graham (Q65) def. John Caravella / Luis Sandoval (Q64) 21-17, 12-21, 15-7 (0:54)
Match 7: Jarett Jensen / David Maitlen (Q80) def. Jon Barnes / Jake Blair (Q49) 21-18, 21-15 (0:37)
Match 10: Joshua Cannon / Jason Voorhees (Q56) def. Steffin Rangel / Taylor Evans (Q73) 21-13, 21-12 (0:41)
Match 15: Rocky Mayo / Jeremie Simkins (Q57) def. Tim Fuehrer / Josh Goodman (Q72) 21-13, 21-16 (0:41)
Match 18: Blake Newman / Michael Fegley (Q69) def. Pat Brown / Timothy Cornelissen (Q60) 15-21, 21-18, 21-19 (1:19)
Match 23: Corey Kleven / Jeff Clasen (Q76) def. Kevin Cleary / Joel Jones (Q53) 13-21, 21-18, 16-14 (1:09)
Match 26: Michael DeRaffaele / Curt Vaughen (Q52) def. Kurt Peters / Wes Badorek (Q77) 21-17, 21-16 (0:42)
Match 31: Corin Bemus / Brandon Taliaferro (Q61) def. Jason Miller / Justin Deblasio (Q68) 21-16, 21-18 (0:43)
Match 34: Matt Akromis / Jeff Pheffer (Q67) def. Zach Miller / Brad Powell (Q62) 21-12, 19-21, 16-14 (0:55)
Match 39: Jason Lefevre / Travis Regner (Q51) def. David Kohl / Blake Cantrell (Q78) 19-21, 21-14, 15-8 (0:56)
Match 42: Randy Cline / Judd Smith (Q54) def. Vince Zanzucchi / Bob Von Burg (Q75) 21-14, 15-21, 15-10 (0:55)
Match 47: Gabby Amar / JP Calderon (Q70) def. Jeremy Drescher / Derek Martinez (Q59) 21-13, 21-15 (0:42)
Match 50: Brenton Davis / Ryan Haneberg (Q58) def. Jason Harris / Anthony Sciarpalletti (Q71) 21-15, 21-12 (0:36)
Match 55: Jeff Graham / Lucas Galmarni (Q74) def. Nguyen Le / Peter Tourigny (Q55) 21-14, 17-21, 20-18 (1:01)
Match 58: Dustin Townsend / Aaron Wintrich (Q79) def. Mika Hunkin / Jamie Johansen (Q50) 23-21, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 63: Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (Q66) def. Cory Chandler / Miguel Monterola (Q63) 21-14, 21-10 (0:41)

Round 2
Match 65: Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q1) def. Mark Addy / Jerry Graham (Q65) 22-20, 21-13 (0:42)
Match 66: Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q32) def. Jason Greenlaw / Chad Wick (Q33) 21-11, 21-15 (0:40)
Match 67: Sonny Knight / Jeff Smith (Q17) def. Vince Fierro / Jon Mesko (Q48) 21-15, 21-19 (0:43)
Match 68: Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q16) def. Jarett Jensen / David Maitlen (Q80) 21-13, 21-10 (0:36)
Match 69: Mike DiPierro / Jim Van Zwieten (Q9) def. Joshua Cannon / Jason Voorhees (Q56) 21-15, 21-12 (0:38)
Match 70: Skyler Davis / Aaron Rogers (Q24) def. Todd Bennett / Sergio Penaloza (Q41) 21-19, 21-18 (0:45)
Match 71: Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q25) def. Joe Boken / Ian Gallagher (Q40) 21-14, 21-12 (0:41)
Match 72: Rocky Mayo / Jeremie Simkins (Q57) def. Steve Grotowski / Ranse Jones (Q8) 0-21, 21-13, 15-12 (0:39)
Match 73: Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (Q5) def. Blake Newman / Michael Fegley (Q69) 21-13, 21-12 (0:41)
Match 74: Bivin Sadler / Andy Shean (Q28) def. Greg Boor / Matt Heagy (Q37) 21-15, 21-15 (0:38)
Match 75: Brian Duff / Sam Haghighi (Q21) def. Brian Genthe / Tom Witt (Q44) 21-13, 21-11 (0:43)
Match 76: Kevin Dake / Ran Kumgisky (Q12) def. Corey Kleven / Jeff Clasen (Q76) 21-18, 21-14 (0:45)
Match 77: Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q13) def. Michael DeRaffaele / Curt Vaughen (Q52) 21-18, 21-19 (0:44)
Match 78: Mike Bruning / Aaron Steele (Q20) def. Scott Kiedaisch / Daniel Skilins (Q45) 21-17, 21-13 (0:39)
Match 79: Mike Desjardins / Ken Lentin (Q36) def. Matt Osbourn / Jessie Webster (Q29) 21-19, 21-14 (0:43)
Match 80: John Anselmo / Anthony Mihalic (Q4) def. Brandon Taliaferro / Corin Bemus (Q61) 26-28, 21-17, 15-13 (1:14)
Match 81: Ryan Cronin / Andrew Vazquez (Q3) def. Matt Akromis / Jeff Pheffer (Q67) 21-14, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 82: David Escarsega / Todd Hart (Q35) def. Samuel Rogers / Mike Szymanski (Q30) 21-16, 16-21, 15-11 (0:55)
Match 83: John Braunstein / Mike Diehl (Q19) def. Charles Cates / Arqum Iqbal (Q46) 21-14, 21-17 (0:48)
Match 84: Nick Hannemann / Mark Paaluhi (Q14) def. Jason Lefevre / Travis Regner (Q51) 21-17, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 85: Brian Corso / Said Souikane (Q11) def. Randy Cline / Judd Smith (Q54) 21-10, 21-10 (0:40)
Match 86: Michael Doucette / James Hollis (Q43) def. Leon Lucas / Justin Phipps (Q22) 21-12, 14-21, 15-12 (0:57)
Match 87: Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (Q27) def. Dhiraj Coats / Yariv Lerner (Q38) 21-15, 21-13 (0:36)
Match 88: Gabby Amar / JP Calderon (Q70) def. Gaston Macau / Derek Zimmerman (Q6) 21-19, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 89: Brenton Davis / Ryan Haneberg (Q58) def. Brian Chapman / Mike Morrison (Q7) 21-18, 21-16 (0:44)
Match 90: Jeff Myers / Mark Smith (Q26) def. Andor Gyulai / Tom Slauterbeck (Q39) 21-18, 21-15 (0:43)
Match 91: Jeff Alzina / Aaron Wachtfogel (Q42) def. Seth Burnham / Jack Quinn (Q23) 23-21, 23-21 (0:54)
Match 92: John Mayer / Dan Mintz (Q10) def. Jeff Graham / Lucas Galmarni (Q74) 21-13, 21-15 (0:37)
Match 93: Dustin Townsend / Aaron Wintrich (Q79) def. Esteban Escobar / Leonardo Moraes (Q15) 21-14, 23-21 (0:50)
Match 94: Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q18) def. Corey Glave / Mark Kirunchyk (Q47) 21-15, 21-12 (0:36)
Match 95: Steve Hubbard / Jason Wight (Q31) def. Guy Hamilton / Dennis Marlow (Q34) 21-19, 21-15 (0:47)
Match 96: Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (Q66) def. Ben Koski / Jeff Minc (Q2) by Forfeit

Round 3
Match 97: Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q32) def. Dan Fisher / Chris Guigliano (Q1) 19-21, 21-17, 15-10 (1:01)
Match 98: Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q16) def. Sonny Knight / Jeff Smith (Q17) 21-0, 21-12 (0:27)
Match 99: Mike DiPierro / Jim Van Zwieten (Q9) def. Skyler Davis / Aaron Rogers (Q24) 21-18, 19-21, 15-11 (0:58)
Match 100: Rocky Mayo / Jeremie Simkins (Q57) def. Art Barron / Morgan Mainz (Q25) 21-13, 22-20 (0:45)
Match 101: Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (Q5) def. Bivin Sadler / Andy Shean (Q28) 21-18, 21-10 (0:39)
Match 102: Kevin Dake / Ran Kumgisky (Q12) def. Brian Duff / Sam Haghighi (Q21) 21-10, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 103: Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q13) def. Mike Bruning / Aaron Steele (Q20) 21-18, 17-21, 19-17 (1:15)
Match 104: John Anselmo / Anthony Mihalic (Q4) def. Mike Desjardins / Ken Lentin (Q36) 21-15, 21-23, 15-12 (1:05)
Match 105: Ryan Cronin / Andrew Vazquez (Q3) def. David Escarsega / Todd Hart (Q35) 21-14, 21-16 (0:48)
Match 106: Nick Hannemann / Mark Paaluhi (Q14) def. John Braunstein / Mike Diehl (Q19) 16-21, 21-17, 15-9 (1:06)
Match 107: Brian Corso / Said Souikane (Q11) def. Michael Doucette / James Hollis (Q43) 21-17, 21-18 (0:43)
Match 108: Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (Q27) def. Gabby Amar / JP Calderon (Q70) 21-13, 17-21, 15-9 (0:55)
Match 109: Brenton Davis / Ryan Haneberg (Q58) def. Jeff Myers / Mark Smith (Q26) 21-12, 21-19 (0:45)
Match 110: John Mayer / Dan Mintz (Q10) def. Jeff Alzina / Aaron Wachtfogel (Q42) 22-20, 20-22, 15-13 (0:54)
Match 111: Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q18) def. Dustin Townsend / Aaron Wintrich (Q79) 21-19, 21-8 (0:37)
Match 112: Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (Q66) def. Steve Hubbard / Jason Wight (Q31) 16-21, 23-21, 15-8 (0:56)

Round 4
Match 113: Matt Prosser / Jon Thompson (Q16) def. Casey Patterson / Dennis Roberts (Q32) 21-16, 21-17 (0:40)
Match 114: Mike DiPierro / Jim Van Zwieten (Q9) def. Rocky Mayo / Jeremie Simkins (Q57) 21-17, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 115: Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (Q5) def. Kevin Dake / Ran Kumgisky (Q12) 21-7, 17-21, 18-16 (0:53)
Match 116: John Anselmo / Anthony Mihalic (Q4) def. Eric Adams / Tony Pray (Q13) 30-28, 21-10 (0:49)
Match 117: Nick Hannemann / Mark Paaluhi (Q14) def. Ryan Cronin / Andrew Vazquez (Q3) 20-22, 21-16, 17-15 (1:08)
Match 118: Steve Delaney / Everett Matthews (Q27) def. Brian Corso / Said Souikane (Q11) 19-21, 23-21, 15-10 (1:03)
Match 119: John Mayer / Dan Mintz (Q10) def. Brenton Davis / Ryan Haneberg (Q58) 21-14, 21-16 (0:37)
Match 120: Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (Q66) def. Ivan Mercer / Jeff Murrell (Q18) 21-15, 21-6 (0:42)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) def. Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (32, Q66) 21-14, 21-14 (0:32)
Match 2: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (16) def. Aaron Boss / Jose Loiola (17) 27-25, 22-20 (0:46)
Match 3: John Hyden / Andy Witt (9) def. Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (24) 21-18, 21-18 (0:44)
Match 5: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) def. Jim Van Zwieten / Mike DiPierro (28, Q9) 21-15, 21-16 (0:38)
Match 6: Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) def. David Fischer / Scott Lane (21) 21-19, 21-14 (0:39)
Match 7: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (13) def. Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) 22-20, 25-23 (0:45)
Match 9: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Jon Thompson / Matt Prosser (30, Q16) 21-15, 21-17 (0:46)
Match 10: Chip McCaw / Alika Williams (19) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) 21-18, 21-18 (0:48)
Match 11: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (22) 21-15, 21-14 (0:53)
Match 13: Brent Doble / Brian Lewis (7) def. Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (26, Q5) 21-10, 21-15 (0:48)
Match 14: Nick Lucena / Philip Dalhausser (10) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (23) 21-13, 21-17 (0:59)
Match 15: Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (18) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (15) 21-12, 30-28 (0:46)

Round 2
Match 17: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (16) 21-18, 21-12 (0:38)
Match 18: John Hyden / Andy Witt (9) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (8) 21-13, 16-21, 16-14 (1:11)
Match 19: Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) 21-18, 21-18 (0:44)
Match 20: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (13) 21-14, 22-24, 15-9 (1:04)
Match 21: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Chip McCaw / Alika Williams (19) 19-21, 21-15, 16-14 (0:59)
Match 22: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) def. Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) 21-17, 21-19 (0:51)
Match 23: Brent Doble / Brian Lewis (7) def. Nick Lucena / Philip Dalhausser (10) 21-18, 21-12 (0:45)
Match 24: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (18) 21-18, 21-10 (0:36)
Round 3
Match 25: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (9) 21-10, 21-12 (0:41)
Match 26: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) 21-17, 21-12 (0:38)
Match 27: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) 22-20, 13-21, 15-7 (1:07)
Match 28: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Brent Doble / Brian Lewis (7) 21-16, 21-17 (0:41)
Round 4
Match 29: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 19-21, 21-18, 15-10 (0:58)
Match 30: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) 21-17, 17-21, 21-19 (1:18)


Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 31: Aaron Boss / Jose Loiola (17) def. Ty Tramblie / Billy Allen (32, Q66) 21-13, 22-20 (0:43)
Match 32: Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (24) def. John Anselmo / Anthony Mihalic (25, Q4) 21-19, 20-22, 15-11 (0:58)
Match 33: David Fischer / Scott Lane (21) def. Jim Van Zwieten / Mike DiPierro (28, Q9) 21-16, 19-21, 15-12 (0:53)
Match 34: Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) def. Nick Hannemann / Mark Paaluhi (29, Q14) 21-12, 21-15 (0:39)
Match 35: Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) def. Jon Thompson / Matt Prosser (30, Q16) 21-15, 21-17 (0:43)
Match 36: David Smith / Brad Torsone (22) def. Dan Mintz / John Mayer (27, Q10) 21-23, 21-16, 15-9 (1:03)
Match 37: Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (26, Q5) def. Anthony Medel / John Moran (23) 22-20, 22-20 (0:50)
Match 38: Everett Matthews / Steve Delaney (31, Q27) def. Jake Elliott / Jason Lee (15) 19-21, 26-24, 22-20 (1:08)

Round 2
Match 39: Aaron Boss / Jose Loiola (17) def. Albert Hannemann / Chad Turner (18) 22-20, 21-19 (0:44)
Match 40: Nick Lucena / Philip Dalhausser (10) def. Ty Loomis / Ryan Mariano (24) 24-22, 21-19 (0:47)
Match 41: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. David Fischer / Scott Lane (21) 30-28, 21-14 (0:51)
Match 42: Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) def. Chip McCaw / Alika Williams (19) 19-21, 21-15, 15-8 (0:54)
Match 43: Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (13) def. Chad Mowrey / Ed Ratledge (14) 21-11, 16-21, 15-10 (0:52)
Match 44: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) def. David Smith / Brad Torsone (22) 21-10, 21-14 (0:40)
Match 45: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (8) def. Chris Kosty / Hans Stolfus (26, Q5) 21-14, 21-11 (0:35)
Match 46: Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (16) def. Everett Matthews / Steve Delaney (31, Q27) 25-23, 28-26 (0:55)

Round 3
Match 47: Aaron Boss / Jose Loiola (17) def. Nick Lucena / Philip Dalhausser (10) 21-15, 21-13 (0:27)
Match 48: Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) def. Ian Clark / Scott Davenport (20) 14-21, 21-10, 15-9 (0:58)
Match 49: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) def. Jim Nichols / Matt Olson (13) 21-13, 21-11 (0:34)
Match 50: Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (8) def. Adam Roberts / Matt Heath (16) 21-13, 21-18 (0:36)


Round 4
Match 51: Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) def. Aaron Boss / Jose Loiola (17) 22-20, 21-18 (0:38)
Match 52: John Hyden / Andy Witt (9) def. Casey Jennings / Matt Fuerbringer (6) 22-20, 25-23 (0:53)
Match 53: Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) def. Brent Doble / Brian Lewis (7) 18-21, 21-16, 15-13 (1:06)
Match 54: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) def. Adam Jewell / Jake Gibb (8) 21-16, 21-18 (0:40)

Round 5
Match 55: Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) def. John Hyden / Andy Witt (9) 21-16, 14-21, 19-17 (0:58)
Match 56: Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) def. Canyon Ceman / Mike Whitmarsh (5) 21-18, 16-21, 15-11 (1:11)

Round 6
Match 57: Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) def. Eduardo Bacil / Eli Fairfield (12) 21-15, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 58: Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) def. Paul Baxter / Scott Wong (11) 17-21, 21-19, 15-12 (1:09)


Semifinals
Match 59: Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) def. Karch Kiraly / Mike Lambert (2) 22-20, 21-19 (0:40)
Match 60: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Dain Blanton / Jeff Nygaard (4) 21-19, 16-21, 19-17 (1:09)

Finals
Match 61: Jason Ring / George Roumain (3) def. Sean Rosenthal / Larry Witt (1) 21-12, 21-16


 

 
Men's AVP $62,500 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open
Presented by Shark Energy Drink
May 28-30, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Points

1 Jason Ring George Roumain 3 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Sean Rosenthal Larry Witt 1 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Karch Kiraly Mike Lambert 2 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Dain Blanton Jeff Nygaard 4 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Paul Baxter Scott Wong 11 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Eduardo Bacil Eli Fairfield 12 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Canyon Ceman Mike Whitmarsh 5 $2,500.00 180.0
7 John Hyden Andy Witt 9 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Matt Fuerbringer Casey Jennings 6 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Brent Doble Brian Lewis 7 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Jake Gibb Adam Jewell 8 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Aaron Boss Jose Loiola 17 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Philip Dalhausser Nick Lucena 10 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Jim Nichols Matt Olson 13 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Matt Heath Adam Roberts 16 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Ian Clark Scott Davenport 20 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Chad Mowrey Ed Ratledge 14 $400.00 72.0
17 Albert Hannemann Chad Turner 18 $400.00 72.0
17 Chip McCaw Alika Williams 19 $400.00 72.0
17 David Fischer Scott Lane 21 $400.00 72.0
17 David Smith Brad Torsone 22 $400.00 72.0
17 Ty Loomis Ryan Mariano 24 $400.00 72.0
17 Chris Kosty Hans Stolfus 26, Q5 $400.00 72.0
17 Steve Delaney Everett Matthews 31, Q27 $400.00 72.0
25 Jake Elliott Jason Lee 15 $100.00 36.0
25 Anthony Medel John Moran 23 $100.00 36.0
25 John Anselmo Anthony Mihalic 25, Q4 $100.00 36.0
25 John Mayer Dan Mintz 27, Q10 $100.00 36.0
25 Mike DiPierro Jim Van Zwieten 28, Q9 $100.00 36.0
25 Nick Hannemann Mark Paaluhi 29, Q14 $100.00 36.0
25 Matt Prosser Jon Thompson 30, Q16 $100.00 36.0
25 Billy Allen Ty Tramblie 32, Q66 $100.00 36.0
33 Ryan Cronin Andrew Vazquez Q3 $.00 18.0
33 Brian Corso Said Souikane Q11 $.00 18.0
33 Kevin Dake Ran Kumgisky Q12 $.00 18.0
33 Eric Adams Tony Pray Q13 $.00 18.0
33 Ivan Mercer Jeff Murrell Q18 $.00 18.0
33 Casey Patterson Dennis Roberts Q32 $.00 18.0
33 Rocky Mayo Jeremie Simkins Q57 $.00 18.0
33 Brenton Davis Ryan Haneberg Q58 $.00 18.0
41 Dan Fisher Chris Guigliano Q1 $.00 12.0
41 Sonny Knight Jeff Smith Q17 $.00 12.0
41 John Braunstein Mike Diehl Q19 $.00 12.0
41 Mike Bruning Aaron Steele Q20 $.00 12.0
41 Brian Duff Sam Haghighi Q21 $.00 12.0
41 Skyler Davis Aaron Rogers Q24 $.00 12.0
41 Art Barron Morgan Mainz Q25 $.00 12.0
41 Jeff Myers Mark Smith Q26 $.00 12.0
41 Bivin Sadler Andy Shean Q28 $.00 12.0
41 Steve Hubbard Jason Wight Q31 $.00 12.0
41 David Escarsega Todd Hart Q35 $.00 12.0
41 Mike Desjardins Ken Lentin Q36 $.00 12.0
41 Jeff Alzina Aaron Wachtfogel Q42 $.00 12.0
41 Michael Doucette James Hollis Q43 $.00 12.0
41 Gabby Amar JP Calderon Q70 $.00 12.0
41 Dustin Townsend Aaron Wintrich Q79 $.00 12.0
57 Ben Koski Jeff Minc Q2 $.00 8.0
57 Gaston Macau Derek Zimmerman Q6 $.00 8.0
57 Brian Chapman Mike Morrison Q7 $.00 8.0
57 Steve Grotowski Ranse Jones Q8 $.00 8.0
57 Esteban Escobar Leonardo Moraes Q15 $.00 8.0
57 Leon Lucas Justin Phipps Q22 $.00 8.0
57 Seth Burnham Jack Quinn Q23 $.00 8.0
57 Matt Osbourn Jessie Webster Q29 $.00 8.0
57 Samuel Rogers Mike Szymanski Q30 $.00 8.0
57 Jason Greenlaw Chad Wick Q33 $.00 8.0
57 Guy Hamilton Dennis Marlow Q34 $.00 8.0
57 Greg Boor Matt Heagy Q37 $.00 8.0
57 Dhiraj Coats Yariv Lerner Q38 $.00 8.0
57 Andor Gyulai Tom Slauterbeck Q39 $.00 8.0
57 Joe Boken Ian Gallagher Q40 $.00 8.0
57 Todd Bennett Sergio Penaloza Q41 $.00 8.0
57 Brian Genthe Tom Witt Q44 $.00 8.0
57 Scott Kiedaisch Daniel Skilins Q45 $.00 8.0
57 Charles Cates Arqum Iqbal Q46 $.00 8.0
57 Corey Glave Mark Kirunchyk Q47 $.00 8.0
57 Vince Fierro Jon Mesko Q48 $.00 8.0
57 Jason Lefevre Travis Regner Q51 $.00 8.0
57 Michael DeRaffaele Curt Vaughen Q52 $.00 8.0
57 Randy Cline Judd Smith Q54 $.00 8.0
57 Joshua Cannon Jason Voorhees Q56 $.00 8.0
57 Corin Bemus Brandon Taliaferro Q61 $.00 8.0
57 Mark Addy Jerry Graham Q65 $.00 8.0
57 Matt Akromis Jeff Pheffer Q67 $.00 8.0
57 Michael Fegley Blake Newman Q69 $.00 8.0
57 Lucas Galmarni Jeff Graham Q74 $.00 8.0
57 Jeff Clasen Corey Kleven Q76 $.00 8.0
57 Jarett Jensen David Maitlen Q80 $.00 8.0
89 Jon Barnes Jake Blair Q49 $.00 4.0
89 Mika Hunkin Jamie Johansen Q50 $.00 4.0
89 Kevin Cleary Joel Jones Q53 $.00 4.0
89 Nguyen Le Peter Tourigny Q55 $.00 4.0
89 Jeremy Drescher Derek Martinez Q59 $.00 4.0
89 Pat Brown Timothy Cornelissen Q60 $.00 4.0
89 Zach Miller Brad Powell Q62 $.00 4.0
89 Cory Chandler Miguel Monterola Q63 $.00 4.0
89 John Caravella Luis Sandoval Q64 $.00 4.0
89 Justin Deblasio Jason Miller Q68 $.00 4.0
89 Jason Harris Anthony Sciarpalletti Q71 $.00 4.0
89 Tim Fuehrer Josh Goodman Q72 $.00 4.0
89 Taylor Evans Steffin Rangel Q73 $.00 4.0
89 Bob Von Burg Vince Zanzucchi Q75 $.00 4.0
89 Wes Badorek Kurt Peters Q77 $.00 4.0
89 Blake Cantrell David Kohl Q78 $.00 4.0
 

Huntington Beach Volleyball - Past Champions (six events)

1975   Greg Lee/Jim Menges
1999   Adam Johnson/Karch Kiraly
2000   Canyon Ceman/Brian Lewis
2001   Scott Ayakatubby/Eduardo Bacil 
2002   Eric Fonoimoana/Dax Holdren
2003   Karch Kiraly/Brent Doble
2004   Jason Ring/George Roumain

                      

2004 Tournament Champions >>Jason Ring / George Roumain

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Jason Ring                                      George Roumain

Women's AVP $62,500 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open
Presented by Shark Energy Drink
May 28-30, 2004 

Qualifier Bracket
Round 1
Match 2: Meri-de Boyer / Josie Youngblood (Q32) def. Jennifer Maastricht / Barb Ifejika (Q33) 21-14, 21-16 (0:39)
Match 6: Anya Adams / Jean Mathews (Q24) def. Jenn Hoft / Alyssa Rylander (Q41) 21-16, 21-19 (0:50)
Match 7: Kim Goodwin / Carol Killeen (Q25) def. Tina Damasco / Kristal Blair (Q40) 21-9, 21-17 (0:39)
Match 10: Kirstin Olsen / Terry Zartman (Q28) def. Bridget Lambert / Mary Strong (Q37) 21-12, 21-17 (0:44)
Match 15: Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q36) def. Aly Curry / Shannon Sneed (Q29) 16-21, 21-19, 15-8 (1:01)
Match 18: Sarah Jones / Susan Hughes (Q35) def. Keely Eagle / Barb Sanson (Q30) 15-21, 26-24, 15-9 (1:10)
Match 22: April Chapple Zanella / Heather Hafner (Q22) def. Kristen Kinder / Jessica Kinder (Q43) 21-9, 21-15 (0:35)
Match 23: Jenny Griffith / Stephanie Roberts (Q27) def. Barb Letts / Stephanie Gruner (Q38) 21-9, 21-15 (0:40)
Match 26: Stacy Rouwenhorst / Paola Rodriguez (Q39) def. Antoinette Cocco / Jennifer Lombardi (Q26) 21-17, 21-14 (0:39)
Match 27: Brooke Rundle / Patti Scofield (Q42) def. Maggie Philgence / Cherry Simkins (Q23) 29-27, 21-14 (0:57)
Match 31: Rene Rozunko / Kelly Yengst (Q34) def. Heather Alley / Ingrid Roosild (Q31) 21-15, 12-21, 15-11 (0:58)

Round 2
Match 33: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q1) def. Meri-de Boyer / Josie Youngblood (Q32) 21-16, 21-18 (0:34)
Match 34: Melissa Karwowski / Ashley Regner (Q16) def. Joy Akins / Dawn Steinhauser (Q17) 21-19, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 35: Karen Helyer / Kaili Kimura (Q9) def. Anya Adams / Jean Mathews (Q24) 15-21, 21-15, 15-8 (0:56)
Match 36: Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q8) def. Kim Goodwin / Carol Killeen (Q25) 21-19, 21-17 (0:42)
Match 37: Kelly Rowe / Catie Vagnuer (Q5) def. Kirstin Olsen / Terry Zartman (Q28) 22-20, 21-16 (0:42)
Match 38: Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q12) def. Michelle Kyman / Alyson Randick (Q21) 21-11, 21-12 (0:37)
Match 39: Nicole Branagh / Alicia Zamparelli (Q20) def. Cindy Phillips / Teri Van Dyke (Q13) 21-19, 21-12 (0:40)
Match 40: Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q36) def. Karen Reitz / Gretchen Sanders (Q4) 18-21, 26-24, 15-11 (1:04)
Match 41: Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Hilleary (Q3) def. Sarah Jones / Susan Hughes (Q35) 21-15, 22-20 (0:46)
Match 42: Jessica Alvarado / Lily Kahumoku (Q14) def. Nicole Midwin / Natacha Nelson (Q19) 21-10, 21-18 (0:34)
Match 43: Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q11) def. April Chapple Zanella / Heather Hafner (Q22) 12-21, 21-14, 15-7 (0:51)
Match 44: Mary Baily / Tiffany Rodriguez (Q6) def. Jenny Griffith / Stephanie Roberts (Q27) 21-14, 21-19 (0:42)
Match 45: Stacy Rouwenhorst / Paola Rodriguez (Q39) def. Kerri Eich / Sarah White (Q7) 19-21, 21-17, 15-13 (0:56)
Match 46: Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (Q10) def. Brooke Rundle / Patti Scofield (Q42) 22-20, 21-16 (0:45)
Match 47: Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (Q15) def. Johanna Lehman / Laura Ratto (Q18) 21-14, 21-18 (0:39)
Match 48: Barb Birnbaum / Jill Changaris (Q2) def. Rene Rozunko / Kelly Yengst (Q34) 21-17, 21-15 (0:37)

Round 3
Match 49: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (Q1) def. Melissa Karwowski / Ashley Regner (Q16) 21-5, 21-15 (0:35)
Match 50: Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (Q8) def. Karen Helyer / Kaili Kimura (Q9) 18-21, 21-16, 15-13 (1:05)
Match 51: Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (Q12) def. Kelly Rowe / Catie Vagnuer (Q5) 22-20, 21-13 (0:40)
Match 52: Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (Q36) def. Nicole Branagh / Alicia Zamparelli (Q20) 22-20, 21-16 (0:41)
Match 53: Jeannette Hecker / Valinda Hilleary (Q3) def. Jessica Alvarado / Lily Kahumoku (Q14) 21-14, 21-11 (0:36)
Match 54: Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (Q11) def. Mary Baily / Tiffany Rodriguez (Q6) 21-14, 20-22, 15-8 (0:58)
Match 55: Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (Q10) def. Stacy Rouwenhorst / Paola Rodriguez (Q39) 21-10, 21-15 (0:34)
Match 56: Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (Q15) def. Barb Birnbaum / Jill Changaris (Q2) 21-17, 13-21, 16-14 (0:55)


Winner's Bracket
Round 1
Match 1: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (32, Q36) 21-16, 21-8 (0:30)
Match 2: Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (16) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (17) 21-17, 12-21, 15-13 (1:00)
Match 3: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (24) 21-19, 21-15 (0:40)
Match 4: Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (25) 21-12, 21-16 (0:34)
Match 5: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) def. Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (28, Q12) 21-16, 21-11 (0:35)
Match 6: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) def. Denise Johns / Jenelle Koester (21) 21-19, 19-21, 15-12 (0:54)
Match 7: Daven Casad-Allison / Pat Keller (13) def. Kristen Schritter / Anne McArthur (20) 22-20, 21-12 (0:42)
Match 8: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (4) def. Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (29, Q11) 21-13, 21-18 (0:39)
Match 9: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (30, Q10) 17-21, 21-11, 15-9 (0:55)
Match 10: Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (14) def. Erin Galli / Franci Rard (19) 21-9, 21-15 (0:35)
Match 11: Ashley Bowles / Lauren Fendrick (11) def. Helen Reale / Nikki Audette (22) 21-16, 22-20 (0:45)
Match 12: Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (6) def. Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (27, Q8) 21-9, 21-9 (0:36)
Match 13: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Valinda Hilleary / Jeannette Hecker (26, Q3) 21-11, 21-16 (0:39)
Match 14: Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (23, Q1) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (10) 15-21, 22-20, 15-13 (0:51)
Match 15: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) def. Michelle Morse / Liz Pagano (18) 21-13, 21-17 (0:44)
Match 16: Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) def. Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (31, Q15) 21-5, 21-11 (0:27)

Round 2
Match 17: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (16) 21-8, 21-13 (0:28)
Match 18: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) 21-11, 12-21, 15-13 (0:55)
Match 19: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) 21-19, 21-14 (0:36)
Match 20: Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (4) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Pat Keller (13) 21-6, 21-23, 15-11 (0:52)
Match 21: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (14) 21-16, 21-16 (0:34)
Match 22: Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (6) def. Ashley Bowles / Lauren Fendrick (11) 21-18, 19-21, 15-10 (0:57)
Match 23: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (23, Q1) 21-12, 21-19 (0:34)
Match 24: Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) 21-17, 21-12 (0:50)

Round 3
Match 25: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-9, 21-14 (0:32)
Match 26: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (4) 21-16, 21-16 (0:49)
Match 27: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (6) 21-12, 21-13 (0:42)
Match 28: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) 21-18, 18-21, 15-12 (0:50)

Round 4
Match 29: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) 21-11, 21-10 (0:32)
Match 30: Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) def. Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) 21-16, 21-15 (0:39)



Contender's Bracket
Round 1
Match 31: Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (17) def. Michelle More / Suzanne Stonebarger (32, Q36) 21-14, 17-21, 15-11 (0:50)
Match 32: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (24) def. Danalee Bragado / Ramona Caouette (25) 21-13, 21-12 (0:37)
Match 33: Denise Johns / Jenelle Koester (21) def. Holly Reisor / Eleonora Vakhidova (28, Q12) 21-10, 22-20 (0:35)
Match 34: Kristen Schritter / Anne McArthur (20) def. Angela Lewis / Diane Pascua (29, Q11) 18-21, 21-17, 15-13 (1:00)
Match 35: Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (30, Q10) def. Erin Galli / Franci Rard (19) 21-12, 15-21, 17-15 (1:03)
Match 36: Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (27, Q8) def. Helen Reale / Nikki Audette (22) 21-18, 21-18 (0:49)
Match 37: Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (10) def. Valinda Hilleary / Jeannette Hecker (26, Q3) 21-18, 21-18 (0:43)
Match 38: Michelle Morse / Liz Pagano (18) def. Makalani Hovey / Amber Willey (31, Q15) 21-16, 21-11 (0:33)

Round 2
Match 39: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) def. Barbara Nyland / Saralyn Smith (17) 17-21, 21-15, 15-10 (1:03)
Match 40: Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (24) def. Courtney Guerra / Brooke Niles (23, Q1) 21-17, 21-13 (0:38)
Match 41: Ashley Bowles / Lauren Fendrick (11) def. Denise Johns / Jenelle Koester (21) 16-21, 21-16, 16-14 (0:53)
Match 42: Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (14) def. Kristen Schritter / Anne McArthur (20) 21-17, 21-18 (0:59)
Match 43: Daven Casad-Allison / Pat Keller (13) def. Lisa Marshall / Ann Windes (30, Q10) 21-18, 21-10 (0:35)
Match 44: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) def. Suzana Manole / Beth Van Fleet (27, Q8) 25-23, 24-22 (0:55)
Match 45: Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) def. Tanya Fuamatu / Heide Ilustre (10) 21-16, 21-13 (0:54)
Match 46: Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (16) def. Michelle Morse / Liz Pagano (18) 21-18, 18-21, 15-0 (0:59)

Round 3
Match 47: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) def. Marla O'Hara / Julie Romias (24) 21-17, 21-18 (0:40)
Match 48: Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (14) def. Ashley Bowles / Lauren Fendrick (11) 21-15, 21-18 (0:41)
Match 49: Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) def. Daven Casad-Allison / Pat Keller (13) 21-17, 21-17 (0:45)
Match 50: Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) def. Julie Sprague / Kimberly Coleman (16) 21-13, 21-16 (0:33)

Round 4
Match 51: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) def. Jennifer Meredith / Wendy Stammer (4) 21-15, 21-17 (0:33)
Match 52: Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) def. Ali Wood / Alicia Polzin (14) 21-19, 18-21, 15-8 (0:40)
Match 53: Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) def. Katie Lindquist / Tracy Lindquist (12) 21-13, 21-11 (0:30)
Match 54: Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) def. Gracie Santana-Baeni / Paula Roca (6) 21-14, 21-18 (0:38)


Round 5
Match 55: Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) def. Heather Lowe / Jenny Pavley (9) 21-15, 21-11 (0:29)
Match 56: Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) def. Sarah Straton / Tammy Leibl (8) 21-10, 21-19 (0:38)

Round 6
Match 57: Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) def. Tyra Harper / Makare Wilson (15) 21-14, 21-14 (0:26)
Match 58: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) def. Leanne McSorley / Lisa Arce (2) 21-19, 12-21, 15-11 (1:01)


Semifinals

Match 59: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Angie Akers / Rachel Wacholder (7) 21-15, 21-16 (0:30)
Match 60: Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) def. Carrie Busch / Nancy Mason (3) 19-21, 21-16, 18-16 (0:59)

Finals

Match 61: Misty May / Kerri Walsh (1) def. Barbra Fontana / Jennifer Kessy (5) 21-12, 21-13 (0:45)

 


Women's AVP $62,500 Bud Light Huntington Beach Open

Presented by Shark Energy Drink
May 28-30, 2004 
Finish Player Partner Seed Points
1 Misty May Kerri Walsh 1 $14,500.00 360.0
2 Barbra Fontana Jennifer Kessy 5 $9,750.00 324.0
3 Carrie Busch Nancy Mason 3 $5,825.00 270.0
3 Angie Akers Rachel Wacholder 7 $5,825.00 270.0
5 Lisa Arce Leanne McSorley 2 $3,500.00 216.0
5 Tyra Harper Makare Wilson 15 $3,500.00 216.0
7 Tammy Leibl Sarah Straton 8 $2,500.00 180.0
7 Heather Lowe Jenny Pavley 9 $2,500.00 180.0
9 Jennifer Meredith Wendy Stammer 4 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Katie Lindquist Tracy Lindquist 12 $1,600.00 144.0
9 Alicia Polzin Ali Wood 14 $1,600.00 144.0
13 Ashley Bowles Lauren Fendrick 11 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Daven Casad-Allison Pat Keller 13 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Kimberly Coleman Julie Sprague 16 $1,050.00 108.0
13 Marla O'Hara Julie Romias 24 $1,050.00 108.0
17 Tanya Fuamatu Heide Ilustre 10 $400.00 72.0
17 Barbara Nyland Saralyn Smith 17 $400.00 72.0
17 Michelle Morse Liz Pagano 18 $400.00 72.0
17 Anne McArthur Kristen Schritter 20 $400.00 72.0
17 Denise Johns Jenelle Koester 21 $400.00 72.0
17 Courtney Guerra Brooke Niles 23, Q1 $400.00 72.0
17 Suzana Manole Beth Van Fleet 27, Q8 $400.00 72.0
17 Lisa Marshall Ann Windes 30, Q10 $400.00 72.0
25 Erin Galli Franci Rard 19 $100.00 36.0
25 Nikki Audette Helen Reale 22 $100.00 36.0
25 Danalee Bragado Ramona Caouette 25 $100.00 36.0
25 Jeannette Hecker Valinda Hilleary 26, Q3 $100.00 36.0
25 Holly Reisor Eleonora Vakhidova 28, Q12 $100.00 36.0
25 Angela Lewis Diane Pascua 29, Q11 $100.00 36.0
25 Makalani Hovey Amber Willey 31, Q15 $100.00 36.0
25 Michelle More Suzanne Stonebarger 32, Q36 $100.00 36.0
33 Barb Birnbaum Jill Changaris Q2 $.00 18.0
33 Kelly Rowe Catie Vagnuer Q5 $.00 18.0
33 Mary Baily Tiffany Rodriguez Q6 $.00 18.0
33 Karen Helyer Kaili Kimura Q9 $.00 18.0
33 Jessica Alvarado Lily Kahumoku Q14 $.00 18.0
33 Melissa Karwowski Ashley Regner Q16 $.00 18.0
33 Nicole Branagh Alicia Zamparelli Q20 $.00 18.0
33 Paola Rodriguez Stacy Rouwenhorst Q39 $.00 18.0
41 Karen Reitz Gretchen Sanders Q4 $.00 12.0
41 Kerri Eich Sarah White Q7 $.00 12.0
41 Cindy Phillips Teri Van Dyke Q13 $.00 12.0
41 Joy Akins Dawn Steinhauser Q17 $.00 12.0
41 Johanna Lehman Laura Ratto Q18 $.00 12.0
41 Nicole Midwin Natacha Nelson Q19 $.00 12.0
41 Michelle Kyman Alyson Randick Q21 $.00 12.0
41 April Chapple Zanella Heather Hafner Q22 $.00 12.0
41 Anya Adams Jean Mathews Q24 $.00 12.0
41 Kim Goodwin Carol Killeen Q25 $.00 12.0
41 Jenny Griffith Stephanie Roberts Q27 $.00 12.0
41 Kirstin Olsen Terry Zartman Q28 $.00 12.0
41 Meri-de Boyer Josie Youngblood Q32 $.00 12.0
41 Rene Rozunko Kelly Yengst Q34 $.00 12.0
41 Susan Hughes Sarah Jones Q35 $.00 12.0
41 Brooke Rundle Patti Scofield Q42 $.00 12.0
57 Maggie Philgence Cherry Simkins Q23 $.00 8.0
57 Antoinette Cocco Jennifer Lombardi Q26 $.00 8.0
57 Aly Curry Shannon Sneed Q29 $.00 8.0
57 Keely Eagle Barb Sanson Q30 $.00 8.0
57 Heather Alley Ingrid Roosild Q31 $.00 8.0
57 Barb Ifejika Jennifer Maastricht Q33 $.00 8.0
57 Bridget Lambert Mary Strong Q37 $.00 8.0
57 Stephanie Gruner Barb Letts Q38 $.00 8.0
57 Kristal Blair Tina Damasco Q40 $.00 8.0
57 Jenn Hoft Alyssa Rylander Q41 $.00 8.0
57 Jessica Kinder Kristen Kinder Q43 $.00 8.0
 
2004 AVP Huntington Beach Tournament Champions >>Misty May/ Kerri Walsh

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                             Misty May                                        Kerri Walsh       

Articles:2004
20 questions with Eli Fairfield
May 10, 2004
Reprinted with permission from DIG Magazine  

Former University of Southern California star Eli Fairfield, entering only his third year on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, is considered one of the sport's future stars. Eli started the year with Ian Clark but has recently hooked up with Canyon Ceman while Ceman's usual partner, Mike Whitmarsh, nurses an injury.
 
Many expect great things from the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Eli Fairfield. 
Q: If President Bush wanted a tattoo, what would you suggest?

A: I would suggest he didn't get one.

Q: What's worse, losing to a short guy or team that came through the qualifier?

A: Neither, but there are quite a few good short players as well as qualifier teams.

Q: When you play Karch Kiraly, is it an honor to be on the same court as the greatest ever or do you think of him as another Bruin dinosaur?

A: An honor, but he's still a Bruin.

Q: Who do you enjoy beating the most on the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour?

A: I'm happy with any victory.

Q: Are guys who party on Saturday night of a tournament (when they are still in the tournament) embracing the lifestyle or destined for mediocrity?

A: Not destined for anything except making a Sunday victory a little more difficult.

Q: When you're eliminated from an event, where would you rather hang out, with Rosie's Raiders or in the VIP tent?

A: Neither, I'd rather hang with Geeter on stage.

Q: Who do you think are better natural smack talkers, NBA or AVP players?

A: NBA players. There isn't enough smack talk anymore. Too many boring games.

Q: If somebody gave you Los Angeles Sparks' season tickets, what would be your reaction?

A: Since I live in San Diego, I would give them to my good buddy Albert Hannemann, a huge fan of the Sparks.

Q: What's a better career, one Olympic Gold Medal or five straight Manhattans?

A: Olympic Gold, the ultimate achievement in my opinion.

Q: Give us your all-time USC alum beach Manhattan Six-man team?

A: Setter: Dusty Dvorak; Opposite: Pat Powers; Outside: Adam Johnson; Outside: Brook Billings; Middle: Steve Timmons; Middle: Bryan Ivie; Libero: Jen-Kai Liu; Bench: Eli Fairfield, Donald Suxho, Tim Hovland, Tom Duke, Beau Rawi, Donny Killian, Trevor Julliuan, Chris Guilliano.

Q: What's more interesting, the Los Angeles Times opinion page or the AVP Forum?

A: AVP Forum without question.

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Heavy hitter: Mike Lambert
May 10, 2004
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Summer before last, Mike Dodd, a retired beach pro with 74 career wins and an Olympic silver medal from Atlanta, stood courtside at a tournament in Huntington Beach, Calif. and marveled at the raw talent he was watching. His subject: Mike Lambert, a lean and lengthy two-time indoor Olympian who was taking his first cuts on the pro beach tour.
 
Mike Lambert (right) playing in the finals of the AVP Tempe Open, the second stop of the 2004 AVP Nissan Series. 
Shaking his head, Dodd commented that if he didn't have a damaged wing -- Dodd bowed out after the 1997 season because of shoulder problems -- he would be hounding Lambert to be his partner. Dodd isn't the only player who has admired Lambert's physical gifts.

"He has the prototype body," says the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Canyon Ceman. "If you had a lump of clay, and you could mold it into something, you'd want it to look just like that."

Not surprisingly, Lambert, who stands six-foot-six-inches, can get up and bang the ball, and he and new partner Karch Kiraly are already making impressive performances on the 2004 AVP Nissan Series (look for him on stage, strumming his guitar, singing the sequel to his 2002 beach volleyball song: "We are the AVP.")

Coming off an indoor club season in Italy, some people hope to have Lambert re-join the U.S. Indoor team again. Since the indoor team had disappointing finishes at the past two Olympics -- ninth at Atlanta in 1996 and 11th at Sydney in 2000 -- a part of him would like to have one more go at it. But at this point, he's leaning toward the beach.

"I want to be a great beach champion and win tournaments and compete against the best," he says. "And my heart and soul is with the beach."

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The power of one
May 11, 2004
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It's was a fun run. Fun, unless you're a competitive runner. Or unless you're Holly McPeak.
 
Holly McPeak's pro beach volleyball career is full of many spectacular saves. 
This was back in 1980s, when McPeak was in high school. She signed up for the Manhattan Mile, and she hadn't trained, but she decided she had to win. So in a field crowded with cross-country runners, she sprinted every step, pounding away on the pavement, passing people, holding off others. In the end, she finished second. Truth is, she couldn't believe someone had actually run faster.

For a whole week afterward, her body ached, and that sent her a message that she couldn't ignore. When it comes to competition, she simply isn't wired to play for fun.

"I don't run races at all anymore," she says. "We have a hometown 10k run. I'm in good shape. I could run it. But I can't go out and have fun, so I don't. I just cheer for people. And everyone says: 'Why aren't you out here?' and 'Hey, run with me. We'll have fun.' That's not fun to me -- just cruising. It's not fun. It's a race."

In her 14th season as a pro, McPeak is still sprinting on the beach. Her career victory total stands at 66, one shy of the all-time mark of 67 set by Karolyn Kirby, who retired in 2000. From the time she set foot on the pro tour, she was confident she could do well, but she never expected to do this well.

"I thought I could have a good career," she says. "But to have this type of career? No. I can't believe I've won 66 times."

Over the years, she has disproved a lot of people who didn't think that talent, skill and determination could overshadow the limitations of topping the height chart at 5-6 3/4. That was true even in high school when she heard that you had to be at least 5-8 to set on a Division I team. It unnerved her. Not because she thought she couldn't set at that level but because she worried she wouldn't get a shot. To be safe, she told everybody she was 5-8 and ended up getting all the offers she wanted. But the week she planned to commit to UCLA, the coach, Andy Banachowski, signed a 6-foot setter from Chicago, and despite Banachowski's assurances to her that she was still his top choice, she changed her mind and accepted an offer to play at Cal Berkeley.

If there is a recurring theme in McPeak's career, it's this: she takes action when knocked backward and usually turns it to her advantage. At Cal, she was one of several players -- another was Lisa Arce, her friend and fellow AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour player -- who had major differences with the coach, Dave DeGroot. After her junior year, DeGroot told her he didn't want her to return for her senior season, so she transferred to UCLA, beat out a taller setter -- Jennifer Gratteau -- and led the Bruins to an NCAA title, their first in six years.

On the beach, she was dropped three times by her former partner, Nancy Reno, who was at her side for a fifth-place finish at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and 20 tournament victories. In 2000, after the third dumping from Reno, she moved on to Misty May, who was a rookie and had no FIVB qualifying points. Given the late start -- and given May's inexperience -- a lot of people doubted they could make it to Sydney, but it wasn't long before they were beating higher ranked opponents, including the dominant Brazilians. Much to everybody's surprise except their own, they did qualify, and many who were in Sydney say they would have won a medal if May hadn't suffered a severe abdominal injury two months before the Olympics.

"Misty's injury slowed them down," says Sinjin Smith, who represented the U.S. at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and has 139 career beach victories. "I'm convinced that if Misty was at full speed, they would have won the gold."

You can be sure that even with Misty's injury, McPeak wasn't aiming for anything less than gold. It's safe to say that she is not a believer in moral victories, even if all indications are that a true victory is improbable. In 1995, after she was cut loose by Reno the first time, she turned to Arce, who she'd played with at Mira Costa High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif. Arce was new to the pro tour, but when she and McPeak talked about signing up together for an FIVB tournament in Puerto Rico, McPeak made it clear she wasn't viewing it as a warm up.

"She was like, 'We're playing in Puerto Rico and we're winning,'" Arce says. "And I was like, 'Well, this is my first time playing with you, and I've never won a tournament, and she said: 'We're winning.' And we did win."

Winning -- or the pursuit of a win -- was a big part of McPeak's childhood. She has a twin brother, Gary, and they would do things like sprint out of the grocery store to the car to see who could get there first. When she talks about it now, she doesn't mention anything about it being fun. She says: "It was good for me."

Her mom is competitive, too. A couple of years ago, she and Holly were in a ping pong tournament. They ended up playing each other. When the ball started flying back and forth over the net, the two of them were going at it so hard that everyone stopped to watch. Holly won one game, her mom another. It went to a tiebreaker -- yes, Holly eventually pulled it out -- and at one point, when they switched sides, her mom held up her hand for a high five, and Holly left her hanging.

"I was like, 'You're my opponent, I'm not giving you five," Holly says. "She said: 'Yeah, but I'm your mom.' I said: 'I don't care.'"

And yes, she was serious.

"Yeah, I was serious," she says. "I'll give her five at the end of the game. I was pissed that the game was that close."

Mixed into her ultra competitive childhood environment was another element that has surely contributed to her athletic triumphs: discipline. McPeak says her father is "one of the most disciplined people I know. Too extreme, as far as I'm concerned." But certain things were expected, she says. You went to school every day no matter what. You weren't late. If you were on a soccer team, you went to practice. Every practice. You didn't miss a game for a birthday party.

"That's how I was brought up," she says. "To me, that's normal. But it's not normal for everybody."

It's an attitude she has carried into adulthood. Her workouts have been known to be so long and rigorous that she has given up doing them with her partners and now trains on her own. Recently, she was asked if she ever has a day where she wakes up and doesn't want to practice, and she responded: "No. I don't. Because I still have things I want to achieve in my career."

Off the court, she is equally diligent. When Misty was her partner, Misty's dad, Butch May, said one of the great things about playing with Holly was knowing that she would take care of every little detail. If a form is due on a certain date, he noted, Holly "has it in five days ahead of time."

When you e-mail her, you will always get an e-mail back, usually the same day, often within hours, always succinct and to the point, covering just what you need and no more. Ask her to get something for a charity function, she does it. A while back, she was contacted about tracking down a Shaquille O'Neal signed basketball for a young boy -- a Lakers' fan -- who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Inside of two weeks, the ball was in the boy's hands, signed by Shaq. Ask her for an interview, she'll do it. Unless she has a conflict. And if she has a conflict, she'll tell you she has a conflict. Never, ever, does she say she'll do something and then forget about it or show up late or call you at the last minute to cancel. This is just the way she thinks things should be done, the code she has always lived by.

"I can't stand flakes," she says. "That's my pet peeve. I cut them out of my life for the most part. Because I don't need it. Who needs people who are going to show up an hour late, who are irresponsible and who don't do the things that they're supposed to do? I'm really not tolerant when it comes to that kind of stuff.

"I mean, we play beach volleyball for a living. How lucky are we? We need to do everything we can to set a good example."

Sitting in the shade of the players' tent at the AVP tournament in Tempe, Ariz. in late April, McPeak, who was a few weeks away from her 35th birthday, was asked about her pursuit of Kirby's record. Like most players chasing a milestone, she has often downplayed it, explaining that focusing on a record can detract from your attention to what's most important: the point you are playing at that moment.

She began telling the story of her first pro tournament. It was in Austin, Texas, in 1990, and she had no money in the bank. She charged the trip on her credit card.

"All I could think about was the money," she said. "And I sucked. I couldn't play the game. It was the difference between 900 and 500 bucks, and when you have nothing, that's huge. But that was a lesson I learned. If you focus on something other than the next sideout and being aggressive, it doesn't work."

Still, she said the record is in the back of her mind. More than anything, it's a testament to her proudest accomplishment: winning consistently over a long, long time, and doing it with different partners.

It isn't going to be easy. It isn't as if she'll be able to walk to 67 victories from where she is now. Winning on this season's tour is arguably as tough as it's ever been, a grind through the early rounds, then a battle in the later rounds with two world class teams: Kerri Walsh-Misty May and Jenny Johnson Jordan-Annett Davis. Against both, McPeak has to put the ball away against a towering block.

Her confidence remains, though. As always, she believes.

"And I believe there's life after Elaine Youngs if she were to dump me," she says as the afternoon sun casts a buttery glow on the courts. "I love playing with Elaine, but guess what? It's not the end of the world if she doesn't want to play with me.

"I'll win with somebody else."

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Legend connection
By Karch Kiraly
May 12, 2004
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I think Ron has had a tremendous influence on men's beach volleyball -- though most players have never seen him play -- because he is a legend, a beach volleyball god.
I only got to see him compete later in his career, but whenever I had time to get to the beach during my UCLA years, I played at Sorrento Beach in Santa Monica, Calif. That was Ron's beach, and Sinjin's (Smith). So Sinjin grew up under his tutelage, and all of us learned Ron's theories indirectly through Sinjin -- I because I got to partner with Sinjin, and everyone else because they saw how relentlessly Sinjin played the game.

Ron's first commandment was thou shalt not give up more than one point in a row. Of course, that was before the rules changed to rally scoring two years ago, and it's more difficult to comply with that rule now, but it still makes perfect sense: if your opponents just served and earned a point, figure out what they did right and what you and your partner did wrong before the next serve, make your adjustments, and refuse to give up another point -- sideout above all else.

Ron's second law was to be in superb shape, to be the strongest, freshest player throughout each tournament and I have always admired that conditioning ethic. Ron prepared so well that no opponent believed he could be worn down, which is awe-inspiring considering the physical demands of playing in an era when it was an agonizing marathon to win a tournament. Back then players sometimes had to play for 10 or 12 hours to notch a victory -- meaning that all of his 62 wins were much harder earned than any win in today's game.

Mentally, he was incredibly tough, and he won with many, many different partners, playing both the left and right sides of the court. He was incredibly versatile and consistent, yet more traits I've always esteemed and tried to emulate.

I really enjoy talking beach volleyball with him every once in awhile because he is still so earnest and passionate about it. If I ask him a question, he'll take the time to mull over every possibility. He may even call me back a day or two later with yet more thoughts. I still love this game, but considering how long it's been since he competed in his prime, the depth of his fondness for the game is amazing.

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Golden dreams
May 16, 2004
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Dain Blanton already owns an Olympic Gold Medal. Not surprisingly, he wouldn't mind having another.
 
Dain Blanton's abilities earned him the 2003 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Best Offensive Player Award. 
Blanton is a self-described practical person, but he did allow himself one indulgence after winning a Gold Medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. A convertible Porsche 911, his favorite car as a kid.

"When you get into it, it puts a smile on your face," he says. "It's just such a high performance vehicle, so tight on the road.

"There's only one thing bad about it. It doesn't hold a lot of volleyballs."

The way things are looking, he may soon have an excuse to buy another cool toy. After an impressive 2003 season, he and his new partner, Jeff Nygaard, a member of the U.S.'s indoor team at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics, have become the frontrunners to qualify for one of two American Olympic berths in Athens, Greece. During the 2004 season, the tandem won four tournaments -- an FIVB event in Greece, and three in the United States on the AVPPro Beach Volleyball Tour. That's a career high for Blanton, who has 10 tournament victories on his resume. It's also extremely impressive considering the parity on last year's tour, where no team except Blanton and Nygaard won more than once, and only one player -- Eric Fonoimoana, Blanton's Gold Medal partner in Sydney, Australia -- won twice.

In 2002, when Blanton went an entire season without a victory while playing with Carl Henkel, he talked confidently of returning to the podium, saying if the partnership with Nygaard clicked, he'd see us in Athens.

"You gotta have that confidence," he says. "I know the type of volleyball that is being played, and I know the type of volleyball that I can play. I'm physically stronger than I have been, and now I have the right partner.

"I've always thought that the best years for a volleyball player are between the ages of 28 and 35. I'm 32, so the way I look at it, I'm in my prime right now."

Recently, he spoke about a possible Olympic encore and what his life has been like since that memorable day nearly four years ago, when he and Fonoi struck gold at Bondi Beach. Q: How is your life different now than before Sydney?

A: My life is pretty much the same, but people view you in a different light. A lot of doors open.

The unique thing about a gold medal is it's so universal. Everyone knows what it is. You take an NFL trophy or a World Series baseball trophy to Europe, they don't know what it is. A Gold Medal, you take anywhere and everyone knows what it is. And most people aren't too concerned what you won it in. It's just that you won it and made it to that level, and that level is considered the top of the top.

A lot of people will introduce me now and say: "He won the Gold Medal," and then all of a sudden there's a little more attention. It carries weight like that.

Q: But success hasn't changed you?

A: I don't think so. Obviously, it gives you confidence, and it lets you know what you're capable of doing. Outside of that, I would say I'm pretty much the same guy.

Q: Where do you keep your Gold Medal?

A: It's at home. I try to take it to as many events as I can to share it with other people and with kids. I'd never seen a Gold mMedal before I got mine. I think that's one of the coolest things about it -- sharing it with people.

Q: Ever misplace it or lose track of it in a crowded room?

A: No. But I don't like traveling with it. When I do, it's on me. If I get on a plane, it's in my pocket. There's no insurance on that thing. You can't really replace it.

Q: Are you at all disappointed that now that you and Eric aren't playing together anymore, you won't have a chance to defend the gold with him?

A: It would have been nice to be able to do that. But this is beach volleyball and things happen like that. We played together for five years and had a great run, but (in 2001) things got a little stagnant. It's so hard to reach that high again. And everyone's out to beat you. I think we both knew that we needed to mix it up and change so everything would be fresh again.

Q: You guys parted on good terms, right?

A: Oh, yeah. Eric and I are good friends. There's no bad blood. We would play together again if the opportunity presented itself.

Q: Switching subjects, have you had any memorable dialogue recently with the referees calling your matches?

A: I like to have a rapport with the refs. I never beat them down too hard. If they make an error, I'll let them know. The best thing a ref can do is admit when they missed a call. Some guys will just say: "I missed that one."

Q: What do you say when a ref tells you that?

A: What can you say? "Wake up, this is serious. You can't be missing those." But then there are refs who stick by their bad calls. I have more respect for someone who says, "I made an error." Sometimes you meet afterward with the ref and have a beer and discuss the call. I did that earlier this season.

Q: Really? What was the disagreement?

A: It was a new ref, and I kicked a ball. I was angry at myself for making an error. It wasn't malicious. I didn't kick it at anyone. But he pulled the red card immediately. (After the match) his peers told him: "That's too quick. You go yellow on that and give a warning before you take a point away." But he was new. According to the rule book, a kick is a red. But no veteran ref would have done that unless I was trying to show him up.

Q: You've had some long plane rides this year. Read anything good en route to the International tournaments?

A: "The Alchemist" was really cool. It's based on going after your dream, and it really captures the attention of the reader. I also like to read a lot of sports psychology stuff. I like Dan Millman. He wrote "Way of the Peaceful Warrior," and he has one out now called "Body Mind Mastery."

Q: What have you learned from reading his books?

A: The biggest thing is probably letting go of the outcome and going out there and putting the focus on being the best that you can be. That's the biggest challenge. Last year, there have only been a handful of matches where I think Jeff and I have been beaten. The majority of losses have come on our side.

Q: What should you be thinking about during the heat of a match?

A: Your main focus shouldn't be, "I need to win." Your focus should be on making the next play. It's easy to get caught up in, "If I win this, I can go home. I'm done for the day." But none of that has anything to do with the technical aspect of each point that you're playing. A lot of people think like that. "I have to win this game." If you're thinking that way, you're not going to win. You're holding on too tight. The hardest thing is being in the present moment all the time. I think that's something Eric and I did in the Olympics. We were able to leave the last play behind, whether it was great or bad.

Q: Okay, new topic. Which would you prefer, floor seats at a Lakers' game, or driving a NASCAR?

A: NASCAR, for sure. I got an invite in the mail recently to take the Porsche out on a track. But it was on a tournament day.

Q: In one summer playing with you, would Tiger Woods get his AAA beach rating?

A: Yeah, definitely. I've never seen him play basketball or anything, but he looks like an athlete and he looks like he could adapt. And he's got that competitive fire. That alone is going to take you a long ways.

Q: Worst thing about having a partner from the Midwest?

A: I think it's a breath of fresh air. Jeff is a hard worker, and he's his own person. He's down to earth. Everything's been real good. The thing about Jeff is, he's a real mellow guy on the court, but inside he's got a real strong fire. And most importantly, he's a proven winner.

Q: Who do you most like to beat?

A: I enjoy competing against and beating the best. Karch. Canyon (Ceman) and (Mike) Whitmarsh. Ack (Scott Ayakatubby) and (Brian) Lewis are tough. And playing against Eric is always fun. They all bring out the most in you.

Q: No one that you would single out, though?

A: I'm not going to name names. [Laughs.] There are enough guys out there who want to beat me. I don't need to fuel any more fire.

Q: On a serious note, your father died when you were six. How tough was that for you?

A: The fact that I had two older brothers -- Everett and Kurt -- as role models was very helpful. They both were athletic, and they both played sports. Kurt was really into volleyball and that inspired me to play. I got into club volleyball, then I'd go down to the beach in Laguna during summers. And I had the Boys and Girls Club right down the street from my house. I played sports all the time.

Q: And you've said your mom, Jewell, was a big influence. Was she strict?

A: Not strict, but she made sure we did our chores before we did other things. But she wasn't strict. She gave us a lot of responsibility. When I was in high school, it wasn't like she would say: "Be home at this hour." It was: "Call me by this hour and tell me where you are." We were given the freedom to make responsible choices, and I think that benefited me because I had friends who went crazy as soon as they got away from high school because they had been under wraps the whole time. For me, going to college was cool, but it wasn't like "Let's go get smashed."

Q: You were almost chosen as "The Bachelor" for the TV show. How did that come about?

A: Someone nominated me, and I went along with it. I went to an interview and then there was a second interview and a third interview and it started getting serious. But I wasn't sure if I would do it or not. Because it would change your life. All of a sudden, you're this big celebrity, and you haven't done anything.

Q: What did they ask in the interviews?

A: They wanted to know my background and what kind of women I like and how serious I am about finding a girl and getting married right now. But I think it's hard to find someone in six weeks that you're going to marry.

Q: You were one of the five finalists. Did you get a lot of phone calls after the show aired?

A: It was like wildfire. It's crazy how much power prime time television has. Everybody's watching, even if they tell you they're not. I got a lot of e-mails from women wanting to meet me.

Q: Did you respond?

A: I responded to a few. I got to the point where I just said, send me a picture. You've seen me, it's only fair. I had a good time with it and I met a lot of great people.

Q: Is there any athlete you would rearrange your schedule to watch on TV?

A: I love watching Tiger. If he's in the hunt on a Sunday, I'll watch. It's magical. I really love seeing how a top-notch athlete like Tiger carries himself and adjusts to different conditions. The aura that he has about him -- he's been able to get in people's heads. There are 30 or 40 guys who can dominate on any weekend. And the fact that he's dominated in the field that's out there today is amazing. You hear people say: "We're not afraid of him any more." Just the fact that they're saying that means he's in their heads. He also seems like a classy guy. When you tie that together --sportsmanship, class, respect -- that's what you want in an athlete.

Q: Sounds as if golfers have earned your respect.

A: I didn't appreciate golf nearly as much until I started playing it back in the mid 90s. When I first picked up clubs, I realized how challenging it is. It's pretty awesome what those guys can do. The most challenging part about it is that the ball doesn't move. It's you and the ball. You can't blame anybody else.

Q: Now that you've got a Gold Medal, how strong is your drive to go back and do it again?

A: The fire is still there. No one has ever won two beach volleyball Gold Medals, so that would be huge. But right now, I'm not looking at winning the Gold, I'm looking at making the team. Just like I was in 2000. First things first. But it's in the back of my mind. That would be history, winning two Golds. Karch has won three gold medals (two indoors) but winning two in beach volleyball has never been done. Chasing that gives me just as much fire now as I had in 2000.

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A closer look at Jeff Nygaard
by Olivia Neri
May 18, 2004
Courtesy Of  AVP

Jeff Nygaard started playing volleyball as a high school freshman in Wisconsin thanks to a basketball coach who wanted his players to remain active during the off-season.
 
Jeff Nygaard earned the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Most Valuable Player Award in 2003. 
The College Years

Nygaard was recruited by UCLA where he earned college volleyball's top freshman award in 1992. During his years at UCLA, Nygaard's accomplishments included:

- First collegiate men's player to receive player-of-the-year honors in two consecutive seasons.

- Ended his career as UCLA's all-time leader in aces (123) and ranks second in blocks (650), kills (1,805) and hitting percentage (.427).

- Led the Bruins to two national championships (1993 and 1995).

- Earned post-season honors all four years at UCLA, including first-team recognition for three years (1993-95).

The National Team

After graduating from UCLA with a degree in English, Nygaard joined the United States National Volleyball Team and participated on two Olympic squads. After seven years on the national team, he stopped enjoying the game and quit volleyball moving back to Los Angeles. Perks to the Professional Lifestyle

There are many perks to being a professional athlete including travel, meeting celebrities, and most importantly, getting paid to do what you love. "I don't think I can narrow it down to just one," Nygaard said.

A recent trip to Brazil allowed Nyggard to find Rio de Janeiro which is now one of his favorite destinations.

The purpose of the trip to South America was to play in the Country versus Country Challenge. The event pitted Nygaard and partner Dain Blanton against Brazil's Ricardo Alex Costa Santos and Emanuel Rego. The Americans beat the Brazilians accomplishing something that hadn't been done in two years.

Nygaard's favorite AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour stop is Chicago because, "The food is great and my friends and family get a chance to come and see my play," he said. Nygaard might be far from home when he's playing on the Southern Californian beaches, but he's right at home when in Chicago.

A Love/Hate Relationship

Nygaard has a love/hate relationship with beach volleyball. "I love it when we win," he said.

He hates to lose explaining "If you put in the time and are disciplined, you will have success. It's a simple equation. And if I'm not having fun, I can only blame myself."

Training

Competing as a professional beach volleyball includes a rigorous schedule.

"At the highest level of any sport it looks easy," Nygaard said. "We put a lot of time into making it look that way."

Nygaard and his partner Blanton train on the Santa Monica, Calif. sand, four to five times a week. Their workouts can last up to four hours. Nygaard also trains off the sand, including weightlifting and other various workouts.

A Mental Game

Volleyball is a mental game and Nygaard attributes part of his success to his winning attitude. When you ask him who his top competition is, he answers "Myself."

This winning attitude has helped Nygaard achieve many awards not only in college, but also on the professional circuit. But he is most proud of his "AVP Most Valuable Player 2003 " and "AVP Team of the Year 2003" awards.

This year he has one more goal. Nygaard wants to become an Olympian for a third time, this time representing the United States in beach volleyball. "If Dain and I make it to the Olympics, it will be my biggest achievement," he said.

Other Favorite Things

Nygaard enjoys playing volleyball and spends his free time going to the m