April Ross

April Ross is one of the few female beach volleyball stars who have managed to have medals won at many Olympics. Ross is scheduled to compete in Tokyo to compete for her third Olympic medal, along with Alix Klineman. She is a one time Olympian. But more than that, Ross wants to secure the first Olympic gold. At 39, this could be her last chance to take home the Olympic gold. She remains confident though that the top honours will be in reach. Ross, via NBC Boston, said that the team was confident that we would win a gold medal when we play our best. That's why I'm taking the chance too. Ross was born on the 22, 1982, located in Costa Mesa California. She was raised there by her parents. Ross competed in many activities while at Newport Harbor High School. She participated in basketball and the track as well as her indoor volleyball accomplishments as a prep athlete. She was clearly the best when it came to indoor volleyball. At the time of her time at the high school level in her college information, she played as middle blocker, an outside settingter, and hitter. In recognition of her work she was named in 1999 as the Gatorade Champion of Champions Circle of Champions Player of the Year. In 2000, she was awarded her the Orange County Athlete of the year award for volleyball. Ross Klineman and Ross began their partnership in 2017, but Ross had been a major player on the beach long before. In fact, she's been a prominent player on the beach scene throughout the years. Indeed, Ross has won numerous tournaments, one of which was one with an iconic volleyball legend. In 2007 through 2013, she was teaming with Jennifer Kessy, who is currently her coach. Alongside Kessy Ross, she was a major force in the world circuit, winning an international title in 2009. They were awarded a silver medal at the 2012 Olympic Games held in London. Misty Maytreanor's legendary team together with Kerri Jennings won the gold. Ross was Walsh Jennings new partner after May-Treanor's departure. In 2016, the pair won bronze in the Rio Olympics for beach volleyball. Ross was a college player with the Trojans of USC prior to starting her professional career. She played at high school and in some years prior to playing on the beach as a professional. Ross's time in the Trojans was outstanding. The Trojans were an All-American and Pac-10 Freshman of Year in 2000. The Trojans were also able to make it to the Final Four. After her sophomore year, she experienced a terrible personal loss but still successful in being named an All-American. The two seasons she spent playing for the Trojans they helped succeed in winning consecutive championships. In her own way, she had established her place as a legend receiving this year's Honda Sports Award as the most outstanding female college volleyball player. Ross was a international relations major at USC. Margie Ross didn't see her daughter climb to the top in the world of beach volleyball. At the time of 2001, while Ross was in her sophomore year on the campus of USC her mother passed away from breast cancer. She holds her mom dear. Margie continues to be an inspiration on the beach and all throughout her life.