Scotty Wong: Back to His Roots
Scott Wong made it to the Coney Island final in 2007. Back in 2007…just kidding. Actually, maybe I should begin all my columns with “Back in 2007…” It could be my “thing.” And then I’ll add a few Todd Rogers quotes and call it a day. It’s gotten me this far. Why would I change things...
Relatively Respectable Musicians Wanted…
I mean, this guy had to start somewhere, right? I’m thinking of starting a band. Yes, you read that correctly. A band. Not a band to become famous in. Not a band to sell out the Hollywood Bowl. Not a band with even one single on iTunes. Just a band that plays at some local drinking hole in LA and...
Everybody Loves a Winner
Here’s the deal: We have this amazing platform for beach fans to interact, share photos, post blogs, find answers to the most pressing questions on message boards and join local groups to feed the volley appetite known as Volleyball Nation. Take a second, visit now and peruse…you won’t be disappointed. Now...
Mike Lambert: In His Words
Mike Lambert discusses strategy with Karch Kiraly en route to a 2004 victory at Manhattan Beach. In Hermosa Beach, 2008, Mike Lambert played what may go down as the final beach volleyball tournament of his short but storied career. I had the privilege of facing Mr. Lambert in that tournament in the...
Who’s Ready for a Chem Lab?
Braidy Halverson teaches chemistry when he's not at the beach. During the fifth tournament of 2007, I injured my neck. I know, you’ve heard this before. It’s not exactly news hot off the press. What you may not have heard, however, is my decision at the end of that season to hang it up. Or more...