Wondering where your favorite beach volley stars will be competing this summer? Look overseas. Or… look to UniversalSports.com for full weekly FIVB coverage. Personally I’m trying to lobby Richard Branson for editorial sponsorship so I can not only watch live, but report via wifi on...

Easily the most enjoyable match I ever competed in. I still receive emails every-so-often with notes like, “Caught that epic match in Hermosa where you took down Phil and Todd, what a feeling that must have been.” And they’re all right-on; it was one hell of a feeling. Watching the...

Who's not interested in a front row Red Bull rematch between last week's Grand Slam finalists on the Kaneohe Sandbar? I mean, really... Red Bull is simply the only company out there today doing unique, creative projects with its athletes. In this instance, they took 2009 FIVB World Champions...

Upsets are the name of the game these days on the AVP NIVEA Tour. I’m just fortunate enough to have a few green chairs and an HD Flip Cam to capture the personalities of the Tour’s best players post and pre-upset. Mike Morrison — Following his first-round victory over the No. 3 seeds,...

If Jake Gibb (serving) and Sean Rosenthal have any plans of returning to the Olympics in 2012, they'll need to improve their performances on the FIVB Tour. U.S. beach teams proved once again over the weekend that they’re right at home atop the podium on the international stage. Phil Dalhausser...

Phil Dalhausser is playing arguably the best volleyball of his life so far this season. I know what you’re thinking; you don’t even have to say it. Another Phil and Todd column, really? Can’t you come up with anything more original than that, Hans? In fact, it’d probably be in my best interest...

Santa Barbara provides one of the most scenic settings in the beach volleyball world. The Santa Barbara Open has never been just a beach volleyball tournament, let’s be honest. But don’t just take it from me; take it from the energy this gorgeous beach town single-handedly brings to the tour every...

The 1-2 punch, Rogers vs. Scott. You wouldn’t believe how difficult it’s been for me to come to final terms with this column. I’m not kidding. I’ve hemmed and hawed for days. First off, I’ve played with quite a few of these guys at some point and frankly I’m just not that interested in crossing...

Elastic-waisted shorts used to fit in on the beach. (Photo Courtesy of Art Couvillon) Let’s be clear from the start: I’ve spent more time debating this subject than anyone else on the planet. If you don’t believe me, go ahead and take a look. Sadly, this type of steadfast dedication might soon...

AVP My selections for Top Ten Moments of the Decade have recently been posted at avp.com. These are the moments that didn’t make the cut, but most certainly deserve recognition. Every beach fan has an opinion, go here to share yours and join the debate. HM) Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh’s...