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April Ross prepares USA volleyball team for LA28 Olympics

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:28 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

April Ross prepares USA volleyball team for LA28 Olympics
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April Ross, a three-time Olympic medalist, is now the Head Beach Coach for USA Volleyball, focusing on the development of the next generation of players ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. Ross' journey from athlete to coach provides her with valuable insights into competition pressures and team dynamics. Drawing from her childhood experiences, she emphasizes the importance of effort over winning and nurtures internal motivation in her athletes. Part 2 of her interview will be published on August 23.

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  • •April Ross leads the U.S. women's beach volleyball team as head coach.
  • •She is a three-time Olympic medalist with gold, silver, and bronze medals.
  • •Ross emphasizes effort and internal motivation over just winning.
  • •Her coaching strategy is informed by her past experiences as an athlete.
  • •Part 2 of her interview will be available on August 23.
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  • 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — April Ross Is Guiding The Next Generation Of Beach Volleyball For LA28
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April Ross has been on a journey of winning as a player in both college and the Olympics and hopes to pass on her winning ways as the Head Beach Coach for USA Volleyball.

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