Matt Anderson - 4 TIME OLYMPIAN - Face of TEAM USA volleyball player

08/14/24 • 70 min

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Fresh off of his 4th Olympics in Paris, a Bronze Medal in his pocket here is Team USA Matt Anderson's volleyball journey. From upstate NY, to @pennstate and now after many years with TEAM USA along with almost a decade of playing overseas here is Matt's journey Member of U.S. Men's National Team since 2008 Has been U.S. Men's leading scorer every season since 2011 Six-time USAV Male Indoor Player of the Year (2012-15, 2018-19) Moved from left-side hitter to opposite (right side) in 2013...started at opposite the majority of the time since Played for Russia's Zenit Kazan each winter from 2012-18...has jersey hung from the rafters of their arena Has also played professionally in Korea, Italy, China and Türkiye Left Penn State following junior season to play professionally with Korea's Hyundai Capital Skywalkers Led Penn State to NCAA Men's Championship in 2008; AVCA Co-Player of the Year Represented U.S. on Men's Junior National Team in 2006-07, U.S. Boys Youth National Team in 2005 Joined USAV pipeline in 2004

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Meet @masonsbriggs libero for Team USA He was raised in Valencia, CA, with his parents, Steve & Dina, and two older brothers, Trevor and Tanner. Recently graduated from Long Beach State University where he was a member of the men’s volleyball team and earning a degree in Business Finance with a minor in Consumer Affairs. https://masonbriggsbrand.com/ Made senior national team debut at 2021 NORCECA Continental Championship 2022 First-Team All-American; second team in 2020; honorable mention in 2021le mention in 2021 2021 Men's Collegiate National Training Team 2020 Men's Junior National Training Team 2018 and 2019 Boys Youth National Team 2017 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Select National Training Team Program 2016 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 National Training Team 2014 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Select National Training Team 2013 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Future Select Camp Meet @masonsbriggs libero for Team USA He was raised in Valencia, CA, with his parents, Steve & Dina, and two older brothers, Trevor and Tanner. Recently graduated fromLong Beach State University where he was a member of the men’s volleyball team and earning a degree in Business Finance with a minor in Consumer Affairs. https://masonbriggsbrand.com/ Made senior national team debut at 2021 NORCECA Continental Championship 2022 First-Team All-American; second team in 2020; honorable mention in 2021le mention in 2021 2021 Men's Collegiate National Training Team 2020 Men's Junior National Training Team 2018 and 2019 Boys Youth National Team 2017 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Select National Training Team Program 2016 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 National Training Team 2014 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Select National Training Team 2013 USAV Indoor High Performance A1 Future Select Camp

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Meet the Columbus Fury's Jill Gillen! An outside hitter that soars!

Meet Jill Gillen, a Stilwell, Kansas native, is a highly skilled volleyball player that will be playing her second season with the Columbus Fury in the Pro Volleyball Federation. At the University of Arkansas, Jill was awarded several accolades including being selected to the SEC All-Selection team, SEC All-Freshman team, and Preseason All-SEC team, along with shattering program records. As a standout force on the court, Jill Gillen has become a beacon of inspiration as she stands at just 5’7” and has proved herself to be one of the best outside hitters in the PVF. Outside Hitter, 5’7 Hometown: Stilwell, Kansas Former Teams: University of Arkansas College Experience SEC All-Freshman Team selection Three-time AVCA All-South Region Team Selection Three-time All-SEC Team Selection High School/Club Experience A two-time conference champion at The Barstow School Gillen was named MVP, All-Conference, and All-District all four years in high school. Named Conference Player of the Year and selected to the All-Star Team her senior year.