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April Elizabeth Ross (born June 20, 1982) is a former American beach volleyball player and three-time Olympic medalist. She won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics with Jennifer Kessy, a bronze medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics with Kerri Walsh Jennings, and a gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics with Alix Klineman. Ross and Kessy were also the 2009 Beach Volleyball World Champions.

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Early life

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Ross grew up in Newport Beach, California, where she attended Newport Harbor High School.[1] There she played volleyball and basketball with fellow 2012 Olympian Esther Lofgren.[2] At NHHS, in addition to lettering in track, she was a star indoor volleyball player, eventually becoming the nation's top recruit for her graduating class. She won the Gatorade National Player of the Year award as a senior and was the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Player of the Year in 1998 and 1999. In her senior season, she notched 624 kills and 526 digs. She played club volleyball for Orange County Volleyball Club for five years. She also played on the U.S. Junior National Team. She is 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) tall.[3]

Personal life

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April is the daughter of Glen and Margie Ross, and has a sister - Amy Ross Marshall. She is married to Josh Riley.

Riley proposed in February 2022 while the couple was enjoying a spa and wine tasting weekend in Temecula, CA. They welcomed their son on October 25, 2023. On September 14, 2024, Ross married Josh Riley at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Their 10 month old son Ross served as a ring bearer and April's sister was her maid of honor.[4]

College

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Ross played indoor volleyball during her collegiate career, where she attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In her freshman season she was the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year as well as the National Freshman of the Year. Additionally, she received Pac-10 First Team honors as well as AVCA Second Team All-America honors. She helped USC to the NCAA Final Four.[3]

As a sophomore in 2001, she was a second team All American and finished the season ranked fourth in Pac-10 in kills (3.98 kpg), sixth in points (4.52 ppg) and seventh in digs (3.04 dpg) and helped USC to the NCAA Regional Finals, when she suffered a sprained ankle during game two and was forced to leave the match.[3]

In her final two seasons, she helped USC to back-to-back NCAA Titles. In 2002, she was named a First Team All-American and had 15 kills and 14 digs in the NCAA Championship win over Stanford, avenging their only loss of the season to the Cardinal. In 2003, she repeated as a First Team All-American, and helped USC to an undefeated season after defeating Florida in the NCAA championship match. Ross had 14 kills and 19 digs in the winning effort.[3][5]

She finished her career among USC's all-time career record-holders, ranking in the top 6 in eight statistical categories, including first in points (1,430) and points per game, second in service aces (161) and service aces per game (0.38), fourth in attacks (3,859), fifth in kills (1576), kills per game (3.73) and digs (1,296) and sixth in digs per game (3.06).[3]

In 2004, she won the Honda Sports Award as the nation's top female collegiate volleyball player.[6]

Career

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Ross with Kerri Walsh Jennings and John Kerry

Professional career

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In 2008, with her beach partner Jennifer Kessy during the Swatch FIVB World Tour 2008, they finished in third place at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger, second place at the Dubai Open and first place at the Phuket Thailand Open, where she was named the Most Outstanding Player. On September 7, 2008, Ross and Kessy upset the World No. 1 duo of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh at an AVP tournament in Santa Barbara, California. On July 4, 2009, Kessy and Ross won the FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway defeating Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca.[7] As of April 2012, Ross had eight AVP and nine FIVB 1st-place finishes overall, as well as over $937,813 in total prize money.[7]

World tour 2016

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Ross played, with partner Walsh Jennings, at the Long Beach, California Grand Slam,[8] which was part of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour. They won the gold medal in straight sets (21–16, 21–16).[9]

Partnering with Klineman

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Ross and Alix Klineman (right) in 2019

At the end of 2017, Ross and Alix Klineman became beach volleyball partners.[10] Klineman and Ross won the FIVB Dela Beach Open in January 2018, which was the first tournament they played together.[11] During the 2018 AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, Klineman and Ross won four tournament events: the Austin Open, the Manhattan Beach Open, the Championships (in Chicago), and the Hawaii Invitational.[12] In mid-October 2018, Klineman and Ross won their second FIVB tournament event, earning the gold medal over Brazil at the Yangzhou Open.[13] They were named the AVP Team of the Year at the AVP Award Banquet that November.[14]

In 2019, their success continued as they won the Huntington Beach and New York City Open AVP tour events,[15][16] and won the FIVB Itapema Open mid-May.[17] They also won the silver medal at the 2019 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.[18][19]

In July 2020 the two won the AVP Monster Hydro Cup and the Wilson Cup, and in August they won the AVP Champions Cup.[18][20]

In August 2021, two weeks after winning gold at the Olympics, the pair won the AVP Manhattan Beach Open, their second time winning this tournament together. The two teamed up again for the 2024 AVP season, qualifying for the brand new AVP League via wild card.[21]

Olympic career

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In the 2012 London Olympics, No. 4 seed Ross and Kessy won the Silver Medal by defeating Brazil's No. 1 seed team of Juliana and Larissa in a semi-final match after dropping the first set. They lost to teammates Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings in the Gold Medal final straight sets by an identical score of 16–21.

On June 26, 2013, Ross teamed up with Walsh-Jennings to train for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Ross played as a defender behind Walsh Jennings' block.[22] Seeded at No. 3, Ross and Walsh Jennings lost to Brazil's No. 2 seed team of Agatha and Barbara in straight sets of 20–22 and 18–21 in a semi-final match. They defeated the No. 1 seed Brazil team of Larissa and Talita in the Bronze Medal match for Ross's second Olympic medal.

On August 6, 2021, Klineman and Ross captured the gold medal in the 2020 Summer Olympics, after winning in straight sets versus Australia. In the entire tournament, they went undefeated in match play, and only lost one set throughout 7 matches. The win allowed Ross to complete the trifecta of winning an Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medals.[23]

Awards

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College

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FIVB

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  • FIVB Top Rookie: 2007[25]
  • FIVB Best Offensive Player (1): 2009
  • FIVB Best Hitter: 2009, 2011
  • FIVB Best Server: 2011, 2012, 2015–2017

AVP

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  • AVP Rookie of the Year: 2006[25]
  • AVP Most Improved Player: 2007
  • AVP Best Server: 2013–2017
  • AVP Best Offensive Player: 2013, 2017
  • AVP Most Valuable Player: 2013–2017
  • AVP Team of the Year: 2012 (with Jennifer Kessy), 2014, 2016 (with Kerri Walsh Jennings), 2019 (with Alix Klineman).

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April Ross (born June 20, 1982) is an American retired professional player renowned for her three Olympic medals, making her one of the most decorated athletes in the sport's history. Born in , and raised in Newport Beach, Ross excelled in multiple sports during her youth, including soccer and , before focusing on indoor at , where she was named the National Player of the Year. At the , she led the Trojans to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2002 and 2003, earning the for and Pac-10 Player of the Year honors as a senior. Transitioning to in 2006 at age 24, she quickly rose to prominence, winning AVP Rookie of the Year that season and FIVB Rookie of the Year in 2007. Ross's international career peaked with her Olympic achievements: a at the 2012 London Games partnering with Jennifer Kessy, a bronze at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics with , and a at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) with , becoming the first U.S. player to earn medals of all three colors. She also secured the 2009 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship title with Kessy and multiple AVP and FIVB World Tour victories throughout her career. After giving birth to her son in 2023 and opting out of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Ross announced her retirement at the end of the 2024 AVP season, citing a shift in priorities and a sense of peace with her accomplishments, though she expressed interest in staying involved with the sport in some capacity. Following her retirement, she became the head of coaching for USA Volleyball's beach national teams in 2025.

Early life and education

Early life

April Ross was born on June 20, 1982, in , located in Orange County. She grew up in nearby Newport Beach alongside her sister, . Her parents, Glen and Margie Ross, encouraged her athletic development; her mother, in particular, supported her pursuits by preparing family lunches and transporting both daughters to sporting events. Ross first took up at age 13 during her time at , where she also participated in and as a three-sport . As a standout indoor player, she helped lead the Sailors to back-to-back CIF Southern Section Division I-AA championships and CIF State titles in her junior and senior years, including a repeat in 1999. That year, she was named CIF Southern Section Division I MVP, Los Angeles Times Player of the Year, Orange County Register Player of the Year, and National Player of the Year, earning recognition as the nation's top recruit in her class. During her adolescence at Newport Harbor, Ross gained initial exposure to through off-season with her indoor team on the sand, which her coach predicted would suit her skills despite the challenging conditions. This early experience in the shallow sands of Newport Beach introduced her to the demands of the format and influenced her later transition from indoor play.

College career

April Ross attended the University of Southern California (USC) from 2000 to 2004, where she majored in international relations with a minor in marketing. As a four-year starter and outside hitter for the USC women's volleyball team, she started every match, contributing to a 120-8 overall record and three Pac-10 Conference titles. In her freshman season of 2000, Ross earned Pac-10 First Team honors and AVCA Second Team All-America recognition while helping the Trojans reach the NCAA championship match. She advanced to first-team AVCA All-America status in 2002 and 2003, and was named Pac-10 Player of the Year in 2003. Ross played a key role in USC's back-to-back NCAA championships in 2002 and 2003, including an undefeated 35-0 season in 2003, and was selected to the NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team both years. Her career statistics ranked her in USC's top six in eight categories, including first in total points (1,430) and points per game. Academically, Ross maintained a 3.15 cumulative GPA and earned Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention status. She achieved a 4.0 GPA in her second junior semester and a 3.85 GPA during the fall of 2003, balancing rigorous with her athletic demands. In 2004, she received the Honda Award as the nation's top female player, recognizing her excellence as a student-athlete. Ross graduated in 2005 with her degree.

Professional career

Early professional career

Following her successful college career at the , where she honed her skills in , April Ross transitioned to the professional circuit in 2006, leveraging her athletic foundation to adapt to the sand-based format. She made her debut on the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Tour that year, partnering primarily with former USC teammate Keao Burdine across 13 events. The duo achieved two ninth-place finishes but no podium results, marking a learning phase as Ross adjusted to the professional level's demands, including variable weather and larger courts. For her efforts, Ross was named the 2006 AVP Rookie of the Year, signaling her potential despite the initial hurdles. In 2007, Ross formed a more stable partnership with Jennifer Kessy, an experienced player seeking a younger counterpart, which propelled her into contention on both domestic and international stages. On the AVP Tour, the pair reached multiple finals and semifinals across 16 events, finishing second twice and third four times, though they secured no victories that season; this consistency elevated Ross to the top 10 in AVP rankings by year's end. Internationally, Ross entered the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour in 2006 with brief stints alongside Barbra Fontana and Nancy Reynolds, posting a best of 17th in Phuket, . With Kessy, they claimed Ross's first international —a at the Stavanger Grand Slam in June 2007—defeating established teams and establishing her as the FIVB Top Rookie of the Year. The 2008 and 2009 seasons brought further progression amid partner stability with Kessy, though not without challenges like occasional injuries and the pressure of high-stakes competition. On the FIVB Tour, they added a bronze medal in in 2008 and multiple podiums, including silvers, contributing to Ross's rising global profile. Domestically, breakthroughs came in 2009 with four AVP titles—their first wins as a duo—including victories in Muskegon and —pushing Ross to No. 1 on the AVP rankings and totaling over $117,000 in earnings that year. These years highlighted Ross's resilience through partner transitions and the physical toll of the sport, setting the stage for sustained elite performance.

Partnership with Walsh Jennings

Following the retirement of her longtime partner Misty May-Treanor after the 2012 Olympics, sought a new teammate and, in June 2013, approached April Ross, a silver medalist from those Games with Jennifer Kessy, to form a duo aimed at the 2016 Olympics. The pair made their debut together later that year, quickly establishing chemistry through Ross's prior professional experience. On the domestic AVP Tour, Ross and Walsh Jennings enjoyed immediate success, winning their first event together at the 2013 Santa Barbara Open without dropping a set. They dominated the 2014 season by sweeping all seven AVP tournaments, achieving a perfect 36-0 match record while losing only four sets total, a feat that highlighted their unmatched consistency. The duo extended their win streak into 2015, capturing the New Orleans Open and others for eight consecutive AVP titles before the streak ended, and added further victories in 2016, including at Manhattan Beach. Internationally, on the FIVB World Tour, the partnership yielded multiple Grand Slam golds, starting with the 2013 São Paulo Grand Slam in their debut and followed by the Xiamen Grand Slam that October, where their victory marked Walsh Jennings's record-breaking 113th career title. They secured additional Grand Slam wins, including Moscow in 2016, along with other events like the 2014 World Series of Beach Volleyball and the 2016 Fuzhou Open and Long Beach Grand Slam. These results propelled them to fourth in the FIVB rankings by the end of 2014 and ensured qualification for the 2016 Rio Olympics through a strong 2016 campaign. The duo's playing styles complemented each other effectively, with Ross excelling as the left-side defender, leveraging her agility for digs and transitions, while Walsh Jennings anchored the right side as the primary blocker, using her height and experience to disrupt attacks. This balance contributed to their rapid rise as a top team, culminating in the partnership's dissolution in May 2017 after four prolific seasons.

Partnership with Klineman

April Ross and formed their partnership in November 2017, marking a shift for Ross from her previous defensive-oriented collaboration with to a more offensively focused duo where both players emphasized attacking prowess and net dominance. Klineman, transitioning from indoor , brought her 6-foot-5 and as an outside hitter, while Ross adapted her all-court versatility to complement Klineman's beach dynamics, allowing them to prioritize aggressive offense over traditional blocking roles. The pair quickly achieved success, securing their first AVP title at the 2018 Austin Open and capping the year with a victory at the AVP Manhattan Beach Open finals. Over the next three years, they amassed 12 AVP titles, including three undefeated sweeps in , and five FIVB World Tour golds, such as the 2018 event in and the 2019 Itapema Open. Their 2019 FIVB World Championships highlighted their rise as a top international pair. The disrupted their momentum in 2020, with the FIVB suspending events after March 16 and postponing the Olympics to , freezing the qualification process despite Ross and Klineman holding the top U.S. ranking at the time. The extra year brought training challenges, including limited access to courts and reliance on home workouts, but they used the time for mental preparation and video analysis, resuming with a win at the 2021 FIVB event. In their final competitive years, Ross and Klineman returned to the AVP circuit in 2024 as new mothers, competing in events like the Huntington Beach Open where they advanced but noted physical conditioning struggles after time away. They followed with appearances at the Manhattan Beach Open and the AVP League, culminating in Ross's retirement announcement in October 2024 after an 18-year career.

Olympic career

April Ross made her Olympic debut at the 2012 Games partnering with Jennifer Kessy, where the American duo advanced through pool play undefeated before securing a semifinal victory over Brazil's Juliana Felisberta and Larissa França in three sets, 15-21, 21-19, 15-12. In the gold medal match, they faced compatriots and , falling in straight sets 16-21, 16-21 to earn the , marking the first all-U.S. women's final in Olympic beach volleyball history. Ross returned for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics alongside , entering as a formidable pair after dominating international qualifiers. The team navigated pool play with strong performances but suffered a semifinal defeat to Brazil's Agatha Bednarczuk and Bárbara Seixas in two sets, 18-21, 18-21. They rebounded in the match against Brazil's França and Talita Antunes, overcoming an initial set loss to win 18-21, 21-19, 15-9 and claim the bronze, ensuring Ross's second consecutive Olympic podium finish. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to postponement), Ross partnered with , a relatively new duo that qualified through a series of dominant FIVB World Tour victories. The pair went undefeated in match play across seven contests, dropping only one set en route to the gold medal final. In the championship match, they defeated Australia's and Taliqua Clancy in straight sets, 21-15, 21-16, securing the first U.S. women's gold since 2012 and completing Ross's career set of all three colors with different partners. This victory also marked Klineman's debut Olympic medal and highlighted Ross as the first American woman to earn medals in three straight Olympics in the sport. Across her three Olympic appearances, Ross compiled an impressive record, contributing to 18 match wins against just 3 losses while amassing three medals—silver, bronze, and gold—solidifying her legacy as one of the most decorated U.S. athletes. Her performances underscored her versatility in adapting to multiple partners and excelling under the high-stakes pressure of Olympic competition.

Achievements and awards

College awards

During her four seasons with the women's indoor team from 2000 to 2003, April Ross earned numerous accolades that highlighted her emergence as one of the top players in collegiate . As a freshman in 2000, she was named the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year and received AVCA Second-Team All-American honors, while also being selected as the Volleyball Magazine National Freshman of the Year and Third-Team All-American. These awards recognized her immediate impact, as she helped lead USC to the NCAA , contributing significantly with her offensive prowess on the outside hitter position. In her sophomore year of 2001, Ross continued her strong performance by earning AVCA Second-Team All-American honors, solidifying her status as a key contributor to the Trojans' lineup. By her junior season in , she elevated her game to AVCA First-Team All-American recognition and was selected to the NCAA All-Tournament Team after USC captured the , defeating Penn State in the final. Her senior campaign in 2003 proved to be her most decorated, as she was voted the Pac-10 Conference Player of the Year, received AVCA First-Team All-American honors for the second consecutive year, and again made the NCAA All-Tournament Team following USC's undefeated season and repeat NCAA title win over . These honors capped a career in which Ross started all 128 matches, amassed 1,478 kills and 1,296 digs—ranking her among USC's all-time leaders in those categories—and helped the team achieve a 120-8 record with three Pac-10 titles. Following her senior season, Ross was awarded the 2003-04 for , recognizing her as the top female collegiate player in the nation based on her outstanding performance and leadership in guiding USC to back-to-back NCAA championships.

International awards

April Ross has earned numerous accolades on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, highlighting her dominance in international competition throughout her professional career. One of her earliest major international honors came in 2009, when she partnered with Jennifer Kessy to win gold at the FIVB World Championships in , , defeating the Brazilian duo of Juliana Silva and França in the final. This victory marked Ross's first World Championship medal and solidified her status as a top global player early in her beach career. Ross continued her success with additional World Championship medals later in her career. In 2017, partnering with Lauren Fendrick, she secured silver at the FIVB World Championships in Vienna, Austria. Two years later, with Alix Klineman, she claimed another silver at the 2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, falling to Canada's Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes in the final after a competitive match. These three World Championship medals—gold in 2009 and silvers in 2017 and 2019—represent her sustained excellence in FIVB's premier event. Beyond the World Championships, Ross achieved multiple victories in high-level FIVB events, including Grand Slams and majors. In 2013, alongside , she won gold at the FIVB Grand Slam in , contributing to their sweep of the final two Grand Slams of that year. The following year, the pair captured another Grand Slam title at the 2014 FIVB Grand Slam, defeating Italy's Laura Giombini and Valentina Gottardi in the final. In 2019, with Klineman, Ross triumphed at the FIVB Major 5-star event in and the FIVB Itapema Open 4-star in , showcasing their peak form that season. Ross's international prowess is further evidenced by her FIVB world rankings, where she reached the No. 1 position with in before ending the year ranked second overall.

Domestic awards

April Ross amassed 41 AVP titles throughout her professional career, partnering with six different players and establishing herself as one of the tour's most dominant competitors. Her victories spanned multiple eras, including seven event wins in an undefeated 2014 season with and four titles in 2018 with . With , she secured 12 AVP championships between 2018 and 2021, highlighted by three consecutive wins in 2020. Ross earned the AVP Most Valuable Player award five times, in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019, reflecting her consistent excellence in offense, defense, and leadership on the court. She was also recognized as VolleyballMag.com AVP MVP in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021, underscoring her sustained impact during peak seasons. In post-season rankings, Ross finished first overall in 2013, 2014, and 2018; third in 2015, 2019, and 2021; and fifth in 2017, demonstrating her top-tier status across the decade. For her defensive prowess, Ross received the official AVP Best Defensive Player award in 2015, 2016, and 2017, leading the tour in digs per game during those years. She later earned the VolleyballMag.com AVP Best Defensive Player honor in 2019, where her 5.2 digs per match complemented a .532 hitting percentage. These accolades highlighted her versatility as a blocker and digger, contributing to her teams' success in high-stakes AVP from 2013 to 2024.

Post-retirement career

Retirement

On October 14, , April Ross announced her from competitive after an 18-year professional career, stating it would take effect at the conclusion of the AVP League season. In an emotional post shared widely in sports media, she reflected on her journey, saying, "It is with a very fulfilled and grateful heart, and also some tears, that I am announcing my ... 18 years, 16 seasons, four quads I'm glad I can say I lived it to the fullest and that it was an absolute BLAST." This decision capped a career that included three Olympic medals, with Ross, at age 42, having opted out of the Paris Olympics to prioritize family before announcing her . Ross cited several personal reasons for her retirement, including a desire to prioritize time with her family—particularly her son, born in 2023—and to explore coaching opportunities after the intense physical and emotional demands of elite competition, which she noted had become more apparent in the years following her Tokyo 2020 . She emphasized the sacrifices involved, stating in interviews that she now appreciated the "commitment and grind" of the sport even more as a mother. In her final season, Ross reunited with longtime partner for select AVP Tour events, posting a 4-3 record across the Huntington Beach Open in May (reaching quarterfinals) and the Manhattan Beach Open in August (reaching quarterfinals via contenders bracket), where they competed. She also competed in the inaugural AVP League as part of the Miami Mayhem team, finishing the regular season with a 10-6 record before advancing to the playoffs. Ross's professional farewell culminated at the AVP League Championship in , on November 9-10, 2024, where a special honors ceremony recognized her contributions to the sport.

Coaching roles

Following her retirement from competitive play, April Ross transitioned into , beginning with her appointment as head coach of the beach volleyball team in August 2024, with the 2025 season marking her first at the helm. In this role, she focused on building the program's foundation, including recruiting and developing student-athletes for the Warriors' squad in the . In May 2025, Ross expanded her influence nationally by assuming the position of Head of Coaching for USA Volleyball's Beach National Teams, a role that supports preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Her responsibilities encompass player development through enhanced training and competition preparedness, coach training via programs for national team staff, and strategic planning to elevate U.S. performance overall. By November 2025, Ross's early impacts were evident in both positions. At El Camino, she guided the team to its first victory of her tenure in 2025 against and led them to the final day of the season in May, demonstrating initial progress in program revitalization. For , her efforts contributed to ongoing national team support, including coach enhancements and athlete performance initiatives aimed at long-term Olympic success.

Personal life

Ross was born to parents Glen and Margie Ross, and has a sister named Amy Ross Marshall. She married professional beach volleyball player Bradley Keenan on November 20, 2010; the couple divorced in 2018. Ross became engaged to Josh Riley in 2022 and gave birth to their son, Ross, in October 2023. The couple married on September 14, 2024, in .

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