April Ross Is Guiding The Next Generation Of Beach Volleyball For LA28

BusinessSportsMoneyApril Ross Is Guiding The Next Generation Of Beach Volleyball For LA28ByTim Genske,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I have had a lifelong love of both history and the Olympics.Follow AuthorAug 20, 2026, 06:28pm EDTAug 20, 2026, 06:34pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryOlympic champion April Ross, a three-time medalist, has transitioned to Head Beach Coach for USA Volleyball, now guiding the next generation towards LA28. Her unique perspective comes from experiencing Olympic pressure, heartbreak, and ultimate triumph. Ross's journey began reluctantly, encouraged by her father, with parents fostering internal motivation and valuing effort over winning. She excelled at USC, learning the importance of strong team culture and commitment. Her Olympic career, culminating in Tokyo gold, taught her to detach self-worth from results and remain present. Ross now imparts these crucial lessons on preparation, mindset, and team cohesion to her athletes, preparing them for the intense Olympic spotlight and the pursuit of gold.Show More TOKYO, JAPAN - AUGUST 06: April Ross #1 of Team United States celebrates after defeating Team Australia during the Women's Gold Medal Match on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 06, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)Getty ImagesFrom Reluctant Volleyball Player to NCAA Champion to Olympic Champion, April Ross has been on a journey of winning as a player and hopes to pass on her winning ways as the Head Beach Coach for USA Volleyball.(This is part 1 of a 2-part story based on a Forbes exclusive interview with April Ross Wednesday August 13, 2026. Part 2 will be published Sunday August 23. 2026. All quotes are taken directly from a transcript of the interview.)Twenty-four months before Los Angeles welcomes the world for the 2028...