Dain Blanton is an American Beach Volleyball Coach, Commentator and former playing legend. He is one of only American players two players to achieve the trifecta - an NCAA crown, an AVP Beach Volleyball title, and an Olympic Gold Medal - the first African American in his sport to do so. Recognized as one of the best to ever play, he has won multiple FIVB and AVP tournaments and is currently the Head Women's Beach Volleyball Coach at USC.
Come join us, as we chat up where his team was when COVID shut the season down, his most difficult moment at the 2000 Olympics, his time at Pepperdine as an outside hitter, different coaching styles, what makes this generation of players so much better, understanding "Goofy-foot" hitters, how awesome Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena looked at the recent AVP event, and MORE!!
