Kelley Kolinske is an American Beach Volleyball Professional. An indoor and beach player at Pepperdine, Kelley is a two-time collegiate champion on the sand in 2012 and 2014. Along with Betsi Flint, they became the youngest team to win an AVP tournament. Her success continued with her current partner, Emily Stockman on the domestic and international scene, winning FIVB, NORCECA and AVP titles, as well as a fifth in the Pan-Am Games.
Tune in, as we chat up early success with two amazing partners, not having to 'deal with your partners,' Bill Kolinske proposing to her on center court, her defining moment that made her know this was going to be her career, the comparison and contrast between preparedness vs improvising, her two favorite venues, "hearing" the crowd, treating 15-15 like it's 2-2, dealing with not competing during COVID, the next generation of female talent, taking a true shot at the Olympics, nutrition and athletics, and MORE!
