• The Association of Volleyball Professionals, reorganized in 2001 to unite both men and women professional beach volleyball players, is the primary organization for pro beach volleyball in the United States.

• Fast Facts:

  1. Inaugural Season: 1983
  2. AVP HQ: Los Angeles, CA
  3. Commissioner: Leonard Armato
  4. 2006 Women's Team of the Year: Misty May and Kerri Walsh
  5. 2006 Men's Team of the Year: Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger
  6. 2006 MVPs: Misty May and Todd Rogers
  7. TV Partners: FSN and NBC Sports

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