'Back in the day' I used to hit the pseudo-sand volleyball court that our church built on a daily basis. Early college years I'd get up late, head over to get my work done quickly & then head out to the courts to play. I'd record AVP volleyball tournaments that were broadcast each weekend and watch them religiously. That was back when Karch Kiraly & Sinjin Smith were virtually undefeatable.

So, why I am reminiscing about 'the good ole days' all of a sudden? Because my good friend LV Hanson (aka the Catalyst Road Trip Vanagon Vagabond) got to practice with the AVP team of Jake Gibb & Sean Rosenthal - currently #3 on the tour this year! Not only did he get to scrimmage against them, he & his partner actually put up a great fight - losing 21-18 (although they were leading 17-15 at one point). Gibb & Rosenthal are in town because the AVP is in Atlanta this weekend!

So, I'm surfing & watching old AVP highlight reels and checking on ticket prices for the weekend. I think we're going to try & hit the tournament for the championship match on Sunday afternoon!